Ship A Car Industry News Blog - Page 5

FMCSA CDL changes explained: tighter testing and training standards, the industry debate, and the practical effect on carrier capacity and booking timing.

General Motors’ strategy pivot to reintroduce hybrid vehicles addresses customer demand and EV charging infrastructure. By using bridge technology, hybrids appeal to people apprehensive about electric cars. This expands GM’s car lineup and helps them compete in a greener transportation industry. The return of hybrids should reduce pricing pressure and make greener cars more affordable. GM’s shift mirrors a wider industry trend toward consumer and environmental flexibility.

Federal rulemaking on truck speed limiters has run for over a decade without a final rule, while much of the industry fitted them voluntarily anyway.

A working Class 8 truck costs close to two dollars a mile before the driver is paid. Where that money goes, and what it means when you compare quotes.

The U.S. transportation industry faces significant challenges and dramatic changes in 2024, primarily related to workforce retention, growing prices, and technology integration. The industry’s dynamic character is shown by the effects of Yellow Corp.’s bankruptcy and the move towards sustainable practices like electric vehicles. Reflecting the increased digitalization of the economy, cybersecurity emerges as a critical priority.

Every interstate commercial driver holds a medical certificate from a federally registered examiner. What the exam covers and how long a certificate lasts.

This blog article explores the concerning $800 million truck fraud problem in the US, as brought to Congress’s attention by Jeffrey Tucker. It tackles larger industry and global supply chain difficulties, examines the rise in fraudulent tactics, and casts doubt on the driver shortage myth.

The federal liability minimum for interstate trucking was set in 1980 and never indexed. Here is why that argument matters when you ship a vehicle.

Congestion pricing changes two practical things for shipping a vehicle into Manhattan: what a carrier will agree to do, and where the car changes hands.

No rating does not mean a good rating. What FMCSA safety ratings actually are, what the data underneath shows, and what none of it tells you.

With the introduction of autonomous trucks, the United States is poised for a revolution in transportation. This trend is being led by industry leaders like Aurora, Kodiak, and Gatik and is being powered by cutting-edge AI and sensor technologies. These driverless cars provide more economy and safety, but they also bring up serious issues with legislation and job security. The degree to which this technology can be seamlessly incorporated into the current transportation infrastructure will determine how successful it is.

We discuss the most recently implemented changes to the U.S. EV tax credit program in this blog article, emphasizing the IRS ECO site and the lengthening of dealer reporting deadlines. We discuss the changes that will occur in 2024, such as the increased qualifying requirements and the transfer of clean car credits. Additionally covered are the IRS dealer help resources.

Transport prices are set by a live market, not a rate card. Which side of the cycle you book in explains more than any list of factors.

The Alaska Highway runs 1,400 miles from Dawson Creek to Delta Junction and is the only road connection between Alaska and the rest of the country. Here is what the route involves, why it prices the way it does, and how barge compares.