It’s no secret that the supply chain has been affected over the past few years, and this year hasn’t started any differently. New predictions show that many
It’s no secret that the country (and the entire world) is experiencing supply chain disruptions. With a national shortage of 80,000 truck drivers, you’d think it
At the beginning of the pandemic, 75% of US businesses experienced supply chain disruptions. Fast-forward 18 months to a world where managing disruption risks in supply chains
Wondering if cross-docking is suitable for your company’s shipping needs? Attempting to understand the benefits of cross-docking? If you want to streamline freight operations and
Did you know there are around half a million truck drivers in the United States.? Simply put, without truck drivers, the economy would collapse. So many truck
PRO Act is a new National Labor Relations Bill, that sounds a lot like California’s infamous AB5 Bill. That is the Assembly Bill that California owner-operators, trucking associations and carriers have been fighting to block for over a year.
Supply chains are already impacted by production and shipping delays caused often, by the global pandemic. At the same time, demand for e-commerce goods has skyrocketed. Social distancing means more people than ever before are ordering goods online. And in some sectors like health and wellness, suppliers have seen product demand increase.
ave been approved by Congress. The Department of Transportation has a number of divisions, but the trucking industry has already heard some new initiatives are incoming in 2022. Some that could radically change current trucking regulations. Specifically Hours of Service or HOS.
Did you know that a pre-trip inspection for a trucker, involves checking ninety-five (95) different parts of the truck? From bumper to bumper, truckers safely inspect their rig, chassis, and tractor every day to make sure it is roadworthy and safe.
While women have been hesitant to join the trucking industry, there have been several trailblazing females that made their mark, starting from the early 1900s. Which is much earlier than many people think. And to this day there are incredible female trailblazers that dedicate their lives and talent to operating successful commercial transport businesses.
Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Senate moved quickly to introduce laws that would help protect the trucking industry. House Bill 19 moved swiftly through the lower chamber in April 2021. Senator Larry Taylor (R-Pearland) said that it would help make sure lawsuits against truckers and trucking companies remained fair.
What happened on the Ever Given freight vessel that allowed it to get stuck in the Suez Canal? And why did it capture international attention? It may be hard to believe, but one ship could really hold up much of the world’s supply chain. And that’s why it was critical to resolving the problem as quickly as possible.
The American Trucking Association reported that West Virginia lawmakers had made an important move to protect truckers legally, against “Nuclear Verdicts” lawsuit abuse. The trucking
Taking a look ahead at what could be coming, allows the trucking industry to be prepared. And there may be some big (but mostly positive) changes to trucking regulations in 2021.
Regardless of where you sit on the political spectrum, one thing that most people can agree on, is that the Trump administration paid attention to
