The damage to Puerto Rico in the wake of Hurricane Maria has been described, in a word, as “apocalyptic.” CNN outlined the extensive beating the island took, highlighting the devastation caused to communications, hospitals and the like. While relief, in the form of aid and supplies, has been dispatched to Puerto Rico, only a portion has been able to…
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Trying to find an efficient way to get more loads? Sick of spending time filling out your schedule? Uber Freight may be worth a look. Uber officially launched its freight business in May of 2017, beginning in the state of Texas. It was a logical move after Uber’s acquisition of Ottomotto LLC (Otto) in 2016,…
The challenges truckers face every day are well known, from limited physical activity for hours on end to coping with stop-and-go traffic in construction zones. There’s often the problem of finding a parking spot at day’s end, too. Still, the freedom of the open road and the allure of self-employment are undeniable. The trick is…
With the next round of talks on a new North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) coming in September, Canada, Mexico and the United States are saying they’re committed to wrapping up the negotiations quickly with a far-reaching deal. “While a great deal of effort and negotiation will be required in the coming months, Canada, Mexico…
Nvidia GPU Ventures, primarily known for its gaming system microchips, has joined a Chinese social media company in investing in TuSimple, an autonomous long-distance freight delivery company. Formed in 2015, TuSimple develops technology for autonomous long-distance freight delivery. TuSimple used Nvidia technology, mixed with others, to develop its autonomous driving solution. In June, the company…
American trucking is in the midst of a strong growth trend, according to an article in logisticsmgmt.com. The rosy forecast comes from the American Trucking Associations (ATA) Trends 2017, which ATA describes as the annual compendium about the trucking industry. “The information in Trends highlights exactly what I tell elected officials, regulators and key decision-makers…
In August 2017, the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) announced plans to implement a smart truck parking program at 21 public rest areas and 16 private truck stops by January 2019. The goal is to improve truck parking along the busy I-80 corridor. According to the Jason’s Law Truck Parking Survey, this corridor is one of…
American Trucking Associations (ATA) officials said they are pleased to see that the long-awaited review of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability safety monitoring system substantiated many of the concerns ATA has raised about the program, according to the association. “We appreciate the work the National Academies of Science has done in…
East Coast ports undergoing new infrastructure investments will soon accommodate some of the world’s largest cargo ships moving through the Panama Canal. While the expansion is already affecting global trade, it is expected to alter U.S. trucking routes, according to an article on trucks.com. For shippers moving Asian products to the East Coast, the ability…
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