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Jun 22, 2016
The path to visibility: carriers able to share instant tracking, pricing info

http://www.ccjdigital.com/the-path-to-visibility-carriers-sharing-instant-tracking-pricing-info/ A few years ago, it seemed unrealistic for shippers, third party logistics providers or brokers to expect total visibility from all carriers in their freight networks. Large and mid-size carriers probably had the technology to provide shipment visibility. Small carriers

Jun 22, 2016
Study shows shippers are prepping for continued increases in fuel prices
Jun 22, 2016
One Out of Every 13 Iowans Works in the Trucking Industry
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Jun 22, 2016
The path to visibility: carriers able to share instant tracking, pricing info

http://www.ccjdigital.com/the-path-to-visibility-carriers-sharing-instant-tracking-pricing-info/ A few years ago, it seemed unrealistic for shippers, third party logistics providers or brokers to expect total visibility from all carriers in their freight networks. Large and mid-size carriers probably had the technology to provide shipment visibility. Small carriers

Jun 22, 2016
Study shows shippers are prepping for continued increases in fuel prices

By Jeff Berman, Group News Editor June 20, 2016 At one point earlier this year, it was easy to see that the average price per gallon on a weekly basis was more or less in free fall mode. According to the Department of Energys Energy Information Administration (EIA), the week of February 23 marked the first time in 15 weeks that the weekly average saw a gain, with a mere 0.3 cent increase to $1.983 per gallon.

Jun 22, 2016
One Out of Every 13 Iowans Works in the Trucking Industry

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Jun 21, 2016
Greenyug Announces U.S. Midwest Biobased Chemical Plant

Greenyug to co-locate bio-based chemical production facility adjacent to ADM's Columbus, Nebraska corn processing complex. Santa Barbara, CA (PRWEB) June 20, 2016 Greenyug, LLC today announced that it will build an industrial scale Ethyl Acetate manufacturing facility adjacent to Archer Daniels Midland Company's ADM 0.7

Jun 21, 2016
Russia shippers face less trucking options as industry consolidates

http://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/russia-shippers-face-less-trucking-options-industry-consolidates_20160620.html Trucking firms in Russia are consolidating and expanding their services in a bid to survive the country&r

Jun 20, 2016
DOT begins audit looking into detention time at shippers, receivers

http://www.ccjdigital.com/dot-begins-audit-looking-into-detention-time-at-shippers-receivers/ The Department of Transportation Office of Inspector General will begin this month collecting data to look into the effects on the trucking industry of detention time at shipper and receiver docks. The OIG is moving forward with an audit, as directed by the FAST Act highway bi

Jun 20, 2016
Nikola Electric Trucks Promise a Tesla-Like Revolution

http://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/nikola-electric-trucks-tesla-revolution.html/?a=viewall Start with the name Nikola. Its the first name of the Serbian inventor Tesla, from whom another electric car maker got its moniker. Continue with the industry-jarring

Jun 18, 2016
Self-driving trucks: what's the future for millions of American truckers?

https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2016/jun/17/self-driving-trucks-impact-on-drivers-jobs-us Driverless trucks will be safer and cheaper than their human-controlled counterparts, but that doesnt mean Americas 3.5 million professional truck drivers are giving up to the machines without a fight. Across the US, truckers collectively haul more than 10

Jun 18, 2016
In St. Cloud, judge-turned-trucker turns to bus driving

http://blogs.mprnews.org/newscut/2016/06/in-st-cloud-judge-turned-trucker-turns-to-bus-driving/ Dale Mossey mentioned the magic words the other day when he was talking to the St. Cloud Times about his latest career. He says hes following his dreams, the subject of the ongoing discussion in this space since last weeks commencement speech b

Jun 17, 2016
Wheat harvest nearly finished

http://www.arkcity.net/news/top_story/wheat-harvest-nearly-finished/article_d1ab6488-31cc-11e6-8fbc-9f9c59b489c8.html By CODY GRIESEL [email protected] |

Jun 17, 2016
Shippers worried about carrier ‘uncertainty’

http://splash247.com/shippers-worried-about-carrier-insolvencies/ Shippers have stopped celebrating the lowest freight rates in living memory and now concerned about the uncertain state of container supply chains, according to Rolf Niese, head of logistics operations at British American Tobacco. With all the M&A [mergers & acquisitions] activity there is a lot of uncertainty. Firs

Jun 16, 2016
What millennials want: Attracting today’s generation to trucking

http://fleetowner.com/fleet-management/what-millennials-want-attracting-today-s-generation-trucking Brian McMahon, 28, is a lot like others in his generation. He graduated from college and immediately started an internship. His thought at the time was: Build a resume, learn something new, gain some exposure, and leave after about a year. But things change, espec

