Remove Columbus Remove Safety Remove Schedule Remove Union
article thumbnail

Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9

article thumbnail

Tom Lyerla, the standard bearer

The Korte Company

So he marched down to the carpenters’ union hall and applied as an apprentice, ready to learn a trade and return to his construction roots. He cut his teeth as a carpenter for The Korte Company on an apartment complex in Greenville, Illinois and a Knights of Columbus hall in Highland, Illinois. None of it held Tom’s interest.

article thumbnail

Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

Business Facilities

The first phase of the terminal is scheduled to open in the 2025-2028 timeframe. The 50-foot deep container berth was completed in 2012, two years ahead of its original schedule. These ultra-light and ultra-strong materials improve the performance, enhance the safety, and boost the energy and fuel efficiency of vehicles and machines.

Metro 111