Perspective
Opinion: ATA’s Strength Built on Solidarity
By coming together with one voice, ATA has been able to effectively advocate on issues that motor carriers deem important, says Dave Manning, the 73rd chairman of American Trucking Associations and president of TCW in Nashville, Tenn.
Opinion: Combating Congested Interstates Through Blockchain
Blockchain could serve as the much-needed replacement for the industry's legacy electronic data interchange system, updating supply chain logistics for the digital and big-data age and tackling the nation’s congestion problems in the process.
Opinion: The Changing Landscape of Mexico-US Shipping
As final details emerge about the future shape and structure of the revamped North American Free Trade Agreement, one thing remains true: Change is coming.
Opinion: A Sensible Way to Lower the CDL Age Requirement
For interstate carriers, allowing younger drivers to earn a CDL would vastly widen the pool of drivers and limit the loss of candidates to other careers. And that’s why some legislators are seeking a solution.
Opinion: HOS Rulemaking Based on Bad Research Method
Here’s a nightmare scenario for you: Imagine if the government used a completely spurious and unscientific research method to study truck safety and driver fatigue. The data generated was unrelated to serious crashes and to drivers falling asleep at the wheel, but that same data was the principal basis of hours-of-service regulations imposed throughout the trucking industry. A really bad dream, right?
Opinion: Salute the Heroes Who Drive Our Economy
There is one group of people operating on the front lines of our forward-moving economy. Without their hard work and sense of duty, day in and day out, our economy would grind to a halt. They are America’s professional truck drivers.
Opinion: Sensing the Future of Fleet Maintenance and Efficiency
Fuel is often one of the first considerations in calculating annual expenses. According to the American Transportation Research Institute’s 2017 Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, nearly 40% of operating costs are derived from fuel alone.
Opinion: Tips for US Carriers When Moving Their Business Into Mexico
There are three top considerations for U.S. carriers when moving their business into Mexico.
The Rise of Amazon Logistics
Amazon's announcement last month was a stay of execution, not a reprieve, and it’s only a matter of time before the company reveals plans for a comprehensive logistics network.
Building a Case for True Collaboration
Even in today’s technology advanced environment, matching freight with capacity, particularly in the spot market, remains a labor-intensive process.