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Geohash in Trucking and Logistics

Trucking And Logistics Need a New Way To Specify Location – Part 5 This article is the fifth in a series which review the costs …

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Fresh Thinking, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

Shipper of Choice – Short Term vs. Long Term Thinking

Shippers have seen increased capacity to get their products to their customers in 2019. Because of this, shippers have told me that the “shipper of …

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App, Drivers, FAQ, Problem Solving

Dock411 App FAQ

What is it? What can I do with it? The Dock411 app is a tool for drivers to find information about their next pickup and …

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what3words in Trucking and Logistics

Fourth in a series of articles on specifying location in trucking and logistics. This article reviews what3words and its benefits and drawbacks.

Fresh Thinking, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

Latitude and Longitude in Trucking and Logistics

Second in a series of articles on specifying location in trucking and logistics. This article reviews street addresses and their benefits and drawbacks.

Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

Boots on the ground and digital communication.

Its just a small sign made of plastic, metal or stone. You know, that small little sign in the front of your warehouse that tells …

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Fresh Thinking, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

Street Addresses in Trucking and Logistics

Second in a series of articles on specifying location in trucking and logistics. This article reviews street addresses and their benefits and drawbacks.

Fresh Thinking, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

Using Street Addresses Cost Trucking and Logistics Millions per Year

Trucking And Logistics Need a New Way To Specify Location – Part 1 This article is the first in a series in which I’m going …

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Blocking and Tackling

The Great Vince Lombardi’s Lesson for Logistics Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest football coaches of all time said, “Football is two things. It’s blocking …

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A Single Picture for the Industry

The Benefits of One versus Many Over the last few months, several well-known names in the industry have announced a “shipper review” feature as an …

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App, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice

“If These Docks Could Talk” Podcast

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Mark LeGrand interviewed on the Consulting Logistics Podcast presented by Aborn & Co. Our own Mark LeGrand, VP Sales, was a guest on the …

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Developers, Fresh Thinking, Partners, Problem Solving, Shipper of Choice, Update

The Dock411 Platform

Dock411 – A Platform for Shipper Facility Information for Transportation, Trucking, and Logistics In the technology world, a “platform” is data and software or hardware …

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