As older fleet managers and planners retire, the new generation replacing them is turning to digital solutions to navigate an increasingly complex market environment.

Of all the many links that make up a global supply chain, drayage is among the most challenging to perform efficiently and profitably.

Decisions to adopt on-demand packaging still mostly come down to dollars and cents, although in recent years considerations of sustainability have come to the fore.

So far, diesel emissions at the port are down 92%, nitrogen oxides by 71%, sulfur oxides by 98% and greenhouse gases by 17% since 2005.

Transportation providers can draw on a variety of insurance options to protect against the risk of exposure to liability for delays or damage to freight.

Duffy’s new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musk’s empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction.

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee, and schedule a ratification vote.

The Teamsters say that they plan to continue their fight against Amazon, but did not specify where or when any additional strikes might occur in the weeks ahead.

A proposed rule by FMCSA specifies the roles, responsibilities and obligations of parties in commercial transportation transactions that are arranged by licensed property brokers. 

The ATRI also found that congestion caused the industry to waste 6.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel, creating more than $32 billion in additional fuel costs.