The U.S. Department of Transportation 2018 Pocket Guide to Large Truck and Bus Statistics showed that in in 2017 the most frequent vehicle inspection violations included 488,895 violations of the vehicle not having the required operable lamps, 138,399 with oil and/or grease leaks, 88,687 with inoperative or defective windshield wipers, 63,241 with flat or audible leaking tires,…
When you hear the phrase, “refrigerated trucks,” do you assume they’re only used for delivering produce… or body parts? Well, you may be surprised to find that aside from the obvious (and slightly morbid), refrigerated trucks are actually useful to a variety of different businesses. Whether you’re a florist, caterer, blood-bank operator, meals-on-wheels coordinator, or…
Logistics and transportation are experiencing massive transformation. At least, that’s the conclusion of over 65% of transportation-focused executives according to a Forbes Insights survey. It’s time to re-think everything, especially the last mile. When it comes to temperature-sensitive deliveries, cold chain and last mile logistics make all the difference. Read on to learn how to…
Optimizing the logistics of cold transport is one of the biggest challenges companies face. If you don’t have the right systems and equipment in place you can see significant losses. Thankfully cold chain management is becoming more and more efficient due to advances in technology. Use this guide to learn the basics of cold chain logistics…