View on Transport Topics’ Website here. Keeping roadways free of snow and ice is critical for safety, but the de-icing products states use — mainly chlorides — are notorious for causing truck corrosion, creating a […]
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View on Transport Topics’ Web Site here. When winter snow imposes its will on the roads, it’s typically mitigated by various amounts of sand, calcium chloride, magnesium chloride and road salt, but these de-icing agents […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — After a banner year in 2018, the intermodal industry is being challenged by a variety of issues, but it remains resilient despite uncertainties. Joni Casey, president of the Intermodal Association of […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — Rail and intermodal providers said they are increasing speed and efficiency to become more competitive, and technology is helping them improve operations. “We’re thinking about what is needed to compete against […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — A panel representing the shipping industry spoke about the looming International Maritime Organization mandate that will require cargo vessels to burn low-sulfur diesel, and shippers and carriers said the requirements could […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — Speed and visibility are two of the most important factors that can help those within the supply chain capture e-commerce market share, and intermodal is finding ways to be more competitive […]
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LONG BEACH, Calif. — The drayage industry relies on owner-operators and the independent contractor model to move freight, but state action in California and New Jersey could limit the number of owner-operators available to work […]
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Roadmaster Group once turned down a driver applying to the company who requested to travel with a pet alligator. But the Phoenix-based specialized carrier — as well as many other fleets — does allow its […]
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Expanding global operations can create new opportunities for manufacturers, and there are several resources that companies can use to find new customers while also mitigating the risk of working with partners abroad. “There are a […]
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View the story Fleet Owner’s website here. When Ingrid Brown started driving a truck in 1979, it was rare for her to see another woman on the road. Back then, the owner-operator knew of six […]
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