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ARTICLES

Ontruck Launches New Web Tool to Help Fleet Owners Double Loads

September 30, 2020

Ontruck, a European digital road freight platform, has rolled out a new free web tool to help fleet managers increase volumes of loads and improve their overall business ratio.

U.K. Warns of 7,000-Truck Line in Worst-Case Brexit Scenario

September 23, 2020

Bloomberg

Preparing for customs checks on trade with the EU is one of the biggest logistical challenges facing Boris Johnson’s government.

Omnitracs Expands Its Platform Offering With Acquisition of SmartDrive

September 11, 2020

SupplyChainBrain

Omnitracs, a provider of SaaS-based fleet management and data analytics solutions, and SmartDrive, a provider of video-based safety and transportation intelligence, recently announced that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Omnitracs to acquire SmartDrive.

U.S. May Allow 18-Year-Olds to Drive Big Trucks on Long Hauls

September 9, 2020

Bloomberg

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is considering a pilot program to test lowering the age limit for interstate commercial drivers from 21 to 18.

Why It’s Time to Upgrade Mobile Technology in Transportation

September 8, 2020

Gary Blohm, SCB Contributor

Although the transportation industry was among the earliest adopters of mobile technology, upgrades have been lagging for the last decade.

U.K. Races to Fix ‘Critical Gaps’ in Brexit Border Plan

September 4, 2020

Bloomberg

Boris Johnson’s officials are urgently working to avert a major border crisis when the U.K. leaves the European Union’s trade regime, amid warnings vital government IT systems may not be ready in time.

Amazon Buys Electric Mercedes Vans in Green Effort

August 30, 2020

Bloomberg

The deal is Amazon’s biggest commitment to date to cut the carbon footprint of its delivery operations in Europe.

Surviving and Thriving Amid Record Disruption

August 27, 2020

BluJay Solutions

Challenge: A customer operating on BluJay’s transportation management system experienced volume increases peaking weekly at 50% year-over-year, driven by COVID-19 and shifts in consumer demand. This created an immediate need to scale carrier procurement efforts to support increased load volumes, while keeping costs in line and meeting customer service expectations.

Walmart Cut 230 Million Tons of Emissions, With Supplier Help

August 27, 2020

Bloomberg

Walmart Inc. has cut 230 million metric tons of greenhouse gases out of its supply chain in the past three years, putting the world’s largest retailer on track to achieve its 2030 emissions goal.

Are We There Yet?

August 21, 2020

E2open

Here's how logistics service providers can adapt to the unexpected to better predict shipment ETAs — and create a positive impact on their end customers.

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EVENTS

Webinar

Transportation Challenges: Technology can help you survive and thrive during unprecedented times

Wednesday, July 22, 2020 12:00 to Thursday, October 22, 2020 12:00

ON-DEMAND WEBINAR

In today's environment every aspect of transportation is facing challenges. Shippers are presented with load coverage limitations, routing decisions and capacity challenges. Not to mention the feat to maintain safe working environments via no contact processes. Flexible technology can help you stay safe, find load coverage and carrier capacity.

Join SupplyChainBrain and BluJay Solutions in this one hour webinar to learn about:
- The current climate of COVID-19 and the impact it continues to have on the supply chain
- How you can implement no contact check in and check out processes for the warehouse
- Technology that can help shippers find capacity and carriers find loads
- Examples of shippers taking advantage of managed transportation services to keep their product moving and on the shelves

Speakers:

Brian Zirbes, Business Product Owner, BluJay Solutions

Steve Williamson, Director, Solution Consulting, BluJay Solutions

Kirk Sternberg, Director, Sales, BluJay Solutions