Congress takes next step toward drone delivery

The FAA Reauthorization bill mandates that Congress clear the regulatory way for drone-based delivery within one year.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 25, 2018

Retailers warn of price hikes as China tariffs take hold

Companies won't face the worst of the new policy until after the holidays, but prices are likely to rise and margins will be squeezed, and that could worsen as tariffs rise again next year.

By Daphne Howland • Sept. 24, 2018

FMC investigates contentious detention, demurrage fees

The Federal Maritime Commission is looking for ways to address the systemic inconsistencies surrounding fees for excessive storage or equipment use by shippers. 

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 20, 2018

Trump signs law suspending tariffs on 1600 products

The temporary exemptions apply to several chemical products, but they do not reverse tariffs on $50 billion worth of imports from China. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 17, 2018

HOS the most common driver violation in this year's Roadcheck

More than 2,600 drivers were put out of service this year, with hours of service accounting for more than 40% of those penalties.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 14, 2018

New joint-employer rule clears up contractor confusion

Only hiring organizations that directly control wages, benefits, hours of work, hiring, discharge, discipline, supervision and direction are considered employers, said the National Labor Relations Board. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated Feb. 26, 2020

New tariffs will trigger price hikes across industries, execs warn

At least five major U.S. firms have or will raise prices due to tariffs, as unraveling their supply chains to skirt tariffs is not a near-term possibility. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 11, 2018

HOS requirements suspended as Florence heads for East Coast

State transportation departments are prioritizing trucks to transport emergency supplies as the Category 4 hurricane barrels toward the U.S.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 11, 2018

Trump warns of tariffs on another $267B imports from China

If all proposed duties are implemented, tariffs would affect $517 billion of goods — more than the U.S. imported from China last year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 7, 2018

US House Republicans call for Senate to 'act' on AV legislation

In marking the one-year anniversary of passing the SELF DRIVE Act, House Energy & Commerce Committee members called on Senators to follow their lead.

By Chris Teale • Sept. 7, 2018

Drug companies stockpile pharmaceuticals ahead of Brexit

Thousands of drugs are produced in the U.K., but they often travel back to Europe before heading to their final destination. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 7, 2018

World Logistics Center goes 'back to square one'

Recent court decisions cast doubt on plans to open a 40-million-square-foot development in Moreno Valley, California, by 2023.

By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 6, 2018

FAA completes first 4 drone pilots

The Federal Aviation Administration will conduct six more pilots to test the use and regulations needed for the aerial technology.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 5, 2018

As the labor shortage grows, are wages growing too?

Labor issues are top of mind for facility managers in 2018 as the wage market corrects after years of stagnant pay.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Sept. 4, 2018

US kicks off process to sign NAFTA 2.0

The U.S. has officially notified Congress of its intent to sign a new trade deal with Mexico — and maybe Canada — within 90 days.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 31, 2018

A third of fleets still use paper logs, despite ELD mandate

Fleets that do use electronic logging devices are not using the telematics data to its full potential, according to a recent survey.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 31, 2018

What's next for NAFTA?

A deluge of news emerged after the U.S. and Mexico reached a bilateral deal yesterday, with speculation Canada would be excluded and NAFTA would be terminated. Here are the facts.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2018

As deadline nears, FRA grants $204M for rail safety projects

Nine railroads are at risk of not meeting the deadline to implement the safety technology, according to the agency.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 27, 2018

Mexico, US reach deal on NAFTA

Canada is expected to return to the table promptly now the two parties have resolved bilateral differences over issues including auto rules of origin.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 27, 2018

Inside CBP's 'fail fast' approach to blockchain

In order to find out if blockchain could have impact to match the hype, Customs and Border Protection is borrowing a play from Silicon Valley. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 27, 2018

China has another trade war going on behind the wall

Businesses can no longer afford to only keep an eye on what's going on outside of China's borders. 

By Gary M. Barraco • Aug. 24, 2018

Pennsylvania plans to spend $12B on supply chain infrastructure through 2022

The highway, multimodal and rail freight spending proposal is part of an update to a 12-year plan that would invest $64 billion in the state's infrastructure.

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 23, 2018

Truckers don't hold back as FMCSA requests comments on hours-of-service rules

Public comments are flooding in regarding the restrictions on driving hours and mandatory breaks, which have been a hot topic in the era of the ELD.

By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 23, 2018

Walmart reportedly pushing beauty suppliers to source outside China

Threats for even more tariffs on Chinese goods are throwing retailers and their suppliers off balance as the holidays loom.

By Daphne Howland • Aug. 20, 2018

Senators introduce DRIVE-Safe bill to ease trucking crunch

The companion legislation to a House bill introduced in March seeks to allow young drivers to make interstate transports.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 17, 2018