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Nov 22, 2019
Unpredictable weather calls for predictable trucking resources

Mother Nature is somewhat predictable, as we have these things called seasons, after all. But the exact time, location and amounts of temperature change, precipitation, high winds and road closures is not. For example, eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and large swaths of Montana all saw snow, up to four to five feet near Glacier Park and that was in September! And lets not forget winter will officially be here next month and with it is always the possibility of

Nov 22, 2019
2020 projected to be ‘a tough year’ for trucking
Nov 22, 2019
Holm Auto Good News: New legislation aims to support women in trucking industry
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Nov 22, 2019
Unpredictable weather calls for predictable trucking resources

Mother Nature is somewhat predictable, as we have these things called seasons, after all. But the exact time, location and amounts of temperature change, precipitation, high winds and road closures is not. For example, eastern Washington, northern Idaho, and large swaths of Montana all saw snow, up to four to five feet near Glacier Park and that was in September! And lets not forget winter will officially be here next month and with it is always the possibility of

Nov 22, 2019
2020 projected to be ‘a tough year’ for trucking

Business conditions in 2019 have been more challenging for carriers than 2018 a year that held two of the best quarters of revenue in the history of trucking. Tax cuts in 2017 boosted activity to white-hot levels last year, but tariffs threw cold water on it mid-year and accelerated the economys return to a more normal trend during 2019.

Nov 22, 2019
Holm Auto Good News: New legislation aims to support women in trucking industry

Its getting better, but as Janet Vinduska can attest, women in the trucking industry face many obstacles. There are still problems out there it is a male-oriented industry, she said. I know when I first started, a guy passed me and said I should be home making bread and babies and not out here on the road with the men. That doesnt stop a lot of us, though.

Nov 22, 2019
St. Joseph Port Authority ships first ever grain barges

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) The first grain ever moved from the St. Joseph Port Authority is on its way down the Missouri River. Transport 360, which operates the St. Joseph port, said two barges filled Monday with grain will go to New Orleans before likely being shipped internationally. A third barge loaded Monday is carrying sandbags downriver for a project. The St. Joseph News-Press reports Transport 360 general manager Jason Laipple says port officials have been told the Missouri River s

Nov 22, 2019
A SLOW START FOR THE 2020 WHEAT CROP

From many a roadside in the High Plains, the 2020 winter wheat crop leaves a lot to be desired, with fields that look freshly planted rather than bright green and lush. Justin Gilpin, chief executive officer of Kansas Wheat, says cold temperatures and dry conditions are hurting the crops establishment.

Nov 22, 2019
THERE WILL BE CROPS LEFT UNHARVESTED IN 2019, ANALYST SAYS

The past two months have been an awful period for farmers, as commodities prices have drifted lower and harvest season has been a struggle. In fact, there will be a large percentage of soybeans and corn that will likely not be able to be harvested in 2019. Instead, a good deal of corn in Northern states will likely have to wait until the spring of 2020 to be harvested, while soybeans left over winter might not be harvested at all.

Nov 21, 2019
‘A living, breathing commodity’: Cattle trucking industry poised for regulation relief

Sometimes, livestock must stay in the truck for ten extra hours to wait for the drivers mandatory sleep break even if their destination is 60 miles away. Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and Angie Craig (D-MN) want to change this. They have introduced a bipartisan bill, the Responsible & Efficient Agriculture Destination Act, in the House.

Nov 21, 2019
If you have the military equivalent of a CDL, you have a spot at the DOT

You can find all of the jobs for former military truck drivers in one easy place even if you're not 21. The Department of Transportation's Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is currently accepting applications for its pilot program, perm

Nov 21, 2019
The Future of Trucking: How self-driving trucks will change the industry

SOUTH BEND, Ind. --- One of the largest industries in the U.S. is threatened by automation. The trucking industry is working to meet a rising demand with pressure from companies like Amazon to make fast and frequent deliveries. So, how will the rise in self-driving trucks transform the trucking industry? The reality is self-driving trucks are already here and theyre already beginning to change the industry. But, automation wont completely wipe out truck-driving jobs; it will lik

Nov 20, 2019
"Money is in my account next day, easiest way to get paid for a low fee"

Freight factoring company, Smart Freight Funding, helps trucking companies of all sizes keep their trucks moving by getting paid quicker. Smart Freight Funding works with single truck operations, individual owner-operator, and larger companies managing several trucks and drivers. We offer competitive low rates, quick pay, and superb customer service. The team behind Smart Freight Funding has more than 50 years combined driving, dispatching, contracting and accounting experience in

Nov 20, 2019
The Greater the Risk the Greater the Reward - Comparing O/O to Company Drivers!

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Nov 19, 2019
The Greater the Risk the Greater the Reward - Comparing O/O to Company Drivers! With Tim Brady!

