Talking Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

One week to go before we go on hiatus for the holidays, which means I have one week to finish a million things on my “To Do” list. So, without delay, here’s the supply chain and logistics news that caught my attention this week with some brief commentary: Target to Buy Grocery Delivery Startup Shipt for $550 Million (WSJ – sub. req’d). Supervalu expands Instacart program to all of its retail stores (StarTribune).

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 15, 2017

As the freight industry keeps growing, more than ever before, carriers and brokers are needed to keep things rolling. To satisfy market demand and make use of the big opportunities the industry offers, freight broker numbers have also risen steadily over the last few years. But being a freight broker is not only about mediating the transportation of freight, it also requires knowledge of all legal requirements - from the licensing process, to obtaining and renewing your freight broker bond, and

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Odyssey Logistics

DECEMBER 15, 2017

As of December 18th, any commercial vehicle weighing over 10,000 pounds with an engine model year of 2000 or newer must be equipped with an FMCSA-approved electronic logging device (ELD). This mandate represents Phase 2 of the FMSCSA’s phased-in ELD compliance requirements. Here are five things to know about this new development: Why was this. Continue Reading.

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