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Logistics refers to the transportation and storage of goods within a supply chain. For example, freight brokers who coordinate with a carrier to move a company’s goods are performing a logistics service.

This video offers a concise overview of the diesel shortage issue, designed to demystify this complex topic for non-experts and highlight why it remains a critical concern amidst the transition to more sustainable energy sources.

In transportation and freight, Just-In-Time (JIT) inventory systems revolutionize how materials flow into assembly and manufacturing plants. By precisely coordinating demand and supply, JIT ensures materials arrive exactly when needed, minimizing inventory costs and enhancing operational efficiency.

Let's start with a simple truth: there's essentially no difference between the terms 'freight broker' and 'truck broker.' However, 'freight broker' is the term you'll hear most often in the trucking industry. It's the go-to phrase for professionals, largely because freight brokers mainly work with trucks. So, yes, a 'truck broker' is just another name for a freight broker.

Used Class 8 truck sales in February increased 23.3% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported. 

Secretary Buttigieg revealed the U.S. Department of Transportation is processing a quick release transportation emergency grant to Maryland for the reconstruction of Baltimore’s collapsed Francis Scott Key Bridge, which is causing supply chain disruptions since it was struck by a cargo ship.  

An ePTO will run “anything that goes on with the truck’s ignition key except the engine,” says Viatec Inc. CEO Mark Ferri, such as lights, air conditioning, powered accessories (like windows and seats), computers, hand tool chargers and communications equipment. 

A blueprint for establishing electric vehicle charging infrastructure for commercial trucks was recently announced by a multi-agency initiative. 

Truck maker Navistar Inc. has partnered with Plus, a developer of automated driving technology, to pave the way for hub-to-hub autonomous Class 8 trucks.

Every 4 years, the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) evaluates the state of America's infrastructure and produces a report card with a score and recommendations for improvement. In 2021, America's infrastructure overall scored a C-. 

Newly elected Technology & Maintenance Council (TMC) Chairman Amanda Schuier said her primary goal is to get TMC members more engaged with the council.

J.D. Power's Chris Visser says auction prices have been stable after a busier-than-usual January.

USDOT Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discusses the agency's freight initiatives that are in the works or being planned for the future. 

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka is still wary over developments in the Red Sea and Panama Canal.

Port of Los Angeles Executive Director Gene Seroka talks with TT's Dan Ronan about growth at the port and challenges in early 2024 following the successful completion of a labor agreement in 2023. 

Approximately 80 carriers and 2,500 drivers chosen for the #FMCSA study will collect and provide 12 months of data to help determine the frequency and severity of detention time drivers face when making deliveries.