Owner-operators can expect the spot market to soften
After an unreasonably volatile year of recession concerns and inflationary speed bumps, those in the trucking industry are hoping there will be a rebalancing of the market in short order.
Embark simulates routine traffic stop of AI-truck on public freeway
Autonomous-tech company Embark is on a mission to prove to its dissenters that pulling over an autonomous truck won’t be as much of a challenge as its being made out to be.
Environmental review of infrastructure projects gets turned down by Senate Republicans
In a surprising turn of events, Republican Senate members voted unanimously to overturn the Biden administration rule requiring permits and strict environmental reviews of major highways, pipelines, and oil well infrastructure projects.
25% increase year over year of positive drug tests in the transportation/warehousing industry
Urine drug tests have resulted in positive rates of increasing a relative 25% year over year. This growth signals a troubling statistic in the transportation and warehousing industry.
CA trucking industry asked asking Gov. Newsom for further delay in AB5 compliance
The CTA points out that more than 70,000 drivers in the state will be sidelined by AB5, causing a huge strain on the already feathered supply chain issue in the state.
Canada’s ELD mandate will officially take effect Jan 1, 2023
Canada is preparing to enforce electronic logging device (ELD) rules for motor carriers on January 1, 2023.
CVSA enforcement blitz from July 10-16
Law enforcement representatives will be heavily monitoring both passenger and commercial vehicle drivers for any unsafe behaviors that could jeopardize them or the drivers around them.
AB5 implementation in California has fleets scrambling
The California Trucking Association has compared the SCOTUS decision to “pouring gasoline on a fire, which is the ongoing supply chain crisis.”
Are 70k Californian owner-operators in jeopardy with AB5 implementation?
California is currently home to 70k+ independent truckers who follow the owner-operator model.
Supply chain risks have led to increased white-collar crime
This new risk environment for industries has many companies seeking assistance in how to deal with bribery demands.
Compliance & transparency: the top ingredients for supply chain magic
Regulatory capture, risk management, and reputation preservation are all important but often overlooked facets of supply chain fluidity.
International Roadcheck initiative set for May 17-19
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) arranges an annual 72-hour commercial motor vehicle inspection and enforcement initiative.
Environmental, social, & governance: where does your network stand?
ESG structures speak to how a company manages itself in the circumstances of environmental and social governance.
Wheels are the star of the show in the International Roadcheck this year
From damaged fasteners to rusty bolt holes, damaged equipment has no business being on the roads.
