Skip to content
Search AI Powered
Human content, AI powered search.

Latest Stories

Press releases are provided by companies as is and have not been edited or checked for accuracy. Any queries should be directed to the company issuing the release.

PortPro Publishes New Drayage Carrier Guide to Success in 2024 and Beyond

Free Guide Gives 8 Key Steps Drayage Trucking Companies Can Apply to Streamline Operations and Focus on Growth

PortPro Publishes New Drayage Carrier Guide to Success in 2024 and Beyond
DC Velocity Staff
By DC Velocity StaffApr 16, 2024
DC Velocity Staff
See Full Bio

(Jersey City, New Jersey and Los Angeles, California – April 16, 2024) — PortPro, the premier transportation software provider for the drayage industry, announced the release of its new Drayage Carrier’s Guide to Success in 2024 and Beyond. The step-by-step guide is designed to help drayage trucking companies of all sizes to experience their best year ever by streamlining operations, reducing all unnecessary costs and helping employees enjoy the freedom to be more strategic than ever.

“Running a drayage trucking company in today’s economy is not easy,” said Toni Ann Careccio, Chief Customer Officer at PortPro. “Our customers are dealing with tough challenges – operating with razor-thin margins and dealing with manual processes. Whether they want to expand into new markets, achieve substantial growth, streamline existing processes to run more efficiently, or simply run a sustainable and profitable business, this guide is designed to help them succeed on their own terms,” she added.

The free 10-page TMS handbook guide includes:

● 8 Steps for Success in 2024 & Beyond: Practical, actionable advice tailored for the modern drayage carrier.
● Interactive Quizzes: Assessments to help carriers think about and apply this knowledge.
● Insider Insights: Drawn from our extensive experience and over 400+ successful drayage clients.

“I found this guide to be incredibly helpful – pinpointing the specific areas we need to address to further grow our business and eliminate the wasted time on manual processes,” said Emmanuel Carrillo, CEO of Talon Logistics, Inc. “PortPro identified exactly what we need to focus on —- and how to get there – all in a concise, information-packed guide. I’m more motivated than ever to apply these strategies to Talon Logistics,” he added.

Download your free copy today at https://portpro.io/carrierguide.

About PortPro
PortPro is an innovative technology company that is changing how the drayage industry operates by providing transportation management software that transforms operations for drayage trucking companies and freight brokers. PortPro’s platforms enable operational efficiencies and provide a great experience for everyone — freeing carriers and brokers up to focus on growth. Visit www.portpro.io for more information and a demo.

https://portpro.io/carrierguide
Industry Press RoomTechnologyTransportationSC Services
the rigano group
Industry Press RoomTechnologyTransportationSC Services
the rigano group

The Latest

Trucking industry experiences record-high congestion costs
Featured

Trucking industry experiences record-high congestion costs

SC Services

From pingpong diplomacy to supply chain diplomacy?

More Stories

Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

Averitt Promotes David Fussell to Vice President of Dedicated Sales

COOKEVILLE, Tenn. — Averitt has promoted David Fussell to vice president of dedicated sales, following the retirement of Walt Gray.

Fussell joined Averitt in 1991 and has held several key positions throughout his career. He served as a transportation sales specialist in Decatur and Nashville, later becoming service center director in Little Rock. In 2018, he transitioned to director of dedicated sales, working closely with Gray to expand the company’s dedicated accounts and deliver customized solutions to customers.

Keep ReadingShow less

Featured

cybersecurity illustration
Technology

Freight scams go cyber

image of forklift showing data collection
Internet of Things

Supply chain managers point to data accuracy gap

Boston Dynamics’ autonomous mobile robot “Spot”
Robotics

“Spotting” issues and staying ahead of the curve

Schneider is first major carrier to achieve six million zero emission miles with the Freightliner eCascadia

GREEN BAY, Wis.-- Schneider National, Inc. (NYSE: SNDR), a premier multimodal provider of transportation, intermodal and logistics services, is marking another significant milestone as its battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet has surpassed six million zero emission miles, highlighting its commitment to reducing carbon emissions and advancing cleaner transportation.

“Reaching six million zero emission miles is a testament to our steadfast dedication to sustainability and innovation,” said Schneider President and CEO Mark Rourke. “Leading the way in adopting electric vehicle technology not only benefits the environment but also serves as an example of the broad service capabilities and flexibility we can offer to customers.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution

Roboteon’s Warehouse Robotics Fulfillment platform

Photo courtesy of Roboteon

Roboteon announces breakthrough simulation capability for mobile robots in distribution


Roboteon, provider of a powerful software platform for warehouse robot enablement, announces breakthrough simulation capabilities in its platform for robotics and other warehouse automation. The new tool help companies make better decisions across multiple time horizons, from initial automation planning through real time execution on the floor.

Interest in Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) and other robotics is high, but there remains much uncertainty about use cases, the number of AMRs and humans needed across different time horizons, expected operational improvements, and cost savings from the robotics investment.

Keep ReadingShow less
Gather AI Expands Inventory Intelligence Solution into Freezer & Cold Storage Warehouse Environments
Gather AI

Gather AI Expands Inventory Intelligence Solution into Freezer & Cold Storage Warehouse Environments

Pittsburgh, PA – November 19, 2024 – Today inventory intelligence solution Gather AI announces its expansion into freezer and cold storage warehouse environments, an industry-first for inventory monitoring automation.

According to Grand View Research, the U.S. cold storage market size was valued at $40 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach $97 billion by 2030. This can be attributed to technological advancements in packaging, processing, and storage of temperature-sensitive items.

Keep ReadingShow less

VARGO® announces several vendor partnerships and client expansions in Q3 2024

Dublin, Ohio (November 19, 2024) — VARGO®, a leading provider of material-handling systems integration, warehouse execution software and equipment solutions, has announced several new vendor partnerships and customer advancements that are helping them to create efficiencies and empower fulfillment.

VARGO® and Tompkins Robotics have signed a mutual partnership, designating VARGO® as an authorized integrator of the technology. “Tompkins is an obvious choice in partner for us,” said Bart Cera, CEO. “Their robotics solutions are conducive to a weightless, continuous flow as well as being modular and quickly deployable. Their solutions have the ability to shrink or grow with the size of our customer’s operation which will allow us to utilize it often and in many different merchandise categories.”

Keep ReadingShow less
Copyright ©2024.