Jim Berge
What you need to know about the new ELD mandate requirements
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
On December 18th, 2017 the The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) began enforcing the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate requirements. These requirements were drafted and put into effect by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) and should be read and understood by all those in charge of carriers or logistics management operations. What to […]
Meet the team: Jim Berge
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
Jim Berge has been with King Solutions for more than 10 years. His versatile role has him helping out in many different areas. Here’s what he had to say about his life with and outside of the King Solutions team. 1. Introduce yourself to our readers. Jim Berge, I grew up on a wheat and […]
Takeaways from the energy panel discussion with the MSPBJ
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
I had the opportunity to participate in a panel discussion on the topic of energy. It was hosted by the Minneapolis-St. Paul Business Journal (MSPBJ) and included individuals from various areas of the energy sector. The topics ranged from green energy sources to energy usage and conservation. I enjoyed my time sharing how King Solutions uses efficiency to […]
Are carriers liable for your freight damages?
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
Freight claims, whether they are due to damage, theft or any other incident, are an issue that all shippers have to confront. While cargo loss or damage eventually happens, that doesn’t mean shippers have to absorb the full cost of the incident. If the damage or loss happens while cargo is in transit with a […]
Getting the most out of your 3PL partnership
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
Third party logistics providers (3PLs) engage themselves in various aspects of your shipping and distribution needs. They manage the day-to-day aspects of your logistics so that you can focus on growing your business and acquiring new customers.
The importance of business ethics in the logistics industry
By Jim Berge, Business Development at King Solutions
As we celebrated the recent honor of being awarded a 2016 Minnesota Business Ethics Award, it got us thinking about the practice of ethics in business and what it truly means for companies within the logistics industry to implement ethics within their own businesses.
