Pets

FreightTech Friday: Verified Carrier talks vetting tech

The logistics industry is facing challenges from increasingly sophisticated fraud. Recently a bipartisan bill in Congress targeted scam freight brokers and trucking companies by seeking to require stricter registration and enforcement rules for brokers and carriers with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

Now trending are technology providers in the space who are trying to help with their products as well. Recently, FreightWaves interviewed Verified Carrier, a solution providing a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/freighttech-friday-verified-carrier-talks-vetting-tech

Truckers attest to stress-busting power of pets on the road

Life on America’s highways can be lonely, stressful and tedious for truck drivers ferrying the nation’s goods from one city to the next.

Some drivers have turned to furry companions to boost their mood and quality of life on the road. Drivers who spoke with FreightWaves said having their pets in the passenger seat keeps them active and fulfilled as they travel long distances in their homes on wheels. A survey completed last year by Truckstop Group found that half of drivers travel with their...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/truckers-attest-to-stress-busting-power-of-pets-on-the-road

Larvotto Beach to be restored over next 3 weeks

Good Morning Monaco

Saturday, April 23, 2022

Larvotto Beach to be restored over next three weeks
Winter storms have reshaped Larvotto Beach, reducing it to a narrow and rather steep strip…

Ukrainian RIB builder appeals for help
The construction premises of BRIG, the Ukrainian RIB builder, took a direct hit from Russian artillery during the week…

More recoveries than new cases on Friday Thirty-two Monaco residents tested positive for coronavirus on Friday, April 22, while 49 were declared...

https://allaboutshipping.co.uk/2022/04/23/larvotto-beach-to-be-restored-over-next-3-weeks/

Check Call: Lassie, when did you learn how to drive?

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National Take Your Dog to Work Day is a favorite for many office workers. Lassie gets to come with you and have a pup-tastic day at the office. Those in pet-friendly offices get to experience this joy on a daily basis, but what about truck drivers? Turns out about 40% of truck drivers bring their pets along on the road. Driving for hours on end without a partner in the cab is extraordinarily lonely. 

The human/animal bond has been proven to be beneficial to those...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/check-call-lassie-when-did-you-learn-how-to-drive

Can Petco’s stores save it from Chewy and Amazon?

This is an excerpt from Thursday’s (6/3) Point of Sale retail supply chain newsletter sponsored by ArcBest.

Plants are the new pets and pets are the new kids. This is the sentiment I hear often in my friend group and on social media. Younger generations are waiting longer to have children and are having fewer of them. Younger people, like myself, are giving our excess care to pets and when the pandemic locked us inside, pet adoption skyrocketed. This trend has been a boon for pet and wellness...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/can-petcos-stores-save-it-from-chewy-and-amazon

K9 co-pilots: What to consider before before hitting the road with Fido

Dogs have long held the title of “man’s best friend” as they’ve accompanied workers for centuries. This is true for generations of truckers who’ve relied on K9 companionship. While some consider pets messy and even view them as safety liabilities, the industry as a whole has generally become more pet-friendly.

Brian Runnels, director of safety at Reliance Partners, suggests driving with pets shouldn’t be an issue as long as you’re a responsible owner and safe driver.

“It’s nice to have...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/k9-co-pilots-what-to-consider-before-before-hitting-the-road-with-fido

What Does COVID19 Mean for Pets?

  • COVID19 is scaring pet owners as more and more pet cases emerge
  • Although the number is still very few and the disease isn’t that deadly yet people are worried
  • Most concerns come from lack of research and evidence and that’s why scientists are asking for more data collection by owners at home
  • Scientists advice basic pandemic precautions while dealing with pets like gloves and masks
  • Meanwhile, a detailed epidemiology study of pets is being planned to know more about infections in animals
  • As of...

https://mfame.guru/what-does-covid19-mean-for-pets/