Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety sent a letter to the federal government 14 years ago suggesting that all new truck drivers will have to pass a regulated test of…
Truckers Slam FMCSA For Crash Bias & Presuming Drivers Guilty
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) proposed changes to crash types. Comments suggest reconsideration to avoid unfair targeting of drivers and carriers. FMCSA’s DataQs system accepts Requests for Data…
I-95 Closure Impacts Philly Trucking Industry for Months
Would toll or HOS waivers help if a fire that killed someone caused the northbound roads to fall and the southbound side to get damaged? Monday, trucking officials carefully figured…
Online Transport Inc. Acquires Texas Trucking Company Borderlands
Online Transport Inc. located in El Paso, Texas, acquired the Mustang Express fleet and crew, adding more than 550 power units and 600 employees. Mustang Express has two drivers in…
Why is Logistics Important to Companies?
Logistics organizes product flow from production to destination. Napoleon Bonaparte’s axiom “An army marches on its stomach” made logistics important in the military. The third-party logistics sector is worth $750…
Parcel Consultants Predict Hefty Rate Hikes in 2024
Experts predict weak pricing for the remainder of the 2023 parcel-delivery season. Base rates and accessory charges are expected to grow by 6% to 10% in 2024. Branden Burt, Director…
Tentative Labor Deal Reached ABF Freight and Teamsters
The International Brotherhood of Teamsters and ABF Freight reached a preliminary agreement on a new five-year collective bargaining agreement on Wednesday night. ABF Freight reached a labor agreement with the…
UBS Conference: RXO Executive Reports Continued Rise in 3PL Market Share
Jared Weisfeld spoke at the UBS Global Industrial and Transportation Conference. RXO is maintaining its earlier prediction to grow its brokerage volumes in the second quarter year over year. Volumes…
Saudi Production Imminent as Diesel Benchmark Drops Again
On Monday, the weekly average retail price of diesel fell for the 17th time in 18 weeks. The price per gallon dropped 5.8 cents to $3.797. The weekly price is…
$146M Container Terminal Expansion done by Texas Seaport
Port Freeport’s Velasco Container Terminal has been expanded. The expansion allows bigger container and tanker boats to dock. The port can now become a regional shipping center. Officials made the…
