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Without standardization, blockchain can become a forgotten piece of code
“Dean Croke, the chief insights officer at FreightWaves, spoke at the Blockchain Europe Expo, elaborating on the inception of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA), the factors that led to its creation, and the need for open and neutral data standards to enable widespread adoption of blockchain.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Vishnu Rajamanickam “For many years […]
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Trucking company ordered to pay $3 million after illegally hauling hazmat
“Wiley Sanders Truck Lines was sentenced June 10 to three years of probation and over $3 million in penalties – specifically, a $1.5 million fine, a $1.5 million community service payment to the Exide Residential Assistance Fund, and a $1,200 special assessment – for illegally hauling hazardous materials.”- According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the […]
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Amazon’s new online freight platform is viewed negatively by 8 of 10 carriers and freight brokers
“Amazon’s entry into online freight matching is being met with skepticism and unease by much of the logistics industry, according to a market research report from the FreightWaves Freight Intel Group.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Kevin Hill Hill also wrote – “The report’s survey found that eight of 10 carriers and freight […]
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Mexican table grapes deliver late bumper crop, fueling higher reefer rates along the border
“A colder than normal spring across northwestern Mexico meant the Mexican table grape export campaign suffered a delay of several weeks, spiking demand in June for reefer trucks out of Arizona and south Texas.”- According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Noi Mahoney “Coupled with a record-breaking Hermosillo, Mexico-based table grape crop, this year’s export campaign […]
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FMCSA admits challenges to under-21 driver pilot program
“The federal government’s primary trucking regulator conceded to lawmakers that it may be difficult to get enough qualified participants in its pilot project for drivers under 21 to make the project viable.” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author John Gallagher “Testifying before the U.S. Senate Commerce Committee on June 19, Federal Motor Carrier Safety […]
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Truck-involved fatalities increased in 2018, estimates show
“The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that when 2018 driving fatality numbers are finalized later this year, fatalities in accidents involving at least one large truck will see a 3% increase over 2017’s numbers.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Matt Cole
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Brake Safety Week inspection blitz set for Sept. 15-22
“The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week has been scheduled for Sept. 15-22 with a focus on brake hoses and tubing.” – According to the article in overdriveonline.com Throughout that week, inspectors will be conducting roadside inspections and keying in on brake violations. Read the full story HERE Source and credits: overdriveonline.com / Overdrive Staff
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Trucks moved 63 percent of trans-border freight in March, up nearly $1 billion
“Trans-border freight totaled $107.2 billion in March, with trucks moving 63 percent of all freight by value with United States trading partners Canada and Mexico, according to data released by the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).” – According to the article in freightwaves.com and its author Noi Mahoney Mahoney also wrote – “Trucks carried […]
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Former trucking executive pleads guilty to wire fraud
“A former executive of a Florida-based trucking company pleaded guilty in federal court on June 12 to two counts of wire fraud related to mail contracts it had with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS). – According to the article in freightwaves.com “Court documents filed in U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, alleged that […]
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