Most Important Qualities of a Good Truck Driver
Most Important Qualities of a Good Truck Driver Driving as a career requires more from the driver than an outsider might believe at first glance. Truck driving may seem like a simple job to those who have never attempted it, but the truth is much more complicated....
Poor Road Conditions: How To Stay Safe
All truck drivers wish for smooth and clear roads, but it isn’t always feasible to wait for ideal conditions when you need to get where you’re going as soon as possible. You will sometimes need to drive in less-than-ideal road conditions, and it’s important to know...
Company announces they are now operationally carbon neutral
Logistick, Inc. Celebrates 30 Years with Announcement of Carbon Neutrality on Earth Day 2021April 22, 2021— South Bend, IN — Logistick, Inc., Innovators of Freight Securement Systems, is celebrating its 30th year in business with the announcement that they are now...
Common Mistakes Made by Rookie Truck Drivers
If you’re new to the world of truck driving, congratulations on making it this far. Now, though, comes the real deal. You’ll drive a real truck on actual roads with real cargo and you can’t afford to mess things up too many times. There are some things that you learn...
A Glossary of Cargo Securement Terms
If you’ve been in the shipping game for any significant amount of time, you know how crucial cargo securement is. Damaged goods are a seriously expensive problem to deal with, and that doesn’t even address how dangerous unsecured cargo can be to the truck drivers...
The Importance of Proper Blocking and Bracing
You could have just joined the shipping or industry, or maybe you’ve been in it for years, but the importance of proper blocking and bracing can never be overstated. You cannot expect cargo to do what you want it to while in transit. In fact, it’s more likely...
Regulations for Securing Intermodal Containers
Regulations for Securing Intermodal ContainersIt wouldn’t be exaggerating to say that our society couldn’t run without intermodal containers. These containers ship goods from all over the world and allow for easy transition between ship, rail, and truck shipping...
Commercial Vehicles Subject To Cargo Securement Standards
Commercial Vehicles Subject To Cargo Securement Standards Being a truck driver isn’t just about driving for long periods of time. The job is reliant on your ability to secure and deliver your cargo safely and effectively, with little to no damage to said cargo along...
Break Strength vs. Working Load Limit
In the shipping industry, items like winch straps and ratchet straps use two common measuring metrics. One of them is the working load limit, while the other is the strap’s break strength. At first glance, it’s understandable why some people might mix the two up. They...