Revolutionizing the Track of Railway Operations

With the digital age in full force, it could be argued that transportation is currently going through some of its most significant changes ever. As the oldest continuously in-use mode, America’s railroad system has gone through many changes in the 200-plus years it has been in operation, though often more reluctantly than other modes. That…

Driving Fleets Toward Natural Gas Fuel

The topic of environmental impact and global warming is almost de rigueur by now, but efforts continue to pick up speed. Now the trucking industry is joining the sustainability race with an increasing drive to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. One key step is top of mind, according to Transport Topics: a turn away from fossil…

Rail Industry Gets on Track with the Digital Age

As the digital revolution is well underway across the US, the next phase of the technology shift looks to be the rail industry. From energy-efficient locomotives to autonomous operations, the rail system is increasingly adopting digital innovations. The real game-changers of the moment, though, are proactive maintenance monitoring and Positive Train Control (PTC). Monitoring for…

Internet of Things “Smartens” Up Intermodal Shipping

There’s no doubt that technology is entering the transportation industry at an increasingly rapid pace. Yet when it comes to tracking and reporting on transported goods, the intermodal industry has often fallen behind methods such as GPS-enabled trucking. According to Transport Topics, however, the IoT and cloud software revolution are shifting the gears on that…

The Importance of Rail Freight During High Truck Demand

What is one major benefit of a truck driver shortage: an increase in rail freight. As e-commerce evolves into the main outlet for consumers to purchase goods, the shipping industry is adjusting to the increase in demand. Traditionally, locomotives were used to transport coal and agriculture in bulk. With large capacity and reliable transportation, experts…

Why 3PLs are Important for Ecommerce Retailers

In an effort to stay competitive in ecommerce sales, it has become necessary for online retailers to provide their customers with inexpensive and fast shipments. For this reason alone, 94 percent of third party logistics providers (3PLs) have noticed an increase in sales within the past year, according to NChannel.   What is 3PL? Third…

How Autonomous Trucks Will Revolutionize the Shipping Industry

With autonomous, or self-driving, trucks becoming a reality, the opportunities for growth and development in the shipping industry are endless. It can be difficult to pinpoint the impact automation will have on this thriving sector of our economy, but experts remain enthused about the upcoming transformation.   Responsibilities Many carriers are beginning to draft policies…

Most Common Shipping Mistakes in the Transportation Industry

  The shipping industry has a huge responsibility to transport goods efficiently and precisely. Simple shipping mistakes can extend shipment times and ultimately create additional costs. Here are some helpful tips to recognize and avoid these common mistakes: Insufficient Packaging   Goods can be severely damaged during the transportation process if they are not properly…