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Category: Customer Service
62 ResultsReduce Empty Miles and Everyone Wins
Empty miles are everybody’s problem, especially now that hours-of-service (HOS) limitations under the Electronic Log Mandate (ELD) can take drivers off the roads. Winning the long game requires cohesive shipping networks that limit empty miles and keep drivers rolling—while creating mutually beneficial scenarios for shippers and carriers alike.
Read MoreHow to Describe Logistics to Your Family Over the Holidays
With the holiday season upon us and family gatherings in our future, we asked LoadDelivered team members to explain what it is we do each day to help you answer the inevitable question asked around the dinner table.
Read MoreSeason of Giving: How the Transportation Industry is Giving Back
The holiday season is upon us. This special time of year is about giving back to those in need. There are many people who will go through this holiday season without food, shelter, proper clothing, and more. Now more than ever, it is important for companies to give back, as they have the means to make real change.
Read MoreCargo Theft Spikes During Holiday Season: How to Prepare
Whether it is Labor Day barbecues, Halloween trick-or-treating, or Thanksgiving turkeys, the holidays create an increased demand for food and beverage products. While there are many different commodities susceptible to cargo theft, the food and beverage category remains one of the most active, making up 19% of total cargo thefts.
Read More6 Must-Read Blog Posts about Trucking, Logistics, and the Food Supply Chain
From ELD impacts to the driver shortage to food safety, here are six must-read articles to help you navigate today’s changing logistical landscape.
Read MoreInternational Roadcheck 2018: Brace for Inspections and Tight Capacity
Scheduled for June 5-7, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) annual Roadcheck event will affect commercial motor vehicles, carriers, and drivers across the continent.
Read MoreDwelling on the Dwell Time Problem: Save Money, Save Lives
The Electronic Log Device (ELD) Mandate of 2017 has fueled many discussions as of late, including those about driver dwell time. What may be most surprising about the consequences of the dwell time problem is that it takes a toll in human lives.
Read MoreHow Rising Trucking Expenses are Driving Price Increases for Shippers
The trucking industry is facing a number of challenges in 2018, making it a tough year for moving freight. Rising operational costs are largely to blame. Trucking expenses are expected to rise 8% to 10% this year, and as a result, shippers’ prices are increasing as well.
Read MoreAddressing America’s Truck Parking Problem
Everyone gets frustrated when searching for parking, but when you’re driving an 18-wheeler, finding a spot to take a break or park overnight can be daunting. That’s because there are about 1.5 million truck drivers on the road at any point in time yet fewer than 400,000 available parking spots.
Read MoreFSMA: Do You Know What You Are Responsible For?
While many companies have been compliant with the FDA's Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) for years, others remain unprepared. Whether you’re a shipper, broker, carrier, or receiver, below is a guide to the rule and several checklists to help you.
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