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How Technology Is Transforming Freight Brokerage

How Technology Is Transforming Freight Brokerage

Revolutionizing Freight Brokerage with TechnologyAutomation, artificial intelligence (AI), and data science are rapidly transforming freight brokerage operations, altering everything from pricing frei

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Is Your Company Compliant with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?

Is Your Company Compliant with the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse?

Understanding the Clearinghouse RequirementsThe Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse is an essential online database designed to ensure safety and compliance in the commercial transportation industry. It pr

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Truck Parking and Multimodal Projects Get a Boost from DOT Grants

Truck Parking and Multimodal Projects Get a Boost from DOT Grants

Significant Funding for Transportation InfrastructureThe U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) recently announced $488 million in grants to improve the nation's transportation infrastructure. This f

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Spotting and Stopping ELD Tampering in the Trucking Industry

Spotting and Stopping ELD Tampering in the Trucking Industry

Addressing ELD Tampering Through CollaborationThe trucking industry is taking significant strides towards combating the tampering of Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs), which are crucial for maintainin

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Congress Pushes for Proactive HOS Waivers in Emergencies

Congress Pushes for Proactive HOS Waivers in Emergencies

Addressing Post-Disaster DelaysWhen natural disasters strike, timely transportation of essential supplies like fuel can be critical to recovery efforts. However, currently, the Federal Motor Carrier S

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Understanding NMFTA's Shift to Density-Based Freight Classification

Understanding NMFTA's Shift to Density-Based Freight Classification

The Impending Transformation in Freight ClassificationThe National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) is introducing a pivotal update to its freight classification system, which will take effec

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Stay Safe During CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week

Stay Safe During CVSA’s Operation Safe Driver Week

Understanding Operation Safe Driver WeekJuly 13-19 marks this year’s Operation Safe Driver Week, a critical initiative by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) designed to improve driving beha

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The Squeeze on Trucking: Navigating High Costs and Low Rates

The Squeeze on Trucking: Navigating High Costs and Low Rates

Understanding the Latest Trends in Trucking CostsThe American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) recently unveiled insights that reflect the ongoing challenges within the trucking industry. Its

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Enhanced Truck Parking Regulations

Enhanced Truck Parking Regulations

Understanding the New Truck Parking RegulationsThe Maryland State Highway Administration has announced a strong move to address increasing complaints about trucks parking illegally on state roads. Wit

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CVSA's Brake Safety Blitz Reveals Critical Insights

CVSA's Brake Safety Blitz Reveals Critical Insights

A Deep Dive into the CVSA's Brake Inspection ResultsThe latest brake inspection conducted by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) revealed critical brake-related violations in nearly 10% of a

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Monitor Your Drivers' Motor Vehicle Records Efficiently

Monitor Your Drivers' Motor Vehicle Records Efficiently

Understanding the Importance of Continuous Driver MonitoringImagine this: Last week, you responsibly pulled the motor vehicle record (MVR) of one of your commercial drivers. Today, that same driver's

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Understanding Texting Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud

Understanding Texting Scams: Protect Yourself from Fraud

Rising Threat: Texting Scams and Their TacticsTexting scams have become alarmingly common, with scammers masquerading as state agencies to extort money from unsuspecting victims. They often send fraud

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Trucking Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Tariff Challenges

Trucking Industry Faces Uncertainty Amid Tariff Challenges

The Current LandscapeThe trucking industry finds itself at a crossroads as it navigates a turbulent market fueled by global trade wars and fluctuating tariffs. Recent analyses suggest that while contr

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FMCSA's $89.4 Million Boost for CDL Safety

FMCSA's $89.4 Million Boost for CDL Safety

A New Era in CDL Safety Funding  The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is setting a new precedent in highway safety with the announcement of an $89.4 million funding initiative. This

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Major Recall Alert: Over 21,000 Western Star Trucks Recalled for Battery Defect

Major Recall Alert: Over 21,000 Western Star Trucks Recalled for Battery Defect

Truck owners and operators—take note. Daimler Truck North America has issued a significant recall affecting over 21,000 Western Star trucks due to a potentially dangerous battery installation issue. I

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DOT's Bold Move to Revamp Trucking Regulations

DOT's Bold Move to Revamp Trucking Regulations

Streamlining Regulations for Better Efficiency  The Department of Transportation (DOT) has embarked on a significant initiative to simplify federal trucking regulations, recognizing that many existing

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Combating ELD Fraud: FMCSA's New Approach to Safety

Combating ELD Fraud: FMCSA's New Approach to Safety

Understanding the Gravity of ELD Fraud Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) represent a critical step forward in enforcing hours-of-service (HOS) regulations, ensuring that drivers do not push beyond the

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Limiting Truck Driver Conveyance to Enhance Safety

Limiting Truck Driver Conveyance to Enhance Safety

Understanding the Issue with Personal Conveyance Recent data collected from more than 41,000 roadside inspections by the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance (CVSA) highlights a troubling trend: near

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Heightened Concerns Over Cargo Theft in the Trucking Industry

Heightened Concerns Over Cargo Theft in the Trucking Industry

Addressing Long-Standing Cargo Theft Issues The trucking industry has long been plagued by cargo theft, a problem that poses significant risks not only to supply chains but also to businesses and cons

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Tips for Navigating the 2025 CVSA Roadcheck Inspection

Tips for Navigating the 2025 CVSA Roadcheck Inspection

The 2025 CVSA Roadcheck: What to ExpectThe 2025 CVSA North American Roadcheck is set to take place from May 13-15. During this period, inspectors will be focusing on equipment and driver violations, w

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New Medical Form Changes for Motor Carriers

New Medical Form Changes for Motor Carriers

Understanding the New Medical Form Changes Effective April 1, 2025 The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has announced new changes regarding their Medical Examiner’s Certificate and

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9 Changes to FMCSA's CSA Scoring for 2025

9 Changes to FMCSA's CSA Scoring for 2025

Introduction to FMCSA's CSA Program The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced significant updates to its Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) scoring system set

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