Jun 15, 2016
FMCSA orders shutdown of Massachusetts trucking company

The Trucker News Services 6/13/2016 WASHINGTON The U.S. Department of Transportations Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has ordered Lowell, Massachusetts-based Flavio Borges Prado, doing business as Golden Eagle Delivery, USDOT No. 2290193, to immediately cease all intrastate and interstate operations after a federal investigation found the carrier to pose an imminent hazard to public safety. According to DOTs online records,

Jun 15, 2016
US Farms On Brink Of Failure If EU Stalls On GMOs

http://www.thealternativedaily.com/us-farms-on-brink-of-failure/ US grain companies are refusing to accept a new variety of genetically modified soybean marketed by Monsanto because it hasnt been approved by the European Union and may put exports at risk.

Jun 15, 2016
Wheat looks good as Kansas harvest begins

http://www.thelegalrecord.net/story.asp?story_id=4106 Kansas appears to have a bountiful wheat crop this year, easing some of the sting from the low prices it has been fetching. The latest forecast released raised the governments estimate for the size of this years U.S. winter wheat crop to 1.51 billion bushels. That is up 10 percent from a year ago. Cutting near the Oklahoma-Kansas

Jun 14, 2016
Will Congress block rules to prevent sleepy truckers?

http://www.nj.com/politics/index.ssf/2016/06/will_congress_block_rules_on_truckers_rest_hours.html WASHINGTON Legislation before Congress would block federal efforts to regulate truckers' rest hours at a time when the National Transportation Safety Board

Jun 14, 2016
Shippers dragged down by slumps in grain, iron ore and coal

http://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/shippers-dragged-down-by-slumps-in-grain-iron-ore-and-coal/article30381425/ Great Lakes-St. Lawrence Seaway shipments of grain, iron ore and coal slumped deeper this year, but cement and other construction materials are seeing a rebound after a mild winter that gave a

Jun 14, 2016
California Diesel Rules Unfair to Big Truckers

http://www.courthousenews.com/2016/06/13/california-diesel-rules-unfair-to-big-truckers.htm FRESNO, Calif. (CN) California air regulators created an uneven playing field when they eased up on air-quality regulations for smaller operators of heavy-duty diesel trucks, a state judge ruled. Postponing deadlines for smaller firms to upgrade to cleaner engines or install better pollution controls was unfair to trucking companies that already spent millions of dollars to co

Jun 14, 2016
BIDDERS FOUND FOR ABENGOA ETHANOL PLANT AUCTION

http://kticradio.com/agricultural/bidders-found-for-abengoa-ethanol-plant-auction/ Two Nebraska ethanol companies have made offers for four of Abengoa Bioenergys seven ethanol plants, including two plants in Nebraska, one in Illinois and one in Indiana, according to a court motion filed Sunday. The U.S. holding company of Abengoa

Jun 13, 2016
Equity Announces Intent to Purchase Coshocton Grain Facilities

http://www.thexradio.com/news/78-local-news/22978-equity-announces-intent-to-purchase-coshocton-grain-facilities Bruce Vernon, CEO of Effingham Equity and Rhoda Sue Crown, CEO of Coshocton Grain Company jointly announced the two organizations have reached agreement through a Letter of Intent which will transfer the ownership of CCG's grain assets in the st

Jun 13, 2016
This Startup Is Turning Leftover Beer Into Delicious Snacks

http://www.motherjones.com/environment/2016/06/are-startups-combating-food-waste-just-creating-more-process When you're looking for dinner ingredients at the supermarket, you probably wince at the bruised pears, skip over those oddly shaped carrots, and reach past ugly red peppers. This preference for pretty produce means the ugly fruits and vegetables are tossed out,

Jun 13, 2016
New technology to catch truckers who violate weight restrictions

Indiana is the first state in the nation to test new technology to catch truckers who violate weight restrictions and other regulations http://www.dailyjournal.net/view/story/af65c0e73b234dcb8e3afd8da566d4db/IN--Trucking-Technology CHESTERTON, Indiana Indiana is the first state in the nation to test new technology to catch truckers who violate weight restrictions and other regulations. The pilot program is designed and funded by Kapsch Tra

Jun 11, 2016
'Modest' job cuts follow Scoular’s buy? of specialty crops division Legumex Walker

http://www.omaha.com/money/modest-job-cuts-follow-scoular-s-buy-of-specialty-crops/article_c1ae2241-81bf-55f0-bad9-0bfbc4cbd226.html

Jun 11, 2016
Online portal links shippers with minority-owned truckers

http://www.dcvelocity.com/articles/20160609-online-portal-links-shippers-with-minority-owned-truckers/ A new website allows shippers with diversity requirements to exchange freight information with certified minority-owned trucking companies, streamlining a process that can be expensive and time-consuming. The Minority Carrier Exchange is a communication portal that allo

Jun 11, 2016
Attorney Warns Of Driving Danger After Commercial Trucking Crackdown

http://www.news9.com/story/32192612/attorney-warns-of-driving-danger-after-commercial-trucking-crackdown A Texas attorney says Friday could be a dangerous day on roads across the country. It's all because of an international crackdown on commercial trucking known as "International Roadcheck."

