freight transportation
Inside the Life Cycle of a Truckload Shipment from Pickup to Delivery
A truckload shipment appears straightforward from the highway, but every load is the result of coordination between shippers, warehouse employees, dispatchers, drivers, receivers,...
GDOT Opens Brampton Road Connector, Giving Port of Savannah Trucks a Direct Interstate Route
Truck traffic serving the Port of Savannah now has a faster route to the interstate following the opening of the Brampton Road Connector,...
California Study Examines Future of I-580 Truck Ban
A longstanding restriction that prohibits heavy trucks from using part of Interstate 580 in California is under review as state and local officials...
How Interstate Closures Affect Freight Beyond the Traffic Backup
An interstate closure doesn't automatically send every truck onto the nearest detour. Before a carrier changes a route, someone has to decide whether...
How Freight Moves to Alaska and Why It Is Not as Simple as Driving There
Moving freight to Alaska is unlike delivering cargo anywhere else in the United States. While trucks can drive from the Lower 48 to...
How the Trucking Industry Keeps America’s Largest Concert Tours Moving
When a major concert tour arrives at a stadium or arena, fans see a finished stage, towering video screens, elaborate lighting, and a...
The Most Common Products Moved by Truck in the United States
The most common products moved by truck in the United States depend on how freight is measured. By weight, trucks move huge volumes...
When Does Responsibility for Freight Transfer from Shipper to Carrier?
Every shipment has a point where responsibility changes hands, but that moment isn't always as straightforward as a truck pulling away from the...
How Different Trailer Types Affect the Loading and Unloading Process for Truck Drivers
Loading and unloading are part of every trucking job, but the process can look very different depending on the trailer behind the truck....
World Cup Traffic Restrictions Continue to Impact Truck Travel in Host Cities
Truck drivers traveling through World Cup host cities this summer may continue to encounter traffic delays, road closures, and transportation restrictions as matches...
