A list of interesting industry related articles that were published over the years. For more current publications, please visit our Industry News page.
Heavy Duty Trucking: How to Make Data Work For You
Heavy Duty Trucking, December 2017
Cyber Security: Connect at Your Own Risk
Heavy Duty Trucking, October 2017
KPIs: Fleet Managers Watch Key Performers Indicators to Make Data-Driven Decisions, Improve Operations
Transport Topics, October 2017
If you don’t measure it, you can’t improve it. That old business adage may not apply in all cases, but it does capture the essense of a growing movement toward data-driven decision making in trucking. Many fleet managers are closely monitoring their operations through metrics such as deadhead, equipment utilization, driver turnover, cost per mile and on-time delivery percentage.
Automating cash flow, part 3: cleaning invoices to prevent delays
Commercial Carrier Journal, June 2017
Carrier Logistics Intros Freight Dimensioning, Weighing System
Commercial Carrier Journal, December 2016
Dollars and Data: Financial Software Helps Carriers Make More Informed Decisions
Transport Topics, November 2016
Today’s financial reporting software is allowing carriers to go well beyond simply tracking accounts payable and accounts receivable. Now they can automatically pull in multiple data streams, compile information in a central location and analyze it in hundreds of ways to enable data-driven decision making.
Carrier Logistics Integration Offers Alternative to EDI
Heavy Duty Trucking, July 2016
Allied Members in the Spotlight – Carrier Logistics
Caltrux, April 2016
Should You Own Your Software?
Heavy Duty Trucking, February 2016
Opinion: Automate Your Dock for Big ROI
Transport Topics, March 14, 2016
Not much has changed since the 1970s when, as a young technology marketer, I stood on the docks of countless trucking companies for hours, sometimes days, clipboard in hand, trying to measure the time and efficiency of dock management. Armed with data laboriously collected, I would confront trucking executives with the evidence that I thought would persuade them to invest in the latest technology of the day to automate wherever they could.
Carrier Logistics wins The 2015 Progress Global Partner Award for Saas Excellence!
February 3, 2016
Progress announced the winners of the Progress 2015 Global Partner Awards. The annual recognition celebrates top Progress partners demonstrating excellence in a wide array of business and market categories as well as technology innovation. Chosen from around the world, winners were recognized at the 2015 ProgressNEXT for Partners event on February 2, 2016, in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Carrier Logistics, Project44 announce integration Candian Shipper, February 2016
Tarrytown, N.Y.– Carrier Logistics (CLI) has announced a new integration with project44, of Chicago, Ill, that will give carriers another option to electronic data interchange (EDI) feeds commonly used today to connect the freight industry. Using the new connection makes real-time communication possible for carriers of all modes and sizes. The partnership is currently “live” and speeding transactions at Clear Lane Freight Systems of Indianapolis, Ind., and Dohrn Transfer of Rock Island, Ill., both movers of less-than-truckload (LTL) freight, said a release.
Where’s My Freight?
Transport Topics, November 2016
Today’s tracking technology allows users to monitor the movement of goods from the time they leave the manufacturer to the final unloading, eliminating black holes that once existed within the system, particularly within the handoff points as loads changed hands. As a result, carriers are able to improve customer service, minimize delays, better utilize assets and enhance security. The ability to track loads also opens up new opportunities for carriers as more shippers require up-to-date information on a load’s location.
Trailer Tracking Helps Carriers Manage Regulatory Requirements
Transport Topics, November 2016
Whether carriers are preparing to meet the final requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Food Safety Modernization Act to comply with size regulations in states, technology providers said tracking technology can help operators comply with those regulatory requirements.
Research: what criteria trucking execs use to select TMS software
CCJ, May 2015
Manifest destiny: fleets using tech to eliminate paper delivery receipts
CCJ, February 2015
Opinion: What to Consider When Optimizing Routes
Transport Topics, February 2015
Social Media Connect Fleets to Drivers, Customers
Transport Topics, September 2014
Land Air Express of New England, Case Study, June 2014
Transport Topics, June 2014
LTL Carriers Take New Approaches to Enhance Interlining Experience
Transport Topics, June 2014
Low-cost Mobile Devices Help Small Carriers Access Critical Operating Data
Transport Topics, May 2014
Interconnected Trucking on the Horizon
Heavy Duty Trucking, April 2014
What Data Mining Can teach You About Your Fleet
Heavy Duty Trucking, October 2013
Rand McNally data flows with CLI’s FACTS software
Commercial Carrier Journal, September 2013
Today’s Trucking, August 2013
Carrier Logistics creates BI sales tool
Commercial Carrier Journal, August 2013
Transport Topics, August 2013
Transport Topics, July 2013
Management Software: No Longer Islands of Automation
Heavy Duty Trucking, April 2013
Shippers Brokers Use Data Services to Closely Monitor Carriers’ Performance
Transport Topics, February 2013
Today’s Trucking, February 2013
Commercial Carrier Journal, November 2012
Software Systems Help Warehouses, Carriers Move Freight Quickly, Accurately, Users Say
Transport Topics, September 2012
Competing in a Difficult Economy
Transport Topics, August 2012
Trucking? There’s an app for that!
