R + L Carriers
Posted on September 17th, 2013R + L Carriers initially started with one truck in 1965 with Ralph L “Larry” Roberts. Initially it turned from an Ohio based carrier in the 1980’s and slowly began servicing the midwest, and the south by late 1980’s. In the 1990’s R + L slowly made its way to […]
Road Runner Transportation Services
Posted on August 30th, 2013Road Runner Freight Services is a common carrier that is utilized for LTL moves that specialize in freight going to the Rust Belt area of the US: Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, and Ohio. They also have terminals in the Pacific North West and strategic positions in the east coast such as […]
YRC moving in Tandem: 2- 28′ Foot Pup Trailers
Posted on August 30th, 2013If you have ever wondered how common carriers move their Line haul freight, this picture shows a large common carrier YRC moving two 28′ pup trailers in tandem. When you ask for a full TL quote with a common carrier they will most likely quote you for a 28′. If […]
Got Stuff? Thank a Truck Driver
Posted on June 12th, 2013“Look around. Everything you see, everything you have, has spent time on a truck. Your laptop, your pens – even that goofy koosh ball you keep on your desk. All these things were delivered to their retail destinations via trucks driven by truck drivers. So if you appreciate having the […]
Operation Freight Bio: Bo Seriki
Posted on May 21st, 2013Let me start by saying I’m a pretty private person when it comes to my life. I don’t know why, I just am. I had a friend who had no idea we were in the same field of work before I came to BOA. He was mad at me for […]
Operation Freight Bio: Ron Ilano
Posted on May 21st, 2013Finding myself in the world of freight was not something I ever pictured growing up. I never even thought there was a business there to get in to. I grew up playing with my trucks and trains, the yellow metal Tonka trucks, a lot of them construction trucks, but one […]
Operation Freight Bio: Shannon S.
Posted on April 25th, 2013I have been here at Boa for 9 weeks now and am a native Cali girl. I spend most of my free time with my 5-year-old son Samuel and my 13-year-old nephew Rodney. I love to take them to the beach, amusement parks, the zoo, circus, sports games, and so […]
Operation Bio: Meredith Siler
Posted on April 23rd, 2013Meredith Siler – Biography My passion in life is connections, whether it is with nature, animals or people I have always been intrigued by giving and receiving positive energy and vibes. I believe in Karma and following my roots. I come from a very loving family who has always brought […]
4 Ways to Increase Warehouse Efficiency by Brittany Richards of Softwareadvice.com
Posted on March 25th, 20134 Ways to Increase Warehouse Efficiency A recent survey by Intermec http://www.intermec.com/about_us/newsroom/pr_detail.aspx?c=107429&p=irol-newsArticle&ID=1762755&highlight= reported that workforce inefficiencies account for nearly 3,000 lost hours each year. The survey also stated that 89 percent of the warehouses surveyed believe that investing in new technology would allow warehouse managers to recoup lost time and […]
Changes by Ron Ilano
Posted on March 14th, 2013The transportation business has been a constantly changing scene in the United States. Trends change as technology and infrastructure change, as well as changes in business models. As businesses have become more specialized, the need for transportation of goods has become a greater fixture of our economy and the back […]