port ny / nj trucking issues. overview starts out with documents arrival at air and ocean ports...
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Port NY / NJ Trucking Issues
Overview
• Starts out with Documents
• Arrival at Air and Ocean Ports
• Customer Education “What are their needs?”
• Drivers – Regulations
• Conclusion
• Q & A
Documents
• Accuracy – Does all the info match?
• Chutes and Ladders
• Fees – What has to be paid prior to pick up?
• Customs Problems – Manifest Issues
• All issues lead to lost time and money
Ocean Port / Physical Problems• Documents and Fees still a major issue
• Per Diem / Demurrage• Manifest • Freight Payments (Container = $8.00 USD)
• Waiting Time• Chassis • Slot Time• Lost or “Misplaced” Containers• Checking Out with Container • Roadability
• What is their expectation of receiving cargo?
• “I needed it yesterday Shea” – PJ Moffett
• Education of the process
• Free Time at Airlines and Ports • If you have contracts, know your free time
• Export and Import
• Group Effort – Broker / Trucker / Customer• Early Notice facilitates smooth movement
Customer Satisfaction
• Driver Qualifications• Ability?• Drug Test• 10 year background check
– Good Drivers are a premium
• Dept. of Transportation Regulations (DOT)
• Dept. Homeland Security Regulations (DHS)
– STA’s / TWIC
Drivers / Regulations
• If everybody does what they are supposed to do…then Shea Trucking is very happy
• Be Nice to your trucker
Conclusion
Q & A
SHEA TRUCKING1600 New HighwayFarmingdale N.Y. 11735Tel: 631.756.7150www.sheatrucking.com
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