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quicktsi You gain professional training, qualifications and support Truck drivers are the backbone of the country, without truck drivers we wouldn’t be able to get hold of those everyday items we take for granted. With this in mind it is important that we keep the trucking industry fresh and provide professional training and support to give … Read more
When it comes to freight forwarding, everyone knows that both speed and efficiency are necessary if you are to run a profitable business. These are not the only necessary aspects of it all. Others include virtues such as reliability and proper customer service. Qualities that would make any client want to do business with a … Read more
Logistics is generally defined as the management of resources as they flow from their origin to their destination with the consumer. The resources that are managed can be almost anything, including dry goods, people, and equipment. The definition of logistics also includes the management of abstract concepts such as time. The goal of logistics is … Read more
Commercial motor vehicle drivers need to have excellent vision in order to perform their job duties well. The regulations are laid out in 49 CFR 391.41 b 10. Drivers must meet these qualifications in order to be physically qualified to operate a motor vehicle. Anyone who doesn’t meet the minimum qualifications won’t be able to … Read more
Truck drivers can be tough to buy gifts for because of the limited amount of space in their trucks. Practical gifts tend to be the best, but finding the right practical gift for the trucker in your life can be challenging. Here are a few practical gift ideas for your favorite truckers. Trucker’s First Aid … Read more
To get obtain a commercial drivers license you have to be able to drive a big rig, but that’s only part of the requirements. Drug and alcohol testing is mandatory and the driver must be in good enough health to pass a Department of Transportation physical. Some states require drivers to pass a truck driving … Read more
Although many freight trucking companies exist and they are at your disposal, ultimately they don’t all provide the same quality or price of service. There are quite a few things one must consider if you want to achieve the best possible result when choosing a trucking company to move your freight at affordable prices. These … Read more
Many people who drive their vehicles down the highway every day have no idea how to effectively share the road with large trucks. Most drivers fail to realize that commercial vehicles need a much longer distance to stop than small cars and trucks because of their size and weight. The inattention and lack of knowledge … Read more
The terms freight forwarder and freight broker are sometimes used interchangeably, but their jobs are actually quite different. They perform some of the same functions, but a broker acts as an intermediary between the carrier and the shipper, while a forwarder’s job is to facilitate the shipping process. Who are Freight Brokers? Either a company … Read more
As a business owner, you’re always looking for ways to save money and increase the efficiency of your company’s operations. Fortunately, today’s marketplace offers you ways to outsource your fleet management and take advantage of the benefits that offers, whether you’re a huge operation or small one. Consider these 3 advantages of outsourcing fleet management. … Read more