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

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