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Freightonomics podcast
January is the Monday of the year
Zach and Anthony discuss why January is so difficult to manage and why this one may be different for trucking; FMCSA and AB5 hangups; and…
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Chart of the Week
Drivers are safer but insurance costs continue to rise
Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?
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News
The rise of off-site FMCSA audits: Be ready to open your digital door
FMCSA has increased the use of off-site audits, giving carriers the opportunity to respond to safety and compliance concerns digitally, but it increases the likelihood…
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News
Pennsylvania trucking owner slapped with 18-month sentence for tax fraud scheme
This is the second time a Pennsylvania trucking company owner has been convicted of tax crimes.
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Driver issues
Advocacy group fighting restrictions on CDLs for the deaf, hard of hearing
The National Association of the Deaf believes a federal requirement denying CDLs to individuals with hearing impairments should be rescinded.
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Don’t punch holes in the ELD mandate
Source: Shutterstock 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)…
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News
Railroad groups seek changes to hours of service mandate
U.S. rail trade associations say changes will help employees responding to unplanned events.
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Weather and Critical Events
Snowfall to cover High Plains, Midwest
Several inches of messy snow coming to northern Rockies, Dakotas, upper Midwest. Short-term delays in freight movement.
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New Tech
How to turn frightful roadside inspections into positive interactions
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and…
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News
Judge upholds $26.5 million jury award, refuses to grant new trial in fatal road-rage truck crash
A judge recently declined to reduce the jury award of $26.5 million and refused to grant a new trial in a fatal road-rage crash in…
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