Winter is a beautiful time of year, but it can also be a dangerous one, especially in the logistics industry. Fuel suppliers and their fleets face unique challenges in the winter season, whether it be an unexpected snowstorm or below-freezing temperatures. In order to continue serving clients well into the winter months, it’s important to […]
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In the transportation industry having the right insurance for your fleet is a pivotal aspect of running your company but has become increasingly costly in recent years. Rules on insurance are set forth by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and require all commercial trucking companies to own liability insurance of $750,000. There are […]
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As a consumer, we tend to believe that companies will prioritize their profits over everything else, and a higher price point means they are making more money. While that might be true in some industries, oil and gas companies are feeling a negative impact on rising oil prices across the globe. Multiple factors come into […]
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Hurricane Nicholas made landfall early Tuesday along the Texas coast and has since moved east threatening to bring more rainfall to parts of the Gulf Coast recently ravaged by Hurricane Ida. Residents of the southern coast of Texas experienced heavy rain totals, but as Nicholas moved up the gulf coast it was downgraded to a […]
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Today marks the sixth day in a row that the world’s third busiest container port remains partially closed. China’s Ningbo-Zhoushan container port shut down their Meishan terminal last Wednesday after one of their employees tested positive for COVID-19. Ningbo authorities stated that the port worker was believed to be fully vaccinated but received an inactivated […]
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As the country struggles with shortages of goods, jet fuel is no exception. Throughout the coronavirus pandemic the demand for jet fuel fell sharply across the country. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, jet fuel supplied in the U.S. in 2020 fell 38% compared to 2019 pre-pandemic levels. Jet fuel demand has increased about […]
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A potential tropical cyclone has been forming in the Gulf of Mexico over the past few days and it’s anticipated to make landfall Friday night and into the weekend. The potential tropical cyclone is located about 255 miles south of Morgan City Louisiana as of 7:00 a.m. Friday morning. The storms winds were recorded at […]
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Last week, meetings were held at the White House with key Democratic and Republican senators discussing President Biden’s American Jobs Plan. President Biden has made it known that he is willing to narrow the scope of the bill, which is currently slated as a massive $2.3 trillion dollar proposal. By narrowing the scope of this […]
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Toll roads are nothing new to the American public. The inception of road tolling came about in the early 1900s when there was a need to generate revenue to build and maintain roadways. Toll roads today still exist to generate revenue, but they have grown far more complex.
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Senator Todd Young of Indiana is leading a group of legislators in unveiling a new program to enable truck drivers under the age of 21 to cross state lines, which is currently prohibited. The DRIVE-Safe Act, (Developing Responsible Individuals for a Vibrant Economy) aims to enhance safety training and includes an apprentice program that allows […]
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