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Nov 19, 2019
Freight Trucking Market to Witness Huge Growth by 2025

Global Freight Trucking Market Report 2019 is latest research study released by HTF MI evaluating the market, highlighting opportunities, risk side analysis, and leveraged with strategic and tactical decision-making support. The influencing Factors of the report is growth of this market include authorized regulations with respect to the usage of the information, availability of highly reliable products in the market, and increase in operational efficiency of .The study provides information on

Nov 19, 2019
Women In Trucking Association Provides Support for Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act

PLOVER, Wis., Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Women In Trucking Association (WIT) President and CEO Ellen Voie has been working with Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) on legislation to create a "Women of Trucking Advisory Board" with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). Voie's Senator Baldwin (D-WI) is the co-sponsor of the bill. The bill, announced November 14,, will create an advisory board of "not fewer than seven members to contribute balanced points of view and

Nov 19, 2019
Scoular opens new grain elevator on terminal at Richmond Marine Terminal

Richmond , V A A new , high-speed grain elevator at Richmond Marine T erminal (RM T) will expand access to world markets for Virginia farmers and drive grain exports through the growing marine terminal. Scoular, an Omaha-based exporter of grain and feed

Nov 18, 2019
State considers adding designated truck lanes to I-75

Freight trucks are big, and they often clog up the highway or back up traffic. The Florida Department of Transportation is considering a lane designated for freight trucks along I-75 to mitigate traffic issues with other vehicles on the interstate. We looked at the pros and cons that could go into this proposal becoming a reality. The proposal would see parts of the I-75 updating from four and six lanes to 10 and 12 lanes. Certainly, [what] were going to also look at is freight

Nov 18, 2019
Another year, another round of broken grain transport records

The 2018-19 crop year, ended July 31, was record setting for Western Canadas grain-handling and transportation system. While industry officials are pleased, they agree the system needs to move even more because farmers keep producing more.

Nov 16, 2019
Digital Freight Services Race Toward More Cash And Last Mile Innovation

As the world of automotive and freight drives toward a future of connected commerce and even autonomous driving, companies are fighting it out to solve the many problems in that area of the economy, including last-mile delivery. The latest example of the power of those digitally-enabled innovative efforts comes from online freight marketplace operator Convoy. As The Wall Street Journal reported this week (Nov. 13), the company has raised $400 million in funding round led by Generation Investm

Nov 16, 2019
Crop Giant Bunge Reorganizes Trading in Latest Restructure

Bunge Ltd. has reorganized its trading business as one of the worlds top agricultural commodity merchants presses ahead with its restructuring plan, according to people familiar with the matter.

Nov 16, 2019
FDOT warns commercial truck drivers to be aware of their load's height

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA - The Florida Department of Transportation wants commercial vehicle truck drivers to be more cognizant of the height of their loads in light of a disastrous overpass strike this week. In the same day, two drivers who were hauling loads more than 13.5 feet ran into overpass bridges across Interstate 75. In Sarasota, one of the drivers hauling an excavator on a flatbed did not measure his load and it slammed into a bridge. Hundreds of pounds of concrete rained down on the inte

Nov 16, 2019
Is trucking’s future all that gloomy?

Truck maker to lay off workers at plant. Truck sales to decline. Economy to slow down. Prepare now for the downturn. Fleet shutters operation. Order cancellations high. Spot rates slide. Used-truck prices decline. The sky is falling. The sky is falling.

Nov 16, 2019
US senators introduce ‘Women in Trucking’ bill

Two U.S. senators have introduced legislation that would require the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) to take a formal role in supporting women drivers. The Promoting Women in Trucking Workforce Act, introduced Nov. 14 by Sens. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., and Tammy Baldwin, D-Wis., directs the FMCSA administrator to create a Women of Trucking Advisory Board. The board would be tasked with identifying ways trucking companies, trucking associations and other groups can support women

Nov 15, 2019
Entrepreneur aims to ‘revolutionize the range’ with pelleted feed

Nearly 20 years after the ethanol boom created a new feed source now fundamental to feedlot rations, more cow-calf and stocker operators are reaping the benefits, too, thanks to the efforts of Dusty Turner. Turner, who grew up in the Oklahoma panhandle north of Goodwell and now lives in Edmond, was working in the cattle feeding industry when ethanol byproducts first became plentiful in the mid-2000s. He has since found a way to put that same high-value feed ingredient into a dry range cube.

Nov 15, 2019
Convoy raises $400M to further streamline the shipping industry

Trucking is one of the largest industries in the world, with a $1 trillion market in the U.S. alone.

Nov 15, 2019
Wilbur-Ellis acquires aqua, livestock feed player

Wilbur-Ellis is expanding its footprint in aquaculture and livestock feed production through the acquisition of Rangen, Inc.

Nov 14, 2019
Hernando commissioners approve truck stop at I -75 interchange

BROOKSVILLE Plans for the countys first real truck stop were approved unanimously by the Hernando County Commission earlier this month. The Race Trac at the Interstate 75 interchange at State Road 50 will expand beyond its current footprint. The approved master plan changes include building an 8,100-square-foot convenience store and separate fueling areas for up to 26 cars and six trucks. At the rear of the the expanded 5-acre property will be an extended parking area for truck

Nov 14, 2019
This autonomous trucking startup out of MIT wants computers to think like human drivers, and it just became the first self-driving truck investment for Founders Fund

There's a new autonomous driving startup on the block, and it just brought on one of the most sought-after investors in Silicon Valley.

