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The 5 Largest LTL Carriers

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The other operating units are: Menlo Worldwide Logistics and Con-Way Truckload. lower than 2011, however, it was the first time in 6 years that the company earned a profit. UPS Freight is based in Richmond, Virginia. The post The 5 Largest LTL Carriers appeared first on The Logistics of Logistics. had $54.1B

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Supplier Risk Management: 4 Things To Look Out for During On-Site Evaluations

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Specifically, in the transportation and logistics industry it can be very beneficial to visit your carriers in person. According to a 2011 Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance study , the most prominent securement violations are “failure to prevent shifting cargo, and “leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo.”

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FMCSA Grants $1 Million to Veterans Who Want to Be Trained as Truck Drivers

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Add to this the 2011 “Joining Forces” campaign which has educated over 380,000 veterans with plans to educate 435,000 more by 2018, and it’s clear the government is putting resources behind these goals. The FMCSA, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and the Department of Transportation all agree, seeing this as a win-win.