FMCSA to host carrier-fitness meeting at Texas Trucking Show

WASHINGTON — Regulators want to hear “diverse experiences and perspectives” from the trucking industry on plans to update how the government rates motor carriers on safety to determine when a motor carrier is not fit to operate. To help accomplish that goal, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration announced it will hold an in-person listening…

FreightWaves announces rapid-fire demo best-in-show winners in Atlanta

Thirteen companies showcased their FreightTech innovations during two rounds of rapid-fire demo sessions Tuesday at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta. Demos by Tai Software and MyCarrier TMS were named best in show by attendees among the competing companies’ seven-minute demonstrations about how their technological innovations benefit the freight industry. Tai Software Tai…

New York governor indefinitely pauses Manhattan congestion fee

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul has directed the Metropolitan Transportation Authority to indefinitely pause congestion pricing planned for those driving to Manhattan. According to a news release from the governor’s office, the pause aims to avoid adding burdens to working and middle class families. It comes less than a week after the Trucking Association of…

Altana releases next-generation supply chain management platform

Supply chain visibility data and advisory company Altana is rolling out its next generation of Altana Atlas in its effort to efficiently map the global supply chain. Customers will be able to keep track of, identify and manage each component of their supply chain. The enhanced platform uses both AI and machine learning to connect…

DAT vs. SONAR debate examines where freight market is headed

ATLANTA — FreightWaves and DAT Solutions squared off during FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain conference at an inaugural event, the “Great Debate — DAT vs. SONAR: Where is the Market Headed Next?” The live event on Tuesday pitted Zach Strickland, FreightWaves SONAR director of market intelligence, against Ken Adamo, chief of analytics for DAT. The…