India is a land of opportunity for global logistics providers. The Indian logistics market is estimated to be worth $215 billion and growing at a rate of 7% per year. Considered extremely disorganized, with a large number of unorganized players. Only 10% to 15% of the 215 billion industry is organized, and logistics costs approximately […]
This blog offers tips to help container truck drivers smoothly conduct goods transportation, minimizing legal obligations. Key points include knowing truck loading capacity, matching material types to suitable containers, carrying proper documents, maintaining a good relationship with transporters, and other are common practices which is carried out by every driver like performing routine checks on routes, brakes, and fuel.
Logistics has become the lifeblood of economic activity, and innovation in this field has grown over the years. The various technological tools introduced assist load owners, truck drivers, and truck owners. Online truck booking platforms with SIM-based tracking or GPS systems, digital payments, electrical trucks, interface-based automation, and TMS are some.
The emergence of online platforms was aided by technological empowerment. It provides numerous advantages, including opening regional office branches. Regional language promotes comfort and stability for the client. For doing business with the locals, transportation companies can easily capitalize on the cultural ecosystem and understand the terrain of the land.
Transportation refers to the movement of people, goods, or animals from one place to another. It can involve various modes of transportation, including cars, buses, trains, planes, boats, and bikes. Transportation is important for economic growth, social mobility, and access to goods and services. Efficient transportation systems also play a significant role in reducing traffic […]
To accelerate the convenience of doing business and improve the live-ability outcome, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the National Logistics Policy (NLP) on 17th September 2022 in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. The main aim of this policy is to reduce the cost of logistics from the existing 13-14% and take it further to par with […]
According to the National Highway and Traffic Safety Administration, there are believed to be fatalities in 5,000 of the 500,000 trucking accidents that happen in the US each year. Truck drivers are listed as one of the ten most hazardous occupations on the “Time Magazine” list yearly. Truck drivers rarely experience the pressure of the […]
Traditionally, the logistics industry operated primarily in the offline realm for a considerable period of time. However, with the advent of the pandemic and changing times, every industry has transitioned towards an online approach, and logistics is no exception. As a result, the logistics industry has had to adapt to the new digital culture. In […]
Understand the challenges that container truck drivers face in their business and how they can overcome them. Also understand how FR8 can help truck drives grow business
Road transportation is an important factor in any economy’s development. The transport sector in India is large and diverse, with trucks carrying nearly 80% of all freight. The Indian trucking sector contributes about 4.5-5% of GDP and accounts for 80% of the transportation sector’s contribution to GDP. The Indian trucking industry has seen phenomenal growth and will continue to do so in the coming years.