Nov 14, 2019
GRAINS-WHEAT FUTURES RALLY AS U.S. COLD SNAP THREATENS CROPS

Traders eye recently planted wheat in U.S. Plains * USDA to release weekly crop progress report * Trump says close to 'phase one' trade deal with China (Adds closing prices, analyst comment) By Tom Polansek CHICAGO, Nov 12 (Reuters) - U.S. wheat futures jumped on Tuesday as traders worried a cold snap would hurt recently planted crops. Temperatures dropped near zero Fahrenheit (-18 Celsius) in wheat-growing areas of the U.S. Plains, including in western Kansas, according to a daily weather re

Nov 14, 2019
This scam is costing you $600 per year in Louisiana

NEW ORLEANS The Danziger Bridge is one of the routes commonly used by 18-wheel trucks when they pass through eastern New Orleans. It was on this bridge on June 12, 2017 that a video camera mounted on a truck owned by Triple G Express captured an unusual situation. As the westbound freight truck reached the top of the bridge, two vehicles can be seen parked in the right-hand lane near the bottom. As the truck changes lanes and passes them, the vehicles start to roll in tandem.

Nov 14, 2019
Truck driver turned law student helps explain driving regulation laws in new book

A big rig truck brought Ashley Baker to law school. Not literally, although the third-year student at Southern University's Law Center could have wheeled onto campus in one. After driving a commercial truck for nine years, the Stone Mountain, Georgia, native dec

Nov 13, 2019
Agriculture Drone Market Worth $5.19 billion by 2025 - Exclusive Report by Meticulous Research

London, Nov. 12, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- According to a new market research report titled, Agriculture Drone Market by Product (Hardware (Rotary Blade, Fixed Wing, Hybrid), Software), Application (Precision Agriculture, Livestock Monitoring, Smart Greenhouse, Irrigation, Precision Fish Farming), and Geography Global Forecast to 2025, the global agriculture drone market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 31.1% from 2019 to reach $5.19 billion by 2025. Practical applications

Nov 13, 2019
First new hemp harvest in Illinois brings mixed results

SPRINGFIELD Illinois farmers completed their first hemp harvest in recent history. The passage of the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 opened the door for legalized hemp production in all 50 states, with farmers in the Prairie State planting the crop within the past year. Chris Berry, chief of operations for the Illinois Hemp Growers Association, said the harvest was what those who had a realistic perspective on cultivating hemp thought it would be. A lot of farmers that sta

Nov 13, 2019
NYPD Seizes Farmer’s Industrial Hemp Crop

A legal shipment of industrial hemp was seized by the New York Police Department last week when a FedEx employee reported the shipment to the 75th precinct in Brooklyn. Our client sent this hundred, little over 100 pounds for shipment with FedEx, to New York City, and FedEx called the local police here and Wilson, Vermont. The Wilson police came and looked and open the packages and saw the certificates of analysis and said, this is fine. This is legal, there's no problem, and gave it b

Nov 12, 2019
USDA CORN YIELD ESTIMATE FALLS, PRICE CLOSES UP SLIGHTLY

DES MOINES, Iowa The size of the U.S. corn crop falls slightly, according to the USDA Friday. As a result, the corn market jumped up 5 only to reverse lower and then finish higher. Soybean prices reacted and stayed negative against the report. At the close, the Dec. corn futures finished 2 higher at $3.77 1/2. March corn futures finished 2 3/4 higher at $3.86 1/4. Jan. soybean futures closed 5 1/2 lower at $9.31. March soybean futures ended 4 3/4 lower at

Nov 12, 2019
Mutts4Trucks seeks to pair truckers with dogs looking for homes

Just 25% of men and 20% of women truck drivers exercise at least 30 minutes a day five times a week. Truck drivers are twice as likely to be obese compared to the average U.S. worker, and suffer from conditions such as heart disease, diabetes, hypertension, high

Nov 12, 2019
A Look Into the WWI Shipping Shipping Industry

A look into the WWI Shipping industry

Nov 12, 2019
Podcast: Missile Silos and Windmill Farm Trucking Opportunities with Mike Gomez of Conveyabull

Check out our latest podcast! This week, Jared brought on Mike Gomez of Conveyabull trucking to discuss different opportunities within the missile silo and windmill farm industry!

Nov 12, 2019
Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship program now accepting applications

The Wyoming Trucking Association Scholarship Program and Trust Fund will be awarding scholarships for the upcoming 2020-21 school year. Scholarships are awarded to graduates of high schools in Wyoming who pursue a higher education in-state (at a Wyoming college, university or trade school) that could lead to a career in the transportation industry. This includes studies in fields such as truck driving, diesel mechanics, accounting, office procedures and management, sales management, business

Nov 11, 2019
ELDs to reset the rate-making clock: TIA report

A shift to time-based truckload rates will come, eventually, as electronic logging and detention disputes reshape supply chains, a TIA report finds.