Jun 10, 2016
Transportation Bill Will Stop State Overreach into Trucking Industry

https://www.trucks.com/2016/06/09/transportation-bill-state-overreach-trucking/ Written by Joe Rajkovacz, director of governmental affairs and communications for the Western States Trucking Association. This is one in a series of periodic guest columns by industry thought leaders.

Jun 10, 2016
Industry sources say Cedar Rapids' ADM dry mill restarted after being partially idled

http://www.thegazette.com/subject/news/business/agriculture/industry-sources-say-cedar-rapids-adm-dry-mill-restarted-after-being-partially-idled-20160608 Reuters CHICAGO U.S. ethanol output rose more than expected to near-record rates last week, the U.S. Energy Information Administration said Wedn

Jun 10, 2016
Trucking co. accused of bribing SAPD officers for near-perfect inspection rate

http://www.kens5.com/news/crime/trucking-co-accused-of-bribing-sapd-officer-for-near-perfect-inspection-rate/235763221 A two-year bribery investigation has ended with the arrest of a San Antonio police officer. A 15-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department is accused of taking thousands of dollars from a trucking company in exchange for lenient vehi

Jun 10, 2016
NEW MFA GRAIN SHUTTLE FACILITY IN CALDWELL COUNTY

http://www.mycaldwellcounty.com/news/new-mfa-grain-shuttle-facility-caldwell-county There has been a flurry of land moving activity about 5 miles east of Hamilton on Highway 36 as MFA Companies have begun construction of a new grain shuttle facility. The facility will have storage capacity of 2 million bushel of permanent grain storage and an additional 1.5 million bushel of temporary storage

Jun 9, 2016
Two truckers arrested in protest near capitol

By: Mike Vasilinda June 7, 2016 http://www.wctv.tv/content/news/Truckers-shut-down-street-leading-to-Capitol-382150871.html TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Dozens of South Florida truckers honked horns and blocked intersections near the Florida State Capitol building Tuesday afternoon. The drivers are unhappy with their pay, the high cost of insurance, and the amount of money that br

Jun 8, 2016
Freight Rates Push Lower as Truck Capacity Outweighs Demand

http://www.wsj.com/articles/freight-rates-push-lower-as-truck-capacity-outweighs-demand-1465329126 By

Jun 7, 2016
The Andersons CEO has a game plan

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2016/06/05/The-Andersons-CEO-has-a-game-plan.html

Jun 7, 2016
Stuck Truckers Could Be Fined

http://www.vnews.com/Truckers-who-get-stuck-in-Smugglers-Notch-could-be-fined-2628318 Cambridge, Vt. On a map or a GPS navigation unit, the trip from the Smugglers Notch Resort in Cambridge, to the Stowe Mountain Resort only is about 5 miles a trip that for most vehicles takes just over 10 minutes. But for truckers trying to drive a big rig through the winding

Jun 6, 2016
HC2 broadens offer for U.S. grain handler Andersons

http://www.grainews.ca/daily/hc2-broadens-offer-for-u-s-grain-handler-andersons Chicago | Reuters HC2 Holdings Inc. broadened its offer to buy pieces of The Andersons Inc. on Thursday, days after the loss-making U.S. grain handler said an earlier proposal to break up its business units was dead on arrival.

Jun 6, 2016
Paterson brothers among 4 charged with bilking $920,000 from Clifton trucking company

http://patersontimes.com/2016/06/04/paterson-brothers-among-4-charged-with-bilking-920000-from-clifton-trucking-company/ Four people including two Paterson brothers have been arrested and charged with stealing $920,380 from a Clifton-based trucking company through a fraudulent payroll check scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Paul J. Fishman.

