The Logistics of Logistics

MARCH 15, 2021

In the discussion, Chris shares the most common reasons cold callers fail and some tips for making the cold calling process more effective. His passion is the training and development of sales and operations professionals in the brokerage business. Why Cold Callers Fail with Chris Jolly. About Chris Jolly.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 15, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is from Mikeala Della from Atlantic Training where she shows us 20 important safety tips for forklifts and their drivers. We might be beating a dead horse here, as you’ve probably already been involved in countless forklift safety training sessions, toolbox talks, etc. This is a two part series.

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GlobalTranz

DECEMBER 20, 2017

Winter is one of the most dangerous times of year for all road users, but driving a truck in winter this season it is even more hazardous. It’s for these reasons that truck drivers must be on high alert when driving at this time of year. Driving a Truck in Winter Responsibly. Click Here. fact, it’s double!

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Fleet Owner

OCTOBER 18, 2018

More than 100 technicians came together to compete during the Technology & Maintenance Council’s 2018 National Technician Skills Competition, SuperTech, that tests the knowledge and capabilities of truck service and repair technicians from across the country.

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GlobalTranz

NOVEMBER 4, 2016

Today, Carl writes about his 5 tips for success Warehouse and Distribution center management. If you’re looking to improve operations and overall, successfully manage your warehouse or distribution center, consider these 5 tips. The product you are offloading last should be the first to go into your truck.

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United World Transporation

OCTOBER 7, 2021

After all, the trucking industry is in desperate need of drivers, so that alone already makes you valuable. However, trucking companies aren’t going to just throw jobs at you because you will likely have zero driving experience. That’s alright because all you need to do is apply yourself a little to get a trucking job.

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GlobalTranz

AUGUST 16, 2017

Editor's Note: Today's blog is a continuation of yesterday's blog where Mikeala Della from Atlantic Training shows us the top 20 Forklift Safety Tips. Here's the last 10 Forklift Safety Tips. To start the list of forklift safety tips, let's start with the obvious: . Do not push a load with the tip of the forks.

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ECW

JANUARY 8, 2025

Actionable Tip: Use Baltimore as a regional distribution hub for high-turnover goods. port for roll-on/roll-off cargo (think construction equipment, trucks, and vehicles). Actionable Tip: Plan shipments of oversized or high-volume goods through Baltimore to take advantage of its specialized capabilities. are easily within reach.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 4, 2022

To ensure a seamless and stress-free move, Penske Truck Rental recommends these tips for a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). Determine Your Truck’s Weight Make sure you weigh your truck, both unloaded and loaded. Choose the Right Truck: Use Penske Truck Wizard to determine which size truck best suits your family’s needs.

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GlobalTranz

JANUARY 9, 2019

Four Billion Shipments I s The Tip Of The Iceberg US shipping behemoths FedEx, UPS, and the US Post Office deliver about 17 billion packages a year. More recently they’ve started adding smaller trucks, purchasing 20,000 vans as well as virtually guaranteeing profit for anyone willing to run a fleet of their own.

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Logistics Bureau

JUNE 5, 2023

If your company operates a distribution fleet, you’ll know that the costs of running trucks for customer deliveries are continually increasing. The following tips should prove helpful in getting those truck running costs down. But do you know how to operate your fleet for the maximum economy?

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United World Transporation

JANUARY 30, 2020

Employers are required to keep the following: test results, testing process administration, return to duty process administration, employee training, supervisor training. For a good review of commercial truck driver insurance, check out our article: 3 Problems New Truck Drivers Face When Searching for Truck Insurance.

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GlobalTranz

SEPTEMBER 18, 2018

Certain foods and items, for instance, can’t merely get tossed on a transport truck and left to chance. Four Food Logistics Tips to Keep Perishables and Foods Safe During Transit It’s vital that food shippers make certain transportation methods are safe, secure and reliable. You, however, will need to take that just one step further.

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Conger

MARCH 14, 2024

Are you familiar with forklifts but interested in learning about clamp trucks and what they can do? If you are involved in transporting materials such as hay, paper rolls, or other irregularly shaped items, a clamp truck could be the ideal solution. Table of Contents Toggle What is a Clamp Truck? Let’s dive in!

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Conger

JUNE 9, 2023

Forklift tip-overs are the most common type of forklift accident. Understanding how and why forklift tip-overs happen is key to preventing them. Table of Contents What Is a Forklift Tip-Over? Why Don’t Forklifts Normally Tip Over? Why Don’t Forklifts Normally Tip Over? That’s why we put this guide together.

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Penske Move Ahead

APRIL 15, 2020

In recognition of Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April, Penske wants to provide professional truck drivers with guidance and a few helpful tips on how they can help ensure our roadways are safe for everyone – including themselves. We require all of our drivers to participate in our robust safety training program," said Herr.

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Conger

JULY 6, 2023

Need to know OSHA’s forklift refresher training requirements? Table of Contents What Are OSHA's Forklift Refresher Training Requirements? What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training? The operator is assigned a different type of lift truck. What Can “Trigger” Forklift Refresher Training?

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United World Transporation

JULY 15, 2021

A professional independent truck driver has a lot more freedom than company drivers. Continue reading below to find out essential tips on how to become a successful independent owner-operator. Continue reading below to find out essential tips on how to become a successful independent owner-operator. Find a Niche. Be Reliable.

