Freight volume has always been one of the core benchmarks of economic strength. The more imports/exports and product moving across America’s highways, the better the economy. As those volumes begin to contract, so does the economy - at least, that’s what appears to be happening right now. Freight volumes for 2019 have been lackluster to [...]
The 2001 hit movie The Fast and the Furious opens with a daring heist of a truck hauling high-priced electronics by a gang of street racing thieves. It was an introduction to the concept of cargo theft for many people. And while Hollywood magic certainly dramatized the scene with flashy stunts, [...]
The cannabis boom is sweeping the U.S. In some states, sales of recreational marijuana have created a billion-dollar industry overnight. In other states where legalization is still on the docket, sales of cannabidiol (CBD) products are making major ripples. But there are still areas of the country where both are banned. [...]
The legislative landscape surrounding trucking is constantly changing. Each new court ruling or ratified bill sets the stage for a new change truckers and freight providers need to comply with. With the first quarter of 2019 in the books, it’s time to look at some of the recent court cases and [...]
The winds of change are blowing across the roads of the European Union (EU), and they’re taking truckers by surprise. Recently passed legislation will raise wages, mandate better record keeping, and create better working conditions for truckers. Not everyone is happy, though. What’s good for some countries is brewing hardship for [...]