GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Mikeala Della from Atlantic Training where she shows us 20 important safety tips for forklifts and their drivers. We might be beating a dead horse here, as you’ve probably already been involved in countless forklift safety training sessions, toolbox talks, etc. This is a two part series.

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. You might be transporting anything from fresh produce, frozen food, or important medicines like biologics. It’s also important to keep records of this training and hold refresher training from time to time.

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United World Transporation

JULY 15, 2021

A professional independent truck driver has a lot more freedom than company drivers. Continue reading below to find out essential tips on how to become a successful independent owner-operator. Continue reading below to find out essential tips on how to become a successful independent owner-operator. Find a Niche. Be Reliable.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 16, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's blog where Mikeala Della from Atlantic Training shows us the top 20 Forklift Safety Tips. Here's the last 10 Forklift Safety Tips. To start the list of forklift safety tips, let's start with the obvious: . Do not push a load with the tip of the forks.

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United World Transporation

JANUARY 30, 2020

Employers are required to keep the following: test results, testing process administration, return to duty process administration, employee training, supervisor training. For a good review of commercial truck driver insurance, check out our article: 3 Problems New Truck Drivers Face When Searching for Truck Insurance.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Certain foods and items, for instance, can’t merely get tossed on a transport truck and left to chance. Conservative estimates show the financial impact of transportation-related food safety failures exceeds $2 billion annually. Here are some quick food logistics tips to help you get things in order.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

With distribution centers now within 2-days ground transport of most Americans, Amazon can carefully select the best combination of company-owned, public, and private delivery services to put the average package on your porch for under $4. Once all packages are delivered and picked up most trucks would return to the distribution center.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We hear a lot about a trucking recession but what are the root causes? JB Hunt Transport Services’ President Shelley Simpson described the current situation as follows: Ocean freight orders are a leading indicator of train and trucking earnings since 90% of the world’s trade moves by water. to be moved by train or truck.

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Forto

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021

Trucks are also tied up because they can’t unload their goods at the ports. At the end of August, 50 trains were waiting at the border from China to Kazakhstan to continue their journey. Departures are being postponed, so some of the slots for September are already occupied by trains originally scheduled to run in August.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 15, 2020

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Penske wants to provide professional truck drivers with guidance and a few helpful tips on how they can help ensure our roadways are safe for everyone – including themselves. We require all of our drivers to participate in our robust safety training program," said Herr.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JULY 1, 2020

Transporting perishable goods and fresh produce is fraught with higher risks than regular dry cargo. Perishable goods need a specialized mode of transportation, refrigerated trailers, or reefers. What important factors should shippers keep in mind while transporting fresh produce? The best method and transport mode to ship it.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

Yet there is so to learn about it - and learn it fast, so that you can be a competitive member of the transportation community. One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. Freight Broker Tips and Resources (LinkedIn).

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 8, 2021

Powered industrial trucks – such as clamp trucks, electric power jacks and forklifts, play a central role in helping to move millions of pounds of freight each year across the global supply chain. ITA has been the voice of the industrial truck industry for more than 70 years," said Brian Feehan, president of ITA. "We

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3PL Insights

OCTOBER 14, 2019

Transportation regulations are easy to comply with and have little to no effect on a shipper, right? Similar to individual driver licensing, commercial drivers must carry a special license qualifying them of the ability to drive a commercial motor vehicle such as tractor trailers, semi-trucks, dump trucks, and busses.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 9, 2020

Across the supply chain, powered industrial trucks – more commonly known as forklifts – play a central role in helping to move millions of pounds of freight each year. The Industrial Truck Association (ITA), made up of truck manufacturers and suppliers, created National Forklift Safety Day to bring attention to forklift safety.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh. 2: Upgrade Licences.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 15, 2020

Now the entire freight transportation industry, across air, ocean, road, and rail sectors, is awash with disrupted expectations and has retreated into survival mode. Air Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Ocean Freight Transportation Trends 2020. Let’s take a look then, at each sector in turn, starting with air freight.

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3PL Insights

DECEMBER 14, 2022

By establishing these best practices, a 3PL can provide better transportation and warehouse management, improve efficiency, and ensure customer satisfaction. Here are some key tips on best practices for a logistics company. Employee Training. A successful 3PL knows the importance of training, for improving safety and operations.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 9, 2022

Penske Truck Rental is proud to partner with the Games by donating trucks to assist with the logistics of facilitating and operating the events and to cheer on the athletes as they live out their Olympic dreams. The trucks were recently used to deliver the swag (water bottles, T-shirts, hats, etc.)

