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Category: Technology
52 ResultsAddressing America’s Truck Parking Problem
Everyone gets frustrated when searching for parking, but when you’re driving an 18-wheeler, finding a spot to take a break or park overnight can be daunting. That’s because there are about 1.5 million truck drivers on the road at any point in time yet fewer than 400,000 available parking spots.
Read MoreELD Enforcement: 4 Things to Know by April 1
Full enforcement of the FMCSA’s Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate begins April 1. While inspection data from the last few months shows a 96 percent compliance rate, those numbers may dip now that soft enforcement is over. A few exceptions remain, but most trucks deemed non-compliant by enforcers will be placed out of service beginning April 1. Don’t let that happen to you.
Read MoreThe Future of Trucking Trends
With technology advancing at an exponential pace, we can expect major disruptions ahead for all industries. There have been many new innovations in the trucking industry over the past few years, but the best is yet to come. In 2018 and beyond, be prepared to see more cutting-edge technology emerge in the transportation field, such as electric trucks, advancements in driverless technology, and blockchain for trucking.
Read MoreE-Log Mandate: Early Enforcement Update
Only two weeks old, the nationwide Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate that took effect on Dec. 18, 2017 is off to a slow start. Enforcement is still soft in many areas, with inspectors observing spotty compliance for a variety of reasons.
Read More3 More Ways to Leverage the Blockchain in Logistics
What is blockchain and how does it work? If blockchain has you scratching your head, you’re not alone. But truck drivers, shippers, and logistics professionals are among those who could benefit the most from blockchain’s potential applications.
Read More3 Trucking Industry Innovations You Need to Know About
What is platooning? How is virtual reality being used in driver training? How will the FMCSA change the way drivers sleep? We're exploring three innovations that will positively impact trucking over the next few years.
Read MoreELD Phase-In Keeps Trucks on the Road: Citations Begin December 18
The CVSA announced recently that it will phase in the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate that takes effect on December 18, 2017. Instead of putting non-compliant trucks out of service, inspectors will issue citations to drivers who have compliant paper log books but don’t have a valid ELD.
Read MoreStill Need to Buy ELDs? 6 Key Steps to the Best Choice
Still need to purchase ELDs? Committing to making an informed decision now will help you avoid costly mistakes and rework in the future. Here are six steps for choosing the right devices for your fleet.
Read MoreBack to the Future: My 2014 Supply Chain Predictions, Revisited
Back in 2014, LoadDelivered CEO Robert Nathan wrote an article for Material Handling & Logistics about our role in building tomorrow’s supply chain. Let's hop in the DeLorean to revisit his predictions and look at where we are today.
Read MoreThe Amazon & Whole Foods Deal: A Marriage of More than Convenience
Last month, Amazon announced its intent to buy Whole Foods Markets for $13.7 billion, generating a lot of buzz about what’s to come—from expanding Amazon Fresh and competing with Walmart’s grocery pick-ups to leveraging new technologies that can make food shopping online routine.
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