Now, That's Logistics

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

He joined DB Schenker as part of the company’s USA Truck acquisition and is currently a local truck driver. Ray picks up and delivers shuttle loads on general freight operations and also trains brand new truck drivers—including veteran experienced drivers (VXP). Kim Gregory, Continuous Improvement Specialist.

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Women in Trucking

JUNE 3, 2019

Ask Angela: How important is experience when searching for jobs in trucking and logistics? The opportunities for employment in trucking and logistics are great right now. Interns are given a comprehensive core training that exposes them to multiple areas within our business. Eliacostas Named 2018 Influential Woman in Trucking

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Logistics Bureau

DECEMBER 28, 2024

Those who think trucks, trains, ships and planes define the 3PL market may be in for a surprise. As a general definition, a 3PL helps a company to get its offering, conceived in place A, into the hands of its customers in place B. Why should trucks be left out? There is even talk of electric passenger aircraft.

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Logistics at MPEPS at UPV

MAY 21, 2023

Your inland carrier is the truck or carrier company that picks up the goods and transports them to and from the warehouses and ports on both sides of the journey. The international carrier can be a truck, train, ship, or plane. A freight forwarder can also provide assistance with insuring your goods against loss or damage.

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Logistics Business Magazine

JULY 28, 2024

He shares his firsthand experiences on driving a fully electric truck and trailer. How much experience do you have with driving an electric truck? What was your overall impression of BEV trucks from that experience? “I We covered significant mileage testing these new trucks. Everybody is used to trucks being loud.

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Conger

JULY 24, 2023

A Toyota diesel forklift with pneumatic tires Let’s start with a pneumatic tire definition. Pneumatic rubber tires are the standard type of tire that people are familiar with, commonly found on your average car or truck. Operator training on tire maintenance. Thick treads for better traction for driving and braking.

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Conger

FEBRUARY 11, 2022

And here’s a simple pallet jack definition: A pallet jack (sometimes called a “pallet truck”) is the simplest type of forklift, consisting of a: Wheeled trolley. That said, some models - like ride-on pallet jacks - allow operators to stand on the truck itself. Buying a Pallet Jack: Everything You Need to Know. Hydraulic pump.

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Trinity Logistics

JUNE 25, 2020

Not only do we have the best operating procedures in place to ensure safety in arranging transportation for hazmat chemicals, but we also have the right contacts in place with reliable trucking companies. This ensures best possible safety in transit with trained, qualified drivers, while helping mitigate risk for customers.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 19, 2015

Study.com's Best Freight Broker Training Programs List. It's important to note that the programs in this list are designed to provide high level training in logistics. There are other programs which are designed to train you in the basics of how to operate a more basic trucking-focused freight brokerage.

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Dedola Global Logistics

JUNE 13, 2016

s hypnotic “Paper Planes” even manages to reference a certain parcel delivery company famous for its brown trucks. We can thank the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for Johnny Cash hearing the train a comin’ in “Folsom Prison Blues” before he meets that poor man in Reno. Time to hit the road. Dedola Email Newsletter Success!

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Tanker endorsement is one of those regulations that often get some buzz in the trucking industry for CDL holders. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rolled out a regulation meant to keep the roads safe from commercial drivers carrying large amounts of liquid or gaseous freight without the proper training.

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Trinity Logistics

JULY 21, 2020

Tanker endorsement is one of those regulations that often get some buzz in the trucking industry for CDL holders. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has rolled out a regulation meant to keep the roads safe from commercial drivers carrying large amounts of liquid or gaseous freight without the proper training.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 22, 2015

Cerasis is by legal definition a freight broker. If you are not asking, you definitely should. . Self-Driving Trucks: Closer and Closer to Reality. These changes will be accelerated by the fact that decreasing numbers of applicants for truck driving positions are already pushing wages up. Dong liu / Shutterstock.com.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 9, 2016

You have probably heard about the IoT in the famous GE commercials, such as the “Talking Train and Car,” as depicted on Engineering.com, but you might not have thought about how your organization may already be involved with the IoT. Self-driving car and trucks have become a reality. Where Do We Stand Today?

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Freightos

MAY 26, 2015

Definitely worth a gander. 8: The Largest Planes, Trains, Trucks and Ships in the World. Since 1956, the shipping container has changed global freight operations. Here’s what happens to a shipping container throughout its life…and what happens afterwards. Infographic by SouthWest Mobile Storage Units ).

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 5, 2015

Here are the top 7 posts in the 3PL category for 2014: Third Party Logistics Services Explained, The Different Types of 3PLs, and The Various Levels of Outsourcing : To many, the definition of third party logistics services or the definition of 3PL, is rather fuzzy and can be ambiguous as there are many definitions, depending on who you ask.

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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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Logistics Business Magazine

APRIL 14, 2021

Reliability, visibility, fleet management and parts supply are just some of the benefits that Hyster lift trucks and ReachStackers have brought to the Port of Oxelösund to support its tough metal coil handling requirements. A combination of factors made the Port of Oxelösund choose a fleet of Hyster trucks for its demanding operations.

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TransAudit

AUGUST 1, 2023

Over the years, the capacity within the freight industry has tightened, bringing the role of the bulk freight truck driver under the spotlight. ” The short answer is that there is a truck driver shortage across all modes of trucking. Reasons for the Shortage Several factors contribute to this shortage.

