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California trucking’s AB5 options get a hearing at IANA; brokerage on top?
AB5 was the topic of an IANA panel discussion, with compliance through brokerage seen as a leading option for trucking companies.
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Parallel Systems’ autonomous rail initiative moving to the next phase
At IANA, the CEO of Parallel, the autonomous rail startup, describes the landscape he sees for the company’s product.
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Transport, logistics tread lightly as in-person conferences return
People are eager for face-to-face gatherings. But health and safety issues will still call the shots.
Read More » - Rail
STB, IANA announce leadership appointments
Robert Primus gets confirmed as the newest member of the Surface Transportation Board while the Intermodal Association of North America names Barbara Melvin as its…
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Commentary: Management ‘by surprise’
Rail freight needs to become more truck-like as to timely inventory reporting.
Read More » - American Shipper
FMCSA approves ‘performance-based’ chassis inspection training
The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.
Read More » - Equipment
Ag shippers seek funding action for stressed out transportation system
Lawmakers heard how costly fees and equipment shortages along the supply chain are hurting exports.
Read More » - Container
ELDs and U.S. container surge good for intermodal in 2018, but 2019 will not be repeat
Five-year high in growth seen last year thanks to tariff front-loading and tight truck supply, but shippers likely to put brakes on growth this year.
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Winter storm Jaden hits Chicago intermodal hub, slowing train speeds and freight
Class 1 railroads may have to shorten train lengths and reduce speeds to cope with cold, while drayage supply will also be tight.
Read More » - Intermodal
Hiding in plain sight: what about precision railroading and what’s really going on at EXPO?
A response to an earlier piece discussing railroad attendance at IANA’s recent expo and the benefits of precision railroading.
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