07 Dec Trump Signs Short-Term Funding Bill Averting Partial Shutdown A funding extension to keep several federal agencies operating through Dec. 21 was signed into law by President Donald Trump, the White House announced Dec. 7. Read more...
07 Dec Port of Baltimore Awarded $6.5 Million to Upgrade Berth Accommodations The Port of Baltimore is getting a $6.5 million federal grant to build an additional 50-foot-deep berth to accommodate large containerships. Read more...
07 Dec Managing Online Reviews: New Tools Help Fleets Safeguard Reputations Truckers concerned about the havoc online reviews can wreak on their fortunes can take heart: The latest crop of online review software enables you to establish a powerful command center to monitor and influence your company’s reputation. Read more...
07 Dec Awake and Aware Distracted and drowsy driving creates risk for drivers as well as fleets, but various forms of technology can alert drivers to these hazards and enable fleets to tailor training to prevent future events. Read more...
07 Dec Sunsetting of Older Wireless Networks Will Force Fleets to Replace Hardware Wireless service is changing, and so the trucking technologies that rely on it must change, too, vendors of communications and tracking systems said. Read more...
07 Dec Cybercrime: Yes, It Can Happen to Your Fleet Cyberattacks have become one of the top risks facing U.S. businesses, and trucking and logistics companies are no exception. Despite the increasing sophistication of these attacks, it’s still tempting to dismiss the threat — to think it’ll never happen to you. But the danger is very real and must be taken seriously by transportation firms of all sizes. Read more...
07 Dec The Road Ahead for Blockchain Blockchain is more than just a tech industry buzzword; it’s a digital tool that could transform how business is conducted in a variety of fields, including transportation. While its use in trucking has not gained widespread traction yet, behind-the-scenes developments are well underway to advance blockchain applications and governance. Read more...
06 Dec DOT’s Committee Against Human Trafficking Holds First Meeting WASHINGTON — Targeted outreach efforts and training are key to reaching industry representatives who can aid in the fight against human trafficking, according to Kendis Paris, executive director of Truckers Against Trafficking. Read more...
06 Dec Utility Trailer Unveils Enhanced Floor Technology Utility Trailer Manufacturing Co. announced the roll out of its new flooring technology. Read more...
06 Dec Editorial: Catching Up With the Pace of Change The trucking industry has been through quite a period of transformation during the past 12 months. Perhaps it’s time to take a breather — and take stock of where we are. As 2018 draws to a close, things aren’t as hectic as they were one year ago, but change still persists. Read more...