Transportation

Truck Availability Report, April 17, 2025

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

6 days ago 2 minute read

DAT: Spot flatbed volumes surged in March

Spot truckload freight volumes rebounded in March, led by a sharp increase in the movement of flatbed loads, said DAT...

1 week ago 4 minute read

Truck Availability Report

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.

2 weeks ago 2 minute read

Lineage acquires cold storage in Washington

Lineage, Inc. announced its acquisition of three warehouses totaling approximately 24 million cubic feet from Bellingham Cold Storage.

2 weeks ago 4 minute read

Truck Availability Report

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll...

3 weeks ago 2 minute read

Truck Availability Report

Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs. Each week we’ll...

4 weeks ago 2 minute read

Dock to Dock: Agree to disagree on salvaging distressed product

The Problem: Parties cannot agree on responsibility for trouble load at destination. The Key Point: Mitigate damages now; assess responsibility...

11 months ago 2 minute read

Trading Assistance: Appointment times and reasonable dispatch

The Problem Carrier missed scheduled appointment. The Key Point Appointment times are generally not guaranteed.   The Solution The party...

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dock to Dock: Pallet placement and good arrival

The Problem Excessive bruising at destination. The Key Point Loading pallets over the rear axles is not considered abnormal transportation....

2 years ago 2 minute read

Dock to Dock: Controlling temperatures in transit

The Problem Warm weather blamed for warm temperatures in transit. The Key Point Carriers are expected to maintain transit temperatures...

3 years ago 3 minute read

Dock to Dock: Wrongful rejections

The Problem Load wrongfully rejected to the truck. The Key Point Protect the commercial value of the product, even after...

3 years ago 4 minute read

Dock to Dock: Shortage claims

The Problem Alleged shortage at arrival. The Key Point Drivers must have an opportunity to validate shortage claims. The Solution...

3 years ago 2 minute read

Dock-to-Dock: Who pays detention fees?

The Problem Dispute over responsibility for detention fees. The Key Point A carrier’s detention fees are chargeable to the party...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Who is responsible for a load at destination?

The Problem Parties cannot agree on responsibility for load at destination.   The Key Point Mitigate damages now; assess responsibility...

4 years ago 3 minute read

Liability and cargo claims

The Problem Carrier’s insurer denied a claim. The Key Point A carrier’s liability for damaged cargo is not limited by...

4 years ago 2 minute read

Don’t get burned by field heat this summer

The Problem: Warm product allegedly loaded at shipping point. The Key Point: Carriers should not drive away with loads that cannot be...

5 years ago 5 minute read

When to call for a government inspection

Q: We are a produce receiver on the West Coast and are reviewing our practices for receiving trouble loads. Can...

5 years ago 2 minute read

What to consider in a transit temp dispute

The Problem Disputes related to transit temperatures. The Key Point Destination pulp temperatures are not the best evidence of temperatures...

5 years ago 3 minute read

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