Category: Industry News

There is much wastage in the hospitality industry from when a meal is fresh produce to the point where parts of your meal go uneaten. While we can only do so much in preventing leftovers, there are a few things we can do as part of the supply chain. In this post, we share some […]

In this post, we share our top organic picks of the state.

There are many safety aspects of working in and around cold storage that are important for both workers and employers to be aware of. Like in any workplace, there are health and safety regulations in place to make sure no one gets injured or is put in harm’s way. Working in a cold storage means […]

Road safety is important for everyone. At Cannon Logistics, we take road safety very seriously. Here is a rundown on how light and heavy vehicles can share the road safely. Trucks can have anything from a single trailer to a rig of three or four trailers, which means they can be several metres long. This […]

The humble pallet does a lot of work. They’re the foundation for carrying everything from food to furniture all over the country. But despite all that hard work, they can often be an afterthought in the freight and logistics industry. They may be the lowest cost consideration in the product lifecycle, but if you manage […]

Driving tired can put you and others on the road in danger. Crashes involving fatigue are often more severe, because drivers don’t have a chance to brake or try to avoid the crash. That’s why it’s important for truck drivers to know the signs of fatigue and the next steps to take. You may think […]

A study conducted in 2014 found that 69% of American long-haul truck drivers were obese, while 17% were morbidly obese. The statistics are pretty scary, but given the largely sedentary lifestyle that comes with truck driving, the health of drivers can be put at risk. Little-to-no exercise, no set meal routine, limited access and time […]

We’re a few cold snaps into winter now, but there are still plenty of things to do across the state to get you through the cooler months. No matter where you live, whether it’s in Brisbane or regional areas, the next few months are full of delicious, exciting, and inspiring events. We take a look […]

As general road freight, refrigerated transport, and cold and dry storage specialists, getting your produce to where it needs to be, on time and in the best condition is our top priority but what happens in between these processes to prevent cargo theft? Cargo theft can happen anytime and in this post, we share a […]

At Cannon Logistics, we offer our road freight and logistics services to areas all over Queensland and Northern New South Wales. Amongst this broad area that we serve, we thought we’d share with you in this post, 5 beautiful regional destinations we service. Rockhampton Being the fourth largest regional city in Queensland, Rockhampton experiences over […]