5+ day, 15+ hour ago  (200+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry Pay is important but not the only factor, technology deployment is a critical consideration, and safety matters "deeply," according to a new survey of commercial drivers from'Platform Science. "As an industry, we talk…...

3+ hour, 59+ min ago  (408+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry U.S. trailer orders in January remained above 20,000 units, showing resilience despite being below the 10-year average. Industry analysts highlight mixed signals from freight market improvements and ongoing cost and trade uncertainties affecting demand and…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago  (429+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry Recent survey data from Truckstop.com indicate the freight market faces persistent pressures with declining rates and volumes, yet optimism for a recovery in the first half of 2026 is emerging as capacity constraints…...

1+ mon, 11+ hour ago  (290+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry Operation SafeDRIVE, conducted across 26 states and Washington, D.C., sidelined nearly 2,000 unqualified truck drivers and vehicles during a three-day enforcement initiative. Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration inspectors and state law enforcement sidelined nearly 2,000 unqualified truck…...

3+ week, 3+ hour ago  (230+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry The interchange of Interstates 294, 290, and 88 in Chicago ranks as the most congested freight bottleneck in the country in the American Transportation Research Institute's newly released list of the top truck bottlenecks in the…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago  (211+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry North American Class 8 truck orders in January 2025 increased 27% year-over-year, driven by deferred replacement demand and improved regulatory clarity, despite a 24% monthly decline. North American Class 8 net orders enjoyed a strong year-over-year showing in…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (308+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry The American Trucking Associations reports a slight increase in December's freight tonnage'marking the first annual gain since 2022'yet the industry continues to face challenges with low volumes and a 1.8% quarterly decline in Q4, reflecting…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago  (211+ words) "The target audience is professional fleet operators and logistics managers seeking advanced, real-time mapping, routing, and telematics solutions to improve safety, efficiency, and operational oversight." Trimble, Fleetsafe.ai partner to enhance fleet mapping The collaboration between Trimble and Fleetsafe.ai…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (264+ words) Operational insights for the bulk logistics industry Smith System's new Trainer Center supports the full lifecycle of trainer-led safety programs, digitizing assessments, generating driver scorecards, and integrating broader risk management tools to improve safety outcomes. Smith System recently launched the…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago  (312+ words) "The target audience for this platform is specialized heavy-haul carriers and freight managers who need accurate, efficient tools to simplify booking, pricing, and compliance for oversize and over-dimensional loads." Truckstop debuts heavy-haul load board Truckstop.com recently introduced a purpose-built…...