Over 3.5 million men and women haul goods across America. These professional truck drivers have extremely demanding jobs, which feed directly into the health of our economy. They drive both night and day to ensure goods arrive safely and on time. Sometimes they leave thier loved ones behind for multiple days at a time. Without these truck drivers, local commmunities across the nation would not receive the products they want and need!
Have you heard about Sleek OTS Plugin? Sleek OTS Plugin was designed to help our shipper customers navigate market fluctuation. OTS, Optimal Truckload Spend, places capacity, and freight cost control, in the hands of shippers. To learn more about OTS, read The Executive’s Guide to OTS, click here.
Did you know more than 50% of Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) safety audits are now done offsite? An offsite audit consists of uploading electronic documentation and phone interviews, which moves the inspection process along much faster compared to in-person meetings.
Last week, spot van rates hit record highs. Here's what Dean Corbolotti, Shipper Engagement at Sleek Technologies, had to say about the topic. #SleekPOV
Managing a transportation and logistics budget is arguably the most difficult job within a company. Why? Because the team has zero control over a variety of variables (like weather) that can impact goods arriving on time and within the planned budget.
The company has invested heavily in research and development to commercialize the Sleek Shipper SaaS solution suite since 2017.
CHICAGO, September 2, 2020 (Newswire.com) - Sleek Fleet, offering tech-enabled solutions for shippers and carriers, is pleased to announce the appointments of Mike Edwards as Enterprise Sales Leader and Tashi Budilovsky as Carrier Engagement Representative.
Knowing the supply chain gobbles up 60-90% of a company’s spend, you better bet your bottom dollar that supply chain efforts have a huge impact on a company’s bottom line. Efficiently managing the supply chain has become the new competitive advantage for many manufacturers. One important effort, within the supply chain, is effectively managing costs to transport goods from point A (warehouse) to point B (end customer).
Recently, FreightWaves reported that the state of Virginia will soon require companies to classify employees by risk-level based on job duties. Since truck drivers are on the front lines and oftentimes require less than 6 feet of separation when picking up and dropping off freight, they will most likely be impacted. "For everyone's safety, it makes sense for employers to proactively develop a preparedness plan in case someone exhibits symptoms", said Dean Corbolotti Sleek Fleet Shipper Engagement Director. "It's still too early to understand the impact on the transportation industry. We hope there are no negative ramifications. Carriers, and shippers, have already endured so much".
