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ELD, DOT US Hours of Service

News · Jun 25, 2019

U.S. House passed a 2020 government funding package that would bar the DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement from HOS

"Efforts to strike CSA, hours language from House bill come up short" "The U.S. House on Tuesday passed a 2020 government funding package that would bar the U.S. DOT from eliminating the 30-minute break requirement from current hours of service regulations and would require carriers’ ratings within DOT’s Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) program to be returned to public view within six months." - According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet Read the full st

Marijuana legalization in trucking

News · Jun 25, 2019

Sentencing delayed for truckers accused of illegally hauling hemp

"The sentencing date for two truckers accused of illegally transporting hemp in Idaho has been delayed until September 17. It was originally scheduled for today, June 25." - According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Linda Baker "The decision to continue the hearing was a joint agreement between the office of the Ada County Prosecutor and the two attorneys for the truckers." Baker also wrote in her article. Read the full story HERE Source and credits: freightwaves.com / Linda Ba

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News · Jun 22, 2019

UPS claims, their instructors don't need 2 years of CDL experience

"Entry-level driver training regulations going into force in 2020 will make it difficult for UPS to keep up with new driver demand, according to company documents."- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher "The ELDT rule, which goes into effect on February 7, 2020, requires behind-the-wheel and theory driver training instructors have two years’ experience and have held a commercial driver’s license (CDL) for two years."- Gallagher also wrote in his article. Rea

Harvesting trucks at dawn on the farm

News · Jun 22, 2019

U.S. agricultural exporters caught in middle of trade war with China

"While President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping have agreed to meet at the G20 Summit in Japan next week, the U.S. agriculture industry remains skeptical that the ongoing tariff battle between the two countries will end anytime soon." - According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Clarissa Hawes Hawes also wrote - "U.S. soybean exporters said exports are down by 12 million metric tons compared to last year, which is largely because of the trade standoff with China." Re

Pier 300 400 Container Terminals

News · Jun 21, 2019

Trade demand will plunge if 25 percent tariffs extended to all Chinese goods and those are bad news for a freight market

"The Trump administration is considering levying tariffs on the remaining $300 billion of Chinese exports to the United States so far unaffected by duties. Freight Intel, FreightWaves’ proprietary research group, has just published a study warning that such a move would disrupt trade flows far beyond what has occurred so far."- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Paul Hampstead "In the event of a 25 percent tariff, air cargo demand should remain normal until about 30

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News · Jun 21, 2019

Rand McNally releases updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas

"Rand McNally released this week its updated Motor Carriers’ Road Atlas for truckers, which includes updated U.S. and Canadian maps, low clearance and weigh station locations and more." - According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff

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News · Jun 21, 2019

I-10 Westbound closures set for Phoenix this weekend

"The Arizona Department of Transportation will close I-10 Westbound in Phoenix between State Route 347 and Loop 202 this weekend so crews can remove and replace overhead signs for the interchange with the new Loop 202 Freeway." - According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff

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News · Jun 21, 2019

MSC loses preferred customs status over cocaine bust on ship

"Following a second large drug bust aboard its box-ships this year, international ocean container shipping line Mediterranean Shipping Company has had its Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (C-TPAT) certificate suspended by the U.S. Customs and Border Protection agency. The agency acted after two of MSC’s ships this year were found to have large volumes of illegal drugs smuggled aboard them."- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Jim Wilson Read the full story: HE

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News · Jun 21, 2019

U.S. and Canada to expand pre-clearance to cargo

"Despite President Trump’s veiled threats about tariffs, his meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on June 20 produced an important agreement with the potential to speed up cross-border supply chains. The two leaders said they will implement an existing agreement to expand pre-clearance operations between the U.S. and Canada – which would include cargo." - According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Nate Tabak Read the full story HERE Source and credits: freightwave

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News · Jun 21, 2019

Spot rates outlook bleak for 2019, AOBRD to ELD change likely to have minimal impact on freight rates

"Per-mile rates on the spot market are forecasted to decline 7 percent in 2019 compared to 2018, according to analysts at freight research group FTR, as freight growth has stalled and market conditions have softened over the past 8 months."- According to the article in overdriveonline.com and its author James Jaillet "Also, don’t expect the looming compliance date of the full ELD mandate — Dec. 16, when drivers are required to have fully compliant ELDs, rather than the less sophisticated AOBRD s

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News · Jun 20, 2019

Trucks and drivers targeted for cargo theft, kidnapping and hostage-taking

"Truck-borne freight is the most popular target for thieves, according to a new global study by cargo insurer TT Club and supply chain consultant BSI. Trucks and truckers face a variety of threats including firearm-bearing kidnappers and fake ‘police.’ " - According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Jim Wilson "Trucks were the overwhelmingly favorite target of thieves in 84 percent of all incidents globally. Unfortunately, the report “Global Cargo Theft Intelligence Report for 20