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Logistics Bureau

MARCH 14, 2018

Meanwhile, cargo thefts from trucks continue to rise in number as greater quantities of high-value products are hauled along the world’s highways. In short, the problem of theft from trucks is not going away, and the need for security and vigilance remains high. 2: Park Trucks Tail-to-Tail. 2: Park Trucks Tail-to-Tail.

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Freightos

JUNE 16, 2016

.” Some freight services, like rate quoting, have now reached the tipping point. Other freight services have already passed the tipping point, fleet tracking, for instance, spearheaded by freight technology companies like Track Your Truck. In this guest post, Track Your Truck ‘s Robert J. Park Safely.

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MTS Logistics

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

We hear a lot about a trucking recession but what are the root causes? JB Hunt Transport Services’ President Shelley Simpson described the current situation as follows: Ocean freight orders are a leading indicator of train and trucking earnings since 90% of the world’s trade moves by water. to be moved by train or truck.

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Conger

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Calculating the added weight of the fork extensions is vital to prevent exceeding the forklift’s capacity, avoiding potential tip-overs. Fork extensions extend the reach of a truck fork making them very useful for hard-to-reach materials. Incorrect use can lead to instability or tip-overs.

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GlobalTranz

MARCH 9, 2017

One of the best ways to get the knowledge you need to excel is to turn for freight broker tips in online groups. They can give you multiple points of view on important and practical matters and thus complement your professional training or help you brush up your knowledge. Freight Broker Tips and Resources (LinkedIn).

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 9, 2020

Across the supply chain, powered industrial trucks – more commonly known as forklifts – play a central role in helping to move millions of pounds of freight each year. The Industrial Truck Association (ITA), made up of truck manufacturers and suppliers, created National Forklift Safety Day to bring attention to forklift safety.

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Conger

OCTOBER 22, 2021

This article is all about aerial lift safety tips for operators, managers, and pedestrians. 15 aerial work platforms safety tips. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. Make Sure Your Employees Are Trained. Aerial lifts can tip over if operated on uneven or unstable terrain. 15 Aerial Lift Safety Tips. Know the Rules.

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Freightos

MAY 10, 2015

Why this book rocks: Before you read this, you may not understand how a simple box that can be loaded off a ship and onto a truck or train literally changes the way the world operates. Why this book rocks: Whether you focus on ocean, air, truck, barge or rail freight, it’s probably a steam engine that’s making it all work.

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Ship Monk

JULY 26, 2023

Here are the core updates and types of delivery status notifications you’ll want to be aware of: In Transit means your package is “en route” on a plane, train, ship, or truck. Out for Delivery means your postal carrier or local FedEx, UPS, or DHL driver has the package on their truck.

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Conger

APRIL 9, 2024

Ensuring your lift truck is in top condition through a detailed Forklift Inspection Checklist is paramount before beginning daily operations. Check Fluid Levels: The fluid of your lift truck is like its lifeblood. Train Your Operators: Well-trained operators usually catch potential issues early on.

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Penske Move Ahead

JUNE 8, 2021

Powered industrial trucks – such as clamp trucks, electric power jacks and forklifts, play a central role in helping to move millions of pounds of freight each year across the global supply chain. ITA has been the voice of the industrial truck industry for more than 70 years," said Brian Feehan, president of ITA. "We

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Trinity Logistics

APRIL 24, 2023

Refrigerated trucking can be a complex, but rewarding job. Refrigerated trucking is not only more specialized than dry freight hauling but offers more earning potential, and there are certain times of the year during which you can count on higher freight volumes to keep your company profitable. Cleaning Your Refrigerated Trailer 1.

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Conger

JULY 28, 2022

Get 15 tips for improving warehouse safety. 15 Warehouse Safety Tips. And besides gathering worker input, these committees can also put on events, provide training, and conduct inspections – all to help improve warehouse safety. Reduced spending on warehouse safety training programs. Let’s dive in! Table of Contents.

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Penske Move Ahead

DECEMBER 8, 2017

Planning a move can be a stressful time in any season, but winter offers its own set of unique challenges for Penske Truck Rental’s household movers. With your safety in mind, Penske Truck Rental has assembled a few winter driving safety tips to keep you and your loved ones safe in the event of winter weather.

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GlobalTranz

OCTOBER 23, 2018

Use Cherry’s Warehouse Safety Guide to help build out your safety program, identify safety risks, check OSHA regulations , and get tips to maximize the safety of your warehouse. Day-to-day work habits learned through training and observing others. Attitude toward the job, co-workers and supervisors. Motivation to perform work safely.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Parade

JANUARY 24, 2017

There’s been a flood of “Uber for Trucking” startups or more accurately “freight platforms” since 2012. Clearly, making an app and calling yourself the “Uber for [INSERT INDUSTRY HERE]” is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to actually creating something truly “disruptive”. New technology brings new platform models.

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Logistics Business Magazine

OCTOBER 26, 2021

Road transport is a heavily regulated industry so there are naturally several mandatory training requirements, depending on the work being carried out. HGV training and recruitment expert, Driver Hire Training , has revealed some top tips for keeping your drivers’ skills fresh. 4: First Aid Training.

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