Read Top Industry > Logistics - Shipping Headlines and Articles from http://industrialprnews.com en-us http://industrialprnews.com/rss_feeds.htm http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/07/dramatic-increase-in-truck-weight-limits-proposed-106699.htm Sat, 04 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT The coalition's focus is on a proposed increase in truck weight limits from 80,000 pounds to 97,000 pounds, an increase of more than 21 percent. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/07/more-trucking-accidents-in-texas-than-any-other-state-106531.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT More people were killed in crashes involving large trucks in Texas than in any other state in 2007. Over 10 percent of people killed in US truck crashes died in Texas. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/07/hours-of-service-laws-and-falsified-trucking-logs-106534.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Driver fatigue is one of the most common causes of trucking accidents; hours of service laws strive to combat driver exhaustion by limiting the amount of time truck drivers can spend on the road. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/07/carol-b-poppe-showcases-professional-brand-through-cambridge-whos-who-106558.htm Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Carol B. Poppe, a leading professional, celebrates 20 years in business management http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/07/protect-your-texas-commercial-drivers-license-106215.htm Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:00:00 GMT Even traffic tickets in Texas can have dire consequences on your ability to retain your commercial driving privileges and in turn on your capacity to earn your living. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/chris-youngblood-named-to-exclusive-membership-organization-106079.htm Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Chris Youngblood brings film production experience to eminent couture company http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/fannie-mae-mcdaniel-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-105909.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Fannie Mae McDaniel has 42 years of experience as a merchandising specialist http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/jaime-seagraves-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-105934.htm Sun, 28 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Jaime Seagraves previously worked in Sales, Packaging and Supply Chain Management http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/perfect-practice-software-incorporates-letterstreams-certified-mail-service-105798.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Certified Mail Made Easy with Perfect Practice and Letterstream http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/4th-aid-acquisition-for-greatwide-by-ahern-and-associates-within-trucking-and-logistics-industry-105886.htm Sat, 27 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Ahern and Associates Aid 4th Acquisition for Greatwide. Greatwide Logistics Services entrusts Ahern and Associates once again for merger and acquisition services within the trucking and logistics industry. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/protect-yourself-with-uninsured-motorist-coverage-105661.htm Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If you are in a car accident and the at-fault driver does not have any insurance or not enough to cover your damages, your own uninsured/underinsured coverage will apply to cover your losses. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/big-automaker-bankruptcies-leave-injured-without-recourse-105347.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT If the current Chrysler bankruptcy plan is upheld and GM receives a similar plan, these companies' bankruptcies could seriously harm already-injured people for years to come. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/alabama-supreme-court-takes-tough-stand-on-uninsured-motorist-insurance-105348.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Underinsured motorist coverage is intended to protect people who are harmed by drivers with insufficient insurance, but these policies are subject to significant limitations in Alabama. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/changes-to-illinois-dui-license-suspension-105356.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Recent changes to the DUI laws in Illinois have left unresolved questions about eligibility for the new Monitoring Device Driving Permit. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/karen-s-groh-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-105546.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Karen S. Groh attributes her success to being inspired by her husband's work ethic http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/medical-supply-company-moving-to-hawk-acres-park-in-lebanon-pennsylvania-105388.htm Thu, 25 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Columbus-based development company begins building new distribution center in Hawk Acres Enterprise Place. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/texas-school-district-saves-taxpayers-money-northside-isd-the-largest-school-district-in-san-antonio-finds-solution-to-managing-fuel-costs-105242.htm Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT While pumping over 2 million gallons a year can create a huge headache in controlling cost and inventory, NISD found the solution to managing fuel costs while saving taxpayer dollars. They found a Central Texas company, Texas Fleet Fuel, Ltd., to take over their fueling needs. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/made4net-is-a-bronze-sponsor-at-the-7th-annual-3pl-summit-2009-105114.htm Tue, 23 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Made4Net, a global supply chain solution provider for 3PLs and distributors, is expanding their U.S partner network. The 3PL market is their fastest growing segment and orientation. They are a Bronze Sponsor at the 7th Annual 3PL Summit June 22-24th in Atlanta and combined Outsourcers Conference. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/new-storage-shelving-and-warehouse-equipment-directory-hits-marketplace-104977.htm Sun, 21 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The American-European Industrial Trade Portal ForeignTRADEX.com debuts its new international warehouse storage equipment buying guide http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/elizabeth-vidrick-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-104986.htm Sat, 20 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Vidrick served for 20 years in the military and found a second career in civilian logistics http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/dr-winston-j-r-canagasuriam-joins-the-ranks-of-leading-professionals-104877.htm Fri, 19 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Dr. Winston J. R. Canagasuriam, Chartered Management Accountant, Brings Over 30 Years of Experience to Europe's Second Largest Appliance Manufacturer http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/bwe-bell-howell-introduces-double-postcard-application-and-free-informational-webinars-104326.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Integrated Solution Can Potentially Save Up To 40 Percent in Postage Costs, Increase Throughput Up To 300 Percent http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/increase-profitability-with-iess-ocean-ams-web-application-104422.htm Wed, 17 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT IES's award winning software continues its steady climb in industry prominence with an ever-increasing market share and sustained positive feedback. The company's Ocean AMS Web-Application is said to 'drive down fines' and 'increase profitability.' http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/new-minnesota-seatbelt-law-104183.htm Sun, 14 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The new law includes changes that would allow law enforcement officers to stop vehicles if the driver or any of the passengers are not wearing seat belts. Previously law enforcement officers could only... http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/michigans-superdrunk-driver-law-104052.