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2010 Freight Outlook

Posted Friday, March 5th, 2010 by Ted
Filed under: Trucking Industry

I heard a wonderful panel discussion at the Truckload Carriers Association annual meeting. The panel was led by Bob Costello, the chief economist of the ATA (American Trucking Association) he had four different segments of our economy represented on the …

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Access America Transport, a leading third-party logistics company has been selected by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year for 2010

Posted Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 by Ted
Filed under: Access America Transport, Company News

CHATTANOOGA, TN - Access America Transport, a leading third-party logistics company has been selected by the Chattanooga Area Chamber of Commerce as the Business of the Year for 2010. The announcement was made on Wednesday at a chamber luncheon in …

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Car Driving Safety : How to Share the Road with Truck Drivers

Posted Tuesday, July 21st, 2009 by Ted
Filed under: Trucking Tips

Here are some safety tips about trucking for car drivers:

Be extra alert as you approach a large truck. They behave very differently from cars.

Avoid blind spots around trucks. If you can’t see a truck’s side mirrors, the truck driver can’t …

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Safe Driving Tips for Truck Drivers

Posted Monday, July 13th, 2009 by Ted
Filed under: Trucking Tips

Truckers: Consider these safety practices when you’re out on the road.

PLEASE TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF

Get plenty of rest before driving. Eat well and stay fit.Driver fatigue and lack of attention can significantly increase your risk of a crash. Hours of …

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7 Reasons to Outsource to a 3PL

Posted Wednesday, January 14th, 2009 by Ted
Filed under: 3PL, Access America Transport, Shipping Logistics

In today’s tough economy every shipper is looking to find strategic advantages over their competition. The biggest hurdle for shipping managers continues to be, how I get my product to the end user in the most cost effective, reliable way. …