Amazon Plans to Change Models for Regional Fulfillment
Amazon has fully transitioned to a regionalized model that aims to improve delivery times and reduce costs for the company.
Supply Chain Issues Persist in the Chemical Industry
More than 90% of the chemical industry has reported that freight transportation and supply chain issues are still affecting their manufacturing process.
Ascend Launches Immersive Trucking Training Program
In addition to its core business, Ascend is now using immersive technology systems to train new truck drivers.
Annual Job-Related Injuries Send Nearly 60,000 Teenage Workers to Emergency Rooms
Approximately 1.6 million teenagers in the United States have jobs, and on average, every nine minutes, a teen worker is injured on the job.
Transporting Perishable Goods Across International Borders
A recent study has revealed that 56% of customer delays in shipments come from cross-border transportation.
The Increasing Perceived Fear of Air Travel
In the last 4 months alone, there have been 7 accidents on runways, including planes coming too close to each other and wing clipping during takeoff.
Walmart Shuts Down Four Stores in Chicago
Since Walmart set up shop in one of the biggest U.S. cities, it has lost tens of millions of dollars, with its yearly losses doubling in the last 5 years.
FedEx Plans to Have No Drivers on Payroll in the Future
Reports suggest that FedEx is exploring a future where they will not have drivers on their payroll.
White House Aims to Disrupt Fentanyl Supply Chain
The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to combat the flow of illicit drugs, with a particular focus on fentanyl
The Disposal of E-Waste in Landfills
In the last eight years, over 420.3 million metric tons of e-waste have been produced, and by 2050, this number is expected to double.
Which Electric Vehicles Compete with Tesla?
When someone thinks of EVs, they almost automatically think of Tesla, which many other EV companies are trying to change.
Florida Testing New High-Tech Freeway System
News has emerged that Florida is testing a new type of freeway that could pave the way for future roadways.
Strategies for Collaborating with Diverse Suppliers
A recent study by Supplier.io has stated that there are 5 ways successful companies can boost business with minority-owned firms to attain a more diverse supplier base.
Reduced fleet costs through the use of dash cams
A new study suggests that safety violations are adding to the long list of things increasing insurance costs for trucking companies.
The Industry's Response to the World's Deadliest Bird Flu
Since the latest appearance of the bird flu in 2022, over 50 million farm-raised birds have died, leading to skyrocketing prices in grocery stores.
Collaboration Between Rivian EVs and Amazon Delivers 75 Million Packages and Counting
Over the past year, Amazon has added more than 3,000 electric vans to Rivian's fleet, enabling carbon-conscious delivery to over 500 cities and regions across the US.
Possible North Korea-Linked Cyberattack Attempts to Steal Information from 1,000+ Networks
A cyberattack, possibly linked to North Korea, has attempted to install malware in over 1,000 networks to steal information and credentials from corporate networks.
Train Derailment Reported in Minnesota by BNSF
On April 1st, a BNSF train carrying ethanol and corn syrup derailed in Raymond, Minnesota, prompting residents to evacuate.
Norfolk Southern sued by Justice Dept.
After the devastating derailment in Ohio, the DOJ has decided to file a lawsuit against Norfolk Southern for violating the Clean Water Act.
Ohio derailment has also derailed railroad industry attempts to rebrand
Before the Norfolk derailment, the rail industry was attempting to transform its public image.
