New advances in technology mean that self-driving cars are closer than ever to becoming a reality. The industry of trucking may soon be experiencing the benefits of automation. Freight trucking companies are working with cutting-edge technology that may soon become the norm. What Is Autonomous Vehicle Technology? The first thing [...]
Professional truck drivers will experience a range of severe weather conditions, especially during longer routes. They may find themselves driving in a blizzard, pouring rain, and high winds in the same day. Truck drivers working for flatbed trucking services need to be aware of the weather conditions in the areas [...]
There’s a lot of planning, organization, and strategy involved when caring for customers who need freight shipped from one point to another. When a customer hires one of the best step deck trucking companies, that organization has the responsibility to follow a proper supply chain process. That means having a [...]
When it comes to hot shot trucking companies, some do an okay job while others excel. For the hot shot carriers in the latter category, there are several reasons why. For one thing, these companies have a staff with experience and extensive training. They also offer a broad range of [...]
It would help to gain a basic understanding of AI, the acronym for Artificial Intelligence. This involves a multitude of advanced technologies that change the way things get done. Experts train AI so it can perform many of the same functions as and behave like human beings. A perfect example [...]
We partner with reliable, responsible, quality carriers to ensure your shipments arrive claim-free and on time. Unfortunately, on rare occassions, things can go wrong. Should your company receive goods that are compromised during transportation, have the receiver follow these tips to help the insurance process your claim without issue or [...]
There is a list of a few new trucking laws that have occurred this past year. These new changes are coming into effect mainly because of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash that happened last year that left 16 dead after a Junior Hockey Team’s bus collided with a semi-truck. This [...]
Every receiving company has specific guidelines they must follow when a shipment arrives at the destination. Checking serial numbers, reviewing temperature recordings, documenting specific items, logging the delivery time, and advising the other parties of a possible rejection immediately once it happens are all involved in this process. Lowboy trucking [...]
A checklist can be an essential tool that a shipping company uses regularly. The destination needs to be listed, as well as the receiver’s requirements, the time of arrival provided, so no problems take place. This can save both the cargo shipping companies and the receiver a ton of time [...]
Choosing supply chain partners can be a tough task. Best practice is to define and document the criteria that any future supply chain partners must meet before doing business together. These include the following seven things that you should look for before selecting a supply chain partner for your sprinter [...]