Jun 6, 2016
On your own terms

http://trucker.com/news/your-own-terms A tariff provides assurance that a carrier will be compensated Jun 3, 2016Tim Brady Micro and small motor carriers that are co

Jun 4, 2016
Scoular buys grain elevator in Manitoba’s Interlake

http://www.manitobacooperator.ca/daily/scoular-buys-grain-elevator-in-manitobas-interlake U.S. grain company The Scoular Co. is expanding its stake in the Prairie grain handling market by buying a small former Agricore elevator in Manitobas Interlake region. The company on Thursday announced its recent purchase of the Tri-Field Farms elevator at Netle

Jun 4, 2016
No Room in U.S. Grain Silos Means Dumping Wheat in Parking Lots

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2016-06-02/no-room-in-u-s-grain-silos-means-dumping-wheat-in-parking-lots Some American wheat farmers are not only going to lose money on every bushel they harvest this month, many wont have a proper place to store it. U.S. grain silos still hold surpluses from last year. Combined stockpiles for major cr

Jun 3, 2016
ADM plans to expand Effingham facility

http://herald-review.com/business/agriculture/adm-plans-to-expand-effingham-facility/article_fef5a548-5668-5a24-94d6-a0517154d613.html EFFINGHAM Archer Daniels Midland Co. announced plans Wednesday to transform a warehouse in Effingham into a new pet food and livestock premix plant.

Jun 3, 2016
Heavy rains delay start of winter wheat harvest in Arkansas

http://www.westplainsdailyquill.net/news/state_news_arkansas/article_0b99dd5f-bcb3-565a-a404-65ade9e4e782.html LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) Heavy rains throughout northeast Arkansas have delayed the start of the winter wheat harvest and damaged other crops in the state. State cooperative extension service officials say the weather has delayed the ha

Jun 2, 2016
The truth about cold calling in the freight industry

http://www.trucknews.com/blogs/truth-cold-calling-freight-industry/ Cold Calling scares the living crap out of me!. Yes, the idea of picking up the phone and calling a stranger to build a relationship for the purpose of making a sale just terrifies me. Maybe my fear of rejection is high, maybe my ego believes I am to experienced to be cold calling or maybe I just dont want it bad enough

Jun 2, 2016
Truckers clash with regulators

http://thehill.com/regulation/transportation/281796-truckers-clash-with-regulators Truck drivers are battling with the Obama administration over a long-delayed proposal related to drug and alcohol testing. The Transportation Department is moving to establish a national database also known as a clearinghouse that would list truck drivers who have failed drug and a

Jun 2, 2016
What Causes Shippers To Receive Lower Truckload Pricing?

http://www.forbes.com/sites/stevebanker/2016/06/01/what-causes-shippers-to-receive-lower-truckload-pricing/#3df588586cda

Jun 1, 2016
Ways to Figure Truck Freight Rates

https://www.thesequitur.com/ways-to-figure-truck-freight-rates-701292/ Setting the freight rates for your trucks is one of the most important decisions you will make when you operate a trucking company. Your rates will determine your success: If your rates are too high, you will not have customers, and if your rates are too low you will lose money. Normally, you will make higher rates on your outb

Jun 1, 2016
The Trucker and His Downfall

https://psmag.com/the-trucker-and-his-downfall-c6c0a47a5aba#.yzmcx288q As the middle class has been shrinking, the productivity of American workers has been climbing, but the workers havent been the beneficiaries of their own work. Nowhere is that more obvious than in long-haul trucking.

May 31, 2016
House panel advances transpo bill with trucking riders

http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/281086-house-panel-advances-transportation-bill-with-trucking-riders ouse appropriators on Tuesday advanced a transportation spending bill, after beating back a Democratic amendment that would have stripped controversial trucking policy riders from the measure. The House Appropriations Committee endorsed the fis

May 31, 2016
Sleep apnea a tough problem for government, transportation industry

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-sleep-apnea-getting-around-20160529-story.html

May 30, 2016
Kansas grain elevators bracing for big winter wheat harvest

http://www.stltoday.com/kansas-grain-elevators-bracing-for-big-winter-wheat-harvest/article_5ec12802-dc10-51b6-a0d7-9a6dee9d2cf0.html WICHITA, Kan. (AP) Grain elevators are bracing for a bountiful winter wheat crop in Kansas at a time many facilities are already brimming with las

May 30, 2016
Missouri grain terminal, transporter faces $42,000 OSHA fine

By Aerin Curtis, 26-May-2016 A grain terminal and moving company in Missouri has been cited for allegedly exposing workers to several types of safety violations. http://www.feednavigator.com/Regulation/Missouri-grain-terminal-transporter-fa

May 28, 2016
North Dakota oil truck operator gets life term for two contract killings

World | Tue May 24, 2016 10:38pm EDT SPOKANE, WASH. | BY TRACY SIMMONS A former trucking company operator from North Dakota's Bakken oil patch was sentenced on Tuesday to life in federal prison for orchestrat

May 28, 2016
Regulations: A boon to trucking?

