Buried in a long list of Chinese exports subject to new U.S. tariffs are truck tires — including retreads — as well as chassis. A 10% tariff on the listed items took effect Sept. 24, and will rise to 25% on Jan. 1 if no resolution is reached.
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Seth Clevenger and Mike Senatore dive into the Transport Topics Top 100 list of the largest logistics companies. They address trade challenges, mergers, sector trends and more.
Technology Can Help Unlock Capacity in Tight Freight Environment, Experts Say
In the absence of a quick fix to increase the number of trucks on the road to keep up with rising freight demand, another option is to find a way to wring out more utilization of the trucks already on the road.
September 26, 2018Capitol Agenda for the Week of Sept. 24: Here's What Makes Autumn Awesome
Fall is kicking in, which means ATA's Management Conference & Exhibition must be just around the corner. Here's a look at the week ahead for trucking on Capitol Hill.
September 24, 2018Fresno Heat and Foul Air Set Stage for Trump Tailpipe Debate
To test how Americans feel about its plan for rolling back car and truck pollution standards, the Trump administration will hold an initial public hearing Sept. 24 in Fresno, Calif., a place where it might reasonably expect a friendly response.
September 24, 2018The Case for Natural Gas Engines
I’ve speculated in the past that fleets would tire of natural gas engines