Download Digest INDUSTRY NEWS Noteworthy News: The U.S. Supreme Court recently ruled to deny hearing the California Trucking Association’s petition over the California state’s Assembly Bill 5. AB 5, as it is known, applies an ABC Test to independent contractors. The ABC Test consists of three parts as illustrated below. Section B of the […]
Download Digest INDUSTRY NEWS The ILWU and PMA issued joint statements on the recent negotiations to reassure shippers that both parties are committed to finalizing a new labor contract and avoiding a port disruption. The negotiator’s state, “The timing is typical, and cargo operations continue beyond the expiration of the contract. Neither party is […]
Download Digest INDUSTRY NEWS Knight-Swift continues investment in its LTL network with over 13% of its revenue now generated by its LTL subsidiaries. About 5% of the U.S.’s oil refining capacity remains shut since the pandemic. To make matters worse, 1.69 million barrels of U.S. capacity is targeted for closure compared to 2019 levels, according […]
The ability to get your product where it needs to go is a fundamental part of running any successful business. If your organization ships a high volume of items, you’ve likely had to deal with freight claims before. You also probably know what a hassle it can be. From putting the paperwork together to waiting […]
Download Digest 2022 has started with a resurgence in TMS technology deployment. Shippers of all sizes are evaluating and testing the market to identify if a new TMS platform can fill the gaps in their current state and if the ROI is enough to make a change. The resurgence has two primary decision channels, securing […]
Download Digest INDUSTRY NEWS The inspections are over. On Friday, Governor Abbott of Texas repealed his order requiring stepped-up inspections of all commercial trucks from Mexico. The resultant backlash from the border congestion caused by the increased inspections gave way to the last of the bordering Mexican states, Tamaualipias, signing new commitments to border security. […]
Even if your business handles most of its shipping throughout the United States, you might grow to a point where more significant North American trade opportunities might present themselves. Whether it’s with Canadian- or Mexican-based companies, you’ll need to be ready with a plan of action to hasten your movement through customs. It can be […]
Download Digest As LTL rate negotiations ramp up this spring, one very important accessorial to identify is the fuel surcharge (FSC). The fuel surcharge for many LTL carriers falls under the general rules of the carrier’s tariff. As a result, the fuel surcharge may be updated by the carrier with proper notification. Often a General […]
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