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Use of 'dimensioners' to check, rebill truck freight rising | JOC.com

The use of dimensioners is becoming more widespread as LTL companies seek to increase profitability. More and more, we are seeing the carriers completely ignore NMFC class guidelines in favor of dimensional costing, even when the product shipped isn't density based. We are constantly adjusting our LTL carrier mix so that we will work with carriers who will work with us.

http://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/ltl-shipping/estes-express-lines/use-dimensioners-check-rebill-truck-freight-rising_20160525.html

Use of 'dimensioners' to check, rebill truck freight rising | JOC.com Freight costing "is a huge challenge," Estes Express Lines' chief...

California’s Truckers Dream of Dedicated Truck Lanes | Transport Topics Online

Are dedicated truck lanes in our future? The proposed cost of implementation in San Bernardino County, CA top $1.2 billion.
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California’s Truckers Dream of Dedicated Truck Lanes | Transport Topics Online Trish Anderson, 53, a truck driver from Mississippi, dreams about dedicated truck lanes. A lot.

To secure capacity, US shippers urged to keep truckers close | JOC.com

Small and medium size shippers who don't have a dedicated transportation department will pay more per mile to secure the same equipment as the large shippers. This is an area that we show exceptional value.

http://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/ltl-shipping/fragmented-us-trucking-market-challenges-shippers_20160511.html?sf46277139=1

To secure capacity, US shippers urged to keep truckers close | JOC.com Truck capacity is overwhelmingly concentrated among small and midsize...

2 dead, 2 injured after ex-employee opens fire inside Katy-area business

Our prayers go out to Knight Transportation and those affected by the senseless act of violence.


http://www.click2houston.com/news/possible-active-shooter-reported-inside-harris-county-transportation-building

2 dead, 2 injured after ex-employee opens fire inside Katy-area business A disgruntled employee with a shotgun killed one person and injured another before shooting himself inside Knight Transportation in the 20400 block of Franz Road in Katy, the Department of Public Services confirms.

Editorial: The Economy Pauses | Transport Topics Online

If the economy pauses, transportation rates will go up as carriers and 3PL's adjust. Most of the larger 3PL's will focus on volume to stabilize. If you're caught in the squeeze, this might be a good time to evaluate your current providers.

https://www.ttnews.com/articles/basetemplate.aspx?storyid=41827&t=Editorial-The-Economy-Pauses

Editorial: The Economy Pauses | Transport Topics Online Current performance of the U.S. economy is decidedly unimpressive. Output isn’t plunging, but sluggishness abounds and each sign of growth seems paired with a decline.