On May 30, President Trump once again sent shockwaves rippling through the financial markets, as well as the automotive industry, when he announced a new round of tariffs aimed at Mexico. While experts say the initial impact on trucking will be minimal, the effects...
The U.S. Transportation Security Administration has created a new committee of transportation industry representatives in an effort to better safeguard the nation’s supply chain against security risks. The Surface Transportation Security Advisory Committee will advise...
When I was in my mid ‘30s, I realized I needed to make some healthful changes in my life. I was one of those kids who could eat whatever they wanted and never gain a pound. Partly this was just winning the Metabolism Lottery. But a string of entry-level jobs with lots...
It’s a crisp, clear, spring morning in the not-too-distant-future when a young driver named Jamal arrives for work in the pre-dawn. Climbing out of the autonomous, shared-ride car that brought him to the terminal, Jamal checks his smartphone to get the vital...
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index for March showed its first negative reading in several years, reflecting a softening environment for carriers. The March TCI reading fell to -1.18 driven by easing freight rates and sluggish, though still positive, demand. Active truck...
Some 89% of U.S. motorists say they need better education about the impact of distracted driving and 74% say they would pay more for a vehicle with built-in features to correct or prevent distractions on the road, according to a recent survey by The Harris Poll and...
