Many purchasing managers have turned to transportation consultants to explore opportunities for improvements. Consultants should possess the experience necessary to analyze a firm’s needs and constructing a program to gain control of the carrier selection and routing process. Often consultants begin in the accounts payable area to gain an understanding of the freight charges being [...]

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The transportation industry is growing because of the need for reliable and efficient transportation. Many folks apply for transportation jobs, so the competition can be tough. If you are seriously considering a career in transportation, there are many ways you can prepare yourself. Employers look for people who will do a good job and make [...]

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The United States water transportation industry consists of deep sea transportation of both United States foreign trade and domestic cargoes (including passengers), and shipments of cargo in the Great Lakes, the St. Lawrence Seaway, the inland waterways and local waters. Deep sea foreign and domestic water transportation includes three service categories: general cargo, and dry [...]

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The first widespread use of containers dates began in the post-World War II years. The United States military learned that metal boxes worked best to move family goods between the U.S. and its overseas locations. Before this goods were shipped as breakbulk cargo, that is cargo shipped on its own, without containerization. As breakbulk cargo, [...]

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The trucking industry is like other industries when it comes to finding your first job.  Everybody seems to be looking for employees with some experience. How do you get the experience you need if you can’t get a job?  It’s not as hopeless as it might sound.  There are companies that will hire promising young [...]

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