Logistics – Page 2 – Stephen Day

Weight and Dimension Considerations for Oversize Shipments

A resident of Houston, Texas, Stephen Patrick Day is the CEO of Logistics Group International (LGI). With a network of over 20,000 carriers across North America, Stephen Day company, LGI, specializes in the freight arrangement of over-dimensional and over-weight cargo.

Typically, there are many considerations to be made before transporting oversize loads. The most important is the actual size of the load (weight) and its dimensions (length, width, and height). These parameters will determine what permits the carrier will need to safely transport the load from origin to destination. In the United States, every state has a different threshold for oversize shipments but the standard is about 48-53 feet long, 8.5 feet wide, and 8.5 feet high. That means a shipment is oversize if it’s longer, wider, or higher than the above dimensions. Such shipments will require special permits.

Weight is another important factor. Weight restrictions apply per vehicle axle. That means a shipment may be below a road’s weight limit but exceed the limit per axle. Making adjustments to the load can bring the shipment to within legal limits, eliminating the need for special permits.

In general, the state of an oversize shipment’s dimensions and weight may necessitate new permits. In addition to permits, they could also affect route and cost. For example, shipments over 12 feet wide require pilot vehicles at the front and back and, in many states, are only allowed on the road at certain times.

An Introduction to Steel Fabrication

A member of the Specialized Carriers & Rigging Association, Stephen Patrick Day is the CEO and vice president of Logistic Group International (LGI). Stephen Day of LGI is also a partner of Petro Wire & Steel Limited, a custom perforated steel fabrication company and wire mesh supplier in Houston.

Steel fabrication is a process of transforming basic steel portions into predefined shapes and is often done after steel detailing and drafting. The drafting and drawing section are required to present a proposed design that fabricators craft and bring to life. Steel fabrication requires good attention to detail and extensive knowledge of steel properties. It involves a variety of manipulation techniques, such as shot blasting, bending, cutting, welding, and coating.

Because it is affordable and highly durable, steel has been used in many construction projects. Some houses, offices, and workshops are constructed with prefabricated structures made from stainless steel and carbon. These structures can be rapidly disassembled and assembled to meet operational needs. Currently, many gas and liquid pipes, as well as large structures such as skyscraper, bridges, stadium, and many other architectural projects, make extensive use of fabricated steel.

Overview of TIA Certified Transportation Broker Program

With a career spanning more than two decades, Stephen Patrick Day serves as the president and CEO of Logistics Group International (LGI), a company that specializes in freight arrangement by truck between Mexico, Canada, and the United States. A Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) since 2004 from Houston, Texas, Stephen Day of LGI is a member of several professional organizations, including the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA).

TIA promotes the interests of third-party logistics companies and professionals who are committed to advancing industry standards and business practices. TIA offers the Certified Transportation Broker (CTB) program, which is designed to help professionals enhance their business acumen and skills in sales and operational management.

Accessible online, the CTB curriculum includes lectures on general business principles such as accounting, finance, marketing, and risk management. The curriculum also delves into traffic management and shared best practices in processing claims and shipments.

Through the program, participants gain an understanding of industry regulations and become familiar with case law that tackles Workers’ Compensation and other issues that can arise in their business.