Tag: transportation
What to consider in a transit temp dispute
- Dock to Dock
Here's why when transit temperatures are disputed, we believe parties should be open to all available information on what the air temperatures were within the trailer during the trip in question.
Hours of service rule exception extended for food, essential supply carriers
- General News
This extension and expansion of Emergency Declaration No. 2020-002 is effective immediately and shall remain in effect until 11:59 P.M. (ET), May 15, 2020, or until the revocation of the Presidentially declared COVID-19 national emergency, whichever is sooner.
UPDATED: Freight broker TQL faces lawsuit, backlash after data breach
- General News
A lawsuit charges that Total Quality Logistics had a massive data breach that has allegedly harmed thousands of people. The company is also dealing with backlash from layoffs due to lost business during the pandemic.
Cherry growers find transportation, tariffs and trade tricky
- Produce BlueprintsRising costs, for cherry growers, include shipping rates and tariffs. “Cherries require careful handling and are …
Sunrise Logistics expands staff to meet growth plans
- General NewsOver the past 12 months, Sunrise Logistics, Inc. (SLI) BB #:192796 Ephrata, PA, has been acquiring …
PMA offers sample travel documents for essential food/ag workers
- General NewsWe know you’re fielding a lot of information from national and state/regional governments. In the United …
Dallas-Fort Worth’s Growth Spurt Forges On
- Produce Blueprints
Dallas and Fort Worth were formerly two distinct cities, but urban sprawl and the Trinity Railway Express have connected them. Still, the two could hardly be more different.
DOT suspends hours-of-service for truckers hauling emergency relief, including food for grocery re-stocking
- General News
To ensure continue safety on the nation’s roadways, the emergency declaration stipulates that once a driver has completed his or her delivery, the driver must receive a minimum of 10 hours off duty if transporting property, and 8 hours if transporting passengers.
Allen Lund Company acquires Des Moines Truck Broker’s Inc.
- General News
The acquisition brings Allen Lund Company’s exceptional reputation and operational excellence together with DMTB’s award-winning proven track record with their product-diverse customer base.
Arrive Logistics Debuts Arrive Fresh for perishables
- General News
Piloted in 2019, Arrive Fresh provides sensitive freight shippers, such as farmers, fresh food suppliers and retailers, with a tailored approach to service.