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2010 Snow Storms Hit Mid-Atlantic States Hard

16.02.10

 The storm was as intense as a Category 1 hurricane, according to a website called Weather Underground. Over the Northeastern U.S., this latest blizzard dumped 1 - 2 feet of snow over much of the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast, with a peak snowfall of 27.5" recorded at Ortanna, Pennsylvania. When combined with the 1 - 2 feet of snow still on the ground from last weekend’s blizzard, the snow depths in the Mid-Atlantic have reached ridiculous proportions.

 Baltimore reported 35" of snow on the ground, which would break their previous all-time record of 30" set on February 13, 1899. The winter of 2009 - 2010 now has three spots on the top ten all-time heaviest snowfall list for Baltimore. The snow blitz that the Mid-Atlantic has endured with the three record-setting Nor’easters of the 2009 - 2010 is truly a rare event that has no parallel in the historic record.

 Employees Dedication Despite the fierce blizzard conditions, Choptank Transport had only a few empty seats in their logistics department throughout the storm. Employees made their way in to work either by their own fortitude or with the help of other employees with 4-WD vehicles picking them up. Choptank employees know that transportation never stops, or at least rarely, and their dedication and perserverance during these extreme weather conditions is to be applauded. Kudos to everyone for a great job keeping things moving!

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Choptank’s $100,000 Surety Bond

06.07.09

One of the requirements for a company to be a certified logistics broker is to participate in a surety bond program of at least $10,000.  TIA helps companies take this insurance further through their Performance Certified Program.  According to TIA, this program provides "a guarantee of freight payment to carriers, shippers and other third-party logistics providers in excess of the $10,000 bond required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to conduct business."

TIA's Performance Certified Program includes four leves: $10,000, $25,000, $50,000, and $100,000.  In early 2008, Choptank Transport became the first company to hold TIA's Performance Certification at the $100,000 level.  As of July 6, 2009, only thirty-eight other companies had been approved for the program at this level.

This program was developed to distinguish those brokerages with a proven history, and to provide an additional safeguard for carriers against fraud.  Choptank Transport remains committed to being a member of TIA's Performance Certified $100,000.

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