With strained stimulus talks, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell expressed concern for the possibility of a weak economic recovery in the U.S. without continued financial aid from the government. “Too…
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FMCSA’s New Hours of Service Rules Set to Start in September
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, rules, safety, transport, transportation, updateAt the beginning of June 2020, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) published the Hours of Service final rule that will change the HOS regulations for commercial motor vehicle…

Q3 2020 Freight Industry Insights
By erika deblasicarriers, COVID-19, cyber security, digital supply chain, freight, logistics, news, Q3 2020, supply chain, technology, transport, transportation, updateRecovery Wavers due to COVID-19 Resurgence Just as quickly as the U.S. economy slowly recovered, some areas are now slipping back due to rising cases of COVID-19 infections. This is…

#HawkeyeOnTheRoad Photo Contest
By erika deblasi#hawkeyeontheroad, carriers, drivers, freight, logistics, photo contest, transportationWin a $50 Amazon gift card! Take a creative picture of your truck or yourself while you are on the road! We know that while you drive you can find…

Q2 2020 Freight Industry Insights
By erika deblasicarriers, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, Q2 2020, transport, transportation, updateAs the World Economy Starts to Reopen, the Freight Market is Predicted to Go Up1 Trucking tenders indicate that the declines are shallowing which means there may be a bottom…

What Are the Requirements for a Tanker Endorsement on CDL?
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, FMCSA, freight, logistics, safety, transport, transportationWhat you may not know could get you put out of service. It’s not news that the FMCSA added additional requirements to certain rules and regulations involving tanker endorsements. These…

Identity Theft Troubles in Logistics: How to Safeguard Your Company from Fraud
By erika deblasicarriers, FMCSA, fraud, freight, identity theft, transport, transportationIdentity theft is a serious issue not only in our personal lives but also in our professional ones. Fraudulent activity in the freight industry still occurs even though many of…