Trucking technology in 2019: ELD and better utilization LED data will provide better visibility drivers and shippers. Good news retailers pre-tariff jump in November imports as retailers prepare to ship early to get ahead of the 15 percent tariffs scheduled to take effect on December 15, 2019 on remaining merchandise from China not already…[Read more]

What’s new in transportation news: Why has 2019 been the time for the trucking industry based in part by ongoing tariffs and trade war with China. The number of trucking companies out of business in the 1st half have double compared to 2018.

In 2019, logistics industry majors across the value chain are expected to prioritize operational efficiencies, with investments in technology adoption. Freight forwarders that offer innovative online solution offerings in freight matching, custom brokerage, and transportation management solutions are expected to transform the segment with enhanced…[Read more]

The Transportation Industry Forecast for 2019

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Marold Unplugged: Thought of the Day-Give It All You Got
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Uber Freight Opens HQ in Chicago with Expansive Plans
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UD Trucks Tests Level 4 Autonomous Driving in Japan
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So far in 2019 has been more about the oversupply than the lack of demand, although both are present. More than 600 trucking companies have reportedly failed with two larger closing this week. But the agreement for China and the US to get back to negotiation by the end of the year things look brighter for the trucking industry.

Truckload markets were already showing signs of turning the corner before the Labor Day weekend, but news of Hurricane Dorian led to an increase in activity. The urgency to get shipments moved ahead of the storm created tighter capacity and pushed prices upward for vans, reefers, and flatbeds.

Illinois Department of Transportation officials break down new gas tax The gas tax doubled to 38 cents per gallon making the first motor fuel tax increase since 1990. In the future, the motor fuel tax will increase annually by the consumer price index, capped at an increase of 1 ccent per year.

What are the Freight & Transportation Trends in 2019 for Shippers to know? Why is it more important than ever for shippers to have sound fundamentals when it comes to managing freight. What is a driving the request for adding a final mile/ white glove capability in today Transportation Management System.

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Federal Regulators Propose Changes to Trucker Work Hour Rules
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https://www.wsj.com/articles/federal-regulators-propose-changes-to-trucker-work-hour-rules-11565818391