GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Cindy Banker with ProCorr Display and Packaging who is bringing us some great insight on how to reduce product damage. Trucking Logistics. Remember that many trucking companies are LTL (Less Than a Full Load) carriers. Packaging and product damage during shipping is extremely common.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 28, 2017

Commercial trucks lead a taxing existence. That’s why it’s crucial to follow an effective fleet maintenance plan to ensure trucks stay serviceable. A good program ensures every time a driver takes a truck out, that truck has received the necessary attention. Implement Fleet Maintenance. Pre-Trip Tips.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 28, 2023

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. It includes evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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Penske Move Ahead

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

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. Hurricane Ian made landfall in Cuba early Tuesday morning as a Category 3 storm. Top off truck fuel tanks.

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WorkWave

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

Inventory levels are carefully monitored to ensure sufficient stock products within their respective categories for individuals and businesses. You can also implement notification tools to alert customers when their shoppers choose their items, when the delivery truck is dispatched, and approximately when their groceries will be delivered.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2021

When it comes to major hurricanes – Category 3, 4, or 5 with winds 111 mph or greater, the center is predicting between three to five could form. The advice includes evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off your truck fuel tanks.

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Blue Grace Logistics

JUNE 1, 2022

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. Freight rates are broken down into two different categories: contract and spot rates. To read the entire blog visit BlueGrace Logistics.

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Freightera

APRIL 21, 2021

What are limited access locations, and how to choose the right location type in shipping freight. This means that churches, hospitals, farms, and various other location types fall under the limited access category. How to quote for limited access? Some carriers use this as a criteria for determining limited access locations.

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GoShip Blog

DECEMBER 25, 2023

The benefit of LTL shipping is that you only pay for the truck space you use. There are two main categories of shipments: parcel and freight. Are there any size limits that distinguish these two categories? How to ship large items across the country? How to organize large package shipping?

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Freightera

OCTOBER 5, 2021

This is why we’ve prepared a few tips for you in case you’re unsure of how to proceed. Tailgates are small hydraulic lifts at the back of a truck that are used to get a shipment from a truck to ground level. Since drivers will not allow anyone to climb on board the truck, sometimes time is a limiting factor.

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Penske Move Ahead

OCTOBER 6, 2020

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.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 25, 2020

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. Tropical Storm Laura is expected to strengthen to a category 3 hurricane before making landfall late Wednesday or early Thursday in the Gulf Region.

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Penske Move Ahead

AUGUST 27, 2021

When it comes to major hurricanes – Category 3, 4, or 5 with winds 111 mph or greater, the center is predicting between three to five could form. The advice includes evacuation tips, what to include in a disaster supply kit and how to create a family communication plan. Top off your truck fuel tanks.

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3PL Links

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Uber, for instance, saw a trend in the logistics industry in 2017 and introduced Uber Freight, a platform that links truck drivers with businesses that require cargo transportation. Businesses can find trends and events that could have an impact on their sector by looking at these six categories.

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Compactor Management Company

MAY 29, 2023

In this blog, we explore the pros and cons of single-stream recycling and emphasize the importance of striking a balance between convenience and quality. These materials are collected together in one truck and then sorted at the materials recovery facility (MRF). FAQ How to avoid single-stream recycling contamination?

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FreightWaves SONAR

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Go through this information carefully; it will give you numerous clues how to position your sales presentation to align with how it serves your prospect’s customers. . #2: How SONAR aids those seeking how to be a successful freight broker. Company websites are positioned to speak directly to customers. 2: Company news.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2019

Today, we wrap up our series highlighting our top blog posts of the year! That then allows us to create more of that kind of content for our award-winning blog. This year we will feature the top blog posts by page views in the following categories: Manufacturing , Logistics , Freight , and the Supply Chain.

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Logistics Bureau

OCTOBER 20, 2021

How to Calculate Inventory Days of Supply. These metrics will typically be divided into functional categories, each supporting the top six cross-functional KPIs. Your truck drivers leave the DC on time and deliver on time to your customers. Your trucks are driven carefully and goods handled properly to avoid damages.

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Freight Center

NOVEMBER 27, 2018

Let’s take a look at the factors, break down how to get a quote and help you calculate the best rate for your shipment. When it comes to freight shipping, there are two basic categories – full truckload (FTL) and less-than-load (LTL). Shipment remains in the same truck from point A to point B. Should I Choose FTL or LTL?

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 4, 2016

We kick off today a month-long focus on trends in the following categories: Manufacturing, Manufacturing Technology, Supply Chain, Logistics, and Transportation Management. We will then do a deep dive all month long and until we have covered each trend individually within these categories. And further, that advent of Industry 4.0

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 30, 2015

Today we finalize our most viewed articles from the Cerasis blog by featuring the most read freight articles published in 2015. Now, under each of these 5 main categories are several sub categories. We encourage you to use the search function at the right of the blog or the category picker to find any content you'd like to read.

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

This involves an understanding of 1) how to gather carriers’ preferred lanes, types of loads they haul, or even real-time capacity, and 2) how often you need to revolve your team’s understanding of those carriers. How do you notify them about freight opportunities? What do those carriers need?

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Parade

MAY 29, 2019

This involves an understanding of 1) how to gather carriers’ preferred lanes, types of loads they haul, or even real-time capacity, and 2) how often you need to revolve your team’s understanding of those carriers. How do you notify them about freight opportunities? What do those carriers need?

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Ship Monk

JANUARY 20, 2023

Complex MOQs To learn about these different types of MOQs, check out the full, in-depth article on our ecommerce blog here. Out for Delivery This shipping notification means your postal carrier or local FedEx or UPS driver has a package on their truck—or at least is supposed to have it on their truck. Product Level MOQ 2.)

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 25, 2016

As we discussed in the freight insurance vs. freight liability blog post, cargo insurance does have limitations. For example, when shipping via truck in the United States, cargo insurance does not provide protection against all losses a motor carrier may be liable for under the Carmack Amendment or common law. Collision.

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Ship Monk

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

And how does it help fulfillment logistics? If you’ve been wanting to learn more about how automation positively impacts 3PLs, and the ecommerce businesses they’re committed to, this is the blog for you. We like to say that from bin to bot to truck we have automation enhancing our systems.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 31, 2015

When I hit publish on today's blog, we will have published 659 blog posts on the Cerasis blog, with our very first blog post coming nearly 3 years ago to the day. . If you are a regular reader (or heck even if you are not) what you will see from our blog is a focus on education.

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