by Sarah Magor | Nov 10, 2015 | Freight Damage, Freight Securement, Safety
Load/cargo securement is a fairly simple safety concept. There is an expectation that items transported in or on your vehicle will stay on the vehicle until ready to be removed. The concept applies to just about anyone who operates a vehicle(s) to conduct business....
by Sarah Magor | Aug 18, 2015 | Safety, Transportation
You may not realize how important trucking is to our daily lives. According to Forbes Custom, “Trucking is the driving force behind all companies’ worldwide supply chains, moving nearly everything consumed in this country. Nearly 80% of U.S. communities receive...
by Sarah Magor | Aug 4, 2015 | Freight Damage, Safety
Logistick products help reduce freight damage claims by replacing the standard metal load lock with a disposable one-way load lock combined with a wooden beam to prevent claims and damages but you can further avoid damaged freight through proper packing and...
by Sarah Magor | Jul 20, 2015 | Freight Damage, Intermodal, Safety
Making the transition from shipping freight via truckload to intermodal transportation can be difficult if you don’t fully understand some basic differences between the two shipping models Intermodal weight is the most common issue for new intermodal users. The...
by Sarah Magor | Jun 16, 2015 | Safety
Inspectors Focus on Load Securement During Annual Roadcheck Safety Blitz Commercial vehicle safety inspectors in the United States, Canada and Mexico pulled over trucks and buses in large numbers last week for safety inspections as part of North America’s annual...
by Sarah Magor | Mar 19, 2015 | Safety, Seasonal
Fleet Safety Tip: Dealing With Potholes March 17, 2015 Snow-slick roads are a memory now, but drivers still have that old familiar post-winter foe to contend with Potholes Potholes form when moisture collects in small holes and cracks in the road surface. The moisture...