Topic: Motor Freight

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6 River Systems rolls out mobile fulfillment app to extend picking options outside of its AMRs

March 22, 2023 · The company said the new mobile app is a major part of its software roadmap.

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FourKites and Tive partner up for integrated transit data-focused platform

February 22, 2021 · Chicago-based FourKites, a provider of real-time tracking and visibility solutions across transportation modes and digital platforms, and Boston-based supply chain visibility services provider Tive announced that they have partnered up in an effort to provide an integrated platform for mutual customers that combines various types of in-transit data—beyond shipment visibility—that will give customers a more complete end-customer experience.

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When a TMS Isn’t Enough: Managing Transportation Technology Complexity

February 1, 2021 · A transportation management system provides the foundation for digitalization, but managing multiple complex systems to optimize operations can be a challenge. A 3PL partner can be the key to streamlining the technology needed to stay ahead.

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Report: Top ways freight technology will cut costs in 2021

December 7, 2020 · This report outlines technologies and services that will have a big impact on shipping businesses in 2021 and beyond.

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Cold Chain/ Food Logistics: Setting the standard for cold chain

September 4, 2019 · Recent studies show that cold chain efficiency is often less than ideal, as abuses above or below the optimal product‐specific temperature range occur frequently. This fact significantly increases food waste and jeopardizes safety, observe analysts and practitioners, who suggest shippers “go for the gold” when choosing transport and warehousing providers.

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YRC Freight Teamsters members sign off on National Master Contract

May 6, 2019 · The Teamsters said that this contract raises wages, restores a week of vacation, and protects benefits. This contract covers roughly 25,000 YRC Freight workers at its YRC Freight Holland, and New Penn subsidiaries and was approved by a 60% to 40% margin. While the votes are in, the contract will not go into effect until the YRC Freight Teamsters Joint Council 40, who rejected the contract, has the required votes.

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29th Annual State of Logistics Report: Carriers take the wheel

July 9, 2018 · As if higher rates and capacity shortages weren’t enough to worry about, shippers must now deal with a pending trade war, import/export uncertainties and increasing scrutiny from C-suite executives. Shippers now face a steep climb to keep budgets and service levels intact.

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