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November 14, 2022

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DOT identifies management challenges, reducing highway fatalities among them

The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) is beginning to investigate some of the management challenges they’ll tackle in 2023, as reported by Transport Topics. ...

November 14, 2022

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Driving home for the holidays, peak season came early

The busy season for freight transportation hit earlier than usual this year. As a result, more truck drivers may be able to spend more ...

November 11, 2022

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Tropical Storm Nicole could affect trucking industry

Florida is under threat of another tropical storm, only a month after the southwestern coastline was ravaged by Hurricane Ian. Both President Biden at ...

November 11, 2022

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Possible rail strike pushed back until December

Avoiding a strike has been a top priority for the freight railroads in America as railway unions have worked to reach labor agreements. The ...

November 11, 2022

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Digitizing the LTL industry with eBOL

A new electronic bills of lading (eBOL) standard is being released to the less-than-truckload market. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) wants to ...

November 11, 2022

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Truck driver’s hours-of-service waiver request rejected by FMCSA

Leland Schmitt recently submitted a request to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that has garnered the attention of the truck driving industry. ...

November 10, 2022

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Women in Trucking Association awards Member of the Month

Each month, the Women in Trucking Association awards a Member of the Month. November 2022’s award was given to United Parcel Service (UPS) feeder ...

November 10, 2022

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Diesel tankers staying busy into 2023

The shipping industry for oil tankers is expecting the largest demand surge in over 30 years as 2023 draws closer. Tankers hauling gasoline and ...

November 10, 2022

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New data-sharing initiative for trucking supported by White House

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg just gave a hearty stamp of approval for the communication forum Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW). The forum was released ...

November 10, 2022

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Need for diesel techs remains strong as EVs enter market

Diesel technicians are an integral part of the trucking industry. As vocational schools begin to create educational and training plans for electric vehicle service ...