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.
Nation Facing Height Shortage Among Truckers: Is This The Real Reason Behind Driver Deficit?
In an unexpected development, a recent study by the Tall Institute of Logistics and Kinetically-sized Enterprises (TILKE) has discovered that the average height of truck drivers has declined by 6.9 inches over the past decade. This puzzling 'shortage' has ignited humorous debates and raised serious discussions about the challenges and changes in the trucking industry.
Double Brokers Hailed as New Superheroes of Freight Market; Ability to Multiply Themselves Seen as Key to Solving Capacity Crisis
Double brokers, often seen as the villains of the freight industry, are being reframed as 'superheroes' in a recent study. This surprising research suggests that these 'middle-middle-men' might, in fact, help increase capacity in the market by creating an illusion of multiple opportunities - a development that's shaking up traditional perceptions in the logistics process.
Transgender Bathrooms at Truck Stops Pave the Way for Equality: Truckers Debate Over Urinal Designs and Toilet Paper Quality
The installation of transgender bathrooms in truck stops nationwide is driving unexpected debates on toilet paper quality and urinal designs among truckers. These progressive lavatories, however, are emerging as unifying spaces in an industry traditionally seen as old-fashioned, fostering a newfound camaraderie among the trucking community.
Democratization of Recognition: Freight Brokers Create Circular Awards System; Every Broker Now 'Broker of the Year
In a move that's redefining the competitive landscape of the freight industry, brokers nationwide have introduced an unconventional awards system, ensuring that each broker can share the glory as 'Broker of the Year'. Though critics question this 'everyone gets a trophy' mentality, the system has noticeably lightened the industry's mood and unintentionally boosted the trophy manufacturing business.
Economists Declare Supply and Demand a Myth: Freight Brokers Identified as Puppet Masters Behind Plummeting Rates
Freight brokers have been identified as key drivers behind the falling freight rates, shaking up traditional economic tenets of supply and demand in the logistics sector. This unexpected shift towards 'the economics of the lowest bid' has sent ripples throughout the industry, prompting a wave of speculation and adaptation.