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Michelle Rock/Transport Dive
Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
"Freight rates are gaining steam," Cass wrote in its report, adding that it anticipates the Truckoad Linehaul Index to continue improving in the coming months.
UPDATED: Jan. 15, 2021 at 3:29 p.m. -
XPO Logistics pilots virtual reality for LTL cross-dock training
Using Oculus for Business, the firm saw higher productivity, better safety outcomes and reduced waste.
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FedEx to pay $2.4M to settle drivers' misclassification suit
New Jersey's "ABC test" for determining if a worker is an employee or an independent contractor is similar to California's process under AB5.
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The DOT's to-do list: What trucking can expect from Washington in 2021
Policies rescinded during the Trump administration may resurface with a Democratic majority in the House and Senate.
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Kendall Davis / Supply Chain Dive
Analysts: Restocking in Q1 will keep trucking market hot
Cass' latest Freight Index showed expenditures were up almost 6% in November, as rate increases in the spot market have begun to spill over into contracts.
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Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao resigns following insurrection at Capitol
Chao said the department will help President-elect Joe Biden's pick for transportation secretary, Pete Buttigieg, assume the post.
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Labor Department finalizes worker classification rule
The rule adopts a new test by which employers can determine whether a worker is an employee or independent contractor, though it is not binding for state governments.
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Maersk
Maersk works with FMC, trucking groups on port congestion
The carrier wants to increase dual transactions at its Los Angeles terminal to help with congestion but didn't provide specifics on improving the equipment availability for exporters.
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Courtesy of Lion Electric
Lion Electric's journey to the NYSE, explained
Special purpose acquisition companies, or SPACs, are trendy, and they have been helping green truck companies go public.
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Trucking operational costs in 6 charts
Experts anticipate continued upticks in driver wages and insurance premiums, but fuel costs may remain low.
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Pixabay
8 transport-focused startups to watch in 2021
Startups are entering the market and raising millions to solve common pain points in trucking, from load matching to parking availability.
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Column
Getting out of the 'meh' zone and avoiding failed tech adoption
Rushing the vendor-selection process, and choosing the wrong solution for a fleet's current and future needs, is sort of like marrying the first person you date.
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Screenshot from AV TEST Initiative webinar
Regulatory actions that helped shape transport in 2020
The FMCSA and the Department of Health and Human Services made moves that are set to have long-term effects on trucking.
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Pixabay
How pandemic-driven market swings exacerbated the driver shortage
As more loads — from toilet paper, to food, to big-and-bulky e-commerce — needed transport, the more capacity was squeezed.
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Courtesy of Nikola
Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs
In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.
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16 lingering questions fleets have about the FMCSA's final HOS rule
Do roadside inspections count for the 30-minute break? Do truck stop closures qualify as adverse driving conditions? FMCSA officials answer these questions and more.
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Courtesy of Nikola
Trucking accelerates toward 'inevitable future' of EVs
In 2020, several states set the stage to mandate zero-emissions trucks, but OEMs must bring economically viable options to the market.
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Permission granted by University of Maryland School of Medicine
COVID-19 vaccine supply chain has cyberthreats hidden in plain sight
Outdated systems, security cameras and weight sensors on trucks can make vaccine logistics vulnerable to cyberattacks.
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Courtesy of XPO
XPO has 'eyes on every truck' as it transports Pfizer's coronavirus vaccine
The company is also shipping dry ice, containers and syringes while responding to demand for items related to COVID-19 treatment and mitigation.
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CDC changes vaccine priority suggestion, moves transport back to 'Phase 1c' of allocation
Until vaccine allocation reaches truckers, it will be incumbent upon drivers, employers and shippers to continue collaborating on safety measures.
UPDATED: Dec. 21, 2020 at 12:10 p.m. -
How a Biden infrastructure deal might fare in a divided Congress
Although the country faces political gridlock, the time may be right for the president-elect to deliver on infrastructure initiatives that his predecessors did not, industry experts and political insiders said.
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Courtesy of Ryder
Spot rates lure small carriers to the market
From July through the end of November, almost 31,000 trucking firms registered or obtained motor-carrier authority with the FMCSA — more than in all of 2015.
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JB Hunt: Rail ramp congestion disrupts inbound, outbound intermodal loads
The carrier expects the closures will impact its ability to pick up freight in Southern California and Chicago through Dec. 19.
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Samantha Liss, Healthcare Dive
EEOC: Employers can require proof of COVID-19 vaccination — with some exceptions
The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's guidance comes as the trucking industry pushes for priority access to the vaccine.
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The risks and rewards of truck platooning
Widespread adoption won't be possible without driver buy-in to a technology that one expert called "boring."
