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Understanding Truckload Rates: Contract Versus Spot Market

Blue Grace Logistics

Understanding contract versus spot rates can help companies make better decisions about how to move freight, saving both time and money, while keeping operations flowing smoothly. They’re volatile and constantly changing since they’re based on the fluctuating truck-to-shipment ratio, which reflects supply and demand in the freight market.

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Washington May Be Easing Trucking Regulations

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Most industry practitioners believe trucking is a totally deregulated industry. Environmental pollution, driver standards, HOS and electronic logging rules instituted by the FMCSA have been a major cost of doing business in the trucking industry.

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The ELD Mandate and Fresh Produce Logistics: What Shippers Need to Know

CH Robinson Logistics

Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect for the broader carrier community, marking a change in how professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers log hours of service (HOS). What is the ELD mandate? Under the mandate, carriers and owner/operators must use authorized ELDs in their vehicles.

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The ELD Mandate and Fresh Produce Logistics: What Shippers Need to Know

CH Robinson Logistics

Last December, the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate went into effect for the broader carrier community, marking a change in how professional truck drivers and commercial motor carriers log hours of service (HOS). What is the ELD mandate? Under the mandate, carriers and owner/operators must use authorized ELDs in their vehicles.

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Ecommerce Terms: A-Z Glossary PART 2

Ship Monk

Enjoy the ecommerce education and be sure to refer back to PART 1 of our A-Z glossary and guide if you need a refresher! Merchandise inventory, work in process Inventory, and raw materials inventory are all considered inventory types that need to be recorded as current assets on a balance sheet. finished goods).