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Sep182017

Technical Revolution: How the Internet of Things is Changing the Transportation Industry

The Internet of Things or “IoT” is defined as “a system of interrelated computing devices, mechanical and digital machines, objects, animals or people that are provided with unique identifiers and the ability to transfer data over a network without requiring human-to-human or human-to-computer interaction.” So it really comes as no surprise that the supply chain…

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September 18, 2017By smartway
Sep112017

How Hurricanes Irma and Harvey Impacted Shipping and Transportation Industries

Hurricanes Harvey and Irma have brought devastation and delays to the shipping and transportation industries in recent weeks. After targeting two major U.S ports as well Caribbean transportation storage facilities, the effect of these storms will be felt for years to come. Read on as we detail how transportation industry leaders plan to recover.  …

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September 11, 2017By smartway
Sep52017

Hurricane Harvey Washes Out Shipping Industry

Last week, the strongest storm to hit the continental United States in 12 years has caused serious problems within the transportation and shipping industry. The devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey caused massive amounts of flooding and damage in the Houston area. Thus far, Harvey has shattered the previous records for continuous rainfall by a tropical storm…

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September 5, 2017By smartway
Aug302017

Truck Platooning: Follow the Leader Fuel Efficiency

  Similar to drafting, truck platooning is a method by which one truck can increase its fuel efficiency by driving closely behind another. The close proximity to each other allows the truck in front to block much of the latter vehicle’s wind residence. The resulting increase in the trailing truck’s aerodynamics causes its drag or…

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August 30, 2017By smartway
Aug232017

Back to School Shipping: Tips for Efficient School Supply Transport

Back to school season is upon us. The second biggest shopping season in the United States will affect an estimated 29 million households and more than 52 million children this year. In a recent survey by Deloitte, late summer shopping season is expected to generate an estimated $27 billion in revenue, 81 percent of which, roughly…

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August 23, 2017By smartway
Aug152017

Rum Runners: The Storied History of Rum Transportation in America

Help us soak in the last few sips of summer during National Rum Month! From more complex cocktails like mojitos and daiquiris to the simple, classic rum-and-Coke, America’s storied love affair with this delicious spirit began all the way back in the 17th century. To celebrate, SmartWay Transportation is taking a look at the distributors…

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August 15, 2017By smartway
Aug82017

Are We Driving Towards Autonomous Trucking?

While we’ve looked at automation within the transportation and logistics industry in previous blogs, we haven’t reviewed the topic of autonomous trucking. Right now, companies like Otto and Embark which have worked in the past on robots, supporting distribution centers and warehouses for companies like Amazon, are now working on such technology. They are currently…

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August 8, 2017By smartway
Jul312017

Renegotiation of NAFTA Continues as U.S. Provides Objectives for Agreement

As we mentioned several weeks ago, the United States is currently looking to renegotiate NAFTA with our neighbors in Mexico and Canada. As part of the process, the United States was required to provide an outline of its objectives for a re-negotiated agreement. Robert Lighthizer, the U.S. Trade Representative, made it clear that the nation’s…

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July 31, 2017By smartway
Jul242017

Increased Funding Spells Bright Future for America’s Transportation Infrastructure

There exists a widespread belief around the country that our nation’s infrastructure is in desperate need of repair. In fact, Congress is said to be working to create a new budget plan that would potentially see an additional $1 trillion dollars injected into transportation-related projects across the country. Recent reports from Fitch and the U.S.…

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July 24, 2017By smartway
Jul182017

Keeping It Cool: How Do Third Party Logistics Companies Transport Ice Cream?

President Ronald Reagan declared that every July would be National Ice Cream Month. With all of the summer heat, there is only one way to cool down, delicious ice cream. But with families everywhere buying the cold and sweet treat, you have to ask yourself how it gets transported? Ice cream has to make it…

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July 18, 2017By smartway
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