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Freight Center

AUGUST 13, 2019

For FreightCenter customers it usually works this way: The shipment is picked up by a truck. The truck goes to the rail yard. The truck’s trailer is placed on a rail car. When the shipment reaches its destination, the trailer is put on a truck for delivery. Benefits of Intermodal Shipping. It’s greener. It’s greener.

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Women in Trucking

APRIL 8, 2020

As those in the trucking industry know, the Post-Trip Inspection is a time to check and see if anything has changed with your equipment since you began your trip and if there are any items that need to be addressed before continuing on down the road. I didn’t want (nor did I have the money) to buy food at truck stops.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 16, 2024

Like any infrastructure upgrade, this transition requires careful planning and strategic adjustments – particularly for those managing lorry and truck fleets, writes Iain Davidson (pictured), Senior Product Manager at Wireless Logic. Training for drivers and operational staff on the new systems is a sometimes-overlooked step.

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MTS Logistics

JUNE 22, 2022

They most definitely exacerbate the situation and has undoubtedly hurt our shipping industry. The higher cost of fuel directly effects our trucks, boats, trains, and plains; essentially slowing the growth of the economy. Whatever the case may be it is unclear how tariffs and duties will effect all facets of global trade.

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Women in Trucking

OCTOBER 21, 2019

Looking for a Good Truck Driving School? Things to look for when choosing a Truck Driving School: Different Types of Truck Driving Schools The cost of Truck Driving Schools varies from $3,500. - $10,000. Be careful and watch out for schools advertising “Free Training.” Check out the rest, and go with the Best!Things

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 16, 2015

The current minimum level of carrier liability insurance per truck is $750,000. So while the precise number is being deliberated, it seems clear that almost 30 years of changes necessitate a definite increase in the minimum insurance level. But why are minimums set to increase at all? Industry Laws Are Modernizing.

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ShipLilly

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Retail cross-docking : There is a receipt of products from multiple vendors before setting them into packages that are put on outbound trucks. The trucks service several retail stores. The employees that manage this process must be well trained and supported to do their work well.

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GlobalTranz

MAY 23, 2016

You may have to learn how to navigate a new software, or your organization may simply need additional training on a new transportation management system (TMS). Non-trucking liability insurance is used to cover damage that may occur when a truck is not in-transit or housed on company premises.

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Trinity Logistics

MARCH 8, 2019

She obviously wasn’t talking about driving big trucks, but as many skilled women drivers can attest to, there is the added pressure that you put on yourself to strive to be a little better than your male counterparts. But there were drawbacks, mostly when you stepped out of the truck. It was both exciting and challenging in many ways.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 15, 2015

For example, key performance indicators may show live temperatures of climate-controlled LTL shipments, the current routes being used, and when a truck will arrive at a given distribution center. Additionally, they may be used to identify areas of needed training and changes in staff workload ratios.

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Logistics Business Magazine

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

the forklift truck manufacturer which is part of the KION Group, is currently present in 52 countries and pursues the ambitious goal of being successfully represented in 86 markets in the EMEA economic area in the coming years. MV: Definitely. It definitely is. Baoli EMEA S.p.A. , Q: How long have you been working with Baoli?

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 2, 2022

As of now, suppliers of new products can once again apply for the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY AWARD). The IFOY AWARD has established itself as an indicator of cost-effectiveness and innovation and is considered the definitive innovation award in intralogistics due to its professional expertise.

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ShipLilly

AUGUST 21, 2020

Definition of Multimodal Transport. Once in the destination country, the container is then loaded onto a truck. The drayage service will then take it to a rail depot, before being loaded onto a train car for delivery to the final destination that is inland. Inter-Carrier Drayage: Trucks transfer cargo from carrier to carrier.

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Logistics Business Magazine

AUGUST 6, 2021

Shea went to Houston to show off the line of new heavy-duty lift trucks that he and his team had recently developed for the North American market, in partnership with Italy’s CVS Ferrari. Paddock was representing his family’s international trucking and logistics firm, looking to expand its presence in the southern states.

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Envase Technologies

AUGUST 17, 2021

It’s not the definition that matters as much as what it does. Today much of what we buy is shipped in a container via ship, then transferred to a short-haul (drayage) truck, which brings the container to a warehouse or rail yard for the next leg of the journey. Intermodal Drayage: Essential Short-Haul Trucking.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 9, 2016

In studying trucking and fuel costs in detail, I found the following facts to be true: Truckers face challenges and those that best manage fuel consumption enjoy a competitive advantage over the rest. Overall, aerodynamics may account for 15 percent to 22 percent of energy losses for a fully loaded Class 8 truck traveling at highway speeds.

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Conger

DECEMBER 13, 2022

Online forklift schools or forklift courses are legit and can get you trained to operate a forklift. According to OSHA, you need classroom instruction, hands-on (practical) forklift training, and in-person evaluation at the workplace to get a legit forklift license. You can get your forklift license training online.

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Conger

APRIL 25, 2024

Definition of a Telehandler A telehandler is a hydrauli c lifting machine used to carry and place materials. They are great for transporting goods from receiving areas to production lines, load and unload trucks and place items on high shelves. But what exactly is a telehandler? Let us break it down.

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