Category: Management

Motive Monthly Economic Report – September 2024

Motive Monthly Economic Report – September 2024

| September 24, 2024

Record import volumes at two major U.S. ports support this idea,as the port of L.A., the largest seaport in the U.S. saw 60% year-over-year growth in imports in July  Motive published its Monthly Economic Report for September covering top economic and supply chain trends and I wanted to share in case it’s useful for an upcoming story.  […]

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Truckers Applaud House Transportation Committee on Fighting Freight Fraud

Truckers Applaud House Transportation Committee on Fighting Freight Fraud

| September 18, 2024

“Freight fraud committed by criminals and scam artists has been devastating to many small business truckers simply trying to make a living in a tough freight market,” said OOIDA President Todd Spencer The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) applauded the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee for taking action to combat freight fraud by passing the […]

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ATA Celebrates America’s Professional Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

ATA Celebrates America’s Professional Truck Drivers During National Truck Driver Appreciation Week

| September 16, 2024

The American Trucking Associations marked the start of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the nation’s more than 3.5 million professional truck drive The American Trucking Associations marked the start of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week, an annual celebration recognizing the nation’s more than 3.5 million professional truck drivers. “The conveniences of […]

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Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Global Transportation Telematics Business to Drive Future In-Cab Technology

Platform Science to Acquire Trimble’s Global Transportation Telematics Business to Drive Future In-Cab Technology

| September 15, 2024

Trimble joins C.R. England, Cummins, Daimler Truck, PACCAR, Prologis, RyderVentures, and Schneider as a key strategic investor in Platform Science  Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) and Platform Science are partnering to transform the transportation industry through a definitive agreement for Platform Science to acquire Trimble’s global transportation telematics business units. As part of this agreement, Trimble will become a shareholder in […]

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The States With The Worst Driving Habits Revealed

The States With The Worst Driving Habits Revealed

| September 11, 2024

Forbes Advisor Car Insurance recently polled 5,000 U.S. drivers to uncover their worst self admitted driving behaviors – and the results might surprise you With traffic in the U.S. up by 2.1% since 2022 – being aware of where the worst driving behaviors occur is as important as ever. To shed light on these issues, […]

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Motive Introduces New AI-Powered Security Tools Purpose-Built for Customers In Mexico To Reduce Theft and Improve Security

Motive Introduces New AI-Powered Security Tools Purpose-Built for Customers In Mexico To Reduce Theft and Improve Security

| September 11, 2024

Fleet operators in Mexico across transportation, logistics, field service, and more now have the visibility and control to reduce cargo theft and combat pressing security issues Motive, the AI-powered Integrated Operations Platform, today announced the launch of its security solution to customers in Mexico. Specifically designed to solve the unique needs of businesses in Mexico, the […]

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