The California AB 5 independent contractor law is more than 4 years old, but how and to what extent it’s being enforced across the trucking industry remains an open question.
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Matt Silver, CEO of Cargado, discusses how AI, data and smarter platforms are reshaping cross-border shipping.
Biden’s Biofuel Push Risks Dethroning Corn as King of Crops
American farmers will plant more corn than soybeans in 2024 — as they have in most years for over a century. But beyond that, a green diesel boom threatens to dethrone the king of all crops.
March 27, 2024The ‘No-Fail’ Mission to Protect the Red Sea Isn’t Working
For all the costly hardware the U.S. and its allies have thrown at the Houthis from Yemen, they haven’t been able to stop the attacks on civilian freighters and warships in the Red Sea.
March 27, 2024NTSB Highlights Shortcomings of Automated Railroad Braking
The collision of three Norfolk Southern trains in Pennsylvania early this month highlights the shortcomings of the automated braking system that was created to prevent such crashes.
March 27, 2024US House Passes Water Permitting Bill
Legislation meant to expedite the permitting process for water infrastructure projects was recently advanced in the U.S. House of Representatives.
March 26, 2024Federal Funds to Finance Rebuild of Baltimore Bridge
The potential for freight delays was being assessed in the wake of the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge near Baltimore, which was struck by a cargo ship on March 26.
March 27, 2024Work Continues on Establishing PC-12 Oil Category
PC-12 will replace the current API CK-4 and FA-4 engine oils, but there are still hurdles ahead of the finish line.
March 29, 2024Maryland CDL Program Puts More Truckers on the Road
Westminster, Md.-based Carroll Community College in March celebrated its latest commercial driver license program graduates, which now total 77 students.
March 26, 2024Leasing Task Force Hears Concerns About Predatory Contracts
Truckers and industry experts warned that terms of lease-purchase agreements offered by some motor carriers present pitfalls for drivers who learn too late that they’re getting a bad deal.
March 26, 2024Durable Goods Orders Rise for First Time in Three Months
New orders placed with U.S. factories for durable goods rose in February for the first time in three months, suggesting firms are somewhat optimistic about the direction of the economy.
March 26, 2024