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Reintroducing the Array of Trinity Services
Whether you’re a large corporation coordinating dozens to hundreds of shipments a day, or a small family-owned business shopping for the best way to ship your product monthly, a third-party […]
Shaping the Future: Autonomous Trucks
A little less than a year ago, we were talking about why the human touch isn’t dead, especially when it comes to customer service and freight shipping quotes. Technology exists […]
Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA) Update
2017 has arrived and that means we are fast approaching the compliance deadlines for several laws, some that have been years in the making and could impact you and your […]
Members of the TIA Visit Trinity Logistics
Members of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) visited Trinity Logistics’ corporate headquarters in Seaford, Del. as part of a continued benchmarking and information-sharing relationship between the two entities. Members of […]
Mark Peterson Joins Trinity Logistics as Senior VP of Business Development
Mark T. Peterson, former Executive Vice President of Sales for Roadrunner Transportation Systems, Inc., has joined Trinity Logistics as the Senior Vice President of Business Development.
Intermodal Capacity: How it is Determined and What Affects it
For some people, shipping freight via intermodal (rail) can be an unknown entity, filled with pitfalls and frightful uncertainty. Truth is, intermodal really isn’t that complicated, however there are more variables and moving parts than a straight Over-The-Road (OTR) movement.
Trucking Moves America Forward Recognizes Trinity Logistics for Charitable Works
Trucking Moves America Forward, a company focused on creating a positive image for the trucking industry, has recognized Trinity Logistics for its work to “deliver the holidays” through charitable contributions.
Winter Wonderland or Worry-Land? How Bad Weather Impacts Transportation
The Postal Service has no official motto, but there’s a phrase that has become a tribute to the job that works through all conditions. It states “neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” This can also be said of those in the trucking industry, since a severe weather day doesn’t necessarily mean a day off from work. While it’s not exactly an episode of “Ice Road Truckers” every time bad weather strikes; fog, rain, wind, snow, and ice can still have major impacts on the way you get the job done.
Lumper Fees: What are They and Why are They Needed?
Lumper. It’s not a four-letter-word, but to many in logistics, lumper fees are often times viewed in a negative light. A lumper charge is a fee charged to the carrier when a shipper utilizes third-party workers to help load or unload the trailer contents. Lumpers are often used at food warehousing companies and grocery distributors. These fees are often reimbursable to the driver by the shipper or the freight broker.