Covid 19-era HOS emergency declaration proves that drivers can deliver
In March 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued an emergency order in light of the pandemic, providing some regulatory relief from a handful hours-of-service regulations truckers had been relegated to previously.
Ships traveling through “Ukraine Grain Corridor” struggle to get insured
Russia, Ukraine, Turkey, and the United Nations are gathering this week to sign a deal meant to guarantee the safe passage of grain from Ukraine across the Black Sea.
Inflation doesn’t seem as “temporary” as the White House claimed it was in July 2021
President Joe Biden claimed that inflation would be a “temporary” roadblock one year ago, but it seems to be far from temporary.
Companies that integrate diversity tend to reap the rewards of happier employees
Diversity in trucking consists of many facets: thought, race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, ability, experience, and background.
Private jet usage at its highest amidst a wealth boom and post-Covid travel demand
Major private jet manufacturers are swimming in cash - or maybe flying.
Rail industry leaders applaud White House intervention in union talks
ith the threat of a railroad worker strike, President Biden created an emergency board to help facilitate ongoing talks between the freight railroads and rail labor organizations.
ATA launches Women in Motion program, aimed to attract more female truckers
With only 8% of professional truck drivers being women and only 4% of all diesel technicians being women, the American Trucking Associations (ATA) is looking to change that.
Lithium-ion batteries have growing ties to China’s Xinjiang province
One of the world’s largest producers of the highly sought-after material is Ganfeng Lithium Co., a Chinese company that is now partnering with an entity to explore the possibility of developing lithium, nickel, and other critical metals in Xinjiang.
Car safety features are being quietly removed from new models amid semiconductor shortage
From blind spot monitors to proximity alerts, some safety features are being axed from new models of vehicles due to the semiconductor shortage.
US travelers are ready to vacation, regardless of inflation and congestion
The desire to travel is stronger than ever, and the pent-up population is heading out for ‘revenge travel’ trips.
UK railroad strike over pay disputes begins July 27th
One month ago, the United Kingdom faced the largest railway strike in three decades - the result was a train network catastrophe.
Ukraine relief efforts being spearheaded by Ohio-based transportation logistics company, Revolution Trucking
The Ohio-based trucking Company, Revolution Trucking, specializes in time-sensitive freight for critical missions. Its latest focus has been on humanitarian relief for the people and military of Ukraine was war wages in their country.
Medical supplies industry turns back the clock to revive pre-Covid supply chain strategies
Despite the ongoing supply chain issues, the medical supplies industry is revisiting the past and implementing supply chain strategies that occurred pre-Covid.
U.S. and China battle for global battery metal dominance
The United States is toe-to-toe with China over battery metals, countering the latter’s dominance in the industry.
$300 million in grants awarded for nation’s ferry development and expansion
Nearly $300 million in grants has been awarded by the Biden Administration to fund the improvement and explanation of ferry services across the country.
Canada’s ELD mandate will officially take effect Jan 1, 2023
Canada is preparing to enforce electronic logging device (ELD) rules for motor carriers on January 1, 2023.
FDA accepts responsibility for the baby formula shortage
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has accepted responsibility for the recent baby formula shortage that had parents across the U.S. entering desperation mode.
Global food shortages are the results of multiple supply chain failures
A global supply chain crisis is shaking an industry none of us can survive without: food.
Supply and demand spurn a Mexican beer shortage
During the pandemic, sales of Mexican beer plummeted - but have surged to new heights in the following years, creating a whiplash effect.
CEOs bring operations home to the U.S.
“Reshoring” was expected to be a short-lived trend, but even after the Covid lockdowns have come and gone, the move to bring manufacturing and sourcing back to America is rapidly accelerating.