In the bustling world of logistics, the decision to utilize owner-operator truck drivers carries weighty consequences, particularly in states like California.
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In case you missed it, Convoy, a Seattle trucking startup that attempted to disrupt the brokerage market backed by some of the biggest names in tech, went under in a dramatic fashion. After a short, eight-year run, the company closed its doors, leaving hundreds unemployed without severance packages. Convoy is not an example of a
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A Seattle trucking startup, Convoy, was primed to become the largest logistics firm on the continent– and possibly in the world. It had a promising start, backed by big-name tech investors including Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates, and CEO Dan Lewis was an Amazon veteran himself. The company took off like a rocket in 2015.
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A driver spends 56 mins per day looking for parking according to one study.
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In the dynamic world of logistics, staying ahead of the curve is key to success. One of the most exciting and transformative developments on the horizon is the advent of electric semi trucks. With the world’s eyes on sustainability and the environment, electric semis are poised to reshape the industry in profound ways. We’ve covered
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The economy is a dynamic entity that ripples through various sectors, influencing their growth, stability, and overall performance. One such industry that intimately feels the effects of economic fluctuations is the trucking industry. As a critical link in the supply chain, trucking is not only a barometer of economic health but also a key player
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In case you missed it, operations at our local ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach have been caught in the center of a vortex of port negotiations for months on end. The ILWU (International Longshore and Warehouse Union) represents longshore workers. The PCA (Pacific Maritime Association) represents shippers. The pair have been negotiating new
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AI, short for artificial intelligence, is the buzzword of the year. It’s making waves in every industry, but the implications in the trucking industry are dramatic. Trucking AI is gradually reshaping everything from how we drive to how we use our resources in the office. There’s a learning curve, without a doubt, but thus far,
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Best Yet Express is always growing. The more customers we serve, the more efficiency becomes a priority. In a busy warehouse and shipping yard, there are so many moving parts to keep track of. To help us continue fulfilling our pledge to provide the best service around, we’ve brought on a new dispatch manager, Keith
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You might be wondering, “How on Earth is marijuana testing related to how much it costs to move a pallet or two?” At first glance, the two issues seem completely unrelated, but anything that affects the ability of drivers to do their job affects the logistics industry as a whole. In 2022, 41,000 truck drivers
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