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Michigan joined the growing majority of states with higher-level drunk driving offenses, known as "superdrunk" driver laws. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/dwi-penalties-continue-to-increase-in-new-york-104057.htm Sat, 13 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The cost of a DWI conviction keeps going up. First-time offenders may be surprised to learn they may have to pay up to $1000 in fines alone for their mistake -- and this doesn't even include court costs or attorney fees. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/al-systems-peach-state-to-host-july-16-knowledge-conference-driving-down-distribution-costs-while-supplying-big-box-retailers-103933.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT New York / New Jersey Event Features Tours of Wal-Mart and Target Suppliers Ballet Jewels and SaraMax Apparel http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/shirley-mitchell-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-104045.htm Fri, 12 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Shirley Mitchell established Target International Shipping Inc., an international logistics company, in 1983 http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/33-defendant-companies-named-in-asbestos-lawsuit-103589.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT This lawsuit alleges that the defendant companies failed to adequately test for dangerous health effects on people working with their products and failed to adequately warn Lawrence Baggett of the known health risks. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/a-practical-solution-for-a-difficult-time-103705.htm Thu, 11 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The distribution of a deceased family member's estate is a difficult task of packing and distributing cherished family treasures. Pak Mail Deerfield Beach's Estate Program offers a kind and valuable program to families and executers of estates that relieve some of the burden of estate distribution. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/michael-a-reeve-inducted-into-cambridge-whos-who-as-vip-member-103655.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Michael A. Reeve brings logistics and maintenance expertise to the U.S. Army http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/elizabeth-vidrick-honored-for-accomplishments-in-logistics-management-103729.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Elizabeth Vidrick recognized as invaluable member at SAIC http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/rae-a-huebner-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-103777.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Rae A. Huebner honored for seasoned expertise in transportation information technology http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/metrix-webinar-highlights-strategies-to-increase-service-profits-103450.htm Wed, 10 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Learn not only what successful companies do to drive revenues and streamline costs, but how they do it. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/all-pro-custom-cargo-trailers-in-the-spotlight-102874.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Trailer Superstore Showcases How Their Basic Cargo Trailers Are Becoming Far More Evolved Than A Piece of Equipment http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/donovan-c-stalnaker-to-be-profiled-in-exclusive-registry-103148.htm Sat, 06 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Donovan C. Stalnaker recognized by Cambridge Who's Who for 25 years in transport http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/floridas-new-primary-seat-belt-law-102739.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The law is intended to reduce the number of injuries and deaths due to motor vehicle accidents. This may cut down on the number of serious injuries due to car accidents, but it may also diminish the use of the seat belt defense in many cases. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/glenn-l-girtman-honored-by-cambridge-whos-who-102848.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Glenn L. Girtman demonstrates leadership in logistics management http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/the-mens-wearhouse-moves-picking-operations-to-linux-with-al-systems-102726.htm Fri, 05 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Teams work together to consolidate applications on a uniform IT platform without a hitch. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/unintended-and-harsher-consequences-for-traffic-violations-102540.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The Illinois legislature continues to shrink the list of traffic violations for which supervision is available. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/nafa-continues-important-legislative-work-on-behalf-of-fleets-102450.htm Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT The legislative counsel at NAFA Fleet Management Association was involved in several important issues affecting fleets in the United States and Canada during the first quarter of 2009. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/pacific-marine-expo-announces-2009-seattle-show-dates-exhibit-space-is-selling-fast-for-west-coasts-largest-commercial-marine-tradeshow-102373.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Pacific Marine Expo will be held November 19-21, 2009 at Seattle's Qwest Field Event Center. Exhibit space is selling fast for the Expo, which is the only trade show dedicated to the pacific maritime industry and is the largest and longest running commercial marine tradeshow on the West Coast. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/richard-r-barra-honored-for-excellence-in-transportation-management-102495.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Transport Authority Director has Three Decades in Public Service http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/summit-corporate-services-and-mederi-therapeutics-finalize-multiyear-outsourcing-agreement-102353.htm Wed, 03 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Summit Corporate Services to provide customer service, order processing and fulfillment, product support, inventory management, distribution, invoicing, collections and logistical support for Mederi Therapeutics' Stretta and Secca product lines. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/06/third-party-logistics-company-sheds-light-on-ways-to-reduce-warehousing-and-distribution-costs-in-central-ohio-102156.htm Mon, 01 Jun 2009 07:00:00 GMT Central Ohio's warehousing and distribution industry is on the rise as 3PL companies - such as Hyperlogistics - help businesses take advantage of the region's economical benefits by leveraging its location and over $14 million in government stimulus. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/05/increase-your-profits-free-warehouse-management-series-102134.htm Sun, 31 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Informative two-part series on how to increase your profits by focusing on your warehouse. http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/05/pinc-solutions-named-inbound-logistics-top100-logistics-it-company-for-2009-101820.htm Fri, 29 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Leader in real-time-visibility enabled yard management systems recognized for innovative and practical solutions, empowering customers to achieve operational excellence http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/05/fleet-managers-back-in-the-driving-seat-with-online-fuel-management-101608.htm Thu, 28 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT The UK's market leader in fuel management technology, Fueltek, has launched a new software product to aid fuel management control - Fueltek Fuel Manager Online (FMO). http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/05/truck-insurance-know-the-risks-reduce-your-premium-101084.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Commercial Plan's Truck Insurance Specialist, Sophie Reeve, Highlights some of the most common dangers facing the UK's Truck Drivers http://industrialprnews.com/industry_logistics_-_shipping_articles/2009/05/haulage-insurance-cutting-the-costs-to-get-the-best-rates-101075.htm Fri, 22 May 2009 07:00:00 GMT Sales Team Leader Sophie Reeve offers her expertise to companies on ways to save money on haulage insurance