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Business operations: Page 7

Driver management
Dealing with data overload? The best place to start is safety.
Deploying a driver performance management program and consolidating data across all processes can help carriers narrow the focus to drive better insurance rates, more revenue, better customers, driver retention and more.
July 21, 2022
driver using a tablet
Business operations
Digitizing driver tasks can improve recruitment and retention efforts, especially among younger generations
As the next generation enters the workforce, it is pertinent for the industry to create a digital experience that meets their technology standards to attract and retain them as the driver shortage worsens.
July 19, 2022
Omnitracs Drive app digitizes driver tasks
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Technology
Tech and driver inclusion can help shrink the driver shortage
PS Logistics has a lower turnover rate than the industry average, and director of technology Andy Allison said he firmly believes technology and driver inclusion have helped the company retain its drivers.
July 18, 2022
Woman trucker talking on a CB
Technology
Carriers create efficiencies, grow profits with robotic process automation
In the current labor market, carriers are experiencing challenges in recruiting and retaining back-office staff. Automated labor through RPA systems can help with that.
July 14, 2022
robots in a conference room
Technology
Truckstop.com launches transportation, logistics marketplace
The ecosystem is designed to create synergies at the center of the transportation market by providing a convenient listing of reputable businesses in the industry to help partners, carriers, brokers and shippers in their business operations.
July 1, 2022
Truckstop.com Partner Marketplace
Technology
Real-time visibility technology gives carriers competitive edge
Experts offer insight into real-time visibility as a solution to supply chain disruption. They say carrier participation is key as visibility data is only as good as a provider’s connections to carriers.
June 15, 2022
aerial shot of semi-trucks hauling containers
Telematics
Telematics help fleets reduce fuel costs
Fleets also experience safer drivers and better retention with telematics as fuel efficiency practices also promote safety, and fuel savings can allow fleets to increase driver pay.
May 10, 2022
Driver pumps fuel
Cybersecurity
AI and Intelligent Automation help mitigate cyberattacks against trucking companies
Cyberattacks targeting mid-size trucking companies have more than tripled but AI systems and intelligent automation are solving the cybersecurity skills gap.
March 29, 2022
Hacked computers
Cybersecurity
Experts say cloud-based TMS model is the best cyberattack defense for trucking companies
It takes transportation companies 192 days on average to detect a breach and another 60 days to contain it according to a report from transport and logistics industry software provider Magnus Technologies.
March 3, 2022
computer screens having been cyberattacked
Technology
Try this ‘modern’ fleet management checklist
The architecture of TMS matters, but carriers and logistics providers are more interested in how modern technology can solve today’s business challenges.
February 25, 2022
people looking at a screen
Technology
Avoiding visibility blind spots from 3G sunset
Transitioning to 4G LTE makes operational sense as it transfers data at up to 100 megabytes per second — outperforming 3G networks by several hundred times.
February 8, 2022
Truck driver on a tablet
Business operations
Asking hard questions vital to ELD selection
A carrier in Pennsylvania shares their ELD woes and quest to find another provider that more effectively meets their needs.
January 21, 2022
Truck driver looking at a tablet
Technology
Drivers lose 40% of their drive time. Where is it going?
Research conducted by the MIT Freight Lab shows truck drivers on average spend only about 6.5 hours a day driving out of 11 available hours.
December 9, 2021
truck driver pointing to his watch
Technology
VoIP phone systems can help carriers make important impressions
Many fleets have switched to voice over internet protocol (VoIP) systems from traditional landlines for several reasons: cost savings; remote working while still using the office phone number.
December 9, 2021
VOIP phone
Cybersecurity
Cyber threats in trucking have skyrocketed since the onset of pandemic
Cyber attacks on transportation companies in December are projected to be more than 58% higher than January 2021.
November 23, 2021
computer alert
Cybersecurity
Marten Transport confirms it was victim of cyberattack
The more than 3,000-truck refrigerated carrier said it detected a cyber breach Oct. 3 that accessed and encrypted files on servers, and that the attack also included the download of certain data files.
October 28, 2021
Marten Transport truck
Technology
Descartes adds AI, ML capability to routing platform | Koffie Labs inks two more states to Insurtech platform
Descartes' enhancements help customers achieve outstanding optimization results and learn from real-world outcomes to maximize fleet performance. Also: Insurtech startup Koffie Labs has signed on with distribution partners in Georgia and Pennsylvania.
October 11, 2021
digital map
Technology
Digital LTL Council gets competitors to collaborate on standardization of trucking's digital shift
Digital LTL Council brings together trucking competitors to work together on standardizing trucking's shift toward digital business operations, starting with bills of lading.
October 6, 2021
standardized electronic bill of lading API
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Abilene will continue operating through Tuesday, January 27, the company said, maintaining its commitment to safe, reliable, and professional service as resources transition to Swift.
Business
Abilene Motor Express folding into Swift Transportation
Abilene Motor Express was acquired by Knight-Swift in 2018.
Partnerships with MC Tank Lines and Leahy Transport brings the Quantix network to more than 70 locations.
Business
Quantix partnering with liquid bulk haulers MC Tank Lines, Leahy Transport
Koch said their Strategic acquisition of SOS to accelerates growth, expands reach, and bolsters geographic and industry-specific offerings for Koch Logistics & Warehousing.
Mergers & Acquisitions
Koch doubles its nationwide square footage with SOS acquisition
USA Truck was acquired by DB Schenker in June 2022 for approximately $435 million, and DB Schenker was subsequently acquired by DSV in April 2025. Prior to its own acquisition, DB Schenker had been shopping USA Truck, and DSV decided to divest the asset almost immediately.
Mergers & Acquisitions
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