Trucking Industry Should See Coming Disruption as Large Opportunity
As the trucking industry starts a new decade, it faces technological transformation, economic pressures, and shifting workforce dynamics.
Thought-provoking opinion pieces and articles by auto, transportation and trucking industry executives, consultants, researchers and analysts.
Shift to One-day Delivery is Squeezing the Logistics Market
Amazon's growth trajectory is high the company will remain competitive, but are other logistics providers bearing the brunt of Amazon’s competitiveness?
How Truckers and Shippers Can Use the Best Tracking Technology
Chris Lankford
Editor’s note: Written by Chris Lankford, vice president of engineering at NEXT Trucking. This is one in a series of periodic guest columns by industry thought leaders.
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Post Office Fiddles While Its Mail Trucks Burn
The U.S. Postal Service fails to act as its mail delivery trucks burn up at an alarming rate.
How Trucking Will Eventually Kill Wasteful Deadhead Miles
Reducing the number of miles that carriers drive empty – also known as deadhead miles – could help the trucking industry drastically reduce waste costs.
CNH Investment Deal Boosts Nikola Motor and Hydrogen Transport
Alastair Hayfield, research director with Interact Analysis, discusses hydrogen fuel cell trucks and where the technology is headed.
How to Improve Trucking’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse
The Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is a substantial step towards eliminating unqualified drivers and improving road safety, not just for truckers, but for all drivers.
Myths About the Trucking Industry We Need to Dispel
In every industry, there are myths and urban legends. These are the three most common myths about the trucking industry, and why they are incorrect.
Business Intelligence Creates Profits for Commercial Truck Fleets
Almost every industry today is utilizing big data in some fashion, but commercial truck fleets often struggle with how to interpret the data.
Trucker Shortage or Driver Pay Shortage: Which is it?
Truckers say poor pay and working condition chase them out of the industry and that a driver shortage can be cured with better working conditions.
Blockchain Is Coming, and People Will Power Its Success
Blockchain is turning into an overused buzzword. Ultimately, it will only be as successful as the people behind it.
That Growing Buzz is the Charge of Electric Trucking
Big truck manufacturers such as Daimler and Volvo are diving into electric truck development as diesel trucks experience rising maintenance costs and downtime.