Heads up! Safety is a trend all year long, and so is maintaining your vehicle and necessary documents. But now is the time to start preparing for some of the…
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Tips for Hauling Freight in Bad Weather
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, safety, transportationNo matter the time of year, the weather is constantly changing, especially for drivers traveling over great distances. You could be driving down a road with nothing but clear skies…
Slowdowns and Parking Updates
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, news, transportationGetting up to speed in logistics involves a slowdown in business … and some bright new developments in finding places to come to a full stop. The Market’s Brakes are…
Avoid These Cold Chain Blunders
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, transport, transportationCold 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…
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…
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,…