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• Were You Ready for the First Cold Blast of Winter?

  

  It’s time to make sure your fleet and drivers are prepared for the winter season. This past weekend’s below-freezing temperatures, frost and light snow... Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2014 BUSINESS

• Lean Labor Management & Reward-based Pay: Savings & Successes

  

  The secret to paying associates more while reducing costs. What if you could pay associates and employees more while saving money with a system that pays for... Read more

  Posted on 03 November 2014 BUSINESS

• Beer Distribution Involves 1,000 SKUs, 13,000 Beer Labels, 500,000 Retailers

  

  It takes a serious distribution network to serve up the beer America loves While Americans may be divided on hot topics such as politics, economics and... Read more

  Posted on 31 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Trip Records: It’s All in the Details

  

  Hauling freight on public highways—and especially between states—requires a good deal of record keeping.  If you rent your vehicles, it may be harder to keep... Read more

  Posted on 27 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Are Hold-ups at the Mexico Border Holding up Your Order?

  

  How to minimize wait times and move goods across the border. Cross-border land traffic between the U.S. and Mexico is at an all-time high. Read more

  Posted on 24 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Food Giant Tells Its Supply Chain To Reduce GHG

  

  General Mills is one of the world’s leading food companies, operating in more than 100 countries around the world. Its brands include Cheerios, Fiber One,... Read more

  Posted on 22 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Steering Women to the Driver’s Seat

  

  Could female drivers end driver shortage? This is the first installment of a multi-part series regarding women truck drivers. In the coming months we will... Read more

  Posted on 20 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Sustainable Packaging Trends

  

  It’s what’s on the outside that matters! Packaging plays a key role in the beverage industry. While it’s the least expensive part of the marketing mix, it’s... Read more

  Posted on 17 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Cracking the Natural Gas Safety Code

  

  Replacing common myths with the top 5 truths about natural gas safety When it comes to natural gas fleet safety, there are many misconceptions. Read more

  Posted on 15 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Cost Per Unit Vs. Straight Line Analysis: Pro’s and Cons

  

  Manufacturers need to stay flexible and adapt to global production variability while making sound decisions on transportation costs. Read more

  Posted on 13 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Drilling Down Into Oil and Gas Safety

  

  How to strike the right balance between cost, productivity and safety. The oil and gas business is booming across North America, and as drilling activity... Read more

  Posted on 10 October 2014 BUSINESS

• An Ounce of Prevention: 5 Tips to Steer Clear of Breakdowns

  

  “An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure.”—Benjamin Franklin. Leave it to one of our Founding Fathers to highlight a founding principle for ensuring you... Read more

  Posted on 08 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Keeping Products Fresh During the Driver Shortage

  

  “Recruit, train and retain” plan key for food companies In an industry where on-time deliveries are crucial, the on-going truck driver shortage is causing even... Read more

  Posted on 06 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Are Over the Road Breakdowns Derailing Your Customer Experience?

  

  Stop breakdowns in their tracks. It was 7:30 a.m. on a crisp September morning. The tractor-trailer was loaded, pallets carefully stacked to prevent product... Read more

  Posted on 03 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Retail Supply Chains in Canada Are Going ‘green’

  

  Improvements reduce costs and help the environment. Going ‘green’ isn’t a movement; it’s a way of life. With rising fuel costs and customer expectations for... Read more

  Posted on 01 October 2014 BUSINESS

• Revamping the Beverage Fleet

  

  Customize your fleet for a sweet ride. The beverage business is a tough arena by any measure. To compete, manufacturers are bringing hundreds of new stock... Read more

  Posted on 29 September 2014 BUSINESS

• How Green is Your Supply Chain?

  

  Grocery Manufacturers Association Highlights Environmental Leadership When it comes to making supply chains more sustainable, few sectors are under as much... Read more

  Posted on 26 September 2014 BUSINESS

• Transitioning from Diesel to Natural Gas Fleet?

  

  What to look for when considering natural gas vehicles for your fleet Natural gas is arguably one of the most exciting alternative fuels on the market. Read more

  Posted on 24 September 2014 BUSINESS

• Ryder and Harvard Business Review Uncover Your True Transportation Costs

  

  Ryder Partners with the Harvard Business Review to uncover your true transportation costs When it comes to your fleet, do you really know how well it’s... Read more

  Posted on 22 September 2014 BUSINESS

• Celebrating National Truck Driver Appreciation Week – Thank A Driver

  

  Each year, the trucking industry celebrates National Truck Driver Appreciation Week (September 15-19, 2014) to honor the significant contributions of... Read more

  Posted on 19 September 2014 BUSINESS