What are shippers doing to orchestrate the supply chain? How are they tackling capacity, service, visibility and control? That's the focus of our Aug. 22 LiveOnWeb program, "Orchestrating the Supply Chain."
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Will Your Next Truck Be a Plug-In?
Are electric vehicles poised to break through in commercial transportation? Episode 3 of RoadSigns has the answer. Click to listen.
August 13, 2018Opinion: Trucking Companies Can Reap Big Recoveries in Small Claims
Does your trucking company write off thousands of dollars of small losses due to the negligence of other drivers? While small-dollar claims might not seem worth the hassle of collecting, they can add up quickly and amount to significant business losses.
August 13, 2018Orchestrating the Supply Chain
An increasingly constrained freight market is ratcheting up the pressure on shippers to improve the performance of their supply chains and make better use of the limited hauling capacity of their own private fleets and for-hire carriers.
August 20, 2018Trailer Makers Seek Timeline for Review of Phase 2 GHG Rule
A trailer makers group is asking a federal appeals court to require that two federal agencies state when they plan to make a final decision on a 2016 Obama-era heavy-truck greenhouse gas rule. Whether revised or kept in place, the rule would regulate trailers for the first time.
August 10, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Aug. 13: Grand Champions
After weeks of qualifying at the state level, a Grand Champion will be crowned Aug. 18 at the National Truck Driving Championships in Columbus, Ohio. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
August 13, 2018Tire Safety Starts With the Pre-Trip Inspection
Ensuring that thorough tire inspections are part of every pre-trip checklist can extend tire life and help ensure that truck drivers make it to their destinations safely, tire experts said.
August 8, 2018Editorial: Course Corrections Are Part of Progress
In times of great change there are bound to be course corrections, as evidenced by recent developments related to innovations designed to advance the science of moving trucks down the road.
August 2, 2018Bendix Spicer Executive: Air Disc Brakes Offer Safety
Safety is among the main benefits of air disc brakes while drum brakes “will still fill certain needs” at some fleets, an executive with Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake said.
August 1, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of July 30: Bridge to Nowhere
While some in the House were contemplating funding for the next major infrastructure upgrade, others in the Senate were discussing putting man on Mars. Here’s a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
July 30, 2018