Category Archives: Logistics Insights
Starting next week: The CVSA 2022 International Roadcheck
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s 2022 International Roadcheck event has been scheduled for Tuesday, May 17 through Thursday, May 19. For 2022, the CVSA primary area of focus will be wheel end components, which contribute to commercial vehic...
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How to Choose a Freight Broker, Part IV: Communication
Shippers need to consider a number of factors when choosing a freight broker. As mentioned in our previous post, there are several factors that can affect the price and delivery of 3PL services. When these one or more of these variable factors occur,...
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Resources on the New Entry-Level Driver Training Provider Regulations
On February 7th, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) will be enacting new Entry-Level Driving Training regulations. These regulations aim to standardize commercial driver training (CDLT) practices and will affect trainers and new ...
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How to Choose a Freight Broker, Part III: Transparency
Shippers need to look for a number of criteria when choosing a freight broker to transport goods. As mentioned in our previous posts, there are several unavoidable factors that can delay or interfere with a shipment. Some brokers will offer a specifi...
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How to Choose a Freight Broker, Part II: Customer Service
Shippers need to look for a number of criteria when choosing a freight broker to transport goods. Customer service can be a major differentiator between freight brokers. But of course, no one would ever admit that they provide lousy service. The best...
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How to Choose a Freight Broker, Part I: Partner Networks
Shippers need to look for a number of criteria when choosing a freight broker to transport goods. Often, a shipper’s first question will be “How much?” But while price is an important factor, low rates don’t always translate into high satisfa...
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