Idaho Republican Gov. Brad Little has issued an executive order that will permit motor carriers to transport hemp through the state that in recent months has been a risky proposition for truck drivers.
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SunTrust Extends $16 Million Loan to Tribe Transportation
SunTrust Banks Inc. will serve as the sole lender of a $16 million deal to support the growth of Tribe Transportation, a Native American, female-owned transportation enterprise in Gainesville, Ga.
November 25, 2019For Hemp Transporters, Idaho Roads May Resemble Obstacle Course
Perspective: Let Your Voice Bring About Change
When the laws governing the trucking business inevitably change, those who show up and speak up can help bring change for the better.
Coyote Predicts Spot Market Prices to Rise in Q1 2020
Coyote Logistics forecast truckload spot rates will increase heading into 2019’s peak season and continue into 2020 in its prediction for the final quarter of the year.
3,200 Union Workers With Canadian National Railway Go On Strike
Canadian National Railway pleaded for a neutral arbitrator Nov. 21 to resolve a strike by thousands of its conductors, yard workers and other employees who walked off the job Nov. 19.
Electronics, Food and Beverages Targeted by Cargo Thieves in Q3
Two national cargo theft reports found that top targets for thieves during the third quarter included food and beverages, electronics and nonconsumable household goods such as vacuum cleaners and cleaning products, but while one report found an increase in thefts, the other reported a decline.
Integrity Express Logistics Expands Tampa Office
TAMPA, Fla. — Integrity Express Logistics plans to add 50 or more employees earning an average of at least $60,165 a year as part of an expansion of its Tampa regional office.
Pilot Flying J Announces One9 Network to Attract Small Fleets
Pilot Flying J announced a network of fueling stations designed for smaller fleets, hoping to attract their business with more locations, credit, benefits and perks.
Dean Foods Bankruptcy Should Have Little Impact on Trucking, Experts Say
Trucking and agriculture officials said the Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing by Dean Foods and its decision to sell its assets to the national milk marketing cooperative Dairy Farmers of America is not an indication of a broader problem in the sector, at least in the short term.
Perspective: Blockchain Useful in the Food Supply Chain
Blockchain technology is capable of providing end-to-end transparency about where food originated and traveled, which can help reduce the risk of foodborne illness and the cost of produce contamination.