NOTHING WITHOUT TRUCKING

NOTHING WITHOUT TRUCKING

During the pandemic, Americans had a newfound appreciation for truck drivers who persevered through all adversity to keep stores and hospitals stocked. They kept America moving . They were essential ...and they still...

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A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS

A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS

When working to improve emissions in the supply chain, a holistic, all-encompassing view is needed. We have written about the negative environmental impacts of mineral mining, solar arrays and windmills. This month, we...

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NAME THAT PART

NAME THAT PART

Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, was questioned by US Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) if her new rules governing independent contractors would put owner-operator truck drivers out of work. Watch the video above as...

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THE SU SHUFFLE

THE SU SHUFFLE

Acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, was questioned by US Congressman Kevin Kiley (R-CA) if her new rules governing independent contractors would put owner-operator truck drivers out of work. Watch the video above as...

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THE DALI IS FREED

THE DALI IS FREED

Nearly two months after hitting and causing the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the Dali has been freed from the wreckage. Watch the time-lapse video above of the vessel breaking free and...

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BRACE YOURSELF

BRACE YOURSELF

Fuel prices are going up again in California due to taxes and regulations. Effective July 1, 2024, both the sales tax and the excise tax on gasoline and diesel are set to take their annual increase. This year, the...

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FMC IN ACTION

FMC IN ACTION

The new rules governing the billing of demurrage and detention invoices went into effect on May 28th. Regardless of the Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association's (OCEMA) petition for a delay and the World...

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ILA CONTRACT

ILA CONTRACT

Honestly, it is anyone's guess if the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) and the United States Maritime Alliance (USMX) will have an agreement by the September 30th contract expiration. But, the general...

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DRIVER’S ED 2.0

DRIVER’S ED 2.0

High schools are heeding the call and have started truck driving schools to train students for a life behind the wheel. The next step is to get approval from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration to allow...

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