11/07/2024
The Golden State is standing by AB5, the law that aims to prevent misclassification of employees as independent contractors. See how this affects your fleet by subscribing to The Inside Lane: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: Land Line Media
10/31/2024
If it smells "phishy," it probably is. Trucking execs have reported an uptick in phishing emails, sometimes upwards of three a day. Learn how to protect yourself by subscribing to The Inside Lane: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: CCJ - Commercial Carrier Journal
10/29/2024
With the election one week away, a surge of US-Mexico traffic comes as Donald Trump has vowed, if elected, to impose higher tariffs on all countries, and especially steep ones on goods imported from China. More info can be found here: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: CNBC
10/24/2024
ICYMI: A new round of funding from the U.S. Department of Transportation includes projects that add parking spaces for truck drivers. One along I-70 includes 100 spaces, and another on I-80 will build 38 spots.
H/T: Land Line Media
10/22/2024
If Donald Trump wins the election, he’ll likely impose heftier tariffs, which would send shippers scrambling to import goods into the U.S. before the taxes take effect. But that’s an unlikely scenario if Kamala Harris wins. Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: FreightWaves
10/17/2024
With the election near, the question has to be: how much does it really matters who wins? What are your thoughts?
H/T: Heavy Duty Trucking magazine
10/15/2024
As peak season nears, trucking contract rates are looking up. New contract rates rose 1%, compared to the prior contract rates. Is this just a blip, or are rates finally on the rise? Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: Trucking Dive
10/10/2024
After Hurricane Helene washed out bridges and roads in western North Carolina, the town of Elk Park was disconnected and struggling to get supplies. John Priestino and his neighbors banded together to build a makeshift bridge out of flatbed trailers. Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: WCNC Charlotte
10/09/2024
EXCLUSIVE: Less-than-load carriers face skyrocketing demands for rapid, overnight shipments with precise ETAs, often across hundreds of miles and through multiple facilities. These compressed timelines demand a new approach.
Embracing technology is no longer optional, it's essential for LTL carriers to thrive.
Read more: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneLTL
10/03/2024
The ILA Port Strike could mean business for the trucking industry. Freight diverted to different seaports, or even to airports, still needs to be transported, creating demand on the spot market.
H/T: Overdrive Magazine
10/01/2024
ICYMI: The union said it “was left with few commitments on top Teamsters issues from either former President Donald Trump or Vice President Kamala Harris -- and found no definitive support among members for either party’s nominee.” Learn more here: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: Overdrive Magazine
09/30/2024
Now that the Federal Reserve has cut interest rates in a long anticipated move, the question is: What happens next? Learn more here: https://bit.ly/InsideLaneFB
H/T: Fleet Owner