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Fleet Industry Intelligence Report – Fall 2021 Edition

Omnitracs has released its second Industry Intelligence Report, "Analyzing 2021 Trends to Drive Your Business Optimization Forward." examining the impact of the pandemic, the Suez Canal crisis, safety, and future of last-mile delivery.

Fleet Industry Intelligence Report: Fall 2021 Edition
Supply Chain Xchange Staff
By Supply Chain Xchange StaffOct 29, 2021
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The second edition of Omnitracs’ Industry Intelligence Report focuses on 2021 long-haul, last-mile, seaport, and safety transportation activity. The eye-opening and vital transportation insights spotlighted in this report can significantly help strategize operations and optimize business goals for continuing success.

This issue will provide data insights into:

  • The pandemic lasting impact on last-mile delivery trends
  • A look into the impact of the March Suez Canal crisis on the industry
  • Leading safety trends and a ranking of urban cities and risks for collisions

We track more than 680,000 assets and receive more than 553 million vehicle positions. In addition to this robust visibility, this report is made possible by our database comprised of:

  • Hundreds of millions of daily vehicle events across North America
  • 100 billion long-haul miles
  • Half a billion last-mile stops across various industry sectors

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