Airships Are So Back
The age of the airship is far from over. With the integration of hydrogen and advancements in design, the freight industry is witnessing a revolutionary shift. Explore the benefits, challenges, and future prospects of this exciting mode of transportation.
How to Commoditize Your Transportation: A Shipper's Guide to Booking Cheap Trucks
In an era where the movement of goods plays a pivotal role in the economy, securing affordable trucking services is paramount. From leveraging technological advancements to building solid carrier relationships, this guide unveils strategies every shipper can employ to reduce transportation costs and ensure goods are transported efficiently. Navigate the world of trucking with confidence and knowledge.
Teamsters Driver's Short Bet Fuels Yellow Corp Buyout
For years, Sergio Strong was known as a hard-working truck driver for Yellow Corp. Today, he's making headlines as the unlikely savior of the company, proposing to buy it and its debt. His surprising financial acumen, coupled with an audacious high-stakes short play on Yellow's stock, has given him the means to potentially rescue the company and its employees from a looming crisis. His vision for the company's future hinges on a bold bet on electric trucking.
Freight Prime Day: Carriers Follow Amazon's Lead With Lowered Rates and Same Day Deliveries
Echoing the success of Amazon's yearly Prime Day, leading carriers and trucking companies have unveiled their own 'Freight Prime Day'. Shippers are now set to benefit from lowered freight rates and the advantage of same-day deliveries. This customer-centric strategy is set to reinvigorate the shipping industry, indicating a promising shift towards innovative thinking.
Truck Driving Shortage: Is Communism the Answer?
In today's global economy, the shortage of truck drivers is a pressing issue. This article delves into how the principles of communism - centralized planning, enhanced incentives, robust training, guaranteed job security, and strategic infrastructure investment - could provide answers to the persistent question: 'Is there a shortage of truck drivers?' While the solutions aren't without challenges, they shed light on new strategies to address the truck driving shortage.
Pentagon Accounting Error to Blame for Yellow Corp's Loss of $700 Million COVID Relief Fund
The Pentagon has overvalued weapons shipped to Ukraine by $6.2 billion, while Yellow Corp. has reported a loss of $700 million from COVID relief funds. With these financial blunders potentially linked, it highlights the importance of precise financial management within all levels of the government.
Truck Driving Schools Use Shock Collars for Faster Training Amid Criticism
CDL schools are now using shock collars as part of a Pavlovian approach to expedite driver training, leading to both intrigue and concern within the industry.
Carriers and Truckers are the Unsung Hero of Bidenomics
In the face of unprecedented economic change under the Biden administration's policies—dubbed "Bidenomics"—carriers and truckers have emerged as unsung heroes, absorbing significant financial burdens and protecting consumers from rising shipping costs.
Tiger Cool Express Shuts Down Amid Freight Recession; Even Joe Exotic Remains Silent on the Matter
Tiger Cool Express, a major player in the American logistics industry, has been forced to shut down due to a recession in the freight sector. Struggling to keep up with payments for its leased container fleet from Wells Fargo, the company’s closure raises concerns about the health of the freight industry and the potential impact on supply chains across the nation.
'Please Advise' - Yellow Corp's Desperate Cry for Cash Hidden Under a Cap
Amid an impending cash crisis, Yellow Corp. tries to steer the ship with a bizarre personnel restructure and an even more baffling new product line: 'Please Advise' caps. With their coffers dwindling faster than a popped balloon, and the Teamsters calling them out on years of mismanagement, one has to wonder, what will Yellow pull out of their cap next?
'Produce King' Single-Handedly Resolves US Truck Driver Shortage Crisis: The One-Man Solution to ATA's Nationwide Dilemma
Ernesto, once celebrated as the 'Produce King' for his expansive produce distribution network, has made an unprecedented move to single-handedly resolve the nationwide truck driver shortage. His commitment to service and practical approach not only brought a significant change to the ATA, but also effectively resolved the critical issue threatening the US supply chain.
Is Biden's Proposed Oceanic Railroad the Future of Intercontinental Transport?
In a bold announcement, President Biden shared his vision for a railroad stretching from the Pacific to the Indian Ocean. This ambitious proposal raises intriguing possibilities and daunting challenges. Could this be the future of intercontinental transport?
Truckers' 'Blackout' Inspired by Reddit Leads to Thousands of Missed Deliveries Due to Unanticipated Hangovers
A well-intended protest turned into a hangover epidemic among truckers, causing unexpected delays in the delivery of goods and services across the country. This mass misunderstanding of a 'blackout' protest, inspired by Reddit, emphasizes the importance of clear communication during such actions.
How Lumper Services Are Using Minecraft and VR to Transform Recruitment and Training
The lumper services industry is making waves by innovating in unlikely places. Using Minecraft and the latest Virtual Reality technology from Apple and Facebook, they are changing the way they recruit and train new employees. This article explores how virtual box loading, digital smoke breaks, and a fairer approach to lumper fees may just be the future of the logistics industry.
Trucking’s Amnesia Epidemic: Carriers Conveniently Forgetting Their Fortune-Filled Year in 2021
Amidst the grumblings and grievances of carriers who feel they’re under siege, the memory of 2021’s remarkable profits seems to have faded. This ‘amnesia epidemic’ sweeping the trucking industry is overshadowing the fortune-filled year, just a couple of years back. As challenges rise, it’s important not to forget the prosperity that recently graced the industry, in order to maintain a balanced perspective on its trajectory.
Passive Income Hack: Trucking, the New Road to Easy Riches
Get ready to discover the open secret of the modern mogul - trucking. Far from the tough life it once was, trucking has transformed into a journey on a golden road. Autopilot systems and profits that keep pouring in, each mile is another deposit into your bank account. This is the new world of trucking - a luxurious lifestyle of passive income and unlimited freedom.
LIGMA and Asset-Lite 3PLs Join Forces to Develop 200% Emission Truck in Response to Global Cooling
LIGMA and Asset-Lite 3PLs are defying conventions, developing a 200% emission truck - the 'Hot Hauler' - to combat the threat of global cooling. This provocative move, while being a show of proactive climate responsiveness, is stirring a heated debate among industry observers and environmentalists.