‘Internet of Things’ Will Boost Value of Global Supply Chain by $1.9 Trillion, Report Predicts
The expansion of connected technology will generate $1.9 trillion in revenue gains and cost reductions for the global supply chain and logistics industry over the next decade, according to a new report published by logistics provider DHL and information technology firm Cisco.
April 20, 2015Opinion: A Double Standard for Crash Accountability
Lots of Talk, Little Action on Highway Funding
WASHINGTON — As a Senate panel prepares to consider a long-term highway bill, House transportation leaders are signaling support for a short-term funding fix.
April 20, 2015Editorial: Confusion in Washington
It’s amazing how many people are saying very similar things regarding a real federal surface transportation plan, yet there’s little reason to believe that anything substantial will happen soon.
April 20, 2015TT Archives: NAFTA Passes
On Nov. 17, 1993 the House of Representatives passed the North American Free Trade Agreement Implementation Act, which required the border be opened to Mexican carriers.
April 20, 2015Industry Execs Scold Congress For Indecision
ORLANDO, Fla. — Executives from four of the largest U.S. transportation companies last week directed a clear message at federal lawmakers: Do what’s needed to support infrastructure improvements now or risk real damage to the economy and competitiveness down the road.
April 20, 2015Retail Truck Sales Jump 25% in March
Heavy-duty truck sales continued to grow at a rapid clip in March, jumping 25% from the same month last year, WardsAuto.com reported.
April 20, 2015Driver-Training Panel Reaches Midway Point With Many Critical Issues Still Unresolved
Though halfway through its scheduled meetings to standardize training regulations for entry-level truck drivers, a Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration advisory panel still is identifying issues for discussion despite its May 29 deadline.
April 20, 2015Shift Toward Density-Based Pricing Depends on Shippers, LTL Execs Say
ORLANDO, Fla. — Wider use of density-based pricing in the less-than-truckload industry will depend on shippers’ willingness to gradually adapt their habits and technology, industry officials said.
April 20, 2015ATA Upset Feds Withholding Hair-Testing Deliberations
American Trucking Associations said the federal government has failed to comply with a freedom of information request for transcripts of deliberations about the use of hair testing to detect drug use in truck drivers.
April 20, 2015