New and used car dealers have trouble keeping units in stock. In fact the car shipping problem is so severe that dealers are now struggling to get the new cars from manufacturers to their lots.
How do Comcheks Work?
Working in the transportation industry you have surely heard of comcheks. But just starting out it may be a bit confusing to figure out how a comchek works and why companies use them. A comchek is a form of payment most frequently used by freight brokers to pay contract carriers, and they work in a [...]
Moving Cars in 2011
Past year presented challenges as car shipping volumes increased dramatically. Demand for car shipping & rising prices for fuel led to higher shipping costs. Despite the challenges we continued to offer superior value and quality for our customers allowing us to ship 3,787 vehicles.
LNG-Powered Car Carrier
In an effort to deal with rising cost of oil and increased emissions regulations, Japanese manufacturer Kawasaki Kisen Kaisha Ltd announced plans to build a car carrier that will use liquefied natural gas as its primary fuel source. The ship is expected to transport about 2000 vehicles at one time and is set to start [...]
Increased Surety Bond to Fight Fraud In Transportation
A bill introduced in congress, HR 2357, is aimed to regulate the transportation industry. The bill would require all brokers to carry a minimum of $100,000 bond and impose harsh penalties to those that operate without a license.
Los Angeles: Sunny with a Chance of Detours
For more than 2 days in July the 405 freeway will be closed due to construction. The expressway will be widened to accommodate a carpool lane. Commuters are advised to stay away from the area and look for alternate commutes.
2011 NADA Convention: San Francisco
RCG Logistics attended the NADA Convention in the beautiful San Francisco on February 5th. Despite still being winter, the weather could not have been more perfect for the thousands of attendees. Dealers attended from across the country and and half way around the world.
In The Year of Rabbit: China’s Declining Car Sales
As celebrations of Chinese New Year ring out, some in the auto industry are worried about keeping their jobs. China Daily reports a significant slowdown in new car sales as the government restricts car registrations to just 20,000 license plates a month.
