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5 steps to get 'pre-booked' for loads

DAT Solutions

When demand for trucks slows down, like it does every year during this time, the trend among many owner-operators is to pre-book loads to stay employed until the really good stuff comes out in later in the year. That's what I like to call getting "pre-booked." Below are the five steps I use to get pre-booked.

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Trucking Capacity Crunch Sparks Heated Discussions At CONECT T&T

Freight Plus

Chad Prevost of. This was no more apparent than at last week's CONECT 22nd Annual Northeast Trade & Transportation Conference where it was clear that shippers' main concern this year is the trucking capacity crunch. Freightwaves reports. , "Freight trucks are the lifeblood of America's consumer economy—they represent 70.9

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Cutting Motor Carrier Costs, One Line Item at a Time

DAT Solutions

I'm also trying to read as many books as I can about that topic. Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. There is tax software that links with Quickbooks that should make it easier for me to start learning how to do my own taxes. When you need this kind of service, it's money well spent.

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55 Supply Chain & Logistics Experts You Should Follow on Social

The Logistics of Logistics

He holds a PhD in Economics from MIT, and authors two well-known books on global economics. Prior to this, Paul worked as a transportation reporter where he covered state and federal policies, regional economics, and transportation technology. . In addition, he serves as Editor-in-Chief of Vox EU. . Sarah Barnes-Humphrey.

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Detention Policies Need to Change in 2018

DAT Solutions

Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. Chad also founded the Rate Per Mile Masters group on Facebook, a communications hub for more than 18,000 members, including owner-operators, truck drivers, and other transportation and logistics pros. Read DAT Company Reviews. Set expectations.

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ELD Secrets That Every Broker Should Know

DAT Solutions

They're not dishonest, but if they're in danger of missing a truck payment, they'll be tempted to cut a few corners on the log book and run more miles per day. Chad Boblett is the owner and driver of Boblett Brothers Trucking of Lexington, KY. They want to pick up and deliver on time, and they also want to make more money.

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KPI Key Performance Indicators in Supply Chain & Logistics

Logistics Bureau

I’ve literally seen KPI “packs” the size of phone books, and even KPI sets circulated as a monthly magazine… that no one reads. If you’d like to read more about Supply Chain KPIs, you can download (free) a chapter from one of our Best Selling Books on the topic. Transportation. Remember what the K stands for!

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