ELD mandate and other new rules might actually help trucking improve its pricing power, say industry observers. May 26, 2016Sean Kilcarr | Fleet Owner Could the

May 28, 2016
Potential buyer: He'd break up The Andersons

http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2016/05/27/Potential-buyer-says-he-d-break-up-the-firm.html Potential buyer says hed break up the firm HC2 leader talks at investor forum Read more at http://www.toledoblade.com/business/2016/05/27/Potenti

May 27, 2016
Grain Elevators Could Feel the Squeeze in 2016, Too

http://www.agweb.com/article/grain-elevators-could-feel-the-squeeze-in-2016-too-naa-ben-potter/ The current round of low commodity prices isnt doing farmers any favors. But a new research report by CoBank suggests others further down the commodity chain could also be feeling the squeeze this year. U.S. grain merchandisers in particular are feeling the strain

May 27, 2016
Premier Co-op breaks ground on new feed manufacturing facility

http://lacrossetribune.com/premier-co-op-breaks-ground-on-new-feed-manufacturing-facility/article_172dd42a-544f-5413-8a96-f97343f63523.html Premier Cooperative has announced its plans to build a new, state-of-the-art feed manufacturing facility attached to its grain facility on the north side of Westby. Combining th

May 27, 2016
‘FIXED BACKHAUL RATE NOT PROFITABLE FOR ODS’

http://www.fullyloaded.com.au/industry-news/1605/fixed-backhaul-rate-not-profitable-for-ods/ Industry economist and academic Kim Hassall looks at aviation industry examples to analyse whether a fixed rate scenario would have worked for the Australian road transport industry. The Road Safety Remuneration Tribunal (RSRTs) minimum rates order set about to regulate

May 26, 2016
Bayer makes $62 billion bid for Monsanto

http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/World_Grain_News/2016/05/Bayer_makes_$62_billion_bid_fo.aspx?ID=%7BBCCFB4CE-A8D3-4F5A-AED2-448297502B9B%7D&cck=1 LEVERKUSEN, GERMANY Bayer made public on May 23 its proposal to acquire Monsanto for $62 billion, a deal that would combine two of the world&rsqu

May 26, 2016
Freight Broker Bonds, Explained

http://www.gobytrucknews.com/freight-broker-bonds-explained/123 As a freight broker, you have to take care of a pile of paperwork. Most of it is connected with obtaining a freight broker license from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration so that you can run your freight brokerage legally. Needless to say, taking care of administrative issues is not that exciting, but in fact, the p

May 25, 2016
Free Workshop on Tuesday Could Help Trucker’s Avoid Failed Inspection

http://wajr.com/free-workshop-on-tuesday-could-help-truckers-avoid-failed-inspection/ CLARKSBURG, W.Va. Truck drivers, maintenance professionals, and other members of the trucking industry will have a chance at a free crash course in truck inspections ahead of the annual 72-hour Roadcheck Inspection Blitz. Jan Vineyard with the West Virginia Trucking Association said

May 25, 2016
Shippers: Enjoy the Ride While It Lasts

http://mhlnews.com/blog/shippers-enjoy-ride-while-it-lasts That positive vibe you might be feeling right now isnt a mirage. According to the Shippers Conditions Index (SCI), tracked on a monthly basis by transportation forecasting firmFTR, conditions improved for the fourth month in a row, as of Febr

May 25, 2016
Cargill Plans to Keep Several Operations in Wichita

http://abcnews.go.com/Technology/wireStory/cargill-plans-operations-wichita-39343272 Agribusiness giant Cargill said Tuesday it will keep its protein operations in Wichita, Kansas, and search for a new facility to house them. Wichita is home to the company's beef business and its turkey and cooked meat business, which includes deli meats. Its processed protein services, such a

May 24, 2016
The Sand Mines That Ruin Farmland

http://www.nytimes.com/2016/05/23/opinion/the-sand-mines-that-ruin-farmland.html?_r=0 Chicago WHILE the shale gas industry has been depressed in recent years by low oil and gas prices, analysts

May 24, 2016
Six Stats That Reveal The State Of The U.S. Trucking Industry

http://www.forbes.com/sites/trucksdotcom/2016/05/23/a-glance-at-the-state-of-the-trucking-industry/#7c3536831ac0 With more large trucks on U.S. roads, traveling more miles and transporting more, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is working to measure the size of the industry. Last week, the agency issued its 2016 Pocket Guide to Large

