The relationships between regulatory bodies and transportation companies and shippers. The Interstate Commerce Act, practices and procedures of the ICC and other regulatory bodies. The impact of deregulation. The regulation, administration, and application of freight loss and damage claims, laws and principles. Industrial transportation security methods are explored.
Emphasis is placed on the common carriers liability vs. shippers and receivers responsibilities.
The function and operations of material distribution and consolidation. The concept of consolidations and private warehousing for redistribution is studied as well as warehousing and distribution center operations.