Nov 11, 2019
Driver Detention Remains a Balancing Act, Study Finds

Time is money in the trucking business, and nothing hurts carriers, shippers and brokers more than wasted time. But while everyone may agree that excessive detention is a problem, solving the issue is a delicate balancing act with no side willing to take full blame. The Transportation Intermediaries Association recently released a report examining the detention issue, talking to players on all sides. TIA interviewed shippers, brokers and carriers for the case study and found that all sides vi

Nov 9, 2019
ADM offers free corn drying at three Midwest processing plants

CHICAGO Grain merchant Archer Daniels Midland Co. is waiving the fees it charges farmers to dry grain at three of its Midwestern corn processors as it seeks supplies to keep the plants running at optimum levels through a slow, wet harvest period, a spokeswoman said on Thursday.

Nov 9, 2019
Dry Bulk Market: Bearish Sentiment Prevails Once Again

The dry bulk market seems to be settling down to yet another bearish period, after third quarters rebound. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Shipbroking noted that with the dry bulk market having shown a gradual downward correction over the past couple of weeks, a gradual pessimism seems to be creeping back into the market. Yet, when you look at the numbers a bit more closely it seems as though the market has been plagued by a bearish outlook for some time now, whil

Nov 8, 2019
Yields Critical to ‘Grow or Buy' Decision

Crop yields are critical to determining whether its cheaper to buy feed or grow your own. If you cant get high yields, it may be cheaper to buy feed. Twenty-five Pennsylvania dairy farmers participated in a cost-of-production study in 2016 and 2017 to look at the issue. Three fourths of these farmers double cropped small grains with corn silage to both minimize field nutrient losses and grow additional forage. Penn State farm management analysts then took yield and financial inf

Nov 8, 2019
2019 crop yields below average

Although final figures have yet to be compiled, LSU AgCenter Extension Agent Dennis Burns said yields would be below average for the 2019 crop year. He also noted that wheat production might rise while more farmers are interested in growing row rice and some are interested in farming industrial hemp. Burns said the reasons for lower yields this year is due to a mixture of factors, including heavy, persistent rainfall during the early growing season followed by dry, hot weather in the late sea

Nov 8, 2019
Farmers say hemp could be ‘huge’ industry for Michigan

LANSING, MI -- Hemp, the once-derided and still-stigmatized cannabis cousin of marijuana, could become Michigans next big cash crop. Cannibidol, known as CBD, is a compound found in hemp that is in high demand as the market for CBD oil grows. Since it doesnt contain the high-inducing tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) thats found in marijuana, CBD is legal and widely sold -- even at Family Video

Nov 8, 2019
DNR helps trucker trapped in semi with intimidating ‘hawk’

OAKLAND COUNTY, MI A trucker recently received an unwelcome visitor while traveling down a Michigan highway. According to an official report, the incident occurred in late October when Tom Peterson, a conservation officer in DNR District 9, responded to a call indicating a man was trapped in the cab of his semi-truck The hawk apparently flew through the open window of the drivers side of the truck as it traveled down the highway at 65 mph.

Nov 8, 2019
TRUCKER SUES CBD GUMMY COMPANY AFTER LOSING HIS JOB

Trevor Darrow, a truck driver in Illinois, recently filed a class-action lawsuit against Just Brands USA after he failed a drug test and lost his job. Just Brands USA is a CBD candy maker based out of Florida. Darrow says that Just Brands USA violated the Illinois Consumer Fraud and Deceptive Trade Practices Act by labeling their products No THC, when he claims that they do. According to the suit, Darrow purchased watermelon rings from Just Brands USA in July to combat his sleep

Nov 8, 2019
Research Probe Ways to Increase Yields of Grain Crops

(USDA/ARS) Scientists with USDAs Agricultural Research Service (ARS) and Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) are working on field trials and genetic studies that could one day double the yields of sorghum, which is one of the worlds most important sources of food, animal feed and biofuel. The efforts follow recent discoveries by ARS scientist Zhanguo Xin, who is based in Lubbock, Texas, and Doreen Ware, who is also with ARS and is an adjunct professor at CSHL, showing h

Nov 8, 2019
Attempt to avoid head-on collision sends Peterson Farm truck into ditch

GYPSUM An attempt to avoid a head-on collision with a cattle tractor-trailer rig sent a Peterson Farm grain truck into the ditch on east Kansas Highway 4 near Gypsum Wednesday afternoon. From the Peterson Farm Bros Facebook page:

Nov 7, 2019
Cold, wet weather impacts farmers fall harvest

There is a certain amount of anxiousness in the farming community now, says Capron farmer Marshall Newhouse. Its time to get the crops out and guys want to work. A wet spring pushed planting back and an early snow pushed harvest back, creating a crunch time for farmers to finish their fall field work. Where we traditionally get a lot done in late September and into October, that didnt happen because of two things, says Newhouse, o

Nov 7, 2019
Rabobank foresees stagnant grain prices

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI, U.S. In its new series of 10-year outlooks for corn, soybeans and wheat, the RaboResearch Food & Agribusiness group at Rabo AgriFinance foresees U.S. grain prices remaining stagnant as long-term trends for yield increases make up the difference in lower acreage while demand remains flat.

