Solid Communication: A simple miscommunication as to when a container will arrive can easily escalate into to unneeded storage charges, or paying higher than average drayage for a particular lane. When polled, supply chain managers stated advanced reporting tools and notifications were of extremely high importance to them. They wanted access to person directly handling their […]
Detention, as it pertains to pick-ups and deliveries, can be very murky waters for shippers and receivers alike. Many shippers may even ask ‘What is detention,’ having never been informed that there is a time frame that they need to be aware of when loading and offloading trucks. Detention is essentially the fee that a […]
“The shipment was supposed to deliver in two days but it has been four days and it’s not here yet, what’s going on?” This is a very common concern we hear from customers regarding delivery of LTL shipments. Most of the time shipments are handled by way of a carrier’s standard transit service. This means […]
Long-haul trucking is both one of the most crucial jobs and, unfortunately, one of its most risky. Long-haul truck drivers are essential to the transportation of goods in the United States, but the demands of their job may contribute to a greater chance for health problems. Irregular schedules, long hours, little physical activity, limited access […]
Here are a few key tips from a previous blog we wanted to point out. When loading a pallet there are a few key strategies to follow: Pallets should be used for heavy and/or bulky items Do not have any overhang because overhanging freight is not supported during freight transportation Cartons should be placed on […]
As reported in recent PNG Logistics Blog posts, on July 14, 2016, the National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) issued a supplement to the National Motor Freight Classification (NMFC) to become effective on August 13, 2016. The supplement was to publish a revised Uniform Straight Bill of Lading. These recent changes, approved by the NMFTA, […]
The Bill of Lading or BOL is essential for all transportation of goods. It is required by the US Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that a BOL must be issued before loading. The BOL acts as a contract between the shipper and the carrier. This transportation contract identifies the freight, consignee, […]
Nearly all products that you interact with daily have passed through our transportation system at some point. Whether it be the toothbrush that you brush your teeth with in the morning to the pillow that you lay your head on at night, chances are its journey to your home included being on a truck, in […]
Motor carrier safety is a cause for concern for many shippers and reasonably so. The freight that you are shipping is the heart of your business, and you need to ensure its safe arrival. We understand this fully, and that is why we keep up to date records on all of the carriers that […]
Notice of NMFC Rule Change Beginning 4/19/2014 the following rule applies: Rules item #680 (the 65% rule) has been modified to include any shipment where the freight on a pallet does not occupy at least 65% of the surface area of that pallet. In Layman’s terms if there is any shipment where the freight occupies […]
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