In the latest episode of "The Freight Caviar Podcast", we sit down with Cameron Ramsdell, the CEO of Armstrong Transport Group. He discusses strategies for protecting your business against fraud and how he grew Armstrong by 60% in one year.
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McLane's strict delivery rules draw criticism from truckers.
McLane Foodservice has issued inbound delivery procedures for drivers that include specific timings, instructions regarding a red light/green light system for unloading, and requirements for pickups with refrigerated products. A tweet by a trucker reacts to these guidelines, suggesting such strict measures contribute to issues in the supply chain.
Apparently they're the law now? You see this is how truckers get treated. And you wonder why there's problems with the supply chain? Really? pic.twitter.com/t9X9O6G5Aq
— Mac Implacable TkAdvcte (@Channel19S) August 13, 2023
Special damages, also known as consequential damages, are extra costs not automatically covered by the carrier. They arise from the consequences of damaged or delayed freight. Here's what brokers and shippers need to know.
Darren also revealed they’re developing a new platform designed exclusively for carriers.
In 2023, the top 10 brokerages earned $53.25 billion in gross revenue. In 2024, that figure dropped to $43.77 billion — an almost 18% decrease.
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