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Unusual Shipments: What makes them so special?

Trinity Logistics

Another category that may not seem unusual but requires special handling is hazardous materials. Since shipment of these types of materials are so specialized, there are additional requirements in place that are monitored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and the Department of Transportation (DOT).

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How to Ship Heavy Equipment

GoShip Blog

A heavy shipment is any shipment that exceeds size limits and requires dimensional flexibility. Speaking of machinery and equipment, cars, motorcycles, trucks, tractors, cranes, forklifts, large auto parts, and similar items all fall under the category of equipment and machinery. What qualifies as a heavy shipment?Oversized

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Rugged, Extreme Performer

Logistics Business Magazine

category – making it ideal for mobile workers in the postal and courier services, transport and logistics, plus the rugged capability to thrive in temperature-controlled environments. How has Panasonic been able to deliver such a bundle of treats at an affordable price, though?

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Forklift Operator of the Year Goes Virtual

Logistics Business Magazine

The top 30 competitors from the earlier online testing stage have been invited to participate and will be required to complete four different tests to identify their level of operating skill and knowledge. Their job requires skill, motivation and constant attentiveness,” states Chris Bates, Managing Director at UniCarriers.

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How cargo survey for refrigerated and frozen cargoes works

Shipping and Freight Resource

Some of the tools used to by a surveyor are: Camera : The advent of the digital camera allows you to take enough photographs and then select the ones you require to simply „drop? Printer ; Gone are the days of the traditional dot matrix printer. Supporting software will be required. into your report. Primary Information.

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Fleet Maintenance: How to Maintain Your Fleet’s Efficiency and Minimize Downtime

GlobalTranz

Not only are well-kept vehicles required to pass inspections from government agencies like the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), but they also help keep employees confident in their equipment. Depending on what it says, helps you determine its service category. Pre-Trip Tips.

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Understanding the Capacity Effects of the ELD Mandate

Blue Grace Logistics

But if you drive beyond the 100-mile radius or take more than 12 hours to return to your home base, you are required to maintain a RODS. . Tweener (450 – 800 miles) This category is the most affected by the ELD mandate, Blalock and Velkov explain. Larger carriers… were compliant to run these two-day points,” Velkov explained.