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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.
Greenlane’s plan for a nationwide charging and hydrogen network for heavy trucks: the corridors, the spacing, and what electrified freight means.
This article looks at Tesla’s historic recall, which affected more than 2 million cars in the US and was brought on by safety concerns with the Autopilot. It looks at the scope of the recall, the critical role played by the NHTSA, Tesla’s calculated reaction, the potential legal repercussions, and the inherent difficulties with Autopilot technology.
This blog article looks at the recent changes in the US freight sector, emphasizing the rise of West Coast ports and Atlanta’s falling market share. It explores the environmental, geopolitical, and economic forces behind these shifts and talks about how they will affect companies and the freight sector going forward.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has decided to remove 10 Electronic Logging Devices due to non-compliance, and this blog post explores their reasoning. It addresses the consequences for carriers and drivers, the possibility of device reinstatement, critiques the ELD self-certification procedure, and emphasizes Ship A Car, Inc.’s dedication to industry leadership and compliance with regulations.
This blog post explores the ‘freight recession’ harming the transportation sector in the United States, looking at its causes, the pandemic’s effects, and case studies of significant players. It provides insights into resilience tactics, stressing the value of human interaction, adaptability, and partnerships in navigating these trying times.
Underneath the corporate dispute sits something that affects freight: the largest truck stop network in North America changed hands.
