From Trucks to Trains: ELDs Could Cause an Increase in Intermodal

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From Trucks to Trains: ELDs Could Cause an Increase in Intermodal

The Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate—which requires motor carriers to install devices that automatically record driving time—is steadily approaching and many truckers still haven’t complied. As of October, nearly one million truck drivers haven’t purchased ELDs and many are still strongly against e-logs altogether. You can read tweets of displeased truckers under the hashtag #ELDORME.…

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Good News for NVOCCs: Two Rate Methodologies May Change

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Good News for NVOCCs: Two Rate Methodologies May Change

The following is from Rich Roche, Vice President, International Transportation for Mohawk Global Logistics. Rich serves as NVOCC Sub-Committee Chair of National Customs Brokers & Forwarders Association of America (NCBFAA). The agenda at yesterday’s open meeting of the Federal Maritime Commission (FMC)—held at their office in Washington, DC—included Petition No. P2-15 authored by the National Customs…

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What’s Happening in the FTL Market?

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What’s Happening in the FTL Market?

Many shippers are aware that the truckload market has taken a nose dive this fall. We have gradually seen a capacity crunch with the uptick in the economy. To make matters worse, add in a couple of hurricanes and this has created an enormous truck deficit in almost all markets. In September, the cost of…

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CBP to Crack Down on Wood Packing Material Violations

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CBP to Crack Down on Wood Packing Material Violations

To encourage compliance for wood packing materials (WPM)—which include crates, pallets, skids, blocking and bracing, etc. used for packing cargo—Customs will change the way it issues penalties on WPM violations, beginning November 1, 2017. In a recent CSMS message, Customs explains this change, “responsible parties with a documented WPM violation may be issued a penalty…

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Tensions are High as Looming ELD Deadline Approaches

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Tensions are High as Looming ELD Deadline Approaches

The impending Electronic Logging Device (ELD) mandate— which requires motor carriers to install devices to automatically record driving time—is steadily approaching and has been receiving mixed reviews throughout the country. On one hand, the implementation of this rule is said to be necessary for safety and accuracy. On the other, some drivers and trucking companies…

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