Recent reports out of the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas paint a gloomy picture regarding prospects in the U.S. oil industry. Even as U.S. crude and total petroleum production continue to set records, that is happening while surrounded by cutbacks in operations that are leading to less spending and fewer jobs. That’s obvious in the […]
TCA and our for-hire carrier members have repeatedly affirmed our support for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate. Unfortunately, others in the trucking industry continue to seek exemptions to avoid complying with the rule. The most recent example of this comes from the Small Business in Transportation Coalition (SBTC). […]
Moving precious artwork is physically and mentally demanding work, requiring art logistics firms to micromanage every inch of the journey from one art house to the other.
An Office of the U.S. Trade Representative investigation concludes that a French tax on digital services discriminates against U.S. companies, such as Google, Apple, Facebook and Amazon.
EROAD and the Georgia Department of Transportation were among 12 recently honored for innovation at the International Road Federation’s Global Road Achievement Awards.
Amazon.com’s remarkable evolution has been driven by massive IT investments. Its success earned it the top spot in the FreightTech 25
CNl estimates eight-day disruption will trim C$0.15 per share from profits as CEO assures that recovery plan is “delivering results.”
We surveyed 402 freight brokers in the U.S. and Canada to learn more about base salaries, commissions and talent.
A broker’s main job is to find carriers to move freight for shippers, but the reality is that brokers often spend more time than necessary focusing on cash flow management and getting carriers paid.
The partnership between IVECO and Nikola Motors announced in September will roll out its first battery electric truck to European buyers in 2021. A fuel cell electric model will follow in 2023.
Expert explains why shippers based in the U.S. and beyond should prepare urgently for the worst-case scenario – a no-deal Brexit in 2020.
Vos Logistics has acquired SNEL Shared Logistics, which operates a 65,000 m2 warehouse in close proximity to the major Dutch cities of Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Den Hague and Utrecht.
In a now familiar story, another logistics company – in this case Tiong Nam – reports weaker quarterly results owing to a global trade headwinds. Analysts warn on liquidity pressures.
Automatic onboard recording device users can expect no leniency after Dec. 16.
A U.S. man living in Singapore illegally presented technical information at the Pyongyang Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference in April on how North Korea can use blockchain technology to evade sanctions.
Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) is suing the city of Palestine, Texas, to nullify a 150-year-old contract to keep a certain number of jobs in the town indefinitely. The agreement between Union Pacific and Palestine — which was signed in 1872 — dates back to the days when the city was at the crossroads of several […]
Dow Jones Risk & Compliance has 24/7 monitoring and dedicated researchers to track and build detailed profiles of individuals and entities that are subject to economic sanctions.
Ben Thrower writes that venture capital funds continue to flow to digital freight brokerages, but legacy companies continue to fight back.
The Truckload Carriers Association’s Truckload Academy has unveiled the next generation of its Fleet Manager Certificate Program. Produced in partnership with CarriersEdge, the new program includes updated content and a new subscription model that allows unlimited participants in a company to complete the program for a fixed monthly fee. Incorporating feedback from participants completing the […]
