Guttman Energy is proud to announce its upcoming attendance at the Accelerate! Conference and Expo presented by the Women in Trucking Association. Guttman Energy has more than 90 years of expertise in the trucking industry and is actively seeking ways to bring more diversity and talent to the workforce. The Accelerate! Conference and Expo is to be […]
Read MoreFMCSA extends the nationwide Hour-of-Service Emergency Waiver until October 15th
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) announced plans to extend the hours-of-service emergency declaration, first enacted in March of 2020 until October 15th of 2022. Previously, the FMCSA set a three month extension with the tentative end date of August 31st. The most recent extension, being roughly six weeks in length, could signify the […]
Read MoreThe Millennial Workforce in the Trucking Industry
In a post COVID-19 United States, many industries are still left licking their wounds dealt by the nationwide shutdowns and lockouts enacted to limit the spread of the Coronavirus in 2020. Chief among those industries impacted is the trucking industry. Many trucking companies across the United States are still experiencing difficulties in their acquisition and […]
Read MoreThe Changing Face of Trucking in an Out of Sync Supply Chain
On June 21st, 2022, Kearny Consulting Firm revealed their annual State of Logistics report to members of the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals (CSCMP). The document provides an overview of the US economy through the eyes of the logistics sector.
Read MoreVaccine Mandates Cause Protests and Blockades at Crucial Border Points Between US and Canada
There have been blockades at 3 crucial border points between the US and Canada for nearly a week due to protests regarding the vaccine mandates in Canada. While two of them, one at Coutts and one at Emerson have dispersed, one remains at Ambassador Bridge bordering Detroit and Ontario. According to CNN Business, the US’s […]
Read MoreHow a Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Shortage could Add to the Global Supply Chain Issues
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is a little-known resource that plays a major role in our everyday lives. DEF is a farm-based product, urea, that was mandated for diesel vehicles in the US in 2010. It’s a product that helps reduce NOx and particulate matter. [1]So how does a DEF shortage play into bigger supply chain […]
Read MorePreparing Your Fleet for Winter? Start Early
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 […]
Read MoreContinued Impact of Weather on The Trucking Industry
In an earlier blog post I spoke about the impact of weather on the trucking industry and how this issue has been one of the biggest hurdles faced in trucking. Weather has been responsible for more than 2.2 billion dollars in lost annually in delays. Over these summer months weather has been a major factor […]
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