Tight capacity conditions–triggered largely by weather-related disruptions–are resulting in continued strength in spot truckload activity in February and core rate growth of roughly +3% yoy, above our initial expectations. Elevated operating costs due to severe weather 1QTD likely limit any 1Q14 EPS upside despite healthy spot market trends. However, we expect outlooks to be very […]
A proposed rule mandating Electronic Logging Devices (aka Electronic Onboard Recorders) is now projected to be published April 9, according to a monthly report from the Department of Transportation, who has been pushing back the projected publication date for the rule since mid-November.
A DOT audit has determined that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration must be more careful about its collection, management and analysis of data, or the federal trucking regulator “will be hindered in its ability to effectively implement CSA nationwide and address the key concerns of industry stakeholders.â€
DB Schenker Rail has added a further route to its Eco Plus transport service for BMW in Germany. The service, which uses energy from renewable sources to drive traction, was first taken up by the carmaker last year for component shipments from Frankfurt to its plants in Regensburg and Landshut.
The Mexican Automotive Industry Association (AMIA) has released figures that show finished vehicle exports in January declined by 0.4% to 177,928 units, compared to January 2013. The organisation’s president, Eduardo SolÃs, noted that the decrease was due to a fall in the US market brought about by the current harsh winter.
There has been no let up in the political tension in the Crimea peninsula of southern Ukraine this week where thousands of Russian troops have occupied strategic locations, including the port of Sevastopol.
A proposed rule on a Commercial Driver’s License Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse (Clearinghouse) — authored by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) — finally appeared in the Federal Register on February 20, 2014. The proposal would establish a Clearinghouse, a database under the Agency’s administration, that will contain controlled substances (drug) and alcohol test result information […]
As the deadline for the National Registry of Certified Medical Examiners (National Registry) approaches, safety managers and drivers are beginning to ask more detailed questions on its implementation. Below are some of the more frequently asked questions received by J. J. Keller & Associates, Inc.:
The Auto Haulers Association of America (AHAA) through the voluntary efforts of its members is having an impact on the Automobile Outbound Logistics Industry. During the last few months, small teams of Carrier Members have been participating in web meetings with other carrier companies, service providers and OEM’s. We have made significant contributions to the […]
