supply chain News Updates

Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

House Lawmakers Unveil Supply Chain Bill

Legislation designed to strengthen operations along domestic supply chains was recently introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives.

October 10, 2023
Equipment, Logistics

Trailer OEMs Work to Keep Up With Supply, Labor Demands

Trailer manufacturers are whittling down pandemic-related backlog, but some #supplychain headwinds persist. Steve Brawner has the details. #equipment #manufacturing

October 4, 2023
Business, Equipment

Eco-Driving for Cost Savings and Safety

A recent study by the Traffic Injury Research Foundation (TIRF) explored how the ISAAC Coach advanced in-cab coaching for eco-driving delivered increases in safety along with fuel savings. Read this whitepaper to learn about implementing eco-driving in your fleet. 

October 2, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Safety, Logistics, Autonomous

House Policymakers Eye Supply Chain Reforms

Ensuring the safety and efficiency of the nation’s supply chain is an ongoing priority for key policymakers in the U.S. House of Representatives.

September 27, 2023
Government, Business, Safety, Logistics

$1.4 Billion Committed to Rail Safety, Supply Chain Boost

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration announced Sept. 25 that it has awarded more than $1.4 billion to projects that improve railway safety and boost capacity.

September 25, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Census Bureau Contest Seeks Supply Chain Data Ideas

The shifting logistics challenges fueled by the growth of e-commerce are the catalyst for a national competition sponsored by the U.S. Census Bureau.

September 20, 2023
Government, Technology, Logistics, Global Freight

AI Fused With Trade Data Could Smooth Clunky Supply Chains

The dawn of artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT may revolutionize the way data can be used to ferret out risks and opportunities in the $32 trillion global trading system.

September 5, 2023
Government, Business, Logistics

Panama Canal Congestion Threatens US Trucking

Panama Canal officials say limiting how many ships can go through the waterway could have downstream effects on U.S. trucking like slowdowns and bottlenecks.

August 31, 2023
Business, Logistics, Private

Tyson Foods Reorganizes, Appoints New Supply Chain Chief

Tyson Foods will centralize areas such as transportation and warehousing under fresh meats head Brady Stewart in the food giant’s latest effort to restore profits.

August 30, 2023
Government, Business, Technology, Equipment

Top Democrats, White House Celebrate CHIPS Act Anniversary

A 2022 law key to the Biden White House’s “Build Back Better” economic agenda is helping with freight supply chain connectivity, senior congressional Democrats said recently.

August 22, 2023