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Port gridlock could blow up Fourth of July fireworks sales
Fireworks could be stuck at sea by the time the Fourth of July rolls around. Blame massive port congestion and overloaded freight networks. The fireworks…
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Optimizing Fleet Compliance
Gaps in driver monitoring are putting fleets at risk
Trucking fleets that conduct only yearly reviews of driver records may miss signs of risky driver behavior that ultimately could put lives in jeopardy.
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Runaway rates; HOS reset
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, freight rates continue to rise. Plus, FMCSA has asked for a delay in a lawsuit seeking to roll…
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Judge slaps wholesale distribution company with $23.7M ‘nuclear verdict’ in crash
A California judge awarded $23.7 million, considered a “nuclear verdict” because it exceeds $10 million, to a motorcyclist whose lower leg was amputated after he…
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Trucking owner sentenced for falsifying electronic logs following fatal crash
The former owner of Sisic Transport admitted to altering thousands of logbook entries for his drivers, using Omnitracs’ automatic onboard recording device software.
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Ex-fleet manager accused of bilking $1.6M from company
A federal grand jury has indicted a former fleet manager of Builders FirstSource, a publicly traded construction products manufacturer, alleging Steven Duety used company credit…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: LTLs on the rise; strong freight fundamentals remain in place for 2021
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, conditions remain favorable for LTLs and the overall freight environment. Plus, a new SPAC targets transportation companies in…
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The Daily Dash: Heartland kicks off earnings season; court sides with FMCSA over California
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Heartland Express announces an operating income improvement in its Q4 earnings. Plus, an appeals court says California can’t…
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The Daily Dash: Missing driver medical exams; surging freight rates
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, driver medical exams may be missing, according to a watchdog. Plus, freight rates continue their surge and FMCSA…
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Trucking
The Daily Dash: Is Walmart the great supply chain innovator?
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Walmart CEO Doug McMillon talks innovation, sustainability and more in a CES speech. Plus, FMCSA names new members…
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