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In early April, a monumental event occurred in Europe. Twelve semi-automated trucks, in 6 convoys, arrived at the port of Rotterdam. These tractor trailers drove autonomously over the European highways, utilizing their drivers only on city roads. Similar, smaller scale tests have occurred in the US. Autonomous vehicles will provide substantial relief for driver shortages, […]
Continue Reading →How safe are the Motor Carriers that you use on a daily basis. Part of your sourcing selection criteria should include the carrier’s safety rating. The FMCSA has recently issued new guidelines to evaluate a carrier’s risk of adverse incidents. The following is exerted from the: Federal Register / Vol. 81, No. 44 / Monday, March […]
Continue Reading →Truckload, Air, Ocean, LTL and Parcel rates are rising. Carriers are regularly announcing price increases. Their increases significantly impact YOUR BOTTOM LINE. But what can you do, you have already negotiated a good discount. Most companies tend to focus all of their energies on the “rate” and / or discount. While not wanting to belittle […]
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