TJ Graff

Three logistics companies in the San Diego were found to be paying Mexican nationals extremely low wages, as low as $2.77 per hour, according to an investigation. The Department of Labor has ordered fines and back wages to be paid by the companies. #logistics #yahoo #yahoofinance #ecommercenews #logisticsindustry #supplychain

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Beware of Potential Scams in Freight Requests! I recently encountered a suspicious RFQ that raised several red flags: 🚩 Email Source: The RFQ came from a personal email address claiming to be linked to Congress.gov – an immediate red flag. 🚩 Email Address Inconsistency: The email, allegedly from a procurement administrative officer, had a missing first letter in the name and included only the last name – another red flag. 🚩 Unusual Request: The request involved moving 200 Garmin GPSMAP 79sc Marine GPS devices for $85,000 – a highly unusual and suspicious scenario. 🚩 Unlikely Source: RFQs for such equipment wouldn’t typically come from Congress. This would automatically become a solicitation and be posted on Sam.gov. If something feels off, always verify by contacting the real organization directly. Trusting my instincts, I called Congress and confirmed the email was indeed a scam. A representative assured me no such RFQ was sent. Stay vigilant and share this to spread awareness! Need reliable freight services? Contact us at operations@aiglogistics.org or 1-877-390-2133 ext. 701. #FreightServices #Logistics #Transportation #ScamAwareness

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There I was.... Fresh out of university, medical school aspirations aside, and naked.... just kidding about the last part ... Little did I know that I would one day understand what Hazmat Reefer 55F PFF expedite would mean... So let's hear it, how did you hear about logistics and how did you get into logistics? did it take you 21 years to hear about it like me? #Logistics #freight #trucking #freightbroker

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How you pay your carriers matters. Had 1 agent come over from a company with bad credit. A top 5 factoring company wouldnt work with his previous brokerage. Had another agent check with one of his carriers before making the move, and the carrier told him he alreday works with us and that we have good credit, better than the company he is at. This will become even more important as the market flips and capacity tightens. If legitimate good carriers aren’t wanting to work with your current brokerage due to credit you might want to consider a move before the market flips. #sales #logistics #trucking #agents

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$8,080 in 6 Days Total Miles: 2,567.80 RPM: $3.15 Truck Diesel: $926.46 Reefer Fuel: $200.95 Tolls: $306.62 Dispatcher: $404

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Average Nationwide Freight Rates for the Week of May 6th Van This Week $2.14 Last Month $2.16 -0.93% Flatbed This Week $2.77 Last Month $2.73 1.47% Reefer This Week $2.55 Last Month $2.55 0.%

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Average Nationwide Freight Rates for the Week of July 15th Van This Week $2.41 Last Month $2.30 4.78% Flatbed This Week $2.70 Last Month $2.76 -2.17% Reefer This Week $2.84 Last Month $2.70 5.19%

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Predicting questions to problems is a good way to avoid issues. If a driver is held at the shipper or receiver for more than a few hours, they’re going to ask for detention. If a driver deadheads to a load and the load is canceled, they’ll ask for a TONU. These are easy to predict, but if you don’t have the answers ready or aren’t familiar with the policy, that uncertainty can cause issues between you and the carrier. Expect the best and plan for the worst. Predict the answers to the problems, and you’ll have far fewer issues. #Freight #Logistics #Trucking #SupplyChain

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Slowly the FMCSA is actually starting to hold these fraudsters accountable. One of the main talking points on curtailing the fraud is the FMCSA doing it's job & following through on compliance audits to ensure this type of instance doesn't happen so it's nice to see once when the system worked. https://lnkd.in/geZ4EWCN

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Average Nationwide Freight Rates for the Week of July 8th Van This Week $2.38 Last Month $2.29 3.93% Flatbed This Week $2.72 Last Month $2.76 -1.45% Reefer This Week $2.82 Last Month $2.74 2.92%

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Average Nationwide Freight Rates for the Week of April 22nd Van This Week $2.17 Last Month $2.13 1.88% Flatbed This Week $2.76 Last Month $2.69 2.60% Reefer This Week $2.54 Last Month $2.55 -0.39%

