News
On the Open Road – The Life of a Truck Driver
It takes a unique individual to live the life of a truck driver. Still, there are over 3.5 million truckers in the United States alone. Despite the
April 7, 2022
No Comments
Menu
It takes a unique individual to live the life of a truck driver. Still, there are over 3.5 million truckers in the United States alone. Despite the
It’s no secret that the supply chain has been affected over the past few years, and this year hasn’t started any differently. New predictions show that many
It’s no secret that the country (and the entire world) is experiencing supply chain disruptions. With a national shortage of 80,000 truck drivers, you’d think it
At the beginning of the pandemic, 75% of US businesses experienced supply chain disruptions. Fast-forward 18 months to a world where managing disruption risks in supply chains
If you’re in the trucking industry and you’re itching for a new opportunity, Canal Cartage might be the gig for you. We’ve learned a lot about
Wondering if cross-docking is suitable for your company’s shipping needs? Attempting to understand the benefits of cross-docking? If you want to streamline freight operations and
The trucking industry transports over 70% of US freight or nearly 12 billion tons of goods per year, and heavy loads are no exception. When you want
Did you know there are around half a million truck drivers in the United States.? Simply put, without truck drivers, the economy would collapse. So many truck
Your business has an order that needs to make it to your customers as soon as possible. Except it’s not an Amazon box you can
PRO Act is a new National Labor Relations Bill, that sounds a lot like California’s infamous AB5 Bill. That is the Assembly Bill that California owner-operators, trucking associations and carriers have been fighting to block for over a year.
Supply chains are already impacted by production and shipping delays caused often, by the global pandemic. At the same time, demand for e-commerce goods has skyrocketed. Social distancing means more people than ever before are ordering goods online. And in some sectors like health and wellness, suppliers have seen product demand increase.
ave been approved by Congress. The Department of Transportation has a number of divisions, but the trucking industry has already heard some new initiatives are incoming in 2022. Some that could radically change current trucking regulations. Specifically Hours of Service or HOS.
Did you know that a pre-trip inspection for a trucker, involves checking ninety-five (95) different parts of the truck? From bumper to bumper, truckers safely inspect their rig, chassis, and tractor every day to make sure it is roadworthy and safe.
While women have been hesitant to join the trucking industry, there have been several trailblazing females that made their mark, starting from the early 1900s. Which is much earlier than many people think. And to this day there are incredible female trailblazers that dedicate their lives and talent to operating successful commercial transport businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Senate moved quickly to introduce laws that would help protect the trucking industry. House Bill 19 moved swiftly through the lower chamber in April 2021. Senator Larry Taylor (R-Pearland) said that it would help make sure lawsuits against truckers and trucking companies remained fair.
Canal Cartage is a carrier that can offer direct local,...
Crossdock / Transload is a great option, especially if you...
In honor of #lawenforcementappreciationday Canal Cartage proudly served lunch to...
Wishing you the best in 2023! Canal Cartage will be...
Canal Cartage recently celebrated the retirement of Jerry Messer. Jerry...
Don't wait to receive your bonus! Join Canal Cartage, where...
Don't wait to receive your bonus! Join Canal Cartage, where...
Wishing you and yours a wonderful festive season and much...
Don't wait to receive your bonus! Join Canal Cartage, where...
