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Food Shippers of America

Trucking prices remain elevated and signs point to higher rates in other modes

Freight Waves

Although trucking prices plateued somewhat in March, they remain at an elevated level over last year, while intermodal rose sharply from February to March. Intermodal prices are now 13 percent higher than last year, possibly a sign that shippers are exploring other options in light of trucking's capacity crunch.

Visit https://www.freightwaves.com/news/economics/trucking-prices-remain-elevated to view the full article online.

WE ARE PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE 9TH ANNUAL JOHN J MURPHY SCHOLARSHIP.

Eligible Applicants are
children or dependents (including spouses) of a Supply Chain Logistics
Department employee whose Company's membership dues are current.

The 2019 John J. Murphy Scholarships
will include AWARD DISTRIBUTIONS TOTALING $22,500.00

2019 Applicants- Please
complete the attached application and return via email to scholarship@foodshippersofamerica.org or mail to Food Shippers of America Scholarship C/O FSA-MDI 2800 S River Road
Suite 275 Des Plaines, IL 60018. All completed applications and supporting
documentation must be received by received by December 14th, 2018.

Visit https://www.naylornetwork.com/fud-nwl/articles/index-v2.asp?aid=497769&issueID=58969 to view the full article online.

More Food Producers Exempt from FSMA Under Tester-Hagen

Food Safety News

Recently, the Food and Drug Administration updated its financial guidelines with regard to who qualifies as a small food producer and is thus exempt from Food Safety Modernization Act requirements under the Tester-Hagan amendment. While the guidelines are somewhat complicated, some in the industry appreciate the information.

Visit http://www.foodsafetynews.com/2018/04/more-food-producers-exempt-from-fsma-under-tester-hagen/#.Ws4e7YgbNhE to view the full article online.

Options Increase For Cleaning And Sanitizing Food Plants And Trucks

Food Processing

April 6 was the deadline for complying with the Food Safety Modernization Act's Sanitary Transportation of Human and Animal Food Rule. Fortunately, the number of options available for tools geared toward cleaning and sanitizing refrigerated trucks has grown in response to the requirements.

Visit https://www.foodprocessing.com/articles/2018/cleaning-sanitizing-food-plants-trucks/ to view the full article online.

You have the need, we have the network.

Burris Freight Management, a business line of Burris Logistics — provider of customized supply chain solutions — announced that it has acquired Iowa-based, Streamline Logistics. Learn how we can offer you more options in transportation solutions.

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Five Ways the Electronic Logging Device Is Changing Trucking

Trucks.com

While there's little evidence so far that truck drivers are leaving the industry in response to the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, but the mandate already seems to be having an effect on freight rates and productivity. Experts predict that insurance rates are likely to increase for those not in compliance.

Visit https://www.trucks.com/2018/03/26/electronic-logging-device-changing-trucking/ to view the full article online.

With ELD Enforcement Here, How Do Supply Chains Return to 'Normal'?

Supply Chain Dive

Compliance with the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate is high, with an estimated rate of 97 percent. The question now is what the long-term effect of the mandate will be across industries, experts say.

Visit https://www.supplychaindive.com/news/eld-compliance-CarrierLists-DOL-regulation/520903/ to view the full article online.

Aljex Joins Global Leader in Logistics Technology

Descartes has worked with Aljex for years to provide end-to-end solutions for the freight broker community in North America. The acquisition integrates the market leading Aljex TMS into the Descartes Global Logistics Network, providing customers with improved shipment tracking and carrier capacity.

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Food Shippers of America

The 2019 John J. Murphy Scholarshipswill include AWARD DISTRIBUTIONS TOTALING $22,500.00

The 2019 John J. Murphy Scholarships
will include AWARD DISTRIBUTIONS TOTALING $22,500.00