Not Enough Data to Project Mexican Drivers as Safe For Longhaul, Report Concludes
The pilot program that allowed Mexican trucks to run in the United States for three years didn’t yield enough results to determine the program’s worthiness, said a report from the Inspector General within the U.S. Department of Transportation.
December 29, 2014Best Carrier TMS Software in 2024: How to Choose
Transitioning from basic load board tools or spreadsheets to an advanced, integrated Transportation Management System (TMS) is a critical step for mid-sized truckload carriers aiming to scale effectively and sustain long-term competitiveness.
Daimler Trucks Chief Sees Continued ‘Risks’ in Emerging Markets
Wolfgang Bernhard, head of Daimler AG’s global truck unit, said he does not expect demand for trucks in emerging markets to recover in 2015, Reuters reported.
December 29, 2014Kenworth Delivers One Millionth Truck
Kenworth Truck Co. recently celebrated the delivery of the one millionth truck produced in its 91-year history.
December 29, 2014Wisconsin Seeks to Convert U.S. 41 to an Interstate
The Wisconsin Department of Transportation will proceed with its application to convert 175 miles of U.S. 41 into a part of the interstate highway system.
December 23, 2014Wisconsin Seeks to Convert U.S. 41 to an Interstate
PMA Asks for Federal Mediation in West Coast Port Labor Dispute
West Coast port terminal operators have asked for federal mediation to break a logjam in the eight-month contract negotiations with longshoremen.
December 23, 2014Southern California Ports Move to Reduce Cargo Pile-ups at Docks
Southern California’s largest ports, Los Angeles and Long Beach, which handle 40% of U.S. imports, are taking steps to reduce cargo congestion that has slowed the delivery of goods across the country.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Generating Returns From Tech Spending
Carriers feel constant pressure to keep up with the latest technology, but choosing when and how to invest precious capital is not easy. There’s no simple tried-and-true formula for calculating the return on investment. One size doesn’t fit all in this industry.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Scale Technology to Meet Business Demands
Even when investment returns are calculated accurately, there are pitfalls that can keep companies from gaining all of the expected paybacks. One danger is creating ROI numbers based on a full-fleet installation and then deploying the technology to only part of the fleet.
December 23, 2014iTECH: Careful Review of Results Vital for Technology ROI
ROI numbers can come from many sources, so the issue arises of which numbers can be trusted.
December 23, 2014