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Risk/Compliance

Chile Experiences Dramatic Rise in Freight Crime

Levels of crime sprung back with vengeance to 27% higher than pre-pandemic levels, according to ALOG data.

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Risk/Compliance

El Niño Forecasted to Disrupt Food Logistics, Trigger Price Surges

The weather phenomenon may pose a threat of supply shortages and food inflation in 2023-2024.

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Truckers Boycott in Florida Due to Passage of Senate Bill 1718

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In fact, one in five truckers are currently boycotting or planning to boycott driving in Florida due to Senate Bill 1718, according to a recent survey by JW Surety Bonds.

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Fleet Management

Highway Collapse Highlights the Need for Alternative Transportation

A trucking tanker containing 8,500 gallons of gas caught fire and collapsed a portion of I-95 in northern Philadelphia, PA, one of the busiest urban corridors of the Northeast, revealing how fragile our system can really be.

This image provided by the Office of Emergency Management shows firefighters standing near the collapsed part of I-95 in Philadelphia, Sunday, June 11, 2023.

5 Tips to Avoid Most Common Safety Hazards at Loading Dock

It’s no secret that loading docks are challenged with more safety hazards than nearly any other part of a facility. Here are some of the most common mistakes and tips for how they can be avoided.

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Fleet Management

Fleet Trucking Global Safety Standards Initiative Aims to Establish Industry Standards in Fleet Management

Together for Safer Roads (TSR)

It aims to establish industry standards for fundamental safety instruments and will result in a comprehensive suite of recommended standards for a broad cross-section of critical safety instruments and technologies.

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Risk/Compliance

The Issue of Forced Labor and the Supply Chain: Alexis Asks

Managing editor Alexis Mizell-Pleasant asks industry experts about various topics developing in the supply chain field. This week we explore UFLPA and the work still needed to ensure fair and safe working practices and improve traceability efforts.

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New and Aging Employees Most Vulnerable to Workplace Accidents

The Travelers Companies, Inc.

Employees ages 60 and older had higher average costs per claim, totaling nearly 15% more than employees between the ages of 35-49 and approximately 140% more than those ages 18-24.

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Training/Onboarding

4 Tips for Compliance with Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act

Through heightened due diligence, a strong understanding of their supply chains and the right supporting technology, importers can do their part in the fight to eradicate human rights violations around the globe.

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Cloud-Based App Provides Added Safety for Lone Frontline Workers

With activity timers, customizable check-ins and access to a panic button, SHEQSY enables frontline workers to complete their day-to-day tasks with confidence, accessing assistance if or when they need it.

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Video Safety Technology for Last-Mile Fleet Management

Safe Fleet announced three new innovations designed to improve productivity and reduce the risk of injury to operators, passengers and pedestrians.

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Material Handling Equipment

Seeing is Believing: All of the Sights at MHI's ProMat

When you think Chicago, do you think robotics? If you visited MHI's ProMat, you might. From Bastian's C18 automated forklifts to AutoStore's Bins, technology took the stage to show off all of the incredible strides being made in every facet of logistics.

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