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October 8, 2024

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The Rise of Same-Day Delivery Services: Why Waiting Just Isn’t Our Style Anymore

In today’s high-speed world, the need for instant gratification is redefining consumer expectations. If you’ve felt the urge to have your online purchase delivered ...

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October 1, 2024

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Embracing Last-Mile Delivery in the World of E-Commerce

In the hustle and bustle of today’s shopping world, last-mile delivery has become a star player. It’s that final stretch that sees your much-anticipated ...

workers with yellow safety vests and hard hats holding clipboards in warehouse full of boxes, NYC microhub for final mile deliveries

September 24, 2024

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NYC Launches Microhub Initiative to Enhance Final Mile Package Deliveries

New York City is rolling out a pilot program to set up “microhubs” that aim to make package deliveries in the last mile more ...

September 17, 2024

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A Last Mile Delivery Driver’s Guide to Choosing the Best Insurance Coverage

The COVID-19 pandemic not only intensified our reliance on online shopping but also fast-tracked the evolution of last-mile delivery services. Even as we see ...

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September 10, 2024

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5 Last Mile Delivery Apps that Can Help Combat the Headaches

Did you know that there are several apps that can help alleviate some of the challenges faced in the final stages of delivery? We ...

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September 3, 2024

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Opportunities Available for Last-Mile Delivery Independent Contractors

Last-mile delivery is the final step of the delivery process from a distribution center to the end customer. It is a critical part of ...

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August 27, 2024

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How Last Mile Delivery Drivers Can Leverage Customer Feedback for Peak Performance

In the competitive realm of last mile delivery, utilizing customer feedback can significantly elevate your performance and job satisfaction. While feedback might seem like ...

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August 20, 2024

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Building a Delivery Community: How Networking with Fellow Drivers Can Enhance Your Experience

In the world of last-mile delivery, drivers face unique challenges and opportunities every day. From navigating complex urban landscapes to managing tight schedules, the ...

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August 13, 2024

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Mastering the Art of Packing: How to Optimize Your Delivery Load for Efficiency and Safety

In the high-stakes environment of last mile delivery, how you pack your vehicle can make a significant difference in efficiency and safety. It’s not ...

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August 6, 2024

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Adapting to Seasonal Changes: Tips for Delivery Drivers to Beat the Summer Heat

As summer temperatures soar, last mile delivery drivers face unique challenges. Ensuring timely deliveries while staying safe and efficient in the heat requires preparation ...

July 30, 2024

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The Best Navigation Apps for Last Mile Delivery Drivers in 2024

Navigating the complexities of last mile delivery can be challenging without the right tools. With the increasing demand for fast and efficient deliveries, having ...

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July 23, 2024

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Navigating Urban vs. Rural Deliveries: A Comprehensive Guide for Last-Mile Delivery Drivers

Navigating the complexities of last-mile delivery requires an understanding of the unique challenges posed by both urban and rural environments. Whether you’re weaving through ...

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July 16, 2024

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Amazon’s Advanced Training Centers for Delivery Drivers

Amazon has established two advanced training centers for its delivery drivers in the United States, with the first located in Colorado and a newly ...

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July 9, 2024

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Go2 Delivery Partners with Canoo for Sustainable Last-Mile Solutions

Canoo Inc., renowned for its advanced mobility solutions, has announced a new partnership with Go2 Delivery, a company dedicated to sustainable logistics. This deal ...

July 2, 2024

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Amazon Secures FAA Clearance for Last Mile Delivery Drones

Amazon has received a pivotal approval from U.S. regulators to extend its Prime Air drone operations beyond the visual line of sight of pilots. ...

June 25, 2024

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Jitsu Brings Last Mile Delivery Services to Detroit Metro Area

Jitsu, known for enhancing brands’ delivery services to exceed customer expectations, is extending its last-mile delivery operations to the Detroit Metro area and its ...

June 18, 2024

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UPS’s Roadie Enhances Parts Town’s Same-Day Delivery Range

Parts Town has widened the scope of its same-day delivery service using UPS’s Roadie, according to a recent news release. Now, customers within a ...

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June 11, 2024

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Last Mile Delivery Revolutionized with Roadie’s Big and Bulky Service

Three years after becoming part of UPS Inc., Roadie has introduced a significant improvement with its “big and bulky” delivery service. This service is ...

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June 4, 2024

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Key Insights from OneRail’s Study on Last-Mile Delivery Strategies

A recent study conducted by OneRail, a last-mile solutions provider, underscores the importance retailers place on diversifying their delivery networks. The research also reveals ...

