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 TRUCKING 1600 New Highway Farmingdale N.Y Tel: Ask for Rich