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Retail Federation Says Trucking Industry Has Enough Capacity to Meet Holiday Demand

The National Retail Federation said the 2018 holiday shopping season is off to an excellent start, and the tight capacity of the trucking industry is not a factor so far as retailers have more than enough inventory in stock to carry them through the end of the year.

November 29, 2018

Philadelphia Airport Plans $5.5 Million Land Purchase to Expand Airfreight

City aviation officials plan to spend $5.5 million to acquire 15 acres near Philadelphia International Airport as part of a plan to develop an airfreight complex serving a broad swath of the region.

November 28, 2018

Capitol Agenda for the Week of Nov. 26: One More for the Road

If you don’t travel much, but you were among the millions of Americans who set out to visit loved ones this past Thanksgiving weekend, the traffic nightmare you experienced was indeed an anomaly. But there's hope. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.

November 26, 2018

FMCSA Receives Petition, Grants Exemption Related to HOS Rules

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it has received an exemption request from hours-of-service rules from one trade association and has granted reprieve from those rules to another.

November 26, 2018

Trucking Crews Begin Assistance Effort for California Residents Affected by Wildfires

With donations to help those affected by the recent California wildfires arriving from around the country, trucking fleets are bracing to help deliver supplies for relief efforts.

November 20, 2018

Nation’s Ports Booming Amid Strong Economy

September and October were record months for many of the nation’s ports as shippers prepared for a busy holiday shopping season and rushed to get cargo into the U.S. ahead of the Trump administration’s tariffs against several nations, including China.

November 19, 2018

Increase in Online Shopping Could Lead to Package Delays

Area shoppers will want to purchase their holiday gifts earlier this year, as a major jump in online holiday shopping could complicate the delivery system.

November 19, 2018

Postal Service Gears Up for Holiday Deliveries

The U.S. Postal Service said it expects to deliver nearly 15 billion pieces of mail and 900 million packages between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, according to a release.

November 19, 2018

WIT Conference Experts Debate Solutions to Turnover, Driver Shortage

FRISCO, Texas — Reliable pay and a variety of hauling options can help retain drivers and attract new ones amid a thinning workforce, according to two industry experts.

November 14, 2018

Savannah Port Sets All-Time Container Record in October

The Port of Savannah continues to break records with more container cargo moved in October than ever before. Savannah handled 413,800 TEUs in October, the 24th consecutive month of year-over-year growth.

November 14, 2018