It has been announced that the Danish company A.P. Moller – Maersk is set to acquire Pilot Freight Services Inc. The buying price was not disclosed but is estimated to be around 1.7 billion US dollars which will help Maersk increase its US presence in the industry. Pilot Freight Services…

Every business owner knows that the supply chain is a critical part of their organization. However, keeping up with the supply chain’s constantly changing demands and needs can be a challenge. So what’s ahead of 2022? There have been many discussions lately about the future of the supply chain. With…

Amidst the driver shortage in the last few years, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has recently released a new rule allowing young truckers of ages 18 and above to participate in the Safe Driver Apprenticeship Pilot program. The program, which was initially meant only for drivers aged 21…

More trucking companies have resorted to raising truck driver salaries in the last two years. One major US trucking company offered an almost 33% increase to retain drivers and grow their fleet. Across the Industry, these higher rates spark demand and create a better environment for contract drivers, according to…

Last Saturday, January 23, 2022, Canadian truckers staged a protest across Canada. The action was spurred by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Liberal governments implementation of a vaccine mandate for truckers crossing the US-Canada border earlier this month. Truckers from all over the country joined the protests. In Ottawa, Canada, a…

The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to strengthen trucking driver recruitment. The 90-day plan will seek to increase awareness of the industry’s job opportunities and address national concerns about driver recruitment and retention. The goal, according to a White House executive order, is to promote public understanding of…

The supply chain industry has always been a target for cyberattacks, but in recent years the frequency of these threats has increased dramatically. Attacks on the supply chain not only disrupt US shippers like Pharmaceutical Companies and Automobile Manufacturers, but they can also lead to large-scale data breaches that affect…

Transportation companies are always looking for the best talent to fill their open positions. This is especially true when it comes to finding qualified people who can move goods across the country or even around the world. Transportation industry professionals need to be aware of what makes certain candidates stand…

Trucking companies are preparing for the busiest time of year. With the recent effects of the pandemic in trucking on top of the holiday season, Shippers are expected to prepare for record peak season volumes. The National Retail Federation expects holiday sales will increase by 8-10% this year. While more…

Freight delivery is one of the most essential parts of our economy. It’s also one of the most vulnerable. The trucking industry faces cyber-attack risks daily, with many trucking companies and drivers not even aware they are being targeted by hackers intent on disrupting freight delivery and negatively impacting businesses…