If you work as a trucker or driver, you’ve likely worked long hours without taking much of a break. Research suggests that drivers are more likely to be overworked and exhausted than those in other fields. Additionally, a recent survey from the U.S. National Institute for Occupational Safety…
Truck drivers are in high demand with a truck driver shortage. It’s not the career many people think of going into right off the bat but finding ways to entice more people to become truck drivers is necessary. If you’re searching for new truck drivers, finding the best…
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that “among the 581,000 unemployed veterans in 2020, 54% were ages 25 to 54, 41% were ages 55 and over, and 5% were ages 18 to 24.” It’s astonishing to see that a majority of veterans who are unemployed are in an…
Many business owners get vital supply chain provisions, such as equipment and shipping or production materials, delivered directly to their business address. Unfortunately, package theft is a huge problem in the U.S., with an average of 1.7 million packages stolen or lost every day. Package loss or theft…
Logistics is the detailed process of coordinating intricate operations between inventory management, employees, and facilities. While qualifications to obtain a career in logistics vary based on the career itself, they generally require the same underlying skills. These skills include, but are not limited to: impeccable organization, timekeeping, and…
By Nalin Chopra, Sr. Manager, Product Management, WorkWave Transportation, logistics, and last-mile delivery planning have evolved to become much more than just getting items from one place to another. Constant innovation has created a landscape of shifting expectations for retailers, couriers, and recipients alike. Knowing what’s on the…
When it comes to routing and logistics, there’s a common misunderstanding about what the term “route planning” encompasses. This is doubly true when the term “route optimization” comes into the equation. While these two are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably, the truth is that they couldn’t be more different.…
Take control of your day with a smarter, more dependable route plan. Learn how you can leverage route optimization software to enable more efficient route deliveries for your field service business. Your route plans hold a lot of weight for your field service business – not only do…
WorkWave Route Manager customers, Ryan Walter and Brian Flores of The Compost Crew, have a passion for sustainability. It is what their vision was built on, and played an important role in how they grew their business from 15 customers to thousands in just 5 years. Their main…
WorkWave Route Manager streamlines operations and makes it easy for employees to deliver orders and next-level customer service each and every time. Holmdel, NJ – March 7, 2019 – WorkWave, a leading provider of software solutions for the field service and last-mile delivery industries, announced today that it…
Every company that relies on transportation and logistics management wants to be efficient, productive and provide their customers with the best service possible. However, this may be a challenge when your company is expanding or going through transition. That’s where our route optimization software, WorkWave Route Manager, comes in…
Route planners need accuracy whether they are communicating internally, making adjustments, or confirming delivery times with customers. It helps build trust and fosters a great company culture. And while your route plans are just one element to a successful day, they have a big impact! That’s why at…
The phrase “ignorance is bliss” isn’t an option when you’re managing a team of drivers and scheduling home deliveries. But, you can avoid being left in the dark and prevent your team from answering “I don’t know” to your customers again. When you have live tracking enabled…
What do you do when your drivers leave for the day? Do you cross your fingers and hope everything works out? Or are you following their progress to keep your operations running smooth? Without a smart route planning software helping you behind the scenes, most business would agree…
Few industries have changed more in the past few years than the world of transportation and logistics. Amazon and the growing popularity of eCommerce have transformed the industry, changing how retailers and couriers alike must operate in order to keep customers satisfied. While logistics professionals have discussed these…
The holidays are here. And whether your business is ready or not, the final deliveries of 2018 are already queuing up. Thanks to high consumer confidence and low unemployment numbers, according to eMarketer , a company that tracks trends that correspond to digital marketing, media and commerce, total…
After a long day on the job, most would agree that there is nothing quite like sitting down and having a nice, cold beer. And the general population seems to agree considering that beer is the most widely consumed alcoholic beverage in the world, and the third most…
You’ve got your customers, your orders and a fleet ready to start their trip. You may feel that you have this part of your business down to a science. But, as we all know, the world is constantly changing; so are your customers’ needs. In order to maintain…
There are days when you know it’s going to be a long one; you need to pick up the dry-cleaning, get the kids to school, tackle all those meetings at work, grocery shop for dinner, and still find time to address all those emails sitting in your inbox.…
Planning delivery routes is time consuming. There are many variables to take into consideration before you have your vehicles depart for the day – and you’re often working against the clock. You’re rushing to build a plan that takes into account driver availability, vehicle characteristics, time constraints -…