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Plan Ahead to Mitigate Weather Problems

Harsh weather is on the way, and everyone is wondering if this year’s holiday season will mirror last year’s struggles.There are a few things shippers can do to prepare for potential supply chain disruptions.    

November 17, 2014
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Opinion: Upgrade Border Ports of Entry

Ports of entry along our land borders with Canada and Mexico facilitate more than $625 billion in trade every year, supporting nearly 14 million American jobs.

November 10, 2014
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Opinion: Weighing Risks, Opportunities in Social Media

The advent of social and digital technology has changed a lot in the way we do business. Companies used to have a much higher degree of control and awareness as to what was being said about their organization, their products and their industry. This has fundamentally changed — and most organizations are scrambling to keep up.

November 3, 2014
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Opinion: Looking for the Perfect Buyer?

With all the news about company bankruptcies, increased government regulations, higher equipment costs and economic uncertainty, some motor-carrier owners are looking for options.

October 27, 2014
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Opinion: An Attorney’s Primer on Truck Drivers

How you interact with the truck drivers you represent can make a significant impact on your client’s satisfaction — and even the ultimate resolution of the case.

October 20, 2014
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Opinion: An Exciting, Challenging Time to Lead ATA

When I began my journey in trucking, I had no idea it would end up here — as American Trucking Associations chairman, a leading spokesperson for all the good things our industry does and for which it stands.

October 13, 2014
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Opinion: A Much-Appreciated Privilege

Since we last met in Orlando, Florida, I have had the once-in-a-lifetime privilege of representing this industry as American Trucking Associations’ chairman.

September 29, 2014
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Opinion: Protect CSA Scores by Challenging Citations

It was late at night and the truck’s headlights reflected off the damp pavement.

September 22, 2014
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Opinion: It’s Always Time to Appreciate Truck Drivers

Too often in life we dwell on the negative. I know that I’m guilty of it, and I’m sure many of you are, as well.

September 15, 2014
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Opinion: The Right Way to Pay for Road Improvements

The Missouri Temporary Sales Tax Increase for Transportation, Amendment 7 — a referendum to fund transportation infrastructure improvements by raising the state’s sales tax — was struck down by the voters Aug. 5.

September 8, 2014