May 23, 2016
Bidder wants Andersons grain, rail units

BY TYREL LINKHORN BLADE BUSINESS WRITER http://www.toledoblade.com/local/2016/05/20/Bidder-wants-Andersons-grain-rail-units.html HC2 Holdings Inc. may have put in an offer to buy the whole of the hallmark Toledo-area company The Andersons Inc., but the real targets of former New York hedge fund manager Philip Falcone appear to be the companys grain and rail divisions. Buried within Mr. Falcones public announcement t

May 23, 2016
WITH NEW APP, TRUCKING GROUPS AIM TO EASE MEMBERS' PARKING HEADACHES

http://associationsnow.com/2016/05/trucking-industry-groups-ready-new-parking-app/ Park My Truck, a new app from an array of trucking groups, is intended to to address a major problem for members: finding open spaces to park semi trucks. Depending on the city and the neighborhood, parking a car can be a total nightmare: Spots might be taken up; laws may prohibit parking in cer

May 23, 2016
There’s potential for double jeopardy when a carrier brokers a load

Colin Barrett, president, Barrett Transportation Consultants http://www.joc.com/regulation-policy/transportation-regulations/us-transportation-regulations/there%E2%80%99s-potential-double-jeopardy-when-carrier-brokers-load_20160514.html

May 23, 2016
Freight system critical in Central Missouri

By Mid-Missouri Regional Planning Commission http://www.missourifarmertoday.com/news/opinion/freight-system-critical-in-central-missouri/article_43b76568-1d05-11e6-80e1-43

May 21, 2016
A Millennial’s View: Bringing Younger Talent to Trucking Industry

May 19, 2016By: Brian McMahon, Fleet AdvantageTags: Blogs, Fleet Management

May 21, 2016
Why Is Congress Using Zika to Weaken Truck Safety?

Thursday, 19 May 2016 17:02By The Daily Take Team, The Thom Hartmann Program | Op-Ed In a week, families all over the country will pack up their cars and make a trip to the beach, to a family picnic or just to get away from day-to-day life for the holiday weekend.

May 21, 2016
Smart Technology Upping the Trucking Game

http://waste360.com/trucks/smart-technology-upping-trucking-game Waste and recycling fleet managers are under more pressure than ever. Everyone wants more, more, moremore data, more information and better results for the lowest cost possible. Fleet managers are experiencing pressure from their organizations to get the most out of their trucks while keeping costs low, says Bry

May 20, 2016
U.S. grain handler Andersons rejects HC2's $1 billion bid

BY TOM POLANSEK http://www.reuters.com/article/us-andersons-m-a-hc2-holdg-idUSKCN0Y91L2 Loss-making U.S. grain handler Andersons Inc (ANDE.O) on Wednesday rejected a $1 billion takeover offer from HC2 Holdings Inc (

May 20, 2016
Loosening laws on truckers' hours is dangerous

Monroe County residents have witnessed some spectacularly devastating truck crashes over the years. They should beware measures under consideration in Congress this week that would raise truckers' allowable working and driving hours, risking even more crashes that would imperil drivers themselves and the motoring public. Congress is doing this virtually without public scrutiny without hearings and under pressure from the trucking industry by i

May 19, 2016
Texas business alleges trucking company failed to deliver product

http://setexasrecord.com/stories/510724837-texas-business-alleges-trucking-company-failed-to-deliver-product HOUSTON A Texas indemnity company is suing a trucking business, alleging it failed to deliver a purchased product in good condition. Starr Indemnity & Liability Company filed a lawsuit May 9, in the Houston Division of the Southern District of Texas against Paulao Trucking LLC of Arlington, alleging liability and negligence. <

May 19, 2016
New federal trucking mandate

http://www.ourquadcities.com/news/new-federal-trucking-mandate

May 19, 2016
How Health Insurance Reimbursement Works for Trucking Companies

https://www.zanebenefits.com/blog/how-health-insurance-reimbursement-works-for-trucking-companies As an owner of a small or growing trucking company, you want to provide the besthealth benefits to your employees and their families. And yet for many companies, traditional employer health insurance has become too expensive or simply does not meet the unique needs of a mobi

May 19, 2016
Could self-driving trucks hit America's highways? This startup thinks so

Everyone in San Francisco these days wants to build a self-driving car. So in a company town that prides itself on going against the grain, this startup wants to build a self-driving truck. On Tuesday, several former Google, Tesla and Apple engineers announced they had quit their prestigious jobs to start Otto, which aims to sell au

May 18, 2016
Dry bulk shipping market recovery will be a long, hard-fought battle

in Hellenic Shipping News 13/05/2016 Anyone who expects a strong rally in dry bulk market rates to end the industrys downturn will be bitterly disappointed. By contrast and thats a good thing by the way the freight markets recovery will take time and will come in sm

