Dick’s Sporting Goods and Roehl Transport partner on driver appreciation with an emphasis on reducing dwell time at loading facilities.

Container market experts advise carriers and shippers to act quickly now that new rules regulating ocean shipping are in effect.

Lawmakers and shippers urge quick wrap-up of new dockworker labor pact on the eve of the contract deadline.

A new standard on truck trailer rear underride guards is already being met by 94% of trailer manufacturers, and safety advocates say it is too weak.

El ex jefe de la agencia dice que la nueva regulación equivale a una “mala praxis regulatoria”

Container lines stand to gain from unprecedented berthing priority under a proposal introduced by California lawmakers aimed at helping U.S. exports.

The rising cost of construction materials — and lack of bidders — is weakening the power of the bipartisan infrastructure law.

The trucking lobby is pushing back on Biden’s call for a gas tax holiday, advocating instead for energy independence.

AskWaves provides a state-by-state breakdown for the record $463 million in funds set aside in 2022 for reducing truck crashes.

The feds released a first-time report aimed at developing a clearer picture of autonomous vehicle safety.

Jamie Hagen chats with James “The Rooster” Bowen on what it takes to move from company driver to owner-operator.

President Biden plans to sign into law the Ocean Shipping Reform Act, the first ocean shipping regulations passed by Congress since 1998.

President Biden made his case for getting ocean carrier reform on the books by accusing ocean carriers of jacking up prices for consumers.

FMC rulemakings and reports included in the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2022 will begin taking shape soon after the bill is enacted. Here’s a breakdown.

President Biden underscored his support for ocean shipping reform as he prepares to speak at the Port of LA. Here’s a rundown of major efforts the administration has taken to date to ease supply chain disruption.

La Administración Federal de Seguridad de Autotransportes también examinará si los servicios de despacho podrían considerarse corredores

The FMCSA is looking to the public to help settle a controversy over what constitutes freight brokers, agents and dispatch services.

The agency’s acting administrator updated Congress on the status of the agency’s rulemakings at her nomination hearing.

Work remains for the Biden administration’s new port envoy, Stephen Lyons, to untangle freight supply chains.

The nation’s top container-trade regulator says he wants ensure more fairness in ocean carrier contracts after a spike in shipper complaints.

A major shipper lobbying group has concerns over trucker overtime pay legislation.

NITL dice que la legislación amenaza los avances logrados en la desregulación del transporte por carretera

In the wake of the latest deadly shootings, Democratic lawmakers urge carriers to tighten firearm security measures.

With concerns over freight markets heating up, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce is staking out its priorities.

Fatalities in crashes involving at least one large truck jumped 13% in 2021, hitting a “crisis” level, according to federal regulators.

Se prevé que el número total de víctimas mortales de tráfico en 2021 sea el más alto desde 2005

Federal regulators told Congress that insurance companies are refusing to share data about the costs of claims from truck and bus accidents.

Investor Caroline Duffy says supply chain tech companies that push the envelope on customer delight will continue to thrive even in a down market.

Ann Phillips will take over at the U.S. Maritime Administration as the agency receives a fresh boost of funding for port infrastructure.

Eric Fullerton of project44 wants to start unifying recent acquisitions to help customers weather the next freight storm.

Trax Technologies’ Chris Cassidy explains how understanding the flow of financial data with every freight shipment has become just as important as the shipment itself.

AskWaves has reviewed the latest comments on a proposal allowing oral fluid instead of urine to test for drugs — the trucking industry mostly likes it.

U.S. regulators have ordered the world’s largest ocean carriers to submit more pricing and capacity data to help protect shipping markets from anticompetitive practices.

La tecnología que responde a la variación de los límites de velocidad debería instalarse en todos los camiones, según la agencia de seguridad

The nation’s top highway safety watchdog plans to push federal regulators to require a higher level of speed-limiting technology than currently proposed.

Pete Buttigieg pushed back during a DOT budget hearing in the Senate against an effort to blame the Biden administration for rising inflation.

Federal regulators plan to require truckers to limit their truck speeds by using electronic engine control devices.

Karl’s Transport ve un costo mínimo y un beneficio máximo en la adhesión al programa federal

A congressional report alleges then-President Donald Trump may have pushed the Defense Department to approve a pandemic loan to help gain Teamsters support in the 2020 election.

A Wisconsin trucking company reveals how it has shifted into a higher training gear under President Biden’s 90-day trucker apprenticeship challenge.

The Biden administration is pushing states to take a clean-energy approach to expand truck parking with new infrastructure money.

El regulador dice no a la desvinculación del piloto de aprendizaje del Departamento de Trabajo

Regulators are moving ahead with an apprenticeship program for under-21 drivers despite attempts by trucking and safety groups to modify it.

The White House is pressuring Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to lift additional truck inspections as lines of cross-border trucks grow.

After an overhaul in truck driver training, schools are now looking for more instructors to help kick the industry into higher gear.

Las presentaciones de la FMCSA contra empresarios,
transportistas y otros podrían casi duplicar el máximo
anterior

Under pressure to move more cargo faster, truck drivers are filing complaints with the FMCSA at a record pace.

