Transcript Drivers / Regulations

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
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Chassis
Slot Time
Lost or “Misplaced” Containers
Checking Out with Container
Roadability
Customer Satisfaction
• 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
Drivers / Regulations
• 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
Conclusion
• If everybody does what they are supposed to
do…then Shea Trucking is very happy
• Be Nice to your trucker
Q&A
SHEA TRUCKING
1600 New Highway
Farmingdale N.Y. 11735
Tel: 631.756.7150
www.sheatrucking.com
Ask for Rich