July 2024 was a record-breaking month in terms of temperature across Europe. The average temperature was significantly higher than in previous years, driven by both natural phenomena like El Niño and the ongoing increase in greenhouse gas emissions. The recurring heatwaves present a series of challenges for road freight transport, impacting both efficiency and safety. Engine Overheating Older truck models, which still make up a significant portion of the European fleet, are particularly...
Road Freight Transport in Europe During Extreme Heat: Risks and Mitigation Strategies
How to be a Reliable and Trustworthy Partner for 3PL Companies: Five Tips for Carriers
Are you a carrier looking to establish a lasting partnership with a 3PL company? Here are five key tips to become a reliable and trustworthy partner for Third Party Logistics entities, such as Coyote Logistics. 1. Maintain the Highest Level of Customer Service Providing quick and accurate responses to customer inquiries is fundamental in building the foundations of a lasting business relationship. It's essential to remember that every interaction between a carrier and a 3PL company builds...
Electric Road Systems: Zero-Emission Road Transport in a Different Way
Truck manufacturers are tirelessly working to offer electric or hydrogen fuel cell-powered trucks and semi-tractors with increasingly larger operational ranges. Range (and still high prices) remains the biggest limitation in the widespread adoption of EV and FCEV vehicles in the transport and logistics industry. Insufficient charging infrastructure along highways and expressways also continues to be an issue. Hence, alternative projects collectively known as Electric Road Systems (ERS) are...
Why Coyote Logistics is the Top Choice for European Shippers: Rapid Onboarding and Comprehensive Services
As VP Sales, Europe at Coyote Logistics for almost 3 years now and 10 years with the company in total, one thing has consistently made me proud: our commitment to providing tailored logistics services that meet the diverse needs of our customers. When meeting with potential clients, I often hear a few key questions. While they may seem simple, they are crucial for companies considering working with us. The questions are: Why Coyote? What sets Coyote apart and why should we entrust you...
Semi-Tractors in the Heat of Competition
This summer is a time full of sports events. The Wimbledon tennis tournament and the European football championship have just ended, and the Olympic games in Paris will start in a few days. We are also in the middle of the F1 season. So let's take advantage of the fact that most of us are certainly affected by the ubiquitous sports atmosphere to some extent. Let's take a look at a unique sport that is so close to our main field of interest on this blog, i.e. the various aspects of road...
Logistics Expertise: Metal and Steel Logistics
Do you operate in the metal and steel industry and are you looking for a logistics partner who will organize and handle your cargo? Find out what you need to pay attention to in order to choose a logistics service provider that will fully meet all the transport needs of your company. Managing a supply chain for the metal and steel industry means dealing with numerous challenges, such as handling heavy loads and ensuring on-time delivery. An effective and proven logistics partner for...
Road Trains from Down Under
When you think of Australia, images of kangaroos, koalas, the Sydney Opera House, the "Mad Max" film series, Foster's beer, and a slew of Hollywood stars like Hugh Jackman and Margot Robbie probably come to mind. However, for those in the logistics and transport industry, Australia is synonymous with something else entirely: road trains. Road trains are as Australian as a “kookaburra sitting in an old gum tree” and a Vegemite sandwich. These massive rigs consisting of a semi-tractor and two...
The Truck that “Won”World War II
On June 6, 2024, we celebrated the 80th anniversary of D-Day: the landing of the Western Allies on the beaches of Normandy and the opening of the second front in Europe, marking a milestone on the path to ending World War II. On this occasion, it's worth taking a closer look at a silent heroine of those days, without which the Allied supply lines could not have functioned efficiently—the "Deuce and a Half," the truck that "won" World War II. In the literature about the largest armed conflict...
Logistics Expertise: Healthcare Logistics
Time is the foundation of modern logistics. On-time deliveries determine the rhythm of the globalized economy's functioning. Any delay can pose a serious risk of downtime in the entire production and distribution process of goods. However, it would not be an exaggeration to say that there is one industry where a smoothly operating supply chain is particularly crucial: the healthcare industry. People's health and even lives often depend on whether the shipments arrive on time and are...
They manufacture trucks? Automotive brands you wouldn’t expect making trucks
The global automotive industry is a much more complex and diverse ecosystem than it may seem at first glance, especially from a Eurocentric perspective. Volvo, Scania, DAF, Mercedes-Benz, MAN - we will probably think of these manufacturers when someone asks about truck manufacturers present on the European market. Meanwhile, there are other brands in the world (also of European origin) that also offer trucks and tractor units. Bah! They are even sales leaders in this segment. But not in Europe....