Heavy Duty Trucking, August 2012
New Dock Management System from CLI
Trucking Info, June 2012
Carrier Logistics Enhances Dock System
Transport Topics, June 2012
Special Services from Your LTL
World Trade, May 2012
9 Ways to Make Your Numbers Count
Heavy Duty Trucking, April 2012
Mapping and Dispatching: New Capabilities Include Improved Control of Dispatching, Ease of Use
Transport Topics, February 2012
Technology Pioneer Braxton Vick To Address Carrier Logistics Inc. User Conference April 26-27
Carrier Logistics, January 2012
Big Fleet functionality for Small Fleets
Heavy Duty Trucking, December 2011
Qualcomm Warns OEMs Are Aiming For Cut of In-Cab Electronics Market
Transport Topics, December 2011
Transport Topics, October 2011
Carrier Logistics Offers Free Upgrade For Dispatch Software
Commercial Carrier Journal, October 2011
Carrier Logistics Enhances Mapping and Dispatch System
Trucking Info, October 2011
Heavy Duty Trucking, September 2011
No service diversity, no growth: Consultant
Today’s Trucking, May 2011
Expert Defines Keys to Growth in Trucking Industry at Conference
Trucking Info, May 2011
Mike Molitoris Of Volvo Added As Featured Speaker To Carrier Logistics User Conference
Trucking Info, April 2011
Satish Jindel to Keynote CLI User Conference
World Trade, February 2011
Technology ln the next decade: Safety and productivity will drive advancements
Heavy Duty Trucking, January 2011
Carrier Logistics integrates Cheetah wireless technology
Commercial Carrier Journal, December 2010
Carrier Logistics to host free webinar
Commercial Carrier Journal, October 2010
Transport Topics, October 2010
Eastern Connection replaces legacy system with Carrier Logistics
Commercial Carrier Journal, September 2010
Broadband Telephoning: It’s OK Now
Transport Topics, August 2009
Making Choices in In-Cab Technology
Transport Topics, August 2009
Giving The Old System The Boot: Lessons learned from a technology upgrade
Today’s Trucking, August 2010
Carrier Logistics Inc. Introduces Upgrade To Its Facts Total Freight Management
The Journal of Commerce, December 2009
Cell Phones, Handhelds Can be Useful Tools to Stay Connected With Drivers
Heavy Duty Trucking, August 2009
Heavy Duty Trucking, August 2009
Survive the Slump: Invest in Technology
Transport Topic, August 2009
Broadband Telephoning: It’s OK Now
Transport Topics, August 2009
Making Choices in In-Cab Technology
Transport Topics, August 2009
Software Companies Help Trucking Companies Gain Snapshot of Their Financial Performance
Transportation Topics, July 2008
Value-Added Services Mean Loyal Customers
Transport Topics, May 2008
Software by Subscription Substitutes for Ownership
Transport Topics, April 2008
Execs Say Cross-Docking Can Help Build Business
Transportation Topics, February 2008
Just Like Buying a Truck
Transport Topics, December 2007 by Marco Beghetto
The IT Gift
Transport Topics iTECH, December 2006 / January 2007
Internet Telephony May Offer “Tremendous” Savings, Expert Says
(Article based on a session from CLI’s 2006 Leadership Summit)
Transport Topics, October 16th, 2006
Surviving a Systems Crash
Transport Topics, October 2006
A Good Website Boosts Sales and Marketing
Transport Topics, December 2005
Customs to Require E-Manifest for Freight Entering the US
Transport Topics, December 2005
Westchester County Business Journal: Spotlight on Software Firm
August 2005
Surviving a Season of Runaway Fuel Costs
Transport Topics, June 2005
Logistics and Technology: Caught in the Web
Traffic World, May 2005
Carrier’s Client DHL, and the value they found in our FACTS™ system
Transport Topics, April 2005
Opinion: Let’s Meet on the Web
Transport Topics, July 2004
Progress Corporation Market Review
Summit Strategies, April 2003
Getting the Most Out of Fleet Management
Transport Topics iTech, March/April 2003
New England Carrier Embraces Technology
Heavy Duty Trucking, September 2002
What to Look For When Choosing an IT System
Transport Topics, July 2001