In recent months, even the most conservative economic forecasts included a strong chance for a mild recession by the end of 2023. Today, it’s beginning to look like recession may be entirely avoidable. “No economic recession yet, and I don’t even know that we’re going to get one,” says Bob Costello, Chief Economist at the

It wasn’t long ago that recession seemed all but certain for the US economy. Now, the economic picture is more complicated. Has recession been averted, or is there more to the story? Prices and output are the fundamental pieces of the macroeconomic puzzle. What goods or services are being provided, and at what rate? The

Fraud is rampant in our modern supply chain. Logistics media company The Loadstar claims that double brokering is costing the transport market more than $500 million a year, while Supply Chain Quarterly claims that cargo theft and fraud are up 41% in the first 20 weeks of 2023. In light of these troubling trends, the

Triple T Transport has earned a place on FourKites list of Premier Carriers for 2023. This recognition highlights the exceptional level of service and support provided by the TTT team, while further cementing the company’s important strategic partnership with the technology brand. FourKites is a real-time supply chain visibility platform providing practical information on the

Investment in supply chain visibility platforms and other tech can pay off in the long run, but coming to terms with the up-front cost might be a challenge for stakeholders in your network. Selling these investments upstream takes careful timing and a clear demonstration of value. In many cases, adopting something new will mean putting

Communication between stakeholders is not always a straightforward process. Although your interests are connected, getting a counterpart to act with urgency in a time of need can be challenging. How can a transportation company guarantee support from a fellow stakeholder when it matters most? Many have found success with supply chain visibility platforms such as

Research suggests that widespread marijuana legalization is taking thousands of drivers out of the transport profession due to federal drug testing standards. Driving this trend is the fact that current drug tests are unable to effectively gauge a user’s current level of intoxication. This means drivers who use cannabis off the clock are still in

The legalization of marijuana for recreational use has been met with enthusiasm by voters across the country. 23 states and the District of Columbia have legalized cannabis use by adults, with 38 total states allowing medicinal use. This shift toward legalization has created lucrative new business opportunities in the emerging legal pot industry. It has

It seems that the trucking industry has seen more regulatory changes in the past twelve months than ever before. Among these changes are proposals that would heavily favor the adoption of all-electric trucks and other alternative fuels. With regulators rushing to get ahead of the electric vehicle trend, the potential for chaos in the transport

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