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For freight providers and shippers alike, the landscape is pitted with hazards. There's a multitude of measures that will degrade service and send costs soaring if they aren't properly addressed. Even worse is the fallout from congressional inaction, as lawmakers continue to dither over the federal budget, ignoring the damage being wrought by sequestration. 

Where to start? Leslie Blakey, president and executive director of the Coalition for America's Gateways & Trade Corridors, provided a rundown of pending legislation and regulations on surface transportation, at the Journal of Commerce's annual Trans-Pacific Maritime Conference in Long Beach, Calif. All of them, she said, carry significant risk factors for the industry.

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Military veterans offer a diverse array of experiences that make them attractive candidates for employment in warehouses and distribution centers. In particular, these veterans typically have broad experience in both operations and logistics, skills that are instrumental in the day-to-day operations of warehouses and DCs across the country. 

Overseas-deployed military veterans, for instance, have extensive experience managing the accountability of equipment and assets across several different locations and facilities while under duress in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment. Even veterans who may not have an extensive background in logistics have broad experience with freight management and distribution while overseas.

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