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Let’s talk about "Freight Brokers" and why they always seem to be a target of negativity. Today, I picked up a load from Bay Valley Foods that my client purchased from a Food Broker, Loman Brown. This is common among smaller manufacturers who MUST use brokers because they don’t have the buying power that larger companies have. There are so many kinds of brokers. Cruise, food, fine art, jewelry, and the list goes on and on. Pharmaceutical Broker - My neighbor in FL is one. He makes a damn good living buying at wholesale direct from the manufacturer and selling to smaller independent pharmacies that are too small to purchase direct. Cruise Broker - I never knew this existed, but they do. I met a guy. Buys bulk of rooms from cruise lines (300 to 500) at a discount and resells them to groups like churches and family reunions. Makes 25-30% margin and works 20 hours a week. He was just on his 193rd cruise. His website is: https://ahoy-cruises.com/ Food Brokers - I work with four directly. I work with a salt broker (trader) who buys salt from US Salt in hundreds of truckloads at a time. Sells to smaller food manufacturers that can’t get good pricing. Makes .10 a pound or $4200 per FTL. Another guy I work with buys from Tyson. Sells to smaller independent grocers who are too small to buy from Tyson Direct. Flips .10 to .20 or more per pound FOB. Money Broker - An intermediary who arranges short-term loans, usually large amounts, for borrowers in the U.S. Stock Brokers - Financial professionals who buy, sell, and trade financial securities for their clients. There is a chance that many who read this have one. Produce Broker - My buddy Max Cutler, Geoffrey Cutler, and his father, Harris Cutler, source and resell produce. They are a great company with branded goods, but they only sometimes grow the stuff they sell. Chances are that the everyday things you own, buy, and consume are handled by a broker, who profits from their services. Chances are that a carrier uses an insurance broker to shop for the best rates or a real estate broker when looking for a yard or warehousing. Freight brokers do the same thing as all the brokers I have mentioned, but we are the ones who get hated and are called greedy and unscrupulous. #themoreyouknow

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Shippers don’t need donuts & coffee. Shippers don’t need fancy holiday gifts. Shippers don’t need high-end brokerage software. Shippers need a broker who’s available 24/7. Shippers need a broker with integrity. Shippers need a broker who cares.

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Illinois-based freight brokerage company Agility Express and its affiliated carriers have been accused of holding around 36 confirmed loads hostage until ransom demands are paid, with the potential for the number of affected loads to rise to 50. The estimated value of the missing loads is reported to be as high as $5 million. Some brokers have attempted to report the situation to law enforcement, but were told it appeared to be a civil dispute with the carriers. #freightbroker #agilityexpress #agility #supplychain #supplychainmanagement #transportation #truckinglife #freightwaves

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🚀 What is Section 321? How can you benefit? Section 321 allows duty-free entry of goods into the U.S. for shipments valued at $800 or less. This simple provision delivers massive benefits! 🇲🇽 Benefits for Mexico Job Creation & Economic Growth - Expansion of logistics centers means more jobs and stimulates local economies. 💡 Skill Development Workers gain valuable expertise in logistics and supply chain management, leading to career success and higher-paying jobs. 🌍 Foreign Investment Proximity to the U.S. attracts international businesses, injecting capital and fostering innovation. 🇺🇸 Benefits for the USA Faster Deliveries - fulfillment centers near the border mean faster delivery times for consumers. 💰 Lower Prices Duty-free imports allow businesses to reduce prices, boosting competitiveness. 🌐 Streamlined Supply Chains Reduced operational costs enhance U.S. businesses’ ability to compete globally. 🎯 Explore the benefits of Section 321. Optimize operations, reduce costs, and elevate your competitive edge. Let’s harness the power of the Mexico-USA partnership for mutual prosperity. https://lnkd.in/efuEeu9h

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🚢If your ocean transport schedule is interrupted due to incidents similar to the Red Sea or Baltimore Bridge events, Cargoo offers a solution. We allow you to: 🔹quickly search through your shipment list and filter impacted shipments 🔹notify the carrier of an amendment 🔹explore alternate port options and routes 🔹accept & confirm a carriers route offer and rates Our Ocean Control Tower solution is connected to 98% of the worlds ocean carrier capacity, and these PO features are standard functionality. Be smart. Be prepared. Be in control - with Cargoo. 🚀🌐 #ShippingIndustry #WeAreCargoo #Solution #ControlTower #TMS #Visibility #GlobalLogistics

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