To put the latest logistics news in perspective, it’s good to step back sometimes and look where we’re stand now in respect to economic trends and indicators. A great presentation covering many of these was recently given by Bob Costello, Chief Economist and Senior Vice President of International Trade Policy and Cross-Border Operations for the American Trucking Associations (if you’re a shipper, you can download it here). In this update, in addition to covering broad economic indicators, he focuses on the recent trade agreements made in the U.S. and their effect on the trucking industry.
As published in Freightwaves To further the development of blockchain standards for supply chain management, TranzAct has entered this growing Alliance
This week, from June 4 - 6, the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance road check inspections are set to begin under the International Roadcheck. During this 72 hour window we often see truckers—in particular owner operators and independent drivers—get off the road rather than face the hassles of the inspection program or risk being placed out-of-service, and this can impact capacity.
By Mike Regan, Co-Founder of TranzAct Technologies
Initially published in Supply Chain Digest on February 12, 2019
Since the role of women in logistics is always changing, we’re providing an update on some of the trends we’re seeing around the world.
