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safe driving tips for truck drivers, truck driving jobs

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November 22, 2016 at 9:47 am

6 Road Safety Tips for New Truck Drivers

Successful truck drivers know how to anticipate potential road hazards and avoid unnecessary risks while shipping freight across the country.

Commercial truck drivers must travel on unfamiliar roads and through unfavorable conditions to deliver their loads on schedule. Failing to pay attention to your route or the road itself can lead to delays or serious accidents. If you are just starting your driving career, taking the time to read about road safety can teach you crucial lessons that would be painful to learn through firsthand experience. Before taking your next job in Arkansas, brush up on the following safe driving tips for truck drivers and haul your upcoming loads with confidence.

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specialized freight, heavy haul carrier

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November 12, 2016 at 12:07 pm

What Makes Specialized Freight So Special and What It Takes to Haul It Right

Specialized freight carriers rely on unique trucking equipment to ensure that your cargo can make it safely and efficiently to its destination.

Specialized freight is a segment of the trucking industry dedicated to transporting loads that cannot be accommodated by the average dry van trailer. Carriers that provide specialized freight services must use a variety of trailers that are uniquely designed for shipping freight of uncommon weights, shapes, or properties. These types of cargo may also require escorts and specialized trucks for delivery. The following information explores five of the most common types of trailers used to carry specialized freight.

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owner-operator trucking, owner-operator trucking jobs, Arkansas

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November 3, 2016 at 3:15 pm

Getting Started: How to Become a Successful Owner-Operator

Becoming a successful owner-operator requires dedication, discipline, and a thorough understanding of the industry. Before starting down the road to independence, learn what it will take for you to earn a living through owner-operator trucking.

Whether you are a newly licensed trucker or a seasoned professional considering the switch from company driving to owner-operator trucking, a successful business requires a great deal of preparation. The following step-by-step plan can help you build a strong foundation for your business and find owner-operator trucking jobs in Arkansas if you ultimately choose to take this rewarding career path.

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shipping cargo to Canada, shipping freight to Mexico, international cargo shipping

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October 27, 2016 at 3:10 pm

Hello, North America: What You Need to Know About Shipping to Canada and Mexico

Shipping freight from the United States to Canada or Mexico requires a thorough understanding of international cargo regulations and logistics best practices.

In the ever-expanding world of global commerce, your company must rely on international cargo shipping more frequently to reach customers around the world. Like domestic shipping, international shipping requires you to satisfy regulations, your recipient’s expectations, and your company’s logistical goals.

Do not let the complexity of coordinating international freight and cargo shipping affect your confidence or ability to deliver a quality product. Moving your goods to destinations across borders or overseas becomes much simpler once you understand the following key factors.

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Coordinate your international cargo shipping and freight delivery by considering these important factors.

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September 30, 2016 at 1:17 pm

The Most Important Considerations for International Cargo Shipping

Efficient international cargo shipping is an essential part of business in the 21st century. Understanding the most important aspects of international freight will help you plan your shipments so they reach your customers safely and on time.

In the ever-expanding world of global commerce, your company must rely on international cargo shipping more frequently to reach customers around the world. Like domestic shipping, international shipping requires you to satisfy regulations, your recipient’s expectations, and your company’s logistical goals.

Do not let the complexity of coordinating international freight and cargo shipping affect your confidence or ability to deliver a quality product. Moving your goods to destinations across borders or overseas becomes much simpler once you understand the following key factors.

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Tips for truck drivers to improve their relationship with the fleet manager.

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September 23, 2016 at 4:54 pm

3 Ways to Build a Better Relationship With Your Fleet Manager

Drivers can build a better relationship with their fleet manager by working on communication skills, keeping fleet managers updated, and never placing blame on the dispatcher.

Improving your fleet manager communication skills helps make sure that you get the most out of every interaction. You will also show respect and earn trust by knowing how to effectively communicate the needs and requirements of every situation. This will reduce your stress and allow you to enjoy a more pleasant work environment, which can help ensure the job does not affect other areas of your life in a negative way. Developing a healthy relationship with your fleet manager will help you find a better work life balance. Beyond that, you can increase the safety and productivity of the entire operation by working on your fleet manager communication skills.

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The ebb and flow of transportation market trends do not have to put your business on its side. Read these tips from RCX Solutions, a freight transportation company based in Arkansas.

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August 30, 2016 at 8:51 am

How to Work Changes in Market Demand to Your Advantage

Tracking and analyzing changes in market demand can help you make quick adjustments that will help facilitate the short-term and long-term growth of your business.

You can leverage transportation market trends to your advantage to help get the most value out of your transportation network. A sourcing strategy that continually assesses market demand allows you to re-evaluate your procurement process and make informed decisions that help avoid wasteful spending and improve your bottom line. Identifying the metrics that are most relevant to your daily business operations allows you to focus on specific key process indicators. Once you know how these indicators are affected by highs and lows of today’s transportation market trends, you can the implement an effective transportation management strategy.

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Are you managing your supply chain logistics the right way? Avoid making these common mistakes!

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August 16, 2016 at 10:20 am

Myth Busters: The Best Ways to Improve Your Supply Chain Logistics

If your business relies on an effective supply chain logistics management strategy, make sure you are not guilty of perpetuating these 3 efficiency-damaging tall tales.

Given the gravity of transportation logistics in the overall success of your supply chain, short-sighted decision-making can be particularly harmful. To achieve lasting success with supply chain logistics management, you should cultivate a healthy skepticism and always consider the long-term effects of your choices. Even following this conventional wisdom, some myths remain persistent and push agendas that could severely limit the effectiveness of your supply chain.

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Where can you find safe truck parking across the country? RCX offers advice on the latest apps to help you on your drive.

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August 9, 2016 at 11:30 am

The Truck Parking Problem – Where to Go and How to Stay Safe

Truckers make an effort to follow industry and government rules and regulations to ensure public safety. But now, several web apps are helping to keep truckers safe and allow them to get the rest they need.

Every trucker needs safe truck parking so they can stop, rest, and recuperate, especially when hauling loads across long distances. At the same time, even a trucker who is hauling short-distance loads may need to take a break, especially if they are feeling sick or have been on the road a lot recently. Hauling goods safely from one city or state to another is never easy and even truckers who park in seemingly safe areas take extra precautions. When you work for a dedicated freight trucking company in Arkansas, you get the added assurance of knowing that safe truck parking and other day-to-day concerns you have while on the road are always a high priority.

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Truck freight rates across the United States fluctuate from a number of factors. Talk to your Arkansas freight carrier for information about what to expect this year.

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July 29, 2016 at 10:40 am

What Kind of Truck Freight Rates Can Shippers Expect in the Second Half of 2016?

Prepare for increased truck freight rates later in 2016 even though they decreased nationwide the first half of the year.

Freight spending in North America has declined compared to 2015 even though the amount of truck freight shipments has increased. So far in 2016, truck freight rates have decreased nationwide since last year. Continuous decline of both the US and global economies in the first half of 2016 has caused consumer spending to drastically slow down and thus decrease the demand for new orders of goods to be produced and shipped. Combined with subpar exporting rates, the demand for freight carriers has fallen from 2015 levels.

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