Logistics Real Face
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract...................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.............................................................................................................................4
Scope.......................................................................................................................................5
Rules and Regulations..............................................................................................................6
Facilities for Drivers................................................................................................................7
Loopholes:- The Real Face......................................................................................................8
Issues faced by Truck Drivers................................................................................................10
Case Study..............................................................................................................................12
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................13
References…………………………………………………………………………………14
Abstract:
Logistics is the key foundation on which other economic sectors depend and consumer demands are made. Almost 70% of the total domestic product is transported through road network via trucks, which shows the importance of trucking industry and truck drivers.
This whitepaper discusses the rules and regulations, facilities & issues associated with truck drivers at a national level as well as at a global level.
Introduction
The Logistics industry includes five broad segments:- * Ocean freight * Air freight * Rail freight * Trucking * Third party logistics(3PL)services
Logistics is one of the key service offerings required by businesses today,
Abstract...................................................................................................................................3
Introduction.............................................................................................................................4
Scope.......................................................................................................................................5
Rules and Regulations..............................................................................................................6
Facilities for Drivers................................................................................................................7
Loopholes:- The Real Face......................................................................................................8
Issues faced by Truck Drivers................................................................................................10
Case Study..............................................................................................................................12
Conclusion..............................................................................................................................13
References…………………………………………………………………………………14
Abstract:
Logistics is the key foundation on which other economic sectors depend and consumer demands are made. Almost 70% of the total domestic product is transported through road network via trucks, which shows the importance of trucking industry and truck drivers.
This whitepaper discusses the rules and regulations, facilities & issues associated with truck drivers at a national level as well as at a global level.
Introduction
The Logistics industry includes five broad segments:- * Ocean freight * Air freight * Rail freight * Trucking * Third party logistics(3PL)services
Logistics is one of the key service offerings required by businesses today,
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