Letters: Driverless Vehicles; New Highway Taxes?
The analyst in the Bloomberg News story, “Driverless Vehicles May Cut US Auto Sales by 40%, Analyst Says”, evidently assumed that autonomous vehicles would have to travel farther to account for deadhead miles to get to and from each person being served.
June 1, 2015EDI for Trucking: Everything You Need to Know
Discover the transformative power of EDI for Trucking with Truckbase. Learn how seamless EDI integrations enhance data accuracy, operational efficiency, and customer satisfaction for asset-based carriers.
Opinion: 4 Reasons Why Plan Execution Fails
Too often, owners and top executives develop strategic plans that excel in detail yet fail in execution.
June 1, 2015Editorial: Standardize DOD Delivery
"Semper Fidelis” goes the U.S. Marine Corps motto, meaning “always faithful.” Trucking is about as close as you can get to this venerable maxim without being an actual leatherneck, and trucking does have its share of such former Marines.
June 1, 2015Fleet Failures Down in 1Q
Just 85 motor carriers, with a total of 1,025 trucks, went out of business during the first quarter as fleets feasted on high demand for their services and low diesel prices that form an uncommonly strong business environment.
June 1, 2015Truck Delays at Military Bases Concern Industry Executives
Truck drivers servicing U.S. military installations are increasingly being required to undergo additional lengthy background and security checks before gaining entry, extensively delaying deliveries and pickups, industry executives have said.
June 1, 2015Shortage of Available Build Slots Weighs Down April Trailer Orders
New trailer orders declined for a third straight month, dropping 31% in April compared with a year earlier, ACT Research reported, attributing the downturn to a shortage of manufacturing capacity rather than weaker demand.
June 1, 2015Carriers, Shippers Say Stronger Ties Are Forged by Working Together
With tight capacity compelling carriers to get more selective about the freight they’ll haul, shippers are working to strengthen relationships with the companies that deliver their goods.
June 1, 2015Maine Legislature Tries to Crack Down on Canadian Truckers Avoiding Tolls
Officials in Maine said they have grown weary of Canadian truckers traveling the Maine Turnpike on their way to U.S. East Coast markets without paying tolls.
June 1, 2015PeopleNet Announces Acquisition of Cadec to Expand Reach in Private-Fleet Sector
Trucking technology supplier PeopleNet announced it acquired Cadec Global Inc. in a move that expands the company’s reach in the food-service and private-fleet sectors.
June 1, 2015Sen. Tom Carper: Devolution Would Hurt US in Bid to Remain Competitive Globally
WASHINGTON — As the Senate prepares to consider a six-year highway funding measure, Sen. Tom Carper (D-Del.) said efforts that would limit the federal government’s involvement in infrastructure projects would hurt the country.
June 1, 2015