Florida Testing New High-Tech Freeway System
News has emerged that Florida is testing a new type of freeway that could pave the way for future roadways.
Strategies for Collaborating with Diverse Suppliers
A recent study by Supplier.io has stated that there are 5 ways successful companies can boost business with minority-owned firms to attain a more diverse supplier base.
Reduced fleet costs through the use of dash cams
A new study suggests that safety violations are adding to the long list of things increasing insurance costs for trucking companies.
The Industry's Response to the World's Deadliest Bird Flu
Since the latest appearance of the bird flu in 2022, over 50 million farm-raised birds have died, leading to skyrocketing prices in grocery stores.
Collaboration Between Rivian EVs and Amazon Delivers 75 Million Packages and Counting
Over the past year, Amazon has added more than 3,000 electric vans to Rivian's fleet, enabling carbon-conscious delivery to over 500 cities and regions across the US.
Possible North Korea-Linked Cyberattack Attempts to Steal Information from 1,000+ Networks
A cyberattack, possibly linked to North Korea, has attempted to install malware in over 1,000 networks to steal information and credentials from corporate networks.
Train Derailment Reported in Minnesota by BNSF
On April 1st, a BNSF train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed in Raymond, Minnesota, prompting residents to evacuate.
Norfolk Southern sued by Justice Dept.
After the devastating derailment in Ohio, the DOJ has decided to file a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for violating the Clean Water Act.
Ohio derailment has also derailed railroad industry attempts to rebrand
Before the Norfolk derailment, the rail industry was attempting to transform its public image.
Can collaboration help reduce environmental impact?
Competition is everywhere we look nowadays, but what if some companies join together and begin to positively influence each other?
Senators in Georgia let up on truck weight limits
A plan to increase the weight limits on Georgia state highways has been a hot topic in the state's Senate Transportation Committee.
PepsiCo cuts ties with a long-time Indonesian palm oil supplier
The relationship between PepsiCo and Astra Agro Lestari involved the sourcing of palm oil from the latter by the former.
Tug boat is crushed by a ship in the Panama Canal
Caught on video, a container ship forced a tugboat to be pushed against a closed locked gate in the Panama Canal.
Canadian Pacific’s $31 billion acquisition of Kansas City Southern approved
The federal regulators have approved the two smallest railroads to merge, this being the first major railroad merge in 2 decades.
Ohio sues Norfolk Southern
The February 3rd train derailment has finally resulted in what some would say is inevitable.
Most Americans don’t know the trouble that truckers face trying to find parking spaces
The issue of truck parking shortages is not widely discussed in the media or public discourse, so many Americans simply may not be aware of it.
Trucker pay is historically strong despite sluggish momentum
The upward momentum for truck driver pay has been slowing in recent years, but it is still historically strong due to several factors.
Biden’s DOL chief pick faces opposition from 150k truckers in OOIDA
President Joe Biden has nominated Julie Su for the Department of Labor Secretary, but she is facing massive push-back from the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA), a group representing 150,000 truckers.
Daylight Savings Time can bring out drowsy driving in truckers
Truckers, like many people, can suffer from drowsy driving during daylight savings time due to the shift in time, which can disrupt their sleep schedule and circadian rhythm.
Covid-19 changed the healthcare supply chain forever
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the weaknesses and vulnerabilities in the healthcare supply chain, but it has also created opportunities for healing and strengthening the supply chain.