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Happy New Year!

2014 Brings in

Old Man Winter

 

 No matter how bad the weather gets this winter, the logistics professionals at Choptank Transport are ALWAYS available with the status of your shipment.

 

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Choptank's Growth Adds Value for Shippers and Carriers 

Choptank Transport's services and capabilities continue to increase as our company grows.  New regional offices give us a localized presence. Our larger sales and logistics staff allows us to maintain top-notch customer service. A larger accounting department affords us the opportunity  to offer a variety of unique, customer-centric solutions. 

 

Some 2013 Choptank Milestones:

  • Opened 2 new offices - Tampa and Dallas  
  • Launched a new temperature-controlled LTL division
  • Named a Top 100 3PLs and Cold Storage Provider by Food Logistics
  • Total staff increased 31% in 2013
James Lee   
Legally Speaking
by James Lee, V.P. Legal Affairs
Choptank Transport
  
  
What's in your Broker's Wallet?
Shippers Need to Ask

Many of you probably remember the Capital One credit card commercials featuring Alec Baldwin, the rowdy group of Vikings, and others where the tagline of the ad is, "What's in your wallet?" With the recent passing of MAP-21, effective December 1, 2013, brokers are now required to have in place a surety bond equal to or more than the amount of $75,000. With that date already surpassed, shippers and receivers should be asking themselves, "What amount does my broker have?"  

 

Going forward from that date, any broker that does not have the surety bond for at least that amount will have their Brokerage Authority revoked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). While no one has the exact figures, a recent article stated that the FMCSA has already revoked the authority of some 8,180 brokers since December 2, 2013.

 

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(L-R) Geoff Turner, Terrence Brown 
  
Agent of the Year
Terrence Brown
President/CEO Geoff Turner presents Terrence Brown with Choptank's Agent of the Year award last week during a visit to our Atlanta office. Congrats, Terrence!
  
Hutchinson Promoted 
Director of Human Resources
Pam Hutchinson has been promoted to Choptank Transport's Director of Human Resources. In her new role, Hutchinson will be responsible for all human resource functions including: human resource management, recruiting and corporate training.
Bob Franklin, "Maryland's Truck Lawyer," Remembered
Choptank Transport would like to remember lawyer and Baltimore native, Bob Franklin, who passed away earlier this month. Franklin was a great friend to the trucking industry, having served as general counsel to the Maryland Motor Truck Association. His expertise was in personal injury and workers' compensation relating to the areas of trucking and transportation.
  
Franklin was responsible for establishing a 24-hour response team at his own practice that handled the investigation of trucking accidents and caring for the driver, according to the Baltimore Sun.   
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Ugly Holiday Sweater Contest 
Choptank makes work fun!
Making sure our customers' freight is picked up and delivered on time during this busy holiday shipping season can make things a little hectic. At Choptank, we think adding a little fun to the workplace can be a great stress-reliever.   
  
Below are some additional photos of our annual Ugly Christmas Sweater contest participants.  The winner received $100.  
    
     
   
Salvation Army Angel Tree Program
For the second year in a row, Choptank Transport employees pooled their efforts to supply clothing and toys for the local Salvation Army's Angel Tree program. Seventeen children (all angels, of course) were adopted. Thanks to the generosity of those who participated, Christmas morning will be a happy time for some less fortunate, local children!
  
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Choptank is a Great Place to Work!
Interested in a career in the field of logistics? Choptank might be the right fit for you. Our employees experience the "feel" of working for a family-owned business, while enjoying such big-business benefits as rapid growth, steady advancement, and nationwide locations.
 
We are currently hiring in Tampa, Dallas, Denver, Nashville, Atlanta and our Preston, Maryland, headquarters. 
  
For more information or to apply online, click here
 
 
Available 24/7/365
Just a friendly reminder from Matt's Team (one of many logistics teams at Choptank)! We are here whenever you need us. It's nice to be able to book your loads in advance, but sometimes things come up and you find yourself with last-minute shipments.  No worries! We've got you covered 24/7/365. 
  
Speak to one of our certified transportation brokers today at 800.568.2240 or e-mail us at sales@choptanktransport.com. We look forward to helping with all your transportation needs. .  
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