article thumbnail

Fatigued operators are 7.3x greater accident risk

Logistics Business Magazine

In the study, the US DoT determined that when locomotive engineers are predicted by the scientific model to be severely fatigued, those operators carry an accident cost exposure that is over 7 times higher than it is for non-fatigued operators. Greater risk from fatigued operators. The post Fatigued operators are 7.3x

article thumbnail

The Top 100 Logistics Companies with Seth Clevenger

The Logistics of Logistics

He is a 2005 graduate of Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. The annual list ranks companies on the basis of annual gross revenue generated by their logistics operations, including freight brokerage, freight forwarding, warehousing and distribution and asset-based dedicated contract carriage. is a native of northwest Ohio.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Year Ahead with Doug Waggoner

The Logistics of Logistics

From April 2004 to December 2005, Waggoner served as Chief Executive Officer of USF Bestway, and from January 2002 to April 2004 he served as Senior Vice President of Strategic Marketing for USF Corporation. Expect some owner operators will leave the market.

article thumbnail

Tropical Storm Zeta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

Penske Move Ahead

With Tropical Storm Zeta expected to strengthen to a hurricane before striking the Gulf Coast, truck fleet operators are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact. The number of named storms is approaching the all-time record for one season set in 2005 when 28 storms were recorded. The prior record was Nov.

Tips 43
article thumbnail

Win Like a Navy SEAL with Sean Matson

The Logistics of Logistics

He spent 13 years (2005 – 2018) as a Navy SEAL Officer, with multiple deployments in strategic locations. our personal experiences involving continued operations in multiple theaters have led to our basic foundation – ounces equal pounds and lighter warriors are faster warriors. About Sean Matson. About MATBOCK.

article thumbnail

The Best Logistics Team You Have Never Heard Of with Matt Scherer

The Logistics of Logistics

Formed in 2005, the firm focuses on media relations, content development for trade publications and social media coaching. Military logistics teams are often overlooked, but they are elite when it comes to transportation, logistics, and operations in difficult environments. About Scherer Communications.

Military 195
article thumbnail

Hurricane Delta Preparedness Tips for Fleet Operators

Penske Move Ahead

With Hurricane Delta increasing to Category 4 strength, fleet operators in the Gulf Coast are encouraged to take steps now to brace for the storm's impact. Penske has tips and resources available to help truck fleet operators prepare for a hurricane and guidance on where to go in the event you need assistance after the storm.

Tips 43