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Quick Tip #56

How driving limits for truck drivers impact transit times

The following driving limits, imposed by the U.S. and Canada for safety reasons, could impact your transit times:

Canada – 13 hours driving within a day or 14 hours of on-duty time within a day.  Drivers are required to take at least 10 hours off-duty time within a day.  Two hours of the total 10 hours can be taken throughout the day, in blocks of no less than 30 minutes.

U.S.A – Drive a maximum of 11 hours in a consecutive on-duty window of 14 hours, with a 30-minute break at some point in the trip.  Thereafter, drivers must be off duty for 10 consecutive hours.  They are also not allowed to work more than 70 hours in eight days.

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Quick Tip #13

Money-saving container shipping tip

Quick Tip #13
Money-saving container shipping tip

When time permits, shipping a single 40′ container is always more economical than shipping two 20′ containers.

Quick Tip #47

When taking control of your shipment is good business

Quick Tip #47
When taking control of your shipment is good business

Selecting the right Incoterm will allow you to get the most from your contract of sale during negotiations.

Quick Tip #55

Create a load plan to save time and money

Quick Tip #55
Create a load plan to save time and money

Here is a quick, effective way to reduce transportation costs and minimize the time it takes to load a shipment:

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