By Bart M. Schwartz, chairman of Guidepost Solutions The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. There are approximately three railroad incidents in the United States each day. Some are fatal and otherwise more destructive than others. In early March, a…
In an environment where rates are so low that carriers are struggling to turn a profit, cost-cutting measures are vital. Only not every cost should be cut. Insurance, while one of the higher costs for motor carriers and freight brokers, is the one thing that can protect a company from massive loss. Jessie Merritt, Reliance…
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Fulfillment provider Stord announced recently it has acquired ProPack Logistics to strengthen its temperature-controlled and last-mile shipping services to its omnichannel brands. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. “ProPack’s 30 years of experience bolsters our own, making Stord a clear front-runner for any brand requiring the added complexity of temperature-controlled storage and transportation,” co-founder…
WASHINGTON — Regulators received heavy opposition from truck owner-operators and safety advocates on a proposal aimed at making it easier to test and employ new drivers. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s proposed rule, “Increased Flexibility for Testing and for Drivers after Passing the Skills Test,” would loosen current CDL testing regulations by: Allowing commercial…