20 projects in 18 states emphasized new bridge-building technology.

ATA says rules should assume “drivers” will no longer be people.

Roughly 3,580 drivers will be affected by the FMCSA’s exemption

Fund would be used to transition from diesel by 2030.

Trucking stands to gain, rail to lose if project moves forward.

Company claims faster medical deliveries means faster patient treatment.

TIA, ATA and OOIDA call provision to make CSA scores public “dangerous”

Employers can choose $1.25 bundling option or $24,000 annual fee.

Company representative confident award will be reinstated in state supreme court.

New guidelines highlight vessel safety issues for project developers.

Mala Parker says she’ll work to modernize U.S. roads and bridges.

Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies.

Safety, labor advocates register early opposition to rule changes.

30-minute rest break, split sleeper berth requirements among five major revisions.

Government denies claims the IRS misled company on excise tax rules.

Dickson will take on oversight of Boeing 737 MAX grounding.

Bill being drafted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran would create a Women in Trucking Advisory Board within FMCSA.

Shipping and packages remained lone financial bright spot in latest quarter.

Promises package deliveries up to 5 lbs. within 30 minutes.

Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.

Operating performance bolstered by contracts with Amazon and U.S. government, said company CEO.

Information and data request to be used to inform future research.

Government audit finds no evidence that Volvo influenced EPA emissions study.

New categories to be added to types of crashes deemed “not preventable.”

Minimum coverage would increase from $750,000 to almost $5 million.

Passenger train proposal asks for comment on freight requirements as well.

Legislation includes first-ever grants for electric vehicle infrastructure.

Ports receive 15% of grant program typically used for surface projects.

Intruders could have cost the Maritime Administration $103 million.

ABF Freight, YRC Freight employees affected by pension-saving bill.

Grain shippers say Congress should take a “fresh look” at railroad policy.

Report asserts industry needs to hire 1.1 million new drivers over the next decade.

Proposal would make it easier for drivers to take test from out of state.

Study would bolster steps undertaken in the private sector to address the problem.

Labor Department says drivers do not have to be paid for time spent in sleeper berth.

FMCSA, USDA to standardize definitions for HOS exemption enforcement.

ATA concerned that extending deadlines could affect proper enforcement.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has proposed delaying two provisions in its entry-level driver training rule until February 2022.

Cargo aircraft lacking reinforced cockpit doors, firefighting response on the ground.

Those convicted will be banned for life from obtaining a CDL.

Denial to SBTC follows last year’s denial to OOIDA.

Groups claim teen drivers carry more risk resulting in more fatalities.

Suspension will help drivers haul relief supplies in response to Tropical Storm Barry.

California bill affecting owner-operators will die if not on governor’s desk by September 13.

Truckload carriers expect “dramatic increase” in fuel efficiency with speed mandate.

As more signs in the truck freight market point to decreasing demand and excess capacity, brokers are looking for better ways to increase the efficiency of their back-office operations to remain competitive and grow their business. Most brokers require at least one or two employees dedicated to cutting checks, stuffing and sending out envelopes, verifying […]

Appeals court rejects CMA CGM’s attempt to avoid paying up.

Traveling carnival’s most important rides are reserved for the drivers in its trucks.

Governor Gavin Newsom requests federal assistance from President Trump

Reefer specialist claims use of the word “prime” constitutes unfair competition.

Eliminating delays is source of pride for the beef processor and retailer

Proposal estimates millions saved for manufacturers such as Boeing

Maximum limit would be required for new and existing trucks weighing over 26,000 lbs.

Punitive damages now off limits in certain personal injury lawsuits

Agency wants to reduce time and costs for driving schools and applicants

Provision in Coast Guard bill tightens foreign-ship waiver process

BiTA’s Patrick Duffy informs committee of blockchain approaching critical mass

Amendment would hinder LNG export plans by New Fortress Energy

Ease of doing business ranked high with drivers serving over 40 facilities.

Changing harbor tax could help smaller ports compete with trucks

Ray Martinez concedes finding enough drivers aged 18-20 with military experience could be difficult.

LTL giant claims new requirements would also add costs to its in-house driver training.

State-by-state benefits of raising gas tax included in White House letter.

The US logistics industry is making strides in overcoming macro volatility by a focus on IT improvements and shipper-carrier relationships

Port of Virginia sees tariffs putting its billion-dollar expansion at risk.

Award winner is taking on new driver partnerships as it expands into last-mile delivery.

White House receives guidelines but DOT, FMCSA still must sign off.

New Fortress Energy wants LNG transport efficiency using tank cars

Capitol Hill hearing took on lease-purchase agreements, truck size and weights

The Trucking Alliance urges action on federal hair-testing guidelines

Incentive to get safety advocates, Congress on board

Trucking could get hit “very hard” by an economic recession, ATA warns

FMCSA wants to fill “critical data gap” on loading dock wait times

Not all independent truckers are seeing those benefits

Business groups may also look to courts as potential way out

House committee urges “national strategy” to address the issue

Airlines will have 10 days to replace slats in 737 MAX and 737 NG aircraft

Potential for added employment costs for trucking companies down the road.

Tariffs starting June 10 at 5 percent to escalate to 25 percent by October 1.

Raising the gas tax a priority despite pushback by conservatives.

$2 trillion infrastructure plan would boost Highway Trust Fund to $850 billion

Hackers also recently attempted to disrupt vessel computer systems.

Democrats boost maritime programs over Trump’s budget

Measure also seeks to keep 30-minute rest break, ag hauler ELD exemption.

Regulators frustrated by carriers’ lack of candor in justifying service fees

FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies

President walks out abruptly following cover-up allegations

Request follows FAA approval for Google drones in Virginia.

Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.

Trucking warns supply chain may still require Inventory buffers.

Top DOT official ranks HOS #1 on freight priority list.

2020 U.S. presidential election could become major roadblock

Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.

Operating cost savings at stake as company deals with IPO expectations

Carrier accused of overworking driver in no position to pay.

Collision causing delays at major U.S. export shipping route

U.S. lawmakers weigh Arctic “St. Lawrence Seaway”

One of North Korea’s largest coal-hauling vessels has been taken out of service by U.S. authorities in the first-ever cargo ship seizure related to sanctions violations by Pyongyang. The vessel Wise Honest, a 30-year old, 17,000-ton bulk carrier, was used to ship coal to China and Indonesia in exchange for delivering cargoes of heavy mining […]

Whether truck location data is generated from electronic logging devices (ELDs) or proprietary tracking or routing software, there’s one location – the loading dock – where more supply chain visibility is desperately needed, according to freight industry experts. “Anyone can learn how to drive a truck; the hardest part for drivers is navigating through all […]

Freighter aircraft deployments and additional business handled for the U.S. Department of Defense helped raise first quarter earnings and revenue by double-digits for cargo aircraft leasing company Air Transport Services Group (NASDAQ: ATSG). Wilmington, Ohio-based ATSG reported earnings from continuing operations of $26 million in the first quarter of 2019, up 26 percent over the […]