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Conger

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Some safety concerns may include collisions, overturns, tip-overs, or falls from a forklift. The guidelines outline best practices for forklift operation, including training requirements , certification, equipment maintenance, and operational methods. Sadly, when these accidents occur, it is usually the driver who gets hurt or killed.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 8, 2021

Powered industrial trucks – such as clamp trucks, electric power jacks and forklifts, play a central role in helping to move millions of pounds of freight each year across the global supply chain. ITA has been the voice of the industrial truck industry for more than 70 years," said Brian Feehan, president of ITA. "We

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Globalior

MAY 19, 2020

It may be crammed or loaded and unloaded frequently from containers and trucks. Local laws may obligate trucking companies to have some form of insurance, but mostly this isn’t adequate security for your goods. The freight insurance compensates for any damage caused to the product during transportation.

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Logistics Bureau

AUGUST 27, 2018

If you wish, you can implement gamification in inventory management and warehousing, transport management or even into the cabs of trucks if you run a commercial-vehicle fleet. Gamification and Fork Trucks: Beware the Distractions. Gamification for Transport Staff.

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Penske Move Ahead

MARCH 19, 2018

Moving can be a stressful time for everybody, especially for military families, and Penske Truck Rental is here to help make your next military move a hassle-free mission. If you and your family are about to embark on this type of move, follow these tips to help make it a success: Keep your receipts. Choose the right size truck.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 2, 2019

Professional truck drivers will have to share the road with summer movers and vacationers alike as they all seek to make their way to their destinations. While warmer weather offers increased distractions, safety experts say, drivers – professional truck drivers and motorists – should practice distracted driving safety habits year-round.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Logistics Business Magazine

DECEMBER 29, 2021

The new “Concept Trailer” is a dump truck developed by the engineers at Randon Implementos , a leading company in the Brazilian semi-trailer market, together with Volvo Trucks Brazil and other partner suppliers. The new product is intended to optimise performance and reduce the operating costs of the transporter.

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Penske Move Ahead

MAY 26, 2023

Trains, Planes and Automobiles AAA expects an increase in Americans traveling by trains, planes and automobiles this Memorial Day weekend. The greatest amount of congestion is expected today, and the lightest days are predicted to be Saturday and Sunday, according to INRIX, a transportation data insights provider.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Conger

JULY 20, 2020

Because in this post, we’ve put together everything you need to know to get trained, certified, and land your first forklift driving job. Chapter 2: Where to Get Forklift License Training: All Your Options Explained. Chapter 3: Forklift Training Topics: A Sneak Peak at What You’ll Learn in Class. Let’s get started!

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Radius Logistics

JANUARY 30, 2019

Weather has and will always be a factor in the world of transportation. Year after year we see trucks stuck on congested, unplowed highways and snow-covered railroads unable to let trains through. Here are some tips to help you tackle the upcoming winter season. Are you prepared to adopt alternate modes of transportation?

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Turvo

JANUARY 13, 2022

The Value of End-to-End Order Visibility in Supply Chain Planning and Management End-to-end visibility is critical for any supply chain, whether they are dealing with cold chain transportation or bulk order freight. Collaboration between all steps and components of the supply chain is critical.

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Freightera

APRIL 25, 2017

‘Heavy Haul’ term in freight describes a shipment carrying unusually large and wide load, for example manufacturing equipment that exceeds the guidelines for legal dimensions (width, height or length) and/or weight limits in which case special equipment and specials permits are required to transport the load. A large forklift?

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United World Transporation

APRIL 8, 2021

Continue reading below to find out how you can lower your CSA score with a few simple tips. It’s estimated that fatigued drivers cause 30-40% of all heavy truck crashes. However, you don’t need to stop there, and you can continue to invest in your drivers with training. Keep Well Maintained Vehicles.

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United World Transporation

NOVEMBER 14, 2019

Industry-wide safety is our goal and we can only get there if we share our knowledge, training, and experiences. So, here are some tips on driving downhill and how to stay safe considering those critical factors. Another great tip for navigating down hills in mountain passes is to not follow in the tracks of the vehicle ahead of you.

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Logistics Business Magazine

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Extended reality, or VR, is used by Neovia for training, using tech from Elm Park Labs. Apple’s Vision Pro is tipped by Fahy to become a handy tool. His company are piloting self-driven HGV lorries, remote driving of warehouse reach trucks and remote monitoring of assets. Gaps can lead to out-of-stock or over-stocking issues.

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