Federal regulators are standing up a new task force to study predatory truck leasing and its effect on driver safety.

Los organismos de control del Gobierno también cuestionan el precio del combustible de la agencia y los datos de las operaciones con vehículos eléctricos

The Postal Service rejected lawmakers’ calls to produce a new analysis of its future electric delivery vehicle fleet.

Carl Bentzel’s vision for the next-generation supply chain is one that shares public data across transportation modes and anticipates future shocks.

La actualización del Plan de Acción del Camión se centra en el empleo récord y en la reducción de la burocracia de las licencias CDL

The Biden administration praised strides made to boost trucking jobs — but could a freight recession undercut progress?

Werner Enterprises asserts that a five-year waiver affecting its driver trainees will fill cab seats and improve safety.

A federal regulator is using a new report to spotlight the importance of ocean containers to the U.S. economy and the threat of China’s market dominance.

La FMCSA flexibiliza las normas para ayudar a los transportistas de camiones a contratar nuevos conductores

Biden’s 2023 budget request increases funding to deal with freight bottlenecks and issue new regulations.

La oportunidad de financiación combina 3 programas de subvención de infraestructuras

The Biden administration has made $2.9 billion available for projects that expand freight capacity.

Federal regulators will begin to assess how container lines are serving U.S. exporters.

Los camioneros y la dirección se culpan mutuamente por poner en riesgo la cadena de suministro

Supply chains are at risk after Canadian Pacific shut down its rail service amid a contract battle with the Teamsters.

This AskWaves considers whether the federal government is needed to launch a supply chain portal – and whether it can succeed.

Transfix’s Scott Sokoloff discusses how data is keeping supply chains resilient in the wake of recent shake-ups.

Federal overseers have not set a specific time frame to further evaluate states’ ability to provide adequate truck parking.

Las futuras encuestas de la Ley de Jason se realizarán “periódicamente”, según la FHWA

DOT is leading a freight data exchange pilot project that it envisions as a long-term effort to speed cargo flow and cut costs for consumers.

La legislación destinada a aliviar el dolor del transporte puede tener una oportunidad de pasar por el Congreso

Congress is paying more attention than ever to freight supply chains. Here are 10 pending bills that attempt to address disruption and lower costs for carriers and their customers.

Postal Service reform legislation is headed to the White House after the Senate stamped its approval on Tuesday.

Regulators have eliminated a driver requirement to provide employers with an annual list of traffic violations.

La norma final ahorrará a los conductores y transportistas 3,5 millones de dólares al año, según la agencia

The Biden administration is proposing stronger air pollution standards for heavy-duty trucks starting in model year 2027.

Federal regulators have amended their rules to make it easier to install driver-assist technology in trucks.

Las exenciones temporales ya no son necesarias para una serie de sistemas de seguridad de los vehículos

Congressional watchdogs are alleging predatory pricing by three major container ship operators and want answers by March 16.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg responded to concerns about a lack of truck parking during a Capitol Hill infrastructure hearing.

El secretario del DOT en la audiencia del Senado también promete considerar una nueva terminal de contenedores en la Costa Oeste

The Biden administration is backing new legislation aimed at alleged out-of-control market power by foreign ocean carriers.

A District of Columbia lawmaker tells law enforcement that a security fence around the Capitol should be removed quickly following trucker demonstrations.

A federal proposal allowing trucking companies to use oral drug testing will reduce costs but could prove less effective against “lifestyle” drug users.

Federal officials are preparing for potential trucker demonstrations in Washington ahead of and after the State of the Union address.

The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.

The Biden administration announces $450 million in port-expansion grants.

Los cambios tienen como objetivo abordar las críticas a la base de datos nacional “desdentada” de la agencia

Federal regulators are moving ahead with proposed improvements to a national database used to file complaints in the trucking industry.

Las estaciones de recarga “semiprivadas” y los incentivos para el mercado temprano son las principales prioridades del sector

Washington insider Loren Smith assesses the Biden administration’s prospects for moving money from D.C. to the nation’s supply chain bottlenecks.

Federal regulators have announced dates for “significant” rulemakings affecting the trucking industry.

Propuestas sobre el transporte autónomo por carretera, bonos de garantía de los agentes programados para finales de 2022

U.S. export lobbyist Peter Friedmann discusses setbacks and progress made by shippers as they struggle to maintain market share overseas.

As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.

The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.

El transporte, el almacenamiento y los 3PL podrían estar en el punto de mira de la división antimonopolio

The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”

FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson discusses how the Biden administration’s Trucking Plan will be a top focus for the agency in 2022.

West Coast terminal operators could be taking advantage of supply chain disruptions by overcharging shippers for using night gates.

The American Trucking Associations warned that supply chain disruptions caused by protesters in Canada will affect the U.S. economy.

A Postal Service reform package passed by the House on Tuesday would eliminate massive financial burdens at the agency while maintaining a unified package and mail network.

The FMC is considering minimum billing standards for late fees charged by ocean carriers for picking up and returning containers.