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

The ongoing legal case against California Assembly Bill 5 (AB5) carries serious implications for the future of the transport industry.  AB5, also known as the “gig worker bill,” would reclassify thousands of independent drivers as fulltime employees. This change could send shockwaves throughout the industry by undermining profitability and the freedom of independent drivers to

Triple T Transport has entered into a strategic partnership with FourKites, a global leader in real-time supply chain visibility solutions. The partnership is aimed at enhancing Triple T's supply chain visibility capabilities, allowing our team to provide our customers with greater transparency and improved delivery performance. A recently-published case study outlines how Triple T’s partnership

It’s hard to measure the value of strategic partnerships in the transportation industry. In an increasingly tech-driven world, important strategic partnerships are giving way to business relationships that are strictly transactional. This shift can lead to negative outcomes for both carriers and shippers. “Shippers assume it’s a one-way street where carriers are just there to

Recent economic instability is contributing to a higher rate of theft and lost freight across the transport industry. Meanwhile, shifting economic tides are leading some businesses to rethink their model. Many brokers are adding international shipping, warehousing, and other services to their portfolio to stay competitive. Change is unfolding rapidly, and many transport companies could

Smart procurement can mean the difference between success and failure for many businesses. For some, the savings provided through a procurement assessment can even help to avoid the worst outcomes for staff. This is a scenario that Todd Miles is familiar with as Managing Director & Partner for Criterion Supply Solutions, a procurement service group

With continuing inflation and the threat of recession on the horizon, it’s easy to see why so many transportation professionals share uneasiness over the future of the economy. In recent months, maneuvering from top monetary policymakers seems to have steered us away from the worst possible outcomes—for now. Still, the economy has fallen dramatically from