Every load of cargo is important to the shipper and receiver. However, there is a wide variety of products that require special security during their
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Transporting Hazardous Materials: Why It Must Be Done Right
If your business deals with, produces, or generates hazardous materials, you will probably deal with a commercial trucking firm to ensure the safe
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Keeping it Cool and Safe: Trucking Keeps Pharma Rolling
As we noted in our recent discussion Cold Chain Logistics, commercial trucking plays an essential role in keeping the nation’s hospitals, doctors, and
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Cold Chain Logistics and Team Driving
There has been a lot of discussion concerning the logistics chain since the outbreak of the pandemic in 2020. There is a new appreciation for the role
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New Jersey Uses Fines to Push Safety Agenda
Legislators in New Jersey have taken further action on a highly controversial bill that targets commercial truck drivers. The bill, against loud
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Truck Safety Coalition Demands New Action by Government
A common theme of many who focus their attention on the commercial trucking industry is that of safety. To be sure, the multi-ton truck many may see
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A Look at How SDAP is Working
A number of factors led to the proposal by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration for a pilot program in September 2020. That program was
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Laws, Regulations, & Rules: What is Coming Down the Road
The trucking industry remains a favorite target for politicians and regulators. Whether the justification is highway safety or environmental issues,
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Cargo Theft Rises as Thieves Utilize More Sophisticated Tactics
According to a recent study by CargoNet, cargo theft increased 20 percent last year, racking up a value of $223 million worth of stolen freight in
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Trucking Industry Faces a Challenging Regulatory Road Ahead
From its inception more than a century ago, the trucking industry has been a significant “silent partner” to American businesses. Today, more than
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Pros & Cons of Commercial Speed Limiters
It was a century ago that the first government entity proposed the use of speed limiters (called speed governors at the time). The Cincinnati city
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2023 Truck and Trailer Production Update
We have discussed previously here the impact of Covid-19 on truck production and prices. Factory shutdowns and an extended shortage of critical
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