Nov 7, 2019
From Truck Driver to Freight Broker

It is not unusual to see a trucker with years of experience in the industry to step out of the cabin and into the shoes of a freight broker. In comparison to other people, truckers are well-suited to make that transition since they already have a sense of how brokers work and what's required for the job. Moreover, they know their own job very well which gives them an advantage when working as freight brokers with other truckers. But as with any other job, being a freight broker requires certa

Nov 7, 2019
Rates improve as holiday freight starts to move

Oct 28 - Nov 3 - More loads left the West Coast ports, heading toward retail distribution centers in advance of the holiday shopping season. The additional volume shored up van rates at the end of the month. Volume rose for reefers and flatbeds, as well, driving up load-to-truck ratios in major markets across the country. For more info, read the Rate Trend of the Week.

Nov 7, 2019
Marubeni CFO says no plan to sell Gavilon

* Marubeni Chief Financial Officer Nobuhiro Yabe said on Tuesday that the Japanese trading house has no plan to sell its U.S. agri-business unit Gavilon. * Marubenis agri-business profit in the April-September period fell from a year earlier due to a loss of 3.9 billion yen ($35.85 million) related to inappropriate recognition of Gavilons loss from its trade in Italy and Spain in the last business year, Yabe told an earnings news conference.

Nov 7, 2019
Trucking company owner who dodged $2.3M in federal taxes is going to prison

A trucking company owner who evaded paying the federal government about $2.3 million in personal and corporate income taxes was sentenced to two years in prison Tuesday, federal authorities said. Tito Viteri, 41, of Upper Freehold Township, previously pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion, according to a statement from U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito. Viteri lives in the townships Cream Ridge neighborhood and owns several trucking companies based in Hamilton - some which bear his na

Nov 7, 2019
Mosaic takes $44M loss in 3rd quarter

A weak third quarter for the phosphate fertilizer business led a to $44 million quarterly loss for the Mosaic Co. LAKELAND Weak results in the Mosaic Co.s phosphate segment based in Central Florida led to a $44 million loss in the third quarter. Phosphate fertilizer sales in the Midwestern grain belt fell because heavy spring and early summer rains delayed corn planting and exports for soybeans and other commodities fell victim to international trade conflicts. Adding to the fl

Nov 6, 2019
Cash To Operate Tight?

Freight factoring company, Smart Freight Funding, helps trucking companies of all sizes keep their trucks moving by getting paid quicker. Smart Freight Funding works with single truck operations, individual owner-operator, and larger companies managing several trucks and drivers. We offer competitive low rates, quick pay, and superb customer service. The team behind Smart Freight Funding has more than 50 years combined driving, dispatching, contracting and accounting experience in

Nov 6, 2019
Operational Cost of Trucking Up 7.7%, ATRI Report Says

The costs associated with trucking have increased substantially, according to a new report from the American Transportation Research Institute. ATRI on Nov. 4 released An Analysis of the Operational Costs of Trucking, which reflects data from 2018. The report indicates the average marginal cost per mile incurred by motor carriers in 2018 rose to $1.82, marking a 7.7% increase from 2017. ATRI divided marginal costs into two categories: vehicle- and driver-based. Vehicle-based cos

Nov 6, 2019
Dale Bartlett, Turner Grain Co-Owner, Gets 5 Years in Prison

Dale Bartlett, a co-owner of Turner Grain Merchandising Inc., was sentenced Saturday to five years in state prison after a jury found him guilty of one felony count of writing a hot check. Turner Grains other co-owner, Jason Coleman, also had been charged with felonies in connection to $1.2 million worth of hot checks. But he committed sucide at the age of 44 in January while his charges were pending.

Nov 6, 2019
U.S. ECONOMY SLOWS AS CORN AND SOY OUTPUT SOAR, ACCORDING TO USDA PROJECTION

With a return to normal weather, farmers will expand vastly their corn and soybean plantings next year enough to produce their largest corn crop ever and the fourth-largest soybean crop, according to USDAs agricultural projections. Bumper crops will drive down market prices in the near term and create huge stockpiles that will take years to whittle down.

Nov 5, 2019
Tips to help your new agriculture business succeed

Agricultural operations face many of the same challenges that other types of business do -- and they encounter some unique obstacles and opportunities, as well. In August of 2017, USDA and SCORE joined forces to help new farming and ranching operations navigate the challenges of launching and growing their businesses. Were excited about sharing in the mission to help entrepreneurs in the agriculture industry thrive. By providing mentoring and sharing information like whats to fo

Nov 5, 2019
Weather, lingering floods challenge grain handling

Agricultural operations face many of the same challenges that other types of business do -- and they encounter some unique obstacles and opportunities, as well. In August of 2017, USDA and SCORE joined forces to help new farming and ranching operations navigate the challenges of launching and growing their businesses. Were excited about sharing in the mission to help entrepreneurs in the agriculture industry thrive. By providing mentoring and sharing information like whats to fo

