by Sarah Magor | Jul 13, 2026 | Sustainability
South Bend, IN – [July 13th, 2026] – Logistick, Inc., a leader in innovative freight securement solutions, is proud to announce the release of its 7th annual Sustainability Report. The report, which...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Damage
A shipment arrives damaged; the product needs to be replaced; a claim is filed; and operations move forward. On paper, the cost seems contained, but in reality, that one incident sets off a chain reaction across your operation. Time is pulled from your team, workflows...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Cargo securement language matters more than it may seem. The difference between a void, a restraint point, or a working load limit is not just technical; it affects how freight is loaded, secured, inspected, and protected in transit. This glossary explains the key...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Load shift prevention in enclosed trailers starts before the trailer leaves the dock. Freight may look stable after loading, but braking, acceleration, vibration, and road shock can quickly expose weak points in the securement setup. In many cases, the problem is not...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Every year, billions of dollars in cargo is lost or damaged during transit, not because of theft or natural disaster, but because of inadequate securement. Intermodal freight, cargo that moves by truck, rail, and ocean in a single journey, now forms the backbone of...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Rail puts freight through forces that highway transport simply doesn’t. When railcars are coupled in a classification yard, the impact can hit far harder than the firmest brake a truck will ever make, and a load that rode 800 miles of interstate without a...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Most cargo securement failures don’t start on the road: they start at the loading dock. A strap that looked tight during loading can loosen after the first hard brake or several miles of road vibration. Even when freight appears stable inside the trailer, small...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
Every shipment leaves the dock or the warehouse looking secure. Pallets are wrapped, freight is stacked neatly, and everything appears stable. But once that trailer hits the highway or moves from truck to rail to vessel, the forces of transit begin to test your...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Damage
Freight rarely fails because of one big mistake. More often, it is a series of small inconsistencies at the dock that show up later as shifted loads, damaged product, rejected shipments, and claim activity. A strap that was not rechecked, a brace installed slightly...
by Kim Schmutzler | Jun 29, 2026 | Freight Securement
DOT cargo securement regulations exist for a simple reason: loads that shift on the road can cause accidents, damage freight, and incur serious liability. They can also create serious workplace hazards if freight shifts toward trailer doors and falls when they are...
