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Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels joins WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to encourage greater participation in mock trials.

Parts shortages are beginning to let up, pointing to a looming surge in vehicle production. Still, the market is expected to remain strained for the foreseeable future.

The race to decrease emissions on transport refrigeration units (TRUs) is posing a major hurdle to commercial fleets. A zero-emission electric trailer is now available, to not only curb emissions but also reduce noise and brake wear.

Fueled by an unrelenting need to increase safety and optimize efficiencies, connected technology is shaping the future of transportation and bringing the industry another step closer to autonomous trucking.

Many organizations, including the Future Leaders of Indiana, are partnering with the Next Generation in Trucking Association to attract younger people to trucking.

Sustainability has garnered a reputation as cutting edge and costly. There are ways to embrace environmentalism without breaking the bank. In fact, becoming more sustainable can actually drive profits higher.

PGT Trucking attributes industry longevity to relationships, adaptability

Despite the significant drop in price, lumber remains an expensive commodity. Whether the price will continue to fall is uncertain.

There is a true broker-to-carrier contract rate that reflects the model of our industry. That rate distorts the true spot rate and should account for maybe two-thirds of the rates brokers provide to benchmarking tools.

“Industry veterans are even surprised by what’s going on right now,” said Moore.

A return to typical consumer spending drives conventional freight market conditions but the process of returning to normal has been anything but conventional.

Positive feedback from mechanics, dispatchers and management helped Day & Ross choose PowerFleet for its U.S. fleet.

Several customers have gone live with BravoTran’s technology, including Yusen Logistics and Mitsubishi Logistics of America.

Brake Safety Week is set for Aug. 22-28, meaning drivers and carriers have only a few more days to tighten up on brake safety.

Manufacturing is increasing in Mexico as nearshoring has caught the attention of many U.S. companies.

A strong consolidation program extends the reach of logistics savings beyond just trailer loads and multi-stop loads by converting LTL suppliers to customer pickup.

“It’s a true domestic and international cargo insurance product that brokers and carriers are now utilizing to win the highest-margin freight and strengthen ties with their current client base,” Mark Vickers said on shipper’s interest insurance.

The key to strong relationships can be augmented by finding companies that are willing to share in the inherent risks that come with moving inbound and outbound freight. Relationships and good risk management strategy do not exist to absolve one party of responsibility, shifting blame onto the other.

ENERGY’s customers now have access to a personalized web portal, which provides real-time data on inventory levels.

14% of carriers polled said they don’t understand what a 3G sunset means for their fleets.