Nowadays all consumer products, from foodstuffs to medicines, carry date stamps. The most simple of those stamps is the date on which the product was manufactured and the “Best Before” (BB) date. The Best Before date is a euphemism for … Read More
Nebraska is the state that has the most extensive cattle inventory in the US. Nebraska is called the “beef state” because it has a larger population of cows than people. In fact, Nebraska even proclaims May as beef month to … Read More
E-commerce is one of the current buzzwords in the shipping industry and all over the world. With so many retailers turning to online stores, the shipping industry is set for a change. E-Commerce Growth and What it Means for Flatbed … Read More
The shipping and logistics industries have a thousand companies that make different routes per day in order to keep things running smoothly for other companies and consumers. Of course, the term “shipping” is a very diverse one. It encompasses many … Read More
Shipping Fresh produce has it’s challenges. When selecting a transportation provider, it is important that they have the capabilities to ensure your products reach their destination on time. Additionally, they must understand the special requirements necessary to complete a produce shipment … Read More
From the moment the product leaves your premises, all the way through to delivery at your customer’s home, warehouse or retail store, the temperature of your meat shipment must be kept within a specified temperature range to prevent products from … Read More
Shipping fresh produce is a high-paced industry because of the effort it takes to make deliveries within a short timeframe. Fresh produce often has very short shelf lives, making the timely transport of the products critical to ensure freshness. If a … Read More
Though this might be surprising to some, carriers are often called upon to perform services other than just driving. Drivers may have to load or unload trailers, wrap pallets, or make additional stops. Unexpected changes to a freight bill due to inadvertent transportation accessorial charges can … Read More
Working in the food and beverage industry can be quite exciting and diverse. In addition, it can be quite complex. There are an endless number of processes involved in this supply chain and unraveling these can be a challenge. This … Read More
Cold chain shipping is a vital process for transporting items that are sensitive to changes in temperature. This often includes shipping items for the medical industry, such as samples, vaccines, antivenom and medications that should be kept at an optimal, … Read More