May 18, 2016
Weekly Grain Movement - May 16, 2016

Published on: May 16, 2016 The swift rise in soybean futures last week to nearly $10.80 a bushel following USDAs crop report had farmers rushing to lock-in prices for their 2016 harvest. Grain dealers across the Midwest said sales of new-crop soybeans surged after the report, while new-crop corn sales were considerably less. The farmers did a good job selling the rally, said dealer in central Illinois. They could make some money

May 17, 2016
Sun Valley trucking company Hutchinson / Reno County Chamber of Commerce Small Business of the Month

By John Green The Hutchinson News [email protected] Being an accounting major, it didnt take long doing the books for a local trucking company for Keith Bauer to figure out hed do better financially run

May 17, 2016
‘I’ll sleep when I’m dead’

http://www.trucknews.com/health-safety/ill-sleep-im-dead/1003072084/ ABBOTSFORD, B.C. Fatigue is not sleepiness. Sleepiness is not being tired. Being tired is not drowsiness. And drowsiness is not fatigue. Mike Harnett, vice-president of human factors for Six Safety Systems, spoke to a group of Truxpo attendees May 13 about how drowsiness is affecting the safety of not only truck driv

May 16, 2016
Monsanto May Be Eaten By Another Beast

https://www.mintpressnews.com/monsanto-may-eaten-another-beast/216405/ A year after Monsanto sparked a massive consolidation race in the agrochemical industry by bidding for a rival, the worlds largest seed company now finds itself in the uncomfortable role of takeover target, Reuters reported on Thursday. Monsanto shares rallied as much as 12 percent on Thursday on new reports that

May 16, 2016
Freight rates, truck sales depressed by excess capacity, indexes report

COLUMBUS, Ind. Excess capacity continued to dog trucking in April, according to two barometers that track the industry. Analyst firm ACT Research Co. LLC reported yesterday that the supply of Class 8 trucks continues to rise faster than demand for trucks, according to its most recent For-Hire Trucking Index. And the Truckload Linehaul Index from Cass Information Systems Inc. of St. Lo

May 14, 2016
US rule expands oversight of shippers, transport providers

A new rule requiring many U.S. businesses, including shippers and transport providers, to submit injury and illness data to regulators electronically will greatly increase the reach of those regulators and help direct enforcement action against companies. The Occupational Safety and Health Administration rule will affect most U.S. businesses, but particularly those on a list of high-hazard industries that includes freight transportation companies invol

May 14, 2016
Long term vs. short term thinking in trucking

by Sean Kilcarr in Trucks at Work http://fleetowner.com/blog/long-term-vs-short-term-thinking-trucking Its something of a conundrum being faced by trucking fleets today, according to one industry analysts at least. In the near term, trucking capacity is readily available due to sluggi

May 13, 2016
U.S. Grain Elevators Facing A Host Of Challenges In New Crop Year

http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/us-grain-elevators-facing-a-host-of-challenges-in-new-crop-year-300266199.html DENVER, May 10, 2016 /

May 13, 2016
Profits for shipping grain are down

http://www.kxnet.com/story/31955501/profits-for-shipping-grain-are-down The reduction in oil prices has made the dollar stronger and has impacted the profitability to ship grain. Farmers and grain elevators alike are losing money because of it. Ray Strickland reports. Trucks hauling grain come to Southwest Grain elevator almost 175 times a day. But since commodity prices dropped the agriculture sector has been struggling . Oil prices fell and th

May 13, 2016
Accidents Happen, So Freight Brokers Must be Prepared

http://www.canadianunderwriter.ca/inspress/accidents-happen-freight-brokers-must-prepared/ Across Canada, there are a large number of traffic accidents every day, and a fair number of them involve vehicles that are in some way involved in the process of shipping goods from one part of the country to another. This unfortunate reality is unavoidable, and its something that

May 12, 2016
How Trucking Went From One of the Best Jobs in America to One of the Worst

Denver Nicks http://time.com/money/4325164/trucking-worst-job/ Longer hours, lower pay, less clout In 1980, the average trucker in America was making an annual salary, adjusted for inflation, equal to more than $110,000 today. Twenty-five years later, truckers make on

May 12, 2016
MKC, CHS to build grain terminal in Milan

http://www.kansasagland.com/agblogs/mkc-chs-to-build-grain-terminal-in-milan/article_2813a23d-8a4c-5c0d-b395-325605d88722.html MOUNDRIDGE CHS Inc. and Mid-Kansas Cooperative announced plans Tuesday to officially build and operate a high-speed rail-shuttle grain storage and loading facility in Milan near Wellington. Site preparation will begin this month. Located in Sumner County, the facility will include a high-speed shuttle loader with access to the BNSF line. Upon

