Cross-border freight transportation involves layers of complexities
Different countries have different regulations regarding cross-border trade, including customs, duties, taxes, and tariffs, which can be challenging to navigate and comply with.
To address driver shortage, companies should refocus on driver health
Improving truck driver health is a critical component in addressing the truck driver shortage and reducing turnover rates in the trucking industry.
Trucking owner-operators facing new challenges in 2023
Trucking fleets will likely be facing a litany of issues over the course of the year, as an aging workforce begins to take their leave and the owner-operator model faces sweeping federal regulations.
Sound off: FMCSA tackles the topic of automated driving systems
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is asking for more detailed information to analyze before it lays down any specific regulatory rules in regard to automated driving systems.
What’s up with all the factory fires in 2022?
There were 3,609 factory fire alerts in 2022, the most ever recorded in a single year and up 85% year-on-year.
US DOT refocuses on combating human trafficking in transportation industry
Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary, Pete Buttigieg highlighted the opportunity to recognize and prevent the crime of human trafficking in the transportation industry.
41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022
Marking a 32% increase compared to 2021m a whopping 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for the substance, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Can improved procurement strategies scrub the stain of modern slavery from our supply chains?
Procurement can help avoid the growing trend of modern slavery in supply chains by implementing several strategies.
Abbott Laboratories under DOJ investigation for 2022 baby formula shortage
The Department of Justice has let Abbot Laboratories know that the company is under investigation after a national formula shortage that had parents wringing their hands in concern in 2022.
Amazon unveils a prescription drug discount program, RxPass
RxPass is the company’s latest launch that will provide a subscription service to customers who already pay for Prime memberships.
OSHA issues citations on three more Amazon fulfillment centers
Many Amazon DC workers have cited dangerous working conditions as a reason for unionizing and one DC in Staten Island, New York was successful.
Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively
Robots and humans - we need to work together. Robotics need a proper human labor management system to operate effectively in the supply chain logistics industry for a number of reasons.
CPChem is embracing digital transformation with Seeq
Chevron Phillips Chemical (CPChem) is a leading global petrochemical company that produces a wide range of chemical products. CPChem recently chose to incorporate Seeq - an analytics platform - to assist the company to create a common framework for its operation sites.
Agricultural supply chain dealing with worst avian flux in US history
According to the Wall Street Journal, the worst avian-influenza outbreak in United States history has been spreading through domestic poultry flocks for the past twelve months.
OOIDA Foundation criticizes the pay-by-the-mile system for drivers
Tom Weakley of the OOIDA Foundation is speaking out against a pay-by-the-mile system for drivers, which he claims encourages safety violations and takes money out of their pockets.
Walmart’s Associate-to-Driver training program has expanded to 400+ locations
Walmart's Associate-to-Driver training program, also known as the Walmart Transportation Driving Academy, is a program designed to train and certify Walmart associates to become professional truck drivers.
Global instability hints at a massive cyberattack within the next two years
At least, according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum - which found that 93% of cybersecurity experts and 86% of business leaders are wary of this issue.
Trucking infrastructure may be finally getting the federal financial backing it needed for twenty years
The Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act is a proposed bill in Congress that aims to address the shortage of safe and secure truck parking areas on the nation's highways.
OOIDA is taking another stand against California’s AB5
The controversial AB5 bill in California is facing more contention as the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) files a preliminary injunction request against the law.
$223 million in cargo stolen in 2022, according to CargoNet
Cargonet, a digital platform for logistics and transportation management, has released some staggering numbers.