In the transport industry, the word “partnership” can mean many different things. Brokers, carriers, and shippers may all have their own perspectives on what qualities make a great partner. Sometimes these views align and a lasting partnership is forged. In other cases, it can be difficult to get on the same page. In the modern

Thanks to advances in technology, today’s tractor trailers are around 60 times cleaner to operate than their counterparts from the 1980s from an emissions standpoint. Even with these advances, a shift from fossil fuels toward greener alternatives is gaining regulatory momentum. “As time has gone on, the technology and the conversation on the environment have

Electric vehicles (EVs) are one of the fastest growing segments in the consumer transportation market, but the technology has been met with some hesitation by the transport industry. Environmental concerns and mounting government regulations favor the adoption of alternative fuels. On the other hand, such a major shift would require industry-wide investment in infrastructure and

In a press release from April of 2022, the Owner-Operator Independent Driver Association (OOIDA) voiced its disapproval for proposed rulemaking by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) that would mandate speed limiters for large trucks in the US. In the release, OOIDA argues that policies and devices that limit speeds for large trucks create

Independent contractors, including contract truckers, have gained two prominent victories in the legal battle against AB5. Proposition 22 and the Olson case have dealt strong blows against the so-called “gig worker” bill that would reclassify contract workers as full-time employees. Meanwhile, the California Trucking Association’s own suit against AB5 continues to wind its way through