The industry is concerned about the state of the economy, truck parking, and fuel. It seems like we have been hearing speculation for years about a freight recession and…
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Slowdowns and Parking Updates
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, news, transportationGetting up to speed in logistics involves a slowdown in business … and some bright new developments in finding places to come to a full stop. The Market’s Brakes are…

Drivers, Mark Your Calendars
By erika deblasicarriers, logistics, news, transportationInspection Dates Hawkeye These inspection dates will be here before you know it. The biggest dates for big-rig professionals are coming up fast. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) has…

Is Peak Season Dead?
By erika deblasicarriers, drivers, logistics, news, transportation2022 has been anything but normal. Record high inflation and soaring fuel costs have all impacted the ‘normal’ business cycles. As a result, logistics companies are seeing less of a…

FMCSA Extends COVID HOS Waiver
By erika deblasiCOVID-19, FMCSA, freight, HOS, hours of service, logistics, news, rules, safety, transportOn November 29, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced that it has extended the Hours of Service (HOS) regulatory waivers due to continued public health concerns. The waiver took…

Roads, Bridges, Major Projects – The Infrastructure Bill Explained
By erika deblasicarriers, freight, logistics, news, transportation, updateThe legislation continues to make its way through Capitol Hill on its towards final approval. Will it pass and what exactly is in the bill that will impact the logistics…

Industry Insights: 2021 Mid-Year
By erika deblasicarriers, COVID-19, digital supply chain, freight, logistics, news, supply chain, technology, transportation, updateAs another surge of loaded inbound containers are on the way, capacity is still tight. Stimulus payments are continuing to stimulate consumer spending, all the while inventories still need to…