Your Thoughts on MAP-21 Compliance
We recently asked Keypoint customers for thoughts about the transportation bill known as MAP-21 and how you plan to respond to it. The bill requires
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Feds Fund Job Training for Vets in Trucking
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) recently announced that it will provide nearly $1 million in grants to train military veterans for jobs in
HOS Log: A 2-Day Trip Becomes a 3-Day Trip
My colleague Kevin Scullin summarized the changes to the Hours of Service (HOS) in his recent blog post. It started me thinking about the practical
HOS Enforcement Begins July 1st on New Rules
Draw a big, red circle around July 1 on your calendar. That’s the date when the Federal Motor Carriers Safety Administration (FMCSA) will officially begin
Inside the Walmart Supercube
Walmart Canada recently unveiled a tractor-trailer configuration that allows the retailer to ship up to 30% more product than a standard 53-foot trailer, which would
5 Predictions for Trucking in 2013
Here are my top five predictions for trucking in 2013: 1. Fuel prices will decline by 10 cents per gallon, for at least part of
2013 Forecast – What's Happening to the Economy? (A Debate)
Mark Montague and I often get into great discussions about economic trends and their impact on transportation and logistics. In this online debate, we share
Overcoming Cliffs, Ceilings and Double-Dips
I’m a numbers guy, but I’m also an optimist. I look at the last-minute agreement in Congress to avoid the “fiscal cliff” and I see