Climate change: beyond mitigation - how can we safeguard supply chains and ensure security of supply for customers?

In under 30 minutes, our President at Ascent Global Logistics explains what digitization is and how new technologies are transforming the logistics industry.

To discuss how brokers can work to secure reliable capacity, FreightWaves and Trucker Tools are partnering for a one-hour webinar on Tuesday, January 15, at 2pm. This interactive webinar will feature insights from Prasad Gollapalli, CEO at Trucker Tools, as well as Jeff Henderson, Senior Vice President of Operations for Ryan Transportation Services, to share how technologies like Smart Capacity can help provide accurate, up-to-the-minute visibility into your carriers and their needs, supported by collaborative tools and real-time data to keep your carriers in the money…and your customers’ loads moving.

A shrinking labor force, high real estate and facility costs, and the never-ending quest for improved throughput, accuracy and cost control continue to drive investments in warehouse automation. Yet, investments are often steep and flexibility and scalability are sometimes compromised. Join a roundtable discussion on the latest trends in warehouse automation.

Detention is one of the largest concerns facing drivers and fleets today, costing both time and money. In fact, DAT research revealed that 63 percent of drivers spend more than three hours waiting for their trucks to be loaded or unloaded on average, often leading to them missing subsequent loads as a result. As the adage goes, if the wheels aren’t turning, drivers aren’t earning.