USDA works on plan B for agriculture in case NAFTA talks fail

Secretary Sonny Perdue says pulling out of the agreement could have “some tragic consequences” for U.S. producers.

By Sandy Skrovan • Nov. 10, 2017

Has Trump kept his supply chain promises? Let's review

Whether or not Donald Trump fulfills his campaign promises as president, his words are enough to jumpstart supply chain managers into action.

By Deborah Abrams Kaplan • Nov. 9, 2017

Small fleets delay ELD adoption as deadline looms

Only 40% of 1,926 surveyed carriers are thus far compliant, while the remainder may rush to meet the deadline, pay a fine or leave the market.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 9, 2017

5 issues to follow, 1 year after Trump's election

Supply chain risk is at red flag levels due to business uncertainty … driven by politics.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 9, 2017

Have supply chains changed under Trump?

Last year, 48% of our readers said they were optimistic about the state of the supply chain under the new administration. Now, we asked five experts how they feel about it one year into Trump's term.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 7, 2017

UPS deploys manual cargo bikes in Toronto

3PLs continue to tackle last mile innovation while addressing sustainability issues in both North America and Europe.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

DOT to partner with at least 5 cities to accelerate drone adoption

The federal government is accepting applications from cities willing to serve as test cases for widespread drone use.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 6, 2017

Trump pick for FMCSA head will not delay ELD mandate

Outlining his plans for the agency before a Senate confirmation hearing, Raymond Martinez also pledged to reevaluate the mandate's impact on owner-operators.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 3, 2017

Atlas Air takes pilots to court

After a lieu of disputes, the airline is accusing disgruntled pilots of deliberately hampering operations.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Nov. 1, 2017

Alaska and Hawaii recycling programs feeling China market effects

A Chinese import ban on scrap shows how foreign trade decisions can cripple U.S. industries, like recycling.

By Cole Rosengren • Nov. 1, 2017

Logistically Minded: Rail freight rebounds spectacularly despite Hurricane Harvey

Despite rail's comeback and a decline in the unemployment rate, Florida and Texas lost thousands of jobs due to hurricane damage.

By Andy Burt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 27, 2017

Commercial drones receive new testing options

Now the White House wants to test commercial drones, but according to the Gartner Hype Cycle, public interest in drones has already peaked.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 27, 2017

US antitrust regulators approve COSCO, OOIL merger

What's next for an industry that's reached consolidation saturation?

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 26, 2017

FMCSA grants some ELD changes, exemptions

Drivers and carriers keep fighting the ELD mandate, but the FMCSA is giving them some leeway.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 23, 2017

White House set to ease drone regulations

A soon-to-be-released program could allow local communities to independently oversee drones flying below 200 feet, sources told The Wall Street Journal.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 20, 2017

Where can freight brokers find up-to-date information on compliance requirements?

A how-to guide for understanding some tricky rules and regulations.

By Vic Lance • Oct. 18, 2017

Trade tensions extend NAFTA talks to 2018

The fourth round ended on a sour note, as "new proposals" led to "conceptual gaps" among the negotiating parties, which will not be resolved quickly.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 18, 2017

Port of LA may seek to ban trucking companies who hire contract drivers

The issue of employment status surrounding truck drivers has led two city councilmen to take action, but its actual impact on the industry is unknown.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 18, 2017

European market loses interest in diesel fuel

The European diesel downturn comes right as the EU plans to tighten emissions standards.

By Jennifer McKevitt , Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 12, 2017

Shortage of truckers hits potato farmers

Drivers protesting the ELD mandate are forcing some shippers to look for alternative means of transportation.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 12, 2017

Round 4: Will NAFTA talks end on time?

A two-day extension of the latest negotiating round leaves doubts as to whether the talks are on track.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 11, 2017

IATA joins WTO to enable electronic communication

The new communications system could foster trade growth within the air cargo industry.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 11, 2017

Senate committee passes self-driving vehicle bill, no lane for trucks

After a tense committee meeting discussing whether to include legislation for automated trucks in the SELF-DRIVE Act, two senators wrote their own bill.

By Kate Patrick Macri • Oct. 5, 2017

ITC seeks more details as solar sector battles over remedies in trade case hearing

More than 50 stakeholders crowded the ITC's hearing room to debate the merits of proposed tariffs as well as a quota and floor price in a 9-hour hearing Tuesday. 

By Krysti Shallenberger • Oct. 4, 2017

Transport costs rising swiftly, warns J.B. Hunt

Back-to-back storms and high driver turnover are pushing trucking rates even higher this peak season.

By Jennifer McKevitt • Oct. 3, 2017