May 11, 2016
Zaloudek Grain gets a face-lift

http://www.enidnews.com/news/local_news/zaloudek-grain-gets-a-face-lift/article_e970085a-49ed-5878-8a3f-e29b6f9e2e80.html Zaloudek Grain is getting a face-lift and changing names. The Kremlin-based operation is now Enterprise Grain and was purchased by Brady Sidwell, Gini Zaloudek's nephew. Enterprise Grain opened May 2 but will have

May 11, 2016
West Plains expands operations

http://www.world-grain.com/articles/news_home/World_Grain_News/2016/05/West_Plains_expands_operations.aspx?ID=%7B0D12447F-10EB-4B86-9587-FF09B33CA7CD%7D&cck=1 KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI, U.S. West Plains LLC announced on May 9 that it has reached an agreement with Brownsville Navigation District to lease the grain-handling facility located within the Port of Brownsville, Texas, U.S. The city is located on the southernmost edge of the estate and shares the U.S.-Mexico border wit

May 10, 2016
Turnaround In Diesel Prices Will Cut Trucking Company Profits

http://www.forbes.com/sites/trucksdotcom/2016/05/09/turnaround-in-diesel-prices-will-cut-trucking-company-profits/#77fbf2654e3e Tony Dreibus Tony Driebus covers the financial sector for

May 9, 2016
Co-ops Face Pressure to Merge

http://www.rfdtv.com/story/31909125/co-ops-face-pressure-to-merge#.Vy8rWiArLnA Global competition, falling farm incomes, industry consolidation and a growing need for specialized talent are causing co-ops to make big changes to protect their share of the grain marketing system. Ag Web reports that as farm operations have increased in size, co-ops have had to do the s

May 9, 2016
After local truckers complained, feds changed inspections and levied fewer fines

http://www.svherald.com/news/after-local-truckers-complained-feds-changed-inspections-and-levied-fewer/article_d8b9b500-1402-11e6-9ef8-2fcc93b74729.html NOGALES Incensed by heavy federal fines and inspections, especially when compared to other border towns, some area

May 7, 2016
Do rising freight rates point to an economic turnaround?

http://www.livemint.com/Industry/PAVZ0VVosRXBt9qXrgS6vI/Do-rising-freight-rates-point-to-an-economic-turnaround.html

May 7, 2016
9 Trucking Regulations To Know That Are Impacting Shippers

http://www.inddist.com/news/2016/05/9-trucking-regulations-know-are-impacting-shippers Trucking regulations and safety measures have become primary concerns for the modern shipping and logistics industry. The remainder of 2016 will see a resurgence of oversight and regulatory measures through many different rules and requirements. From the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA

May 6, 2016
Feed Industry Groups Helping Facilities Comply With Food Safety Modernization Act

http://wnax.com/news/180081-feed-industry-groups-helping-facilities-comply-with-food-safety-modernization-act/ The National Grain and Feed Association along with the American Feed Industry Association are partnering on a project to help the industry comply with the Food Safety Modernization Act. The groups have contracted with the University of Minnesota to

May 6, 2016
MFA to launch major grain project

http://www.newspressnow.com/news/local_news/article_e45c35aa-0fe7-57a4-a56b-f83bd0506de9.html Officials with MFA Inc. have announced plans to build a multimillion dollar grain-handling facility in Caldwell County. The grain marketing and farm supply cooperative based in Columbia, Missouri will participate in the joint venture with MFA Oil Co., which is a farmer-owned energy supply cooper

May 5, 2016
ADM, Bunge and Cargill have been hit by bumper harvests and the slowdown in emerging markets

http://www.ft.com/cms/s/0/167253aa-113a-11e6-839f-2922947098f0.html#axzz47grgp982 ADM, Bunge and Cargill have been hit by bumper harvests and the slowdown in emerging markets High quality global journalism requires investment.

May 5, 2016
ADM, Bunge won't buy Monsanto's new genetically modified soy

http://farmfutures.com/story-adm-bunge-wont-buy-monsantos-new-genetically-modified-soy-0-140804 Grain traders refuse to buy because Roundup Ready 2 Xtend beans haven't been approved by European Union.

May 5, 2016
Shippers nervous about truck capacity not waiting to act on ELDs

http://www.joc.com/trucking-logistics/truckload-freight/nasstrac-shippers-not-waiting-act-elds_20160503.html William B. Cassidy, Senior Editor In the U.S., the spring of 2016 isnt a bad time to be a shipper. Sure, theres the SOLAS problem, but soft demand combin

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