In any industry, the biggest companies tend to get the most attention. But bigger doesn’t necessarily mean better, and that’s never been truer than in regard to third-party logistics (3PL)…
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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…

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,…

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…

2022 Mid-Year Industry Insights
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, freight, logistics, supply chain, transport, transportationWhat’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…

FMCSA Extends COVID HOS Waiver
By erika deblasiCOVID-19, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, rules, safety, transportOn 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…

How Will President Biden’s Infrastructure Plan Affect The Logistics Industry?
By erika deblasifreight, logistics, news, transport, transportation, updateThe White House recently released an outline of President Biden’s vision for the future: a $2 trillion, 10-year American Jobs Plan that includes upgrading transportation infrastructure as well as renewing…