After over a year of putting their political heads together — and butting heads — the US, Mexico and Canada recently came to an agreement over trade in North America. Deemed the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), the settlement is a revision of the 1994 NAFTA treaty. The deal is still waiting to be given final approval…
In today’s busy transportation world, organization is both increasingly difficult and more important than ever. Fleet owners, carriers and logistics companies have an enormous amount to keep track of and coordinate. Enter GPS. Though not a new technology, advanced GPS is now being used in load tracking devices to collect and transfer data, and it…
There’s no doubt that technology is entering the transportation industry at an increasingly rapid pace. Yet when it comes to tracking and reporting on transported goods, the intermodal industry has often fallen behind methods such as GPS-enabled trucking. According to Transport Topics, however, the IoT and cloud software revolution are shifting the gears on that…
Kansas City-based logistics provider, SmartWay Transportation Inc., understands that Truck driving is often a stressful and lonely job, which can have effects on drivers mental and physical health. The isolation of being on the road and away from family members for the majority of the year takes an emotional toll on drivers. And the typically…
What is one major benefit of a truck driver shortage: an increase in rail freight. As e-commerce evolves into the main outlet for consumers to purchase goods, the shipping industry is adjusting to the increase in demand. Traditionally, locomotives were used to transport coal and agriculture in bulk. With large capacity and reliable transportation, experts…
As technology revolutionizes the shipping industry, experts are optimistic about innovative ways to decrease fuel emissions to make the sector more sustainable. The shipping industry is the largest contributor to the ozone depletion across the world. With thousands of trucks on the road, large cargo ships hauling exports across the oceans and trains transporting coal,…
In an effort to stay competitive in ecommerce sales, it has become necessary for online retailers to provide their customers with inexpensive and fast shipments. For this reason alone, 94 percent of third party logistics providers (3PLs) have noticed an increase in sales within the past year, according to NChannel. What is 3PL? Third…
Over the last decade, the railroad industry has been revolutionized by the growing power of technology. With sensor technology and mobile apps, shipments can be precisely estimated, which is beneficial to the efficiency of the rail freight. As the railroad industry adjusts to its digitization, the entire supply chain will reap benefits. Safety…
Improved efficiency is the overall goal of the legislators who proposed the Honest Operators Undertaking Road Safety, or “HOURS,” Act on June 21st. Lawmakers hope to improve highway safety and boost the economy by exempting drivers from hours-of-service regulations within 150 air-miles of their load’s source. This exemption specifically targets drivers who transport fresh produce…
As the Fourth of July approaches, over 250 million pounds of pyrotechnics will be transported and distributed across the United States. Trucks carrying these items must follow strict regulations to ensure safety when transporting explosive products. High Demand Fireworks are the most common tradition in the United States for the Fourth of July. With…