Trucking/Expert Profile
Expertise
Expertise in U.S. Trucking Industry, Solution Development, Pricing issues, Bid process, Negotiations, Costing and Pricing information systems.
Experience in the area
30 years. LTL, TL, and Dedicated Pricing programs, Activity Based Costing, Cost modeling. Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals
Organizations
Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals, Roundtable Officer.
Education/Credentials
BA Marketing.
What do you like about this subject?
Always a challenge. Different every day.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
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| leroy | 11/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | The answer given was exactly what I ..... |
| ELijah | 08/31/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Best of the best! Man of great ..... |
| ed | 06/17/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Many thanks, Jim. |
| carlos | 06/01/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks |
| TIM | 04/15/11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | good job on the first part of ..... |
Recent Answers from Jim Bowers
2012-01-30 Medical card:
Edward, I don't know any regulation that allows an employer to make you turn over your medical card when you quit. The only thing I can think of is if they paid for your exam they could feel it's their
2012-01-27 Interstate or Intrastate:
Tex, are you talking about the MCS-150 form? You can be an Intrastate carrier that exceeds 150 mile radius, or an Interstate carrier that stays within 150 miles. It's two independent questions, which
2011-12-18 Freight Payment requirements:
Jim, there is no ICC anymore. Common Carriers are governed by the FMCSA. http://www.fmcsa.dot.gov/rules-regulations/administration/fmcsr/fmcsrruletext.as Contract Carriers are governed
2011-11-30 unloading truckloads:
Greg, it depends on the level of service the shipper contracted for. LTL and Truckload have different general practices. A truckload contract typically includes the driver positioning the freight at
2011-10-27 MC Numbers:
Leroy, I don't know of any restrictions on common control of multiple carriers as long as each is operated as a separate entity. Keep a separate set of books for each and make sure all reporting and accounting
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