Category: Management

Women In Trucking Association Announces Continued Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas

Women In Trucking Association Announces Continued Gold Partnership with Bridgestone Americas

| June 17, 2024

“We’re grateful for Bridgestone’s commitment to creating a more gender diverse culture in transportation,” said Jennifer Hedrick, WIT president and CEO. The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) announced that Bridgestone Americas (Bridgestone) has renewed its Gold Level Partnership strengthening its mission to encourage the employment of women in the industry, promote their accomplishments, and minimize obstacles faced […]

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HERE Technologies and AWS Unveil Comprehensive Insights on Fleet Management Trends and Technology Innovations

HERE Technologies and AWS Unveil Comprehensive Insights on Fleet Management Trends and Technology Innovations

| June 17, 2024

Survey of T&L decision-makers globally, conducted by ABI Research, identifies key barriers to adopting new fleet management solutions HERE Technologies, the leading location data and technology platform, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS), has released a new whitepaper that sheds light on the current sentiment of transportation and logistics (T&L) professionals, the critical challenges […]

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J. J. Keller Study Reports on Greatest Pain Points for Fleet Managers

J. J. Keller Study Reports on Greatest Pain Points for Fleet Managers

| June 17, 2024

Annual study provides valuable insights on the evolution of fleet management; free webcast scheduled Fleet managers continue to face the day-to-day challenges of staying up-to-date and in compliance with regulatory changes along with continuously improving driver knowledge and skills. That’s according to the newly released study conducted by the J. J. Keller Center for Market […]

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FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Improves in April but is Still Negative

FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index Improves in April but is Still Negative

| June 13, 2024

“Better days are in sight for trucking companies, but the market still needs to work through the tough combination of too much capacity and sluggish freight demand” FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index indicated a more hospitable environment for carriers in April but remained negative at a reading of -1.95, up from -7.25 in March. Both freight […]

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Trucking Finance Loans Revolutionizes Funding Solutions for Trucking Companies

Trucking Finance Loans Revolutionizes Funding Solutions for Trucking Companies

| June 13, 2024

Comprehensive services include access to SBA loans, working capital loans, lines of credit, and financing for commercial real estate Trucking companies often struggle to secure the necessary capital for purchasing trucks, expanding fleets, accessing working capital, and acquiring essential infrastructure. Traditional lending criteria, economic conditions, and lack of government support pose significant challenges to their […]

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Major NMFC Changes to Take Effect in 2025

Major NMFC Changes to Take Effect in 2025

| June 12, 2024

NMFTA to host LTL Listening Sessions for carriers, shippers, and 3PLs in August The National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. (NMFTA)™ announced during its Summer Meeting in Louisville, KY that major National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC)® changes will take effect in the first quarter of 2025. These changes will impact carriers, shippers, and 3PLs.To ensure […]

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