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Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) International Roadcheck Annual 3-Day Enforcement Event to Take Place June 2-4, 2015

GlobalTranz

CVSA is holding an event to kick off the 28th annual International Roadcheck on June 2, 2015, near the Washington-Idaho state border at 10:00 am. The special emphasis for International Roadcheck 2015 is cargo securement. The proper loading and securing of cargo on vehicles is a matter of public safety.

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Few hot spots remain for reefers

DAT Solutions

Expect a rush of reefer demand this week in areas hit by sub-zero temperatures, as shippers attempt to prevent sensitive cargo from freezing. Apart from Idaho, most of the seasonal action is in imports. Find loads, trucks and lane-by-lane rate information in DAT load boards , including rates from DAT RateView.

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Asian imports turn up the heat for vans on the West Coast

DAT Solutions

Demand for vans continues to heat up on the West Coast, boosting load-to-truck ratios in California, Oregon, Idaho, and Utah. Ships arrived late, and containers were unloaded and drayed to warehouses late, so that cargo is finally heading east and north. Hot Markets. Columbus to Buffalo fell 18¢ to land at $3.45/mile.

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Van and Reefer Operators Give Thanks for Rate Increases

DAT Solutions

Christmas trees are also ready for pickup, but experienced truckers will remind you to clean your trailer thoroughly after hauling trees, especially if you plan to follow with a load of food-grade cargo. Look for loads of trees leaving Oregon, and potatoes out of Idaho or North Dakota. and Canada.

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Hemp Hauling: A Whole New Adventure

Freight Center

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. For example, Idaho law classifies any cannabis plant with THC as marijuana. Possess a certificate from a testing facility with all the information about the product. However, state and federal law tend to butt heads on the definition.

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Shipping Hemp: Putting the “High” in Highway

Freight Center

There are all kinds of fun cargo in niche markets that needs to get hauled. For example, Idaho law classifies any cannabis plant with THC as marijuana. Possess a certificate from a testing facility with all the information about the product. However, state and federal law tend to butt heads on the definition.