Opinion: Time to Deliver Broker Set-Off Changes
Today’s brokers increasingly rely on set-off tools as justification for not paying their carriers on valid freight deliveries, giving little or no consideration to the timing of these deliveries when enforcing set-offs. In doing so, they unfairly penalize motor carriers and expose the industry to a divisive practice. It’s time to develop some much-needed changes.
November 7, 2016Editorial: What’s at Stake in the Election
There’s a lot riding on the U.S. presidential election this week, and it’s not just the choice between Republican nominee Donald Trump and Democrat Hillary Clinton that will make a difference for the freight transportation industry.
November 7, 2016Central States Woes Continue, Pension Value Falls $500 Million
Central States Pension Fund lost $500 million during the first six months of this year, according to newly released financial documents, and continues to hemorrhage assets on the road towards eventual insolvency.
November 7, 2016Hair Testing Concerns Linger; Experts Urge More Research
Scientific and technical experts on drug testing hair concluded that additional research is needed before regulators adopt a federal standard for commercial vehicle drivers, according to a group report.
November 7, 2016Hauling Hazmat Offers Carriers Opportunities but Demands Compliance With Complex Rules
Without a doubt, hauling hazardous materials can be a headache, according to some for-hire carriers involved in the highly specialized trucking segment.
November 7, 2016Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission Seeks Toll Cheats
Frustrated over more than $9 million in unpaid tolls in the past two fiscal years, the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission has upped the enforcement ante.
November 7, 2016Appeals Court Rules Against OOIDA in ELD Case
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 7th Circuit last month denied the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association’s challenge to the federal electronic logging device mandate.
November 7, 2016XPO Logistics Sells Truckload Unit, Posts Record Third-Quarter Profit
The North American truckload landscape has shifted with XPO Logistics selling its Con-way Truckload business to Canadian transportation conglomerate TransForce Inc. for $558 million.
November 7, 2016Cargo Theft Off 9% in 3Q; Food, Drinks Top Target
Cargo theft decreased in the third quarter nationwide compared with the same period a year ago, except for one part of California, but experts are pointing to some startling facts in what items are being stolen and how the thieves pull it off.
November 7, 2016Tepid North American Market Hurts Results in 3rd Quarter, Equipment Suppliers Report
Leading heavy-duty equipment suppliers said soft demand for their products in North America weakened third-quarter results.
November 7, 2016