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Trucking Through Trouble with TIA & Anne Reinke

The Logistics of Logistics

Prior to her time at USDOT, Reinke spent 16 years at CSX Corporation in their Federal Affairs office, ultimately serving as the Vice President – Government Affairs, overseeing the Federal, State Government and Community Affairs Departments. There’s no other event out there designed by 3PLs for 3PLs, so don’t miss it.

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This Week in Logistics News (February 10 – 16)

Logistics Viewpoints

Until this week’s announcement, much of the responsibility for training workers fell to state and local governments as well as the companies themselves. It marks the latest step in Mayor Eric Adams’ “Blue Highways” plan to shift more of the city’s freight off the streets and onto the rivers and harbors.

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TIA Technovations with Tom Curee

The Logistics of Logistics

Tom is the Founder and President of Qued , a freight technology company focused on workflow automation, and the TIA Technology Committee Chairman. About Tom Curee Tom Curee has served in the transportation industry for nearly 20 years working at 3PLs, carriers and most recently as a freight tech provider. When: April 10-13, 2024.

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U.S. Freight Rates Reach Six Year Low Milestone

Supply Chain Matters

freight rates have reached their lowest levels in nearly six years. In essence, it is confirmation of a freight recession condition. government data indicates that trucking employment in March declined at the most significant rate since the early days of the pandemic. percentage points below the February value of 54.7,

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Driverless Trucks: Heading Somewhere or Nowhere Quickly?

Talking Logistics

Today, there are 8 states in the country, including Nevada, California, Michigan, Florida, North Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, and Arizona that are allowing the testing of self-driving vehicles on certain roadways.”.

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100+ Supply Chain Crisis Statistics: Raw Materials, Covid-19, Labor Shortages, and More

ToolsGroup

Thanks to container prices rising as much as 600%, money that could be used for advertising went to freight companies instead. Since neon gas is used to produce semiconductor chips, both governments and businesses are seeing prices increase. Wall Street Journal ). Deloitte Global). Wall Street Journal ). Wall Street Journal ).

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Road to Nowhere: The Dire Status of U.S. Infrastructure

Elementum

The collapse of a major bridge on I-10 connecting California to Arizona served as a striking reminder that US infrastructure is failing and little is being done about it. The five-month extension is meant to temporarily shore up government funding for transportation programs while lawmakers work on a long-term bill. Paul Ryan (R.,