Ask me about working in freight logistics

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The Something Awful Forums > Discussion > Ask/Tell > Business, Finance, and Careers > Ask me about working in freight logistics

ladyweapon: Nov 6, 2010; It reads all over his face,
like he's an Italian.

George Zimmer posted:

The ports are indeed a nightmare, especially west coast. Until the "pool of pools" gets up and running, I'd avoid the California ports like the plague. Most rail ramps are okay though. In Chicago, we've had good grounding times and plenty of equipment.

My company imports a lot and a majority of my job is dealing with the truckers / ports / terminals. Seattle/Tacoma rail is giant nightmare right now due to Port of Portland losing Hanjin (thus, everyone rerouting to Washington). Last I heard there was a ~4 week wait to get on rail and it's not expected to get better in the next six months. :suicide:

George Zimmer posted:

The trucking industry is filled with shady, unreliable people and you're often forced to work with them. Some, on the other hand, are fantastic and will make your job much easier.

I have two truckers who are straight up honest and I treat them like gold.

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