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Online Grocery Shopping is Here: Are You Ready to Compete?

Dec 11, 2018 LDL Voice

Online grocery shopping is the next big boom for e-commerce. As consumers adapt to new and improved ways to shop, traditional retailers are focusing more on last-mile delivery, while manufacturers strive to become masters of the online grocery buying environment.

3 Trends Changing the CPG Industry

Jul 11, 2018 LDL Voice

The CPG industry is one of the largest in North America. While there was a time that CPG brands were “firmly attached to the local brick and mortar shelves”, new trends are changing the industry and affecting the distribution and transportation of goods.

How Rising Trucking Expenses are Driving Price Increases for Shippers

May 3, 2018 LDL Voice

The trucking industry is facing a number of challenges in 2018, making it a tough year for moving freight. Rising operational costs are largely to blame. Trucking expenses are expected to rise 8% to 10% this year, and as a result, shippers’ prices are increasing as well.

Addressing America’s Truck Parking Problem

Apr 19, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

ELD Enforcement: 4 Things to Know by April 1

Mar 28, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

The Future of Trucking Trends

Mar 1, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

E-Log Mandate: Early Enforcement Update

Jan 3, 2018 LDL Voice

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.

3 More Ways to Leverage the Blockchain in Logistics

Dec 7, 2017 LDL Voice

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.

3 Trucking Industry Innovations You Need to Know About

Nov 15, 2017 LDL Voice

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.

ELD Phase-In Keeps Trucks on the Road: Citations Begin December 18

Sep 18, 2017 LDL Voice

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.