Security- Safety and security have been freight forwarders’ concern for many years, recently security has become an overriding issue. You can keep an eye on freight during transportation with help of TMS and monitoring devices. Useful options here include electronic seals and geofencing.

Transparency- Transparency is the biggest customer demand for cargo companies today. Customers want to know where their delivery is at all times today. Tracking cargo relocation is also important for the fleet manager: it is the basis for providing accurate information about estimated time of arrival and re-routing if necessary.

TMS is an online platform aimed at optimization of daily operations of transportation companies. It helps to collect and analyze all kinds od data connected with the transportation process and turn it into decisions on work optimization.

Dot Safety Training Classes.
Maintaining a knowledgeable fleet of drivers, who have all completed DOT training classes, helps ensure you’re less likely to have intervention from FMCSA and you’ll have a team that who truly understands CSA regulations.

Technology tackles trucking’s parking problems. Eight Midwestern states launched the Track Parking Information Management Systems
(TPIMS), a coordinated effort by state DOTs that help truckers locate safe, legal parking spaces at both public rest stops and private truck stops.

New data suggest that the internet of things will change logistics. Many new trucks have automatic transmissions and the type of safety features you might expect on a new car: cameras and computers that watch lanes, look out for obstacles and even it the brakes automatically sometimes.

Are you a veteran? Consider becoming a CDL truck driver. If you’re a veteran looking for a new career path, life as a commercial truck driver to be the perfect fit.

The American public needs to understand the importance of truckers and what they bring to the economy. The demand for truck drivers is increasing. One of the most appealing things about a career as a commercial truck driver is that it’s a job that will always be in demand. New technology will only help enhance the driving for drivers but it…[Read more]

Summer driving season is also highway construction season. Both civilian drivers and truck drivers need to be aware of road construction work being done freeways a nd highways.

Becoming a owner driver is better now then ever before. The Justices unanimously said that companies couldn’t have it both ways. Meaning that owner-drivers can make more money as a independent owner -driver this year.

Update – there is still a shortage of drivers. As the new regulations and requirements went into effect , trucking companies learn to live with them. ELD monitoring has cramped the earning ability of some drivers. The flop side is that the industry has even more pressure to put new drivers on the road.

7 Secrets To Know When Choosing The Best Truck Stop for Truckers or family road trip. Today the top truck stop provide plenty of amenities for todays drivers. Every truck stop try to attract many clients by offering exclusive club cards, bonus points for free service at their truck stop. Know the stops that provide Cash back points for…[Read more]

AUTONOMOUS TRUCKS. Drivers will continue to choose smaller fleets, according to Jeff Tucker, CEO of Tucker Company Worldwide. Autonomous trucks with know driver is at least 20 to 25 years out.

ELECTRIC TRUCKS. They’ll be viable in heavy- duty trucking, but only for short- haul in the near future. Know need for truckers to worry it will be a while before these trucks can make the 500 mile journey needed make hauls.

Mexico agrees to take responsibility for its role in the border crisis and other cost associated with our uncontrolled border.

Europeans and North Americans talk about the different ways of Managed Transportation. In Europe, they often refer to this as a 4PL ( fourth party logistics) service; in North America, we more likely to call it “managed transportation” or transportation management.

NEDRAC assist military members and their families by providing a stress-free relocation and information designed to help organize every detail of moving. NEDRAC meets all strict requirements and regulations for military moving and must maintain extremely high performance levels at all times.

Bureau of Transportation Statistics- Air cargo IATA Air freight Forwarder specializing in arranging the shipping and storage of goods via Air.
Join NEDRAC at the annual British Association of Removers Conference in Stratford-upon Avon, UK from May23rd-25.

FMCSA Launches interstate Pilot Program for Drivers Ages 18-20 with Military Experience or equivalent of a commercial drivers license to operate trucks in interstate in the pilot program.