Nov 5, 2019
Trucker training program rolling

Sunday, November 3, 2019 College of The Albemarle is moving ahead with plans to launch a truck driving training course in Chowan County with a target starting date of fall 2020. Robin Zinmeister, administrator for COAs Edenton-Chowan campus, said plans to use a former runway at the Northeastern Regional Airport in Edenton as a training site for a commercial drivers license course are working out well. Plans continue for the course to be held at the Chowan campus and the N

Nov 5, 2019
What The Truck?!?: He Who Controls The Freight Controls The Universe

On today's episode Dooner and Chad have an update on the Idaho hemp truckers and news on the USDA's new ruling, UberFreight UBER 0.03% crosses the border, we find out who made the Dean's List, play transportation earnings over under where the Brad vs Chad rivalry continues, plus mad hatters, snake owners, comment section rodeo and more on this All St. Day edition of What The Truck?!?

Nov 5, 2019
Feds clear path for hemp farming; Montana leads the nation in crop production

(CN) The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued its interim final rule on hemp production in America, clearing the way for farmers to cultivate what could be a highly lucrative or highly speculative new crop. The 2018 Farm Bill passed in December 2018, but it wasnt until Thursdays final interim rule was published in the Federal Register that hemp farmers, bankers and manufacturers could get a sense of direction from the federal government over hemp, which

Nov 5, 2019
tesla has a rival in new hyundai hydrogen-powered semi-truck concept

hyundai has revealed two new hydrogen-powered concepts a fuel cell electric semi-truck and refrigerated trailer. both vehicles are part of the automakers fuel cell electric vehicle 2030 vision, which includes the widespread use of hydrogen-powered fuel cell technology in vehicles.

Nov 5, 2019
PODCAST: The Struggles and beauties of hauling apples and cherries! With Candy Saunders

Check out our podcast this week with Candy Saunders! Hailey sits down and chats with Candy about the apple and cherry hauling industry!

Nov 5, 2019
BREAKING NEWS: Largest ELD Provider Crashes sending thousands of drivers back to paper logs

According to emails sent from Omnitracs to its ELD service users, due to the U.S. Government's required 3g/GPS change an emergency firmware update was required to be installed on all Omnitracs IVG ELD units before 11/2 or, according to the email, "Your IVG ELD will not work on November 2, 2019 if you don't update NOW!"

Nov 4, 2019
Joplin drives home with title of best city for truckers

While larger cities such as Memphis, Tennessee, is known as the hub for FedEx and Houston, Texas, referred to as the “Oil Capital of the World,” the city of Joplin, a longtime trucking hub, has been cited as the prime home base if you are a truck driver.

Nov 2, 2019
Another carrier posts a bad loss

USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK) reported an adjusted loss of $0.13 per share excluding amortization from an acquisition in the third quarter of 2019. The company reported earnings of $0.43 per share in the third quarter of 2018 and analysts were expecting earnings of $0.10 per share this quarter. Consolidated revenue declined 1.3% year-over-year to $131 million in the quarter. Average seated tractors increased more than 20% year-over-year given the companys prior acquisition of Davis Tr

Nov 2, 2019
It will be a shipper's market through the first half of 2020

Dive Brief: Excess capacity in the trucking market dragging down spot market and contract pricing by double digits put pressure on C.H. Robinson's revenue in the third quarter, executives said on an earnings call Tuesday. Price per mile billed was down 12.5% year-over-year for the firm in Q3. Net revenue declined 8.7% for the quarter year-over-year with truckload volumes down 4%, intermodal volumes were down 24% as low trucking rates brought shippers back to truckload from intermodal.?"While

Nov 2, 2019
Watchdog requests investigation of congressman’s efforts to increase trucking insurance minimums 600 percent

Representative Cartwright has a financial interest in a law firm that specializes in big truck litigation and advertises itself as the nations leading truck accident team. Cartwright was previously an attorney with Munley Law, where his wife is currently a partner and specializes in commercial truck accident-related injury lawsuits. The law f

Nov 1, 2019
Pipeline Foods agrees to acquire ancient grains business

MINNEAPOLIS Pipeline Foods, a supply chain solutions company focused exclusively on organic, non-G.M.O. and regenerative food and feed, announced on Oct. 29 it has reached an agreement, in principle, to acquire the ancient grains and specialty products business of Organic Ventures. As part of the acquisition, Organic Ventures president, Rick Halverson, will join Pipeline Foods as an equity shareholder.

Nov 1, 2019
2 crashes in 2 weeks at 'truck stop' bridge on Independence Avenue

KANSAS CITY, Mo. People who live and work near Independence and Wilson avenues are fed up with semi-trucks crashing into the same bridge. For years, commercial trucks have either missed or ignored the signs that warn them the bridge with a 12-foot clearance is ahead. In the past two weeks, two trucks have gotten stuck or damaged their trailers because of the clearance.

