Trinity Logistics

MAY 24, 2024

For example, some policies may dictate that the truck must travel within a specific radius only and cannot be left unattended unless in a secured lot. The FMCSA is aware of these trending cargo theft scams and is actively looking to improve their vetting and even get rid of MC numbers for carriers.

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Cargo Digital Sourcing Strategies Resource Reduction 77

Talking Logistics

OCTOBER 22, 2018

Author’s Note: The following is an excerpt of what I presented recently in a webinar organized by Descartes Systems Group (a Talking Logistics sponsor) focused on “ Delivery – The Moment of Truth.” I’ll give you a quick personal example. Last year we bought a new refrigerator.

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Supply Chain Design Software Supply Chain Design Webinar Supply Chains 61

Logistics Viewpoints

DECEMBER 7, 2021

Most shippers currently face a long list of challenges thanks to some well-known trends. Multi-carrier shipping strategies also need rules in place related to delivery time requirements, special conditions (hazmat, refrigeration, etc.), A growing number of shippers now embrace the gig economy to get orders to customers, for example.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 7, 2023

While it may seem counterintuitive that fire is even a risk in spaces designed to maintain cold temperatures, cold storage in fact presents a huge fire hazard for warehouse designers and builders, life safety installation companies and facility owners. So as the demand for refrigerated products grows, so does the need for better fire safety.

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CH Robinson Logistics

SEPTEMBER 28, 2021

Robinson’s own technology and data from the largest network in the freight industry, help our customers stay on top of the trends that influence their supply chains. Our relationships with research firms and universities like Michigan State, combined with C.H. Based on the most recent data released for June 2021, employment stood at 765,500.

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LandLink

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

For example, a truck driver has 660 minutes (11 hours) of legal driving time during his or her 14-hour “on duty” time. Dry van, refrigerated, bulk carriers and other specialty carriers have present different safety concerns.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 16, 2021

Limited visibility into transportation – Without clear insight into market trends, consumer demands, transportation rates, and fuel costs, waste will be more pervasive. For example, if your logistics operation involves transportation using refrigerated trucks, you can cut CO2 emissions massively.

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