Palletized Freight: All you Need to Know
Posted on August 2nd, 2022One of the most complicated and expensive parts of running a business is getting your items from your warehouses to your customers. If you want to save money when shipping items for your business, you should consider palletized freight. To find the right shipping solutions for your business, you’ll have […]
BOA – 10 Years in the Making
Posted on January 25th, 2021Today, January 25th, 2021 marks a unique milestone in our journey together. 10 years ago, BOA Logistics became an official company registered in California. We still remember the day that we received a small UPS package with a black folio, and a paper certificate with a little seal that said […]
We Support the Future
Posted on June 9th, 2020In recent weeks, our country has experienced several disturbing events that have shaken our communities to the core. With the ongoing uncertainty of a global pandemic, the circumstances around the deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd have throttled us with anger and anxiety demanding change. At Boa […]
Finding the Right Team to Help Build Your Business
Posted on May 28th, 2020At Boa Logistics, we strive to live by our core values. In fact, our first core value focuses on the importance of teamwork; we believe in the mantra, “we and us” over “I and me.” This philosophy applies to how we work with our customers and with each other. It’s […]
Best Practices for Short Hold Warehouse Operations
Posted on March 28th, 2019With limited space available for “Short Hold” freight, being stored for short periods at a time, it is important to be efficient in utilizing that time and space. Require carrier appointments to minimize surprises and plan the docks accordingly. Re-slot positions as necessary to reduce time spent looking for freight […]
Proper Transport of Fresh Produce: Sanitation
Posted on March 22nd, 2019Proper transport of fresh produce from farm to market reduces the potential for microbial contamination. Within the transportation chain, it is the responsibility of all parties involved to communicate and maintain the quality and safety of the produce while in transit. Cross-Contamination Every time a product gets moved, there is […]
Short-Term-Hold or Short-Hold Storage
Posted on March 15th, 2019Cross-docking is the practice of unloading freight and reloading them for transport to the next destination, with little to no storage in between trips. This is typically done to bring in loads from different points of origin to consolidate onto fewer trucks for delivery to a final destination, or to […]
Daylight Savings and Truck Driver Schedules
Posted on March 8th, 2019Truck drivers need to be aware of how the Daylight Savings Time (DST) affects his or her sleep schedule and driver log times. The regulations state a 14 hour workday, 11 hour driving time and 10 hour off duty / sleeper berth. The time is counted by the number of […]
The Importance of Cross-Docking
Posted on March 1st, 2019Why Would Anyone Need to Use Cross-Docking? Inventory storage takes up space in warehouses, and costs businesses money to use. Oftentimes, storage is necessary, especially large inventory runs, anticipated demand spikes, timeliness etc. These demands show the importance of cross-docking and the benefits it brings. By having Just in Time […]
Mixing Produce in Reefer LTL: Factors to Consider
Posted on February 21st, 2019What else needs to be considered in transporting product other than proper temperature management? A major factor to consider is having a truck with a mixed load of produce that affect each others aromas and flavors. The perfect storm is brewing if the carrier is unaware of the nuances of […]