26th Annual State of Logistics Report: Freight moves the economy

In the best year for the freight transportation industry since the Great Recession, logistics managers chalk up efficiencies that drive further U.S. economic growth. However, capacity issues persist, causing shippers to worry about rate hikes as carriers continue to be meticulous in their partnerships.

Final EPA Rule Grants 3-year Extension for Makers of Refrigerated Trailers

A new final rule from the Environmental Protection Agency gives the manufacturers of refrigerated trailers and their suppliers another three years, though 2019 to develop a new foam-blowing agent that does not incorporate strong greenhouse gases.

Coalition for Transportation Productivity Asks Congress to Take Closer Look at Truck Size & Weight

This week, The Coalition for Transportation Productivity (CTP) a concern made up of roughly 200 United States-based manufacturers, shippers, carriers, and industry associations called on Congress to take a close look at data recently issued by the Department of Transportation (DOT) in its “Comprehensive Truck Size and Weight Limits Study, ” and focus on reforming Interstate vehicle weight limits for six-axle trucks.

Road work in Kentucky, Arkansas to slow traffic

Officials in Kentucky and Arkansas have warned truckers about two repair jobs that will impact the efficient movement of traffic.

U.S. Manufacturing Shows Signs of Stabilizing, New Data Suggests

WASHINGTON — A gauge of American business investment spending plans rose in May, a tentative sign of stabilization in the manufacturing sector, which has been weak since the late summer of 2014.

State of Logistics: Truck Drivers Sorely Wanted

The numbers are in, and 2014 was the “best year for the supply chain industry since the Great Recession.” Over the course of the year, the transportation sector grew by 3.6%.

33-foot trailer amendment narrowly passes Senate Appropriations Committee

WASHINGTON — The Senate Appropriations Committee Thursday narrowly passed an amendment to the Senate version of the FY2016 Departments of Transportation and Housing and Urban Development appropriations bill that would allow twin 33-foot trailers on U.S. highways. The entire bill was approved and Senate to the full Senate.

US Shippers face higher rates from truck, warehouse capacity tightening

Don’t have time to rehash last year and want to know what’s in store for the next 18 months?  You’ve got freight to move, so here are the takeaways from the annual State of Logistics report released on Tuesday by the Council of Supply Chain Management Professionals and JOC.com reporting. (This article requires registration at the Journal of Commerce.  To access, please click on the above link.)

The EPA Thinks Truckers Aren’t Doing Enough To Save Fuel – How Is That Possible?

Why do we need EPA regulations to persuade truckers to save money? Shipping companies were presumably aware that fuel is costly and that they can reap savings by paying more upfront for more efficient trucks

House turns up heat on COOL reform

The U.S. House late Wednesday passed legislation that repeals country of origin labeling (COOL) requirements for beef, pork and chicken.