Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics, Autonomous, Top 100

Dependable Supply Chain Services Adds Two Orange EV Tractors to Increase Sustainability

ONTARIO, Calif. — Dependable Supply Chain Services has deployed two electric terminal trucks from Orange EV at its facility here.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
October 18, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Intermodal Works to Attract E-Commerce Shipments

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Speed and visibility are two of the most important factors that can help those within the supply chain capture e-commerce market share, and intermodal is finding ways to be more competitive in the space, according to speakers at IANA Intermodal Expo 2019 here.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 20, 2019
Government, Business, Logistics

Independent Contractor Rules Could Disrupt Drayage Operations

LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work and disrupt drayage operations.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment, Logistics

Rail, Intermodal Providers Add Technology, Improve Operations to Boost Efficiency

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rail and intermodal providers said they are increasing speed and efficiency to become more competitive, and technology is helping them improve operations.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 19, 2019
Government, Business, Technology, Fuel, Logistics

IMO 2020 Could Shift Freight Patterns, Increase Costs

LONG BEACH, Calif. — A panel representing the shipping industry spoke about the looming International Maritime Organization mandate that will require cargo vessels to burn low-sulfur diesel, and shippers and carriers said the requirements could lead to price increases or the rerouting of freight.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 19, 2019
Business, Logistics

IANA Honors BNSF’s Steve Branscum, CCM’s Mike Wilson

LONG BEACH, Calif. — Steve Branscum, retired group vice president for BNSF Railway, and Mike Wilson, CEO of Consolidated Chassis Management, have received Silver Kingpin Awards from the Intermodal Association of North America during Intermodal Expo 2019 on Sept. 16.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 18, 2019
Government, Business

Intermodal Industry Faces Uncertainties After Strong 2018

LONG BEACH, Calif. — After a banner year in 2018, the intermodal industry is being challenged by a variety of issues, but it remains resilient despite uncertainties.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
September 18, 2019
Business, Equipment, Safety, Fuel

Pets Can Help Fleet Recruitment Efforts and Boost Driver Satisfaction

Many carriers allow truck drivers to bring along a cat or dog as a companion. For fleets, the benefits seem to outweigh the costs.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 29, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Schools Eye Technician Students

The diesel technician shortage is a concern within the trucking industry, and technical schools said they’re reaching out to students as early as seventh grade and connecting with adults who want to work with their hands.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2019
Business, Technology, Equipment

Clear Career Paths Needed for Technicians

Creating a clear path for career advancement to help attract and retain diesel technicians is key to growing trucking's pool of future leaders, industry experts said.

Mindy Long | Special to Transport Topics
July 19, 2019