Monthly Archives: July 2014

Retail Visit: A Mid-Summer Look at the Produce Aisles

Earlier this week marked another monthly retail store visit. As predicted from this month’s tour of the local market to get a sense of what is happening with various product, there were several consistencies […]

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    Don’t Become Another Victim! Protecting Yourself from Fraud

Don’t Become Another Victim! Protecting Yourself from Fraud

With enhancements to technology, fraud and scams are becoming a part of everyday life. And, this is no different in the transportation industry. Scammers are discovering new ways to victimize carrier companies and drivers, […]

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    What you need to know about FMCSA’s proposal to raise carrier liability insurance minimums

What you need to know about FMCSA’s proposal to raise carrier liability insurance minimums

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has made the work it is doing on producing a rule that will raise the minimum amount of liability insurance for carriers top priority. This is according to […]

CARB Watch: Truck and Bus Regulation

Predicted to cost the industry more than $1 billion, the Truck and Bus Rule has been publicized by many as the CARB’s most expensive rule. At their meeting back in April 2014, the CARB […]

Spotlight on Cherries

Independence day is tomorrow, and northwest cherries are always a fan favorite at barbeques, picnics and other July 4th celebrations. According to the Washington State Fruit Commission, approximately 80% of sweet northwest cherries are […]