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GeneralFreight Is In A State of Flux
By erika deblasiThe 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…
GeneralHurricane Season 2022: Expect the Unexpected
By erika deblasiAs summer trucks on, every day brings us further into hurricane season. Keeping our carriers safe before, during, and after a hurricane is at the forefront of our minds, and…
General2022 Mid-Year Industry Insights
By erika deblasiWhat’s going on with missing underride guard labels? Many in the trucking industry are struggling to understand the lack of enforcement policy infractions. Specifically, for rear underride guards on trailers…
GeneralAvoid These Cold Chain Blunders
By erika deblasiCold 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…
GeneralTips for Hauling Freight in Bad Weather
By erika deblasiNo 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…
GeneralFMCSA Extends COVID HOS Waiver
By erika deblasiOn November 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it has extended the Hours of Service (HOS) regulatory waivers due to continued public health concerns. The waiver took…