The National Tank Truck Carriers (NTTC) recently teamed up with other trucking leaders to discuss concerns of the Biden-Harris U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) team. The virtual meeting included Presidents and CEO’s of trucking federations across the United States.
Read MoreEconomic Outlook for Holidays
The number of coronavirus cases continue to rise across the country and many major cities and states begin to consider large scale lockdowns. Despite this, many goods are continuing to fill warehouses, along with shelves being restocked at many retailers in preparation for the 2020 holiday season. According to CNBC, “The National Retail Federation said […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Apps
As the trucking industry tries to continue to improve productivity and keep drivers happy, mobile technology remains important. A steady increase of the number of apps available for drivers is an ongoing theme to advance efficiency. Many of these apps are available on the driver’s handheld devices including GPS, load assignments, delivery status and travel […]
Read MoreCyber Attacks Continue to Target the Trucking Industry
In today’s day and age, cyber-attacks and security breaches are not abnormal or new. COVID-19 has provided hackers with an opportunity to carry out their attacks as people are distracted and mostly working from home. Working from home can make people vulnerable and more at risk of a security breach especially if you are working […]
Read MoreCOVID-19 and the Trucking Industry
As states begin to reopen, trucking companies are hopeful business will improve for them. It’s no surprise that COVID-19 has had some sort of impact on every industry in the world, and the trucking industry is no different.
Read MoreOverhaul Changes in Trucking
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, has changed life as we know it to a ‘new normal’ in less than a month. The trucking industry has had to do a total overhaul on how they can operate during this time.
Read MoreTrucking Industry COVID-19 Impact
COVID-19 is now in the lexicon of our vocabulary, we have been using it daily and its impact is felt globally. From school closings, social distancing, and out of stock supermarkets, people and industries from all walks of life are being impacted. The trucking industry is not immune to COVID-19 and has experienced cancellations and […]
Read MoreTrucking Industry Receives Positive News
Yesterday, the trucking industry received a much-needed jolt to kick off 2020. The United States and China signed a trade agreement that is expected to create a boost in U.S. manufacturing and an increase in the number of exported American goods. While this deal will not completely mend the transportation industry after a historically turbulent […]
Read MoreAre fewer trucks on the road causing rates to go up?
In September, demand for freight continued to remain strong. However a combination of tighter capacity and fuel price increases were causes for higher spot market rates. Refrigeration and flatbed freight dropped from August to September according to DAT Truckload Freight Volume Index. The index reflects changes in the actual number of spot market loads moved […]
Read MoreMore Regulations Proposed in Trucking
Over time, the transportation industry has seen many new regulations passed for various reasons. From electronic log books, lower emission trucks, and increasing the age to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL) these laws were intended to improve the safety of the public as well as protect the environment. The increased tighter regulations have forced […]
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