What To Know About Horizontal vs. Vertical E-track Straps
If you’re someone who transports cargo, you understand the importance of strapping down your inventory in your vehicle. When your cargo shifts, you could create a mess in the back of your trailer or face the items breaking or becoming damaged. A great way to ensure...
The Way To Correctly Load Semi-Truck Trailers
Working in logistics, you understand the importance of getting your load to its destination safely and quickly. From the time you load your truck to reach your destination, you’re being timed so you can reach your next job site. Although time and efficiency are...
What Happens if You Twist Your Cargo Straps?
When you’re new to logistics and transportation, you learn beneficial tips from more experienced peers all the time. You can count on them to show you the tricks of the trade, from advice on time management to hygienic tips on the road. Some things, such as twisting...
5 Common Causes of Freight Damage During Shipping
In a perfect world, our packages and shipments would have easier journeys to their destinations. Although there are procedures to prevent damage, human error and mistakes can damage freight during shipping. It’s important to take preventative steps to ensure that your...
What To Know About Reading Tie-Down Straps
When moving large cargo, you need the appropriate mechanisms to secure your shipment. Prioritizing the security of the loads in your possession is essential when working in the transportation and logistics industry. When the items arrive at their destination, they...
A Brief Guide to Shipping Automobiles Overseas
Are you planning to move internationally? If you’re bringing a car along for the journey, you should know a few things. You can’t just put your car on a plane or a freight container and move on with your day. You must have the proper documentation, budget, and a...
The Pros and Cons of Flatbed Trucking To Know
While driving along the highway, you’ll see many semis and flatbed trucks sharing the road. These trucks play major roles in our supply chain and the goods we receive. Without their services, it would be more difficult to transport items across state lines and to...
Tips for Inspecting Ratchet Straps for Damage
Transporting cargo is a demanding and dangerous job. Cutting corners can result in damaged goods and possible injuries—two things everyone wants to avoid. Rules and procedures in the interest of team members and clients can prevent these situations. One of the most...
The Most Common Goods Shipped by Freight Train
Many people in the United States don’t realize how important our rail network systems are to the supply chain. The U.S. freight rail network is nearly an $80 billion industry with over 100,00 route miles and is responsible for importing several of our everyday items,...