Nov 1, 2019
FREE ‘RECIPES’ TELL FARMERS HOW TO START GROWING COVER CROPS

Farmers who want to start growing cover crops can turn to recipes on the Midwest Cover Crops Council website. Free downloadable PDFs tell how and why to add cover crops into a corn-soybean rotation, says Charles Ellis, University of Missouri Extens

Nov 1, 2019
After Farmer’s Sudden Death, His Neighbors Rally Together To Harvest His Crops

When farmer Trevor Berkan suddenly passed away, his Saskatchewan community rallied together. Seeing as how it would be nearly impossible for his grieving family to finish taking care of the seasons remaining crop, neighbors organized a community harvest to get the job done.

Oct 31, 2019
BulkLoads Podcast Interview with Faith Larson of Grain Bridge

https://www.bulkloads.com/tools/podcasts/creating-an-app-to-connect-farmers-with-grain-buyers-with-faith-larson-of-grain-bridge/

Oct 31, 2019
Autonomous trucks to be tested in Minnesota’s extreme winter road conditions

A key benefit that is driving autonomous truck development is their increased safety. Large truck fatalities in the USA rose to an all-time high of 4,761 fatalities in 2017. According to the Minnesota Department of Public Safety there were 4,623 truck-involved crashes on the states road network in 2018 alone. Winter weather is particularly challenging for vehicles of all types. Snowy, slushy or icy winter road conditions are responsible for vehicle accidents that kill over 1,300 people

Oct 31, 2019
U.S. Department of Agriculture rolls out proposed hemp regulations mandated by Farm Bill

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Tuesday issued its proposed regulations on hemp production as mandated by the 2018 Farm Bill. The USDA established the U.S. Domestic Hemp Production Program through an interim final rule, which outlines provisions for federal agriculture officials to approve plans submitted by states for the domestic production of hemp. Kentucky was one of the first states to submit such a plan. In the background section of the proposed 161-page rule, the USDA notes, &ldq

Oct 31, 2019
'You almost had it!' Trucker gives hilarious commentary while stuck behind a driver who stalls the engine repeatedly trying to work a stick shift

Hilarious footage shows a driver struggling to operate a car with a stick shift while an amused trucker provides a running commentary. The video was filmed in Buffalo, New York by the laughing trucker who pokes fun at the seemingly new driver in front of him for failing to operate the car's gears. The trucker keeps urging the driver in front to 'giver her another try' while they inch forward slowly, stalling the engine repeatedly.

Oct 31, 2019
TRUCKERS HAVE STORIES

To distract myself from my many failings, I went to town for breakfast with friends where I ended up talking about truckers. Why not? God forbid Id start a discussion about politics in a public place. By and large, I like truckers. In my experience, theyre a cut above the general population in the quality and quantity of their stories.

Oct 30, 2019
Autonomous trucks, dedicated lanes discussed as possible solutions to congestion near Interstates 94 and 65

Many Northwest Indiana residents have probably found themselves sitting in their vehicle near or where Interstates 94 and 65 converge, surrounded by large trucks and other vehicles and inching their way to their destination. According to a new report by TRIP, a national transportation research nonprofit, the intersection is one of the worst bottlenecks in the nation.

Oct 30, 2019
SHORT SUPPLY OF SEED FOR COVER CROPS

Late last spring, Donnie Conway of Melrose, Iowa, wanted to plant pearl millet in his fencerows for erosion control, wildlife habit, and forage for his cow/calf herd. He struggled to find seed. I finally found some sorghum Sudan grass that fit my needs, says Conway, 25. But it had to be a bad situation for those who really needed it.

Oct 30, 2019
USDA CROP PROGRESS REPORT PRINTS CORN HARVEST AT 41%

DES MOINES, Iowa -- U.S. farmers did not make the harvest progress last week that the trade expected, according to Mondays USDA Crop Progress Report.

Oct 30, 2019
Northwest Missouri farmer sentenced to prison in “Field of Schemes” grain fraud case

A northwest Missouri farmer will be heading to federal prison after being sentenced for his role in the largest organic fraud scheme in American history. Federal prosecutors in Cedar Rapids, Iowa have announced that 52-year-old John Burton of Clarksdale was sentenced on Monday to 22 months in federal prison for his role in the $142 million grain fraud scheme, which federal prosecutors describe as the Field of Schemes.

Oct 30, 2019
Bunge Ltd.’s new CEO Greg Heckman is Quickly Making His Mark

Bunge Ltd. has a new CEO: agribusiness veteran Greg Heckman has more than three decades of experience in the agriculture, energy and food processing industries. Heckman joined the Bunge board in October 2018 and served as acting CEO since January 2019 until he was appointed to the position permanently in April. Heckman previously served as CEO of the Gavilon Group and in senior executive roles at ConAgra Foods.

