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Block Chain Technology in the Food Industry
Block Chain Technology in the Food Industry
Nov 1, 2017 9:06:35 AM

First, lets get a clear picture of what blockchain technology is. A blockchain facilitates secure online transactions. A...

Robotics and Technology May Eliminate Jobs and Reduce Salaries
Robotics and Technology May Eliminate Jobs and Reduce Salaries
Apr 14, 2017 12:22:00 PM

Like with most things change tends to generate more fear than optimism. The robotics and technology trends are generatin...

Autonomous Truck Update: Autonomy No Longer Limited to the Interstate
Autonomous Truck Update: Autonomy No Longer Limited to the Interstate
Mar 29, 2017 10:33:41 AM

Autonomous trucking technology companies have popped up everywhere in the past 12 months, each with similar technology t...

Some Expectations in the Logistics Industry for 2017
Some Expectations in the Logistics Industry for 2017
Jan 5, 2017 4:10:00 PM

2016 was a lackluster year in the transportation industry. Soft demand, driver shortages and looming federal regulation ...

Trucking Market Likely To Be Flat Through Early 2018
Trucking Market Likely To Be Flat Through Early 2018
Dec 21, 2016 9:00:00 AM

The general consensus of transportation executives and industry analysts is a continuation of 2017 volumes and rates. Le...

Motor Carrier Regulations Will Cost Shippers More
Motor Carrier Regulations Will Cost Shippers More
Dec 7, 2016 8:15:00 AM

During President Obama’s two terms, Washington regulators have produced 600 major regulations with dozens more in the pi...

Texas A&M Designs Truckless, Electric Freight System
Texas A&M Designs Truckless, Electric Freight System
Oct 27, 2016 9:48:56 AM

Texas is among the busiest states for commercial truck transportation in the U.S. The congestion, inbound traffic volume...

D.O.T. May Legislate Detention Charges
D.O.T. May Legislate Detention Charges
Jul 6, 2016 8:00:00 AM

The Department of Transportation's Office of the Inspector General is on a fact-finding mission to determine the effect ...

ATA’s Chief Economist Provides Outlook on Freight Economy
ATA’s Chief Economist Provides Outlook on Freight Economy
Jun 14, 2016 8:00:00 AM

In a comprehensive presentation at the recent NASSTRAC (National Shippers Strategic Transportation Council) Shippers Con...

Durable Goods Orders Down in Most Manufacturing Segments
Durable Goods Orders Down in Most Manufacturing Segments
Apr 13, 2016 8:00:00 AM

Orders for durable goods fell in February, capping a downward trend in the last four months, reflecting a broad-based sl...