Uber, Amazon Making Presence Felt in Transportation Industry
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Executives in the truck stop and travel plaza industry see the encroachment of technology giants into the transportation industry, but savvy leaders will find ways to capitalize on this trend to make more money, an analyst said during a presentation at the annual NATSO Connect conference.
February 14, 2018Daily Briefings from Transport Topics
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US Touts NAFTA Progress With Mexico While Trump Criticizes Canada
The Trump administration is once again signaling trade talks are going better with Mexico than Canada.
February 13, 2018January Snow Took a Toll on Port of Virginia’s Cargo Volume
The post-New Year’s blizzard in Virginia did a number on the port.
February 13, 2018Minnesota DOT Installing Technology to Guide Truckers to Parking Spaces
Truck drivers passing through Minnesota who need of a safe place to pull off the road will be getting help from the Minnesota Department of Transportation, which last week began installing new technology that will let them know in real time if rest areas still have parking spaces available.
February 13, 2018Delivering the Goods: U.S. Xpress Offers Team Bonuses Up to $50,000
With demand for long-haul driver teams outstripping supply, one of the country’s largest truckload carriers Feb. 12 launched a compensation plan to provide team drivers up to $50,000 in bonuses and four weeks of paid vacation every year.
February 13, 2018White House Doesn’t Plan Import Tax, Official Says, Contradicting Trump
The Trump administration has no formal proposal on the table for a so-called reciprocal tax on imports, according to a U.S. official who sought to clarify whether a levy that risks escalating tensions with key trading partners would be enacted.
February 13, 2018Amazon Threat Has Maersk Racing to Stop Clients From Becoming Rivals
The world’s biggest container shipping line is trying to stop customers like Amazon.com Inc. and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. from becoming competitors in just a few years’ time.
February 12, 2018Blockchain for Trucking
Freight contracts, document transfers, food safety, driver security, parts management and asset tracking are among the many elements of the trucking business that could become easier and more secure through new applications built around the shared digital ledger called blockchain.
February 12, 2018Top US Railroad Official Out After Reports of Moonlighting
Heath Hall has resigned as a top official with the Federal Railroad Administration, a Department of Transportation official said.
February 12, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Feb. 12: Infrastructure Week, Again
As we welcome President Donald Trump’s highly anticipated infrastructure plan, key policymakers will continue to dwell over the best strategies for funding and financing big-ticket infrastructure projects. A look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
February 12, 2018