Freight Tec News
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The cell phone ban for truck drivers took effect on January 3, 2012, when the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) prohibited commercial drivers from using handheld mobile phones while operating a vehicle. Since that date, this federal rule has reshaped how millions of professional drivers handle dispatch calls, texts, and everyday communication behind the…
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The FBI estimates the loss value of Cargo Theft at roughly $30 Billion dollars a year. Don’t think that effects you as an every-day consumer? Think again. That $30 Billion loss causes retail business everywhere to mark-up their products an additional 20% for consumers! … And that’s on items you buy everyday! Electronics, food and clothing were the top three commodities stolen in 2010. …
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Happy Independence Day! Freight Tec Management Group, Inc. would like toThank You for your Business We hope you are able to take the opportunity this weekend to remember those who serve and maintain our freedom. It’s a time of family and friends… and good BBQ, of course! Sincerely, For a deeper walkthrough, see our Driving…
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Electronic onboard recorders (EOBRs) were the first federally recognized devices built to automatically track a truck driver’s hours of service, and understanding how they work still matters today because they laid the groundwork for the electronic logging device (ELD) rules every fleet follows now. If you manage trucks, dispatch drivers, or simply want to avoid…
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Acid reflux disease strikes freight brokers and other high-stress professionals far more often than most people realize, and the burning pain it creates can derail an entire workday in minutes. Brokers juggle tight deadlines, angry carriers, and nonstop phone calls, so their bodies live in a near-constant state of alert. As a result, stomach acid…
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Freight Tec is proud to announce our Retirement Strategy for Freight Brokers. “How do you get the most money out of your freight brokerage when you decide to Retire? At some point, you will want to retire or leave the business to pursue other opportunities. How will you do this successfully? This short article will…
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Transportation is the process of moving people, freight, and raw materials from one location to another, and it quietly shapes almost every purchase, harvest, and delivery in the modern economy. Whether it happens by rail, truck, ship, or air, transportation determines how quickly goods reach shelves and how much that convenience costs. In particular, the…
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Cargo insurance is the financial safety net that protects shippers, trucking companies, and freight brokers when freight is lost, damaged, or stolen somewhere between the loading dock and the final destination. Without it, a single accident, theft, or warehouse fire can wipe out the entire value of a shipment — and leave the shipper holding…
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The National Association of Small Trucking Companies (NASTC) – http://www.nastc.com – recently named Freight Tec in their “Best Broker Directory” for 2010-2011. NASTC screens every one of these brokers by carrier payment policy, history, and recommendations they receive from other NASTC members. “We feel this group of brokers represents the top of the brokerage community…