Landstar System, Inc., reported record quarterly revenue of $1.202 billion in the 2018 third quarter, a 27 percent increase over...

Out of all of the awards given in our industry, no Man or Woman of the Year has the same...

USDA/AMS Press Release – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has imposed sanctions on two produce businesses for failure to...

The Problem: Order filled out with two suspect pallets of squash. The Key Point: The warranty of suitable shipping condition...

The Problem: Rejection following delays at shipping point and a breakdown en route. The Key Point: Carriers are expected to...

The Problem: Poor returns from a consignment sale. The Key Point: A detailed account of sales reflecting a “prompt and...

The Problem: Truck broker fails to pay underlying carrier and “double payment” sought from distributor. The Key Point: There is...

The Problem: Disputed returns for off-size limes sold on a price-after-sale (P.A.S.) basis. The Key Point: The reasonableness of P.A.S. returns...

The Problem: Receiver refuses to allow carrier to handle distressed private label product. The Key Point: Carriers do not have...

The Problem: Load not inspected as a single lot. The Key Point: Shippers do not promise that each pallet of product...

The Problem: Truck broker denies responsibility for transportation claim. The Key Point: The expectation within the produce industry is that...

The Problem: High pulp temperatures at destination. The Key Point: Packaged product may trap heat from respiration regardless of air temperatures...

The Problem: Temperature recorder not started after loading. The Key Point: Shippers are responsible for starting temperature recorders. The Solution:...

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 148-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 9, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

The following summaries of precedent-setting reparation decisions issued under the Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act (PACA) are intended to help companies...

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 129-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, July 3, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

USDA/AMS Press Release: Release No.: 040-14 Contact: Nadine Wilkins, (202) 720-8998, nadine.wilkins@ams.usda.gov WASHINGTON, June 30, 2014 – The U.S. Department...

The Problem: Receiver detaining trucks for days at a time. The Key Point: Provide reasonable notice to receiver before taking...