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May 15, 2024

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Navigating the Next Stop: Tips to Securing Your Next Job

In the latest issue of Customized Logistics & Delivery Magazine, transportation expert Lori Furnell provided invaluable insights into navigating the final-mile job market. With ...

Team Tops “Elite” Fleet® Named as Outstanding Drivers

August 28, 2023

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Team Tops “Elite” Fleet® Named as Outstanding Drivers

“What is the best thing about team driving with my wife? Most folks only get to spend limited time with their mate. We get ...

March 27, 2023

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Has Your ELD Model Been Revoked by FMCSA?

In just a little over a week’s time, the FMCSA has revoked 3 models of Electronic Logging Devices. On January 31, FMCSA removed TMS ...

March 27, 2023

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Boy Scouts Assist Dying Truck Driver

On June 25, 2022, a crash took place in Mendon, Missouri involving an Amtrak train and a dump truck. On board the train were ...

March 27, 2023

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Wisconsin truck driver active in community service gifted new rig

Meet Carmen Anderson, a professional truck driver from Wisconsin with more than 21 years on the road with over 2 million accident-free miles. ...

March 27, 2023

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Truck Drivers: Biden’s infrastructure plan fails to address parking, need for sleep

President Biden announced his “Trucking Action Plan” in December as part of the administration’s $2 trillion infrastructure bill. The aim was to address supply ...

March 27, 2023

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Trucking faces pressure to prepare for holidays early

With the constant supply chain shortages and issues, the holiday season is going to be an interesting one this year. The different pressures in ...

March 27, 2023

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Truckstop survey reveals the benefits and challenges of being a trucker

PR Newswire reported that Truckstop Today recently did a survey in honor of National Truck Driver Appreciation Week. They recently released the results of ...

March 27, 2023

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Houston highway closed until further notice due to pavement problems

Transportation officials in Houston closed a major highway due to major structural damage. The road closure was put into place on southbound Highway 288 ...

March 27, 2023

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An economic indicator sheds light on the trucking industry

The spot market rate can help us indicate not only the economy within trucking but for the nation at large as well. Most use ...

March 27, 2023

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Kodiak Robotics pilots autonomous trucks between California, Texas and Florida

Kodiak Robotics, an autonomous trucking firm, recently completed a coast-to-coast commercial run for 10 Roads Express, a USPS postal carrier, between Texas, California, and ...

March 27, 2023

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The Impact of Weather on Trucking Operations and How to Prepare for It

As much of the nation is bracing for some additional snow this week, it felt like a good time to talk about how weather ...

March 27, 2023

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Get the CDL training that best fits you – and it’s even mobile-friendly!

Are you aware of the new CDL-training changes coming February 7, 2023? There have been new changes indicating that certain CDL applicants will have ...

March 26, 2023

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Sailing Oklahoma! Bulldog Hiway Express driver, Jon Emmeott, navigates a windmill blade through rural Oklahoma.

Bulldog Hiway Express handles dedicated and for-hire, open-deck operations, intermodal port deliveries and heavy hauls with loads up to 180,000 pounds. The company operates ...

March 26, 2023

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FMCSA Accepting Carrier Applications for Apprenticeship for drivers 18 – 20

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has a new Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot Program for young drivers, a program initially announced in January. Transport ...

March 26, 2023

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Port of Oakland reopens as AB5 trucker protest moves to a “Free Speech Zone”

We’ve been following the protests at the Port of Oakland and they have recently re-opened. A trucker blockade that prevented the Port of Oakland ...

March 26, 2023

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RXO officially an independent truckload broker

There is a new brokerage option in the trucking industry: RXO Incorporated. On Nov. 1, XPO Logistics announced to the public that the spinoff ...

March 26, 2023

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Police: Man shot at truck driver during road rage incident in Nashville

A 29-year-old man was arrested in Nashville after he reportedly shot at a truck driver during a road rage incident, WZTV reported. Jose Perez ...

March 26, 2023

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Biden to boost biomanufacturing to compete with China

President Joe Biden has signed an executive order that will lay out a strategy to increase biomanufacturing domestically to reduce our reliance on China ...

March 26, 2023

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Did we just become best friends… YEP!

Did we just become best friends… YEP! Check them out! https://www.tiktok.com/@montgomerytransport

March 25, 2023

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PA Turnpike tops the list of the world’s most expensive toll roads

A new study analyzed tolling practices on hundreds of roadways worldwide to rank which ones are the most expensive. The study was recently released ...