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Specialized reefer fills gap for shippers of perishable goods
Congestion and unreliable service from liner carriers is driving some cold chain shippers back to the conventional reefer fleet Source link
7 things millennials want from trucking employers
Millennials were born between the early ‘80s and late ‘90s, and with more than 10 million of them in Canada they represent a vital labor pool for the trucking industry. They also present unique interests and needs. Here are…
Truckstop.com Appoints Kevin Kearns as Chief Sales Officer and Ambyr O’Donnell as General Counsel
BOISE, Idaho - Truckstop.com today announced the appointment of Kevin Kearns, chief sales officer, and Ambyr O'Donnell, general counsel, both reporting to the company's Chief Executive Officer, Kendra Tucker. In…
Study Aims to Improve Truck Driver Parking – Drivers
A pilot study will outfit select truck parking spaces along I-80 and I-94 with technology that will help drivers identify open parking spaces.Graphic: TTI Researchers from the Texas A&M Transportation…
Senate Debates Freight-Centered Budget Bill
Legislation that aims to reduce emissions at commercial ports and freight corridors is topping Senate Democrats’ legislative priorities ahead of the upcoming congressional summer recess.A scaled-back version of President Joe…
Prices for new containers softening, but congestion keeps supply tight
Carriers are reducing the intake of new containers and holding onto older units longer ahead of peak season and as congestion slows the circulation of boxes globally. Source link
What if it Snows? | TruckersReport.com Trucking Forum
Well, I was going to take another day or two, but just like in The Godfather, " They pulled me back in." With a high enough paying load going way, way, way up in the forested regions of Washington.What if it snows?…
Logistics gives back: August 2022
With recent reports that the freight market appears to be softening, I’ve received some interesting emails and calls from logistics executives. They've shared some questions they've fielded from other C-Level…
10 tips to back up trailers like a pro
As much as truckers focus on the road ahead, plenty of damage is caused when trucks collide with things that sit behind their trailers. Tom Boehler, the Erb Group’s senior director of safety and compliance, offers several…
ATA’s Chris Spear Optimistic About Trucking Economy, R.I. Tolling Verdict
American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear said the trucking industry continues to show resilience despite challenges in the U.S. economy, marked by two straight quarters of negative gross domestic product and…
