Cold chain systems are vital to the continued growth of global trade of food and health supplies. Companies in the cold chain industry have had decades to refine the complexities…
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Hawkeye receives 9th consecutive National Safety Award!
By erika deblasicarriers, freight, national safety award, safety, safety awards, transport, transportationGreat West Casualty Company is the nation’s leading provider of property and casualty insurance for the trucking industry. With over 60 years of experience, Great West offers risk management, underwriting,…
Important Produce Season Tips for Logistics Professionals
By erika deblasidrivers, logistics, safety, technology, transportationPeople think of fresh fruit and veggies as essential summertime staples. The freight industry does a lot of behind the scenes work to bring the crops from the farm to…
Drivers, Mark Your Calendars
By erika deblasicarriers, logistics, news, transportationInspection Dates Hawkeye These inspection dates will be here before you know it. The biggest dates for big-rig professionals are coming up fast. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has…
Freight Is In A State of Flux
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, transportThe recent fluctuations in the freight industry have a lot of logistics professionals scratching their heads. Freight rates have fallen, and The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) noted the fastest transportation…
Understanding the Impact of the FMCSA Financial Security Requirements for Freight Forwarders and Brokers
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logisticsThis proposed rule from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration seeks to establish financial security requirements for freight forwarders and brokers, in order to better regulate the freight forwarding industry,…
Is Peak Season Dead?
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, news, transportation2022 has been anything but normal. Record high inflation and soaring fuel costs have all impacted the ‘normal’ business cycles. As a result, logistics companies are seeing less of a…