Oct 29, 2019
Don't Expect Autonomous Cars to Take Over Jobs for at Least Another 20 Years

Autonomous cars are going to revolutionize a lot of things, mainly the way we get around. No more having to sit in traffic for hours without anything to do. Self-driving cars will take a lot of the hassle out of commuting, long trips, and mundane stretches of road. But driverless vehicles are also expected to change jobs that involve a human driver. Truckers, ride-sharing drivers, and delivery drivers could all see their jobs get cut as companies move to self-driving cars to cut costs. The au

Oct 29, 2019
Arizona trooper shoots trucker to stop wrong-way big rig

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) An Arizona state trooper shot and wounded a man driving a big rig the wrong way on a highway after bolting from a traffic stop and commercial vehicle inspection, officials said. The state Department of Public Safety said the trooper on an Interstate 40 overpass near Flagstaff shot the trucker with a rifle Friday because the man's "dangerous actions" imperiled other drivers and pursuing troopers. The statement said the wounded man was hospitalized and expected to

Oct 29, 2019
The first map of America’s food supply chain is mind-boggling

My team at the University of Illinois just developed the first high-resolution map of the U.S. food supply chain. Our map is a comprehensive snapshot of all food flows between counties in the U.S.grains, fruits and vegetables, animal feed, and processed food items.

Oct 29, 2019
Farmer harvests last crop before retirement

ATLANTA, Ill. This harvest season will be memorable for a lot of farmers for various reasons, but especially for Central Illinois farmer Ronnie Yeast. At age 83, he has decided that like it or not, it is time to retire. The family has been after me to hang it up, he said, and he finally decided to listen.

Oct 28, 2019
A tribute to a trucker brotherhood

Roll on highway, roll on along/ Roll on daddy till you get back home/ Roll on family, roll on crew/ Roll on momma like I asked you to do/ And roll on eighteen-wheeler roll on. Those lyrics are from a song recorded by the group Alabama in 1984. The song was played at the graveside service of my cousin Lawrence Lepley, who died at age 62 on Sunday and was buried at White Oak Cemetery near Meyersdale on Thursday. While I knew truckers shared a bond, I never realized just how close-

Oct 28, 2019
Soybeans look good in Central Missouri, corn shows variety

On Oct. 9, Greg Rush was harvesting a field of soybeans on the flat terrain common to the northern portion of Boone County. The soybean field was just outside of the small town of Sturgeon, and Rushs grain truck with his name painted on the door was parked at the edge of the field. His combine was visible from far away as it traversed back and forth across the field of soybeans, gradually providing the results from the growing season in central Missouri.

Oct 26, 2019
Loans Now Available for Farmers Transitioning into Organic Crops

The biggest hurdle for farmers who are transitioning to organic crop production is timing. USDA requires a three-year transition period for farmers to certify their land as organic, which is essentially working and spending money for three years without a paycheck.

Oct 26, 2019
Truck Makers Face Nearly $1 Billion in Price-Fixing Claims

Daimler AG, Volvo AB and other truck makers should be ordered to pay 867 million euro ($965 million) over a price-fixing cartel, according to lawyers in Germany for companies that were overcharged. The case was brought by Financialright GmbH on behalf of more than 3,200 companies that say they paid too much for their trucks because prices were fixed. Lawyers for the truck makers argued that the suit should be dismissed because of the way Financialright acquired the claims. After two hours of

Oct 26, 2019
SPECIAL GIVEAWAY OF CLEVELAND VIBRATOR!!!

We are doing our biggest giveaway yet!! Our friends over at Cleveland Vibrator sent us one of their trailer vibrators and we want to give it away to one lucky and special trucker!! Send us an email or message with your testimony and why you need this vibrator! We will give it away before Thanksgiving!!

Oct 25, 2019
Winter wonder: How about a plow that inhales and vaporizes snow?

Student designs of future vocational trucks may contain some long-term value for the Western Star Truck Sales subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America (DTNA). Some ideas from a collaboration between the truck maker and the ArtCenter College of Design in Pasadena, California, include: A plow that inhales snow and turns it into vapor. While plows clear surfaces, they also throw snow, ice and rock and create walls of snow along the side of the road.

Oct 25, 2019
How Badly Has Weather Hurt Yields?

Freeze damage this past weekend likely impacted corn and soybeans differently, but analysts believe true yield reports will not be available until January

Oct 25, 2019
Iowa Farmer: 'There Are Some Places We Can’t Get To' in the Fields

Hamburg, Iowa is a river town located in the Southwest corner of the state. It is a place which has seen a lot of flooding, after levees breached along the Missouri River earlier in the year. We have to get started, says Jeff Jorgenson, a Sidney, Iowa farmer. All of the sudden it will be the first of November before we know it. He hasnt been at harvest too long.

Oct 25, 2019
Iowa DOT Raising Sections Of I-29 To Make It Tougher To Flood

The Iowa Department of Transportation is raising some sections of Interstate 29 north of Council Bluffs to keep traffic moving even when the Missouri River is at flood stage.

Oct 25, 2019
Washington state latest object of petition to pre-empt trucker meal, rest break rules

Washington The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is seeking public comment as it considers a trucking industry petition to preempt Washington states meal and rest break rules for commercial motor vehicle drivers, less than a year after granting a similar request in California. According to a notice published in the Oct. 9 Federal Register, Washingtons rules as the preempted California regulations did call for at least 30 minutes of off-duty meal

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