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Chile Experiences Dramatic Rise in Freight Crime

Levels of crime sprung back with vengeance to 27% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to ALOG data.

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Fleet Management

Truckers Boycott in Florida Due to Passage of Senate Bill 1718

JW Surety Bonds

In fact, one in five truckers are currently boycotting or planning to boycott driving in Florida due to Senate Bill 1718, according to a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds.

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Highway Collapse Highlights the Need for Alternative Transportation

A trucking tanker containing 8,500 gallons of gas caught fire and collapsed a portion of I-95 in northern Philadelphia, PA, one of the busiest urban corridors of the Northeast, revealing how fragile our system can really be.

This image provided by the Office of Emergency Management shows firefighters standing near the collapsed part of I-95 in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 11, 2023.

Fleet Management

Fleet Trucking Global Safety Standards Initiative Aims to Establish Industry Standards in Fleet Management

Together for Safer Roads (TSR)

It aims to establish industry standards for fundamental safety instruments and will result in a comprehensive suite of recommended standards for a broad cross-section of critical safety instruments and technologies.

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Where Transportation Sustainability Legislation and Independent Contractors Collide

Companies that utilize independent contractors can get ahead of these EV challenges by embracing adopting modern technologies that align with current business models, promote sustainability and attract top-quality ICs.

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The Issue of Forced Labor and the Supply Chain: Alexis Asks

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. This week we explore UFLPA and the work still needed to ensure fair and safe working practices and improve traceability efforts.

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Emerging Technologies

The Business Case for Supply Chain Diversity

The evolution of SaaS has proven invaluable in streamlining businesses and creating transparent supply chains, playing an increasingly important role in identifying and vetting potential suppliers, efficacy of new contracts and purchases.

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New and Aging Employees Most Vulnerable to Workplace Accidents

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Employees ages 60 and older had higher average costs per claim, totaling nearly 15% more than employees between the ages of 35-49 and approximately 140% more than those ages 18-24.

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Why Human Centricity is Trending in Workforce Management

WorkForce Software

Organizations need to prioritize employee experience to thrive during labor shortages and a skittish economy. Fortunately, modern workforce management links worker wellbeing with desired business outcomes.

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Mentorship Programs

3 Ways to Empower Women in Supply Chain Roles

Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)

Having women in supply chain leadership positions is essential for boosting collaboration, problem-solving and improving results — but it's an area that needs work.

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Here Are 3 Ways AR Smart Glasses are Disrupting Field Service

Vuzix Corporation

Smart glasses solutions are allowing users to connect to remote experts and artificial intelligence (AI), along with IoT and work instructions, all hands-free, to improve first time resolution rates, boost customer satisfaction and save on travel costs.

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Improve Truck Driver Retention Rates with These 4 Tips

To improve retention, we should look outside our industry and look for new ways to support workers including building up the culture and advocating for mental health support in trucking.

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