Commercial vehicle crashes often make front page news, but these accidents — and resulting injuries and fatalities — are actually on the decline.
By using a flatbed-specialized broker, shippers virtually eliminate the risk of their freight being matched with the wrong truck, causing unnecessary delays and damages.
Recent flatbed trucking deaths apparently caused by improperly secured loads shifting during hard braking highlights the need for proper training and safety measures.
Flatbed operator Daseke has received a mostly positive review from Moody’s, and the company’s management has responded with a bullish outlook for its trucking business.
A truck driver was killed in Louisiana on Monday when a load he was transporting on a flatbed trailer came loose and smashed into the cab.
Don’t fear flatbed shipments, give them a chance; Future of Supply Chain speakers; and the Port of Mobile gets a face-lift.
JLE Industries is considering a variety of solutions to help more than 70% of its customers satisfy their ESG mandates.
Flatbed and over-the-road drivers to see 70 cents per mile
The driver of a flatbed truck died Tuesday when the load he was hauling smashed through his cab and killed him.
CRST’s capabilities cross the full spectrum of freight, giving you access to a single partner for all of your transportation needs.
Flatbed’s much-needed technology face-lift, Chatbots and email bots as customer service tools, and harvest season wrap-ups.
Despite the significant drop in price, lumber remains an expensive commodity. Whether the price will continue to fall is uncertain.
The long time board member had been interim chief since early this year
CFO Thom Albrecht doesn’t think the lumber shortage has been “that big of a deal” for flatbed carriers.
The industrial sector is trying to recover faster than transportation can react. There are numerous factors limiting the economic recovery, illustrating that it is harder to turn production back on than off.
“They have been productive and have risen to the occasion. I really feel like the millennials were the ones that came of age with this pandemic,” said the EVP and COO of Melton Truck Lines during the FreightWaves’ Enterprise Fleet Summit.
The Home Depot, a current customer of Loadsmart, was happy to see the brokerage continue its commitment to bring freight optimization to its supply chain.
“Mid-Pacific gives us a West Coast presence and significant expertise in the open deck segment of the industry,” said Matt Ziegler, CEO of ZMac Transportation.
Although many questions remain for trucking in 2021, flatbed appears to be poised for a much stronger year.
Daseke receives a “positive” nod from ratings agency as its restructuring initiatives are being noticed.
