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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.
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...
Truck Availability Report
Blue Book Services has partnered with CarrierSource to highlight the top-rated trucking companies located near primary produce shipping hubs.
Lineage acquires cold storage in Washington
Lineage, Inc. announced its acquisition of three warehouses totaling approximately 24 million cubic feet from Bellingham Cold Storage.
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 weâll...
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 weâll...
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...
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...
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....
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...
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...
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...
Dock-to-Dock: Who pays detention fees?
The Problem Dispute over responsibility for detention fees. The Key Point A carrierâs detention fees are chargeable to the party...
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...
Liability and cargo claims
The Problem Carrierâs insurer denied a claim. The Key Point A carrierâs liability for damaged cargo is not limited by...
Don’t get burned by field heat this summer
The Problem:Â Warm product allegedly loaded at shipping point. The Key Point:Â Carriers should not drive away with loads that cannot be...
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...
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...
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Helping JEAR Logistics Expand Sales and Manage Risk in the Produce Industry
Blue Book has been a valuable tool in our sales prospecting and lead generation efforts, helping us connect with produce customers who need our freight broker services. - Jason Biggs, President at JEAR Logistics