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Self-Driving Trucks - A New Age for Ground Shipping

Self-driving commercial trucks have been a hot topic for the past few years as several companies have joined this sector in an innovative movement to become the first to establish a fully disengaged trucking network. A fully disengaged trucking network would negate the need for the driver to interact with the vehicle, but still be available in case of emergencies. The development of this technology could lead to possible reduced labor costs and reduced transit times.

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Outsourced vs In-House Transportation: A Guide

All companies at some point have to make a decision on what aspect of a business to keep in-house, and what should be outsourced. Transportation is such a critical part of a supply chain that many companies leave it to specialist third party logistics (3PL), but depending on the type of company and the trajectory of the business, insourcing could be a valuable investment.

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