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.
CARB is looking to ban the chrome plating process
Hexavalent chromium (Cr(VI)) is frowned upon by environmentalists because it is a toxic and potentially hazardous form of chromium that can harm both human health and the environment.
Commercial ships receive modified underwater noise guidelines from UN agency
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
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.
Lunar New Year hints at renewed port congestion after covid policies have been lifted
China’s “zero-covid” policies created massive lockdowns that softened the container delays and port congestion issues over the past few years.
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.
Biden’s fighting climate change, one household at a time
Meeting the United States’ goal of cutting greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030 will require Americans at home to begin buying more electric cars and installing more solar panels.
Chinese rare earth metals need to be shipped via train from Russia to Europe
While Ukraine’s allies ponder whether they should provide the country with modern tanks in order to defend itself from invading Russia, the European Union is weighing its options.
Federal rail regulators are monitoring the use of embargoes
Rail regulators do not generally like increased use of embargoes, or temporary suspensions of rail service, because they can disrupt the flow of goods and cause significant economic and logistical challenges for shippers and other stakeholders.
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.
China’s controversial zero-Covid policies are over, but at what cost?
With the Chinese New Year holiday around the corner, Chinese factories are struggling to keep their factories staffed while employees fall ill with Covid.
Packaging industry standards are changing to become more sustainable
Packaging regulations are on the rise for industries on a mission to practice sustainability. L
White House releases decarbonization plan for domestic and international transportation sector
The Biden Administration’s Departments of Energy, Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and the Environmental Protection Agency have joined forces to release a blueprint for the transportation sector.
Are “fairytale” net-zero mandates only going to end in tears?
Net-zero emissions mandates, which aim to achieve zero net greenhouse gas emissions, are increasingly being adopted by governments and companies around the world as a way to combat climate change.
NY calls Amazon’s DC “steep” performance standards into question
Amazon and its fulfillment center operations are under fire as the state of New York aims to tear down “overly tough” productivity standards - similar to laws recently passed in California.
DOT is tackling “unfair cancellation practices” in the aviation industry
Unfair”, by the Department of Transportation’s definition, means “likely to cause substantial injury and the harm is not outweighed by benefits to consumers or competition.