Labor Day through the new year is the busiest season for the transportation industry due to extra loads being shipped for the holiday season, fall harvest, and the rise of online direct-to-consumer sales. It also happens to be hurricane season, … Continue reading
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Some Common Elements of a Typical Chassis Inspection
Chassis inspections are currently in the spotlight as the American Trucking Association (ATA) alleges that some West Coast port chassis inspections are being illegally performed under the ratified ILWU/PMA contract. Since, by Federal law, chassis are required to be “roadable” … Continue reading
Recruiting Minorities and Women in the Transportation Industry
When diversity and inclusion are a part of a company’s core values, it propels the company forward and helps the workforce, customers, and community thrive in a positive cycle that benefits all parties. The transportation industry has largely been dominated … Continue reading
The Transportation Equipment Outlook for 2022
What trends are Shaping Transportation Equipment Availability for 2022? The economists have spoken. The US economy is heating up, people who stayed home and accumulated savings during the pandemic, now want to spend their cash. Consumer spending has mostly focused … Continue reading
Triaxle Drop Frame with Extendable Slider “a.k.a. A Slider Triaxle”
Drop frame chassis, also called tank container chassis, or ISO tank chassis are the most common chassis model for the transportation and storage of bulk liquids. Use drop frame chassis in combination with tank containers to transport and store hazardous … Continue reading
Recent Model-Year Equipment Supports Manufacturers’ Efforts to Attract and Retain Drivers
Transportation and logistics companies are taking aggressive steps to solve the current truck driver shortage in the United States. Offering better equipment, like the recent model year drop frame chassis is one strategy to attract a new generation of truck … Continue reading
Transportation Outlook for 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic resulted in rapid shifts in manufacturing, transportation, and logistics. As the country reopens and we return to more “normal” conditions, let us take a look at what lies ahead. The Economic Outlook According to the May NACD … Continue reading
What Axle Configurations are Available for Drop Frame Chassis?
The axle configuration for your drop-frame chassis is an essential consideration for efficient transportation of your cargo. Each type of axle configuration has different load limits and fuel efficiencies, and thus may be better suited to certain types of products. … Continue reading
How We Get An Apple Juice Box A Day – The Apple Juice Supply Chain
After orange juice, apple juice is the second most popular fruit drink in the world. The apple juice supply chain is crucial to bringing this beverage into US homes. The bulk of domestically harvested apples are consumed raw, therefore, most … Continue reading
Congestion at US Ports Due to COVID-19
Ports and terminals are essential to global and domestic supply chains. The United States transportation industry, which includes the services provided by trucking, distribution, warehousing, and logistics companies, keeps bulk liquids and dry goods containers moving into and out of … Continue reading