Although growth in the freight market remains elusive, there also hasn’t been a fallout yet, according to industry analysts at FTR Transportation Intelligence.
Looking at the current state of economy in the U.S., contrary to what it may seem, consumers are still spending, explained Eric Starks,… Read More
New Jersey ups minimum liability insurance levels
Legislation in New Jersey signed into law in January by Gov. Phil Murphy will double the liability insurance minimum for truck owners to $1.5 million. The extent of the increase’s applicability is unclear, however.
The bill, introduced in 2022, was… Read More
Truckers have a tough ride handling hazardous cargo, semi-trailers, and 40-foot containers on highways — not to mention rural lanes. It’s about time we gave them a medal, don’t you think?
The connected truck market reached a grand $30.1 billion in 2023, and the industry predicts… Read More
Sincerity clouds quickly when it meets monied interests.
For example, current industry groups claim anything but electric trucks are right for trucking’s future; that BEVs are too costly; that the market isn’t buying them; that net lifecycle emissions are worse than those of current diesels; that… Read More
A lack of qualified commercial truck drivers and an aging driver population remains pressing concerns within the trucking sector.
In Oregon, more than 325 new truck drivers received free CDL training programs thanks to a $3.4 million federal grant. Notably, all program participants have already secured… Read More
Trucking and logistics companies have reached a crossroads. They have lots of data, but protecting razor-thin margins requires moving it faster and more accurately through pricing, order entry, planning, execution, settlements, billing, and other routine functions.
Artificial intelligence (AI) accelerates processes that historically required human interaction.… Read More
As carriers feel the impact of the weak freight market, the possibility of bankruptcy threatens the stability of companies large and small. In recent years, a combination of factors, exacerbated by events such as the global pandemic and shifts in insurance dynamics, has impacted the… Read More
In 2017, NACFE issued recommendations on ways any fleet and driver could readily improve their fuel economy. Run On Less 2017 followed seven late model year diesel trucks in real-world conditions, driven efficiently by expert fleet drivers such as Joel Morrow of Ploger Transportation, Clark… Read More
There remain a multitude of economic changes in 2024, and while this has been top of mind for many in the industry ever since the pandemic, heavy duty fleet executives are cautiously optimistic about the current year and how it may shape up for their… Read More
From telematics, to ELD and chatbots, trucking companies are aiming to keep up with the latest technology to stay competitive. However, no matter how impressive a new technological advancement is, if it’s too complex, more often, it ends up being more of a hindrance.
I’m reminded… Read More
