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25
Jan
A Shortage of Trucks Is Forcing Companies to Cut Shipments or Pay Up
by Jennifer Smith wsj.com A nationwide truck shortage is forcing thousands of shippers into a tough choice: postpone all but the most important deliveries, or pay dearly to jump to the front of the line. Michelin North America Inc. cut […]
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13
Dec
Precision Pricing
Bruce Lilly | Special to Transport Topics The less-than-truckload industry is embracing dimensioning technology to enable more accurate freight pricing and automate what used to be manual tasks. Increasingly, LTL carriers are implementing dimensioners on their loading docks and within […]
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03
Jul
FMSCA Proposes Two Options to Address the Driver Shortage
The transportation industry provides millions of people an income each year. According to Driver Solutions, truck driving is the most popular job in 29 states. Yet, this industry remains one of the most forgotten about. Truck drivers are running more miles […]
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15
May
DAMAGE TO PACKAGING: A NEW PROPOSAL FROM NMFTA
Many people are aware of the NMFC, or National Motor Freight Classification. This is used to determine freight classes for a multitude of items being shipped throughout North America. The NMFC also contains many rules and regulations in the transport […]
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18
Jan
FMCSA Establishes National Drug and Alcohol Testing Clearinghouse
The trucking industry must maintain a zero-tolerance policy when it comes to drug and alcohol use. However, under the current drug and alcohol screening programs, employers do not always have the proper tools to identify accurately and expeditiously CDL holders […]
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16
Jun
BEST PRACTICES IN FREIGHT CLAIMS MANAGEMENT
With the volume of shipments moving through carrier networks damaged or lost shipments will be inevitable. While PNG Logistics Co. utilizes premier carriers and our custom routing reduces the likelihood of a claim, it still happens. Unlike many other companies […]
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12
May
The 4 Things to Remember About HAZMAT Shipping
As a shipper, the idea of preparing a HAZMAT shipment may definitely feel overwhelming if it’s not something you encounter every day. Do not be dissuaded, after reading through our simple guide, you will be shipping HAZMAT like a […]
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