Tag: productivity: Page 2

Electronic Logging Devices

ELDs’ early adopters face productivity, operational challenges

Examining the operational impacts of fully engine-connected electronic logging devices both positive and negative — adopted by these independents and leased small fleets/operators, well ahead of the ELD mandate.

February 7, 2017

Business

Framing the trucking labor situation: Shortage at what price?

“Labor shortage” can mean different things to different people, whether a supply/demand imbalance at “current market prices” or “at any price” — the latter often well implied in driver shortage stories that suggest a disruption to the supply chain that consumers will see and feel.

February 3, 2016

Voices

POLL: What is driving tight capacity in truckload today?

The economy is improving, and capacity is tight, which means rates are gaining. Is driver pay lagging behind those improvements? Or is one of several other possibilities the main contributor to tight capacity conditions today? Tell us your thoughts in this poll.

May 8, 2014

Electronic Logging Devices

ELD mandate could pave way for time-based pay prevalence

At least, watchers say, carriers may have better tools to support negotiation of hourly detention-pay schemes with shippers and receivers — others, however, see potential downsides in the future, such as FMCSA further limiting hours…

April 25, 2014

Hours of Service

Study: Shippers should find efficiencies to deal with productivity loss

In the interest of maintaining good relationships with customers, a recent study of the hours of service rule change suggests that companies through the supply chain should not pass any increased costs on, but should instead look for ways to increase efficiency.

January 22, 2014