The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, the Transportation Intermediaries Association says that any broker transparency rule would be addressing a marketplace that no longer exists. Plus, federal regulators could be looking to the industry to help develop autonomous truck rules and shippers are demanding more power-only options.
TIA says broker transparency rule addresses conditions that don’t exist
The Transportation Intermediaries Association says that carriers already have access to the information they are seeking from brokers, and any new transparency rule addresses a market that no longer exists.
John Kingston explains TIA’s thinking: TIA: Market conditions that created broker transparency rule no longer exist
Regulators look for industry help on autonomous trucks
Federal regulators are seeking Trump administration approval for a survey of private trucking companies that could help the government establish safety rules affecting autonomous trucks.
John Gallagher has more: FMCSA looking to gain traction on autonomous trucking
Shippers crave power-only and drop-trailer solutions
Supply chain dislocation and tight truck capacity have intensified shippers’ demand for power-only and drop-trailer solutions, accelerating a trend that has been years in the making.
John Paul Hampstead explains the trend: Freight brokerages embrace power only and drop trailers
VCs, FreightTech take center stage at virtual conference
FreightWaves FreightTech Venture Summit is coming up on Wednesday, showcasing the top minds in the venture capital space.
Brian Straight has details on this free event: FreightTech takes center stage at FreightWaves’ free FreightTech Venture Summit
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Hammer down, everyone,
Brian Straight
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