Transportation News
Oct 14, 2015
The Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP) – made up of 200 U.S.-based top manufacturers, shippers, carriers, retailers, producers, and other allied associations – has sent a letter to Congress. The letter requests that Congress take a closer look... read more
Oct 4, 2015
For most, holidays bring excitement. For truck drivers, they enjoy the holidays, too, but it also means an influx of packages to be shipped. Extra effort and double preparation. This could be challenging as there will be more things to consider and possible problems... read more
Sep 21, 2015
Arizona has installed new cameras on its highways. Mounted on poles at few sites, these devices are becoming visible on rural freeways – Canoa Ranch Rest Area on Interstate 19, the McGuireveille Rest Area on Interstate 17, and near the Sacaton Rest Area on... read more
Sep 10, 2015
As if truckers didn’t have enough to worry about, throwing volume requirements on top of everything they balance is just one more straw on the camels back. While freight factoring can lighten the load, even freight factoring can have volume requirements. Before... read more
Sep 3, 2015
National American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was established to set rules of trade between Canada, United States, and Mexico. The main goal is to eliminate barriers to trade and investment between the three NAFTA nations. Since NAFTA’s inception on January 1,... read more
Aug 20, 2015
A looming challenge facing the freight industry is a shortage of drivers or owner-operators. It has been a major concern since early 2011 but seems to be escalating. In a recent trucking outlook report conducted by Commercial Carrier Journal, almost half of all survey... read more
Aug 10, 2015
Twenty-ninth of June 2012, the “Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act of 2012” also known as “MAP-21 Act” was passed by Congress. This act is a comprehensive transportation-funding bill with provisions that directly impact the... read more
Aug 4, 2015
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) passed a final rule mandating utilization of electronic logging devices. This proposal was carried from the Department of Transportation (DOT) to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) in White House. Its... read more
Jul 21, 2015
In logistics, growth and retention are a common problem for many. Growth and retention of customers play a crucial factor in succeeding in business. This idea involves the continuous acquisition of customers, establishing a solid relationship with them and... read more
Jul 14, 2015
Growth and retention are paramount factors in business. The concept is simple. When a business owner acquires a bunch of customers, the owner does not stop there. Instead, they augment the volume, while making sure existing clients stay on board. This can be done by... read more
Jul 6, 2015
Being a freight broker is not easy, especially if you’re just starting. Sure, others are clever and impulsive enough to set their own strategies to become a successful freight broker. For others, it can be a little harder to develop a solid strategy to be the next big... read more
Jun 18, 2015
As truck drivers feel the clock eating into miles, motor carriers will be forced to build driver pay to repay and to keep them. It may turn out to be much harder to contract and continue the finance, but couriers may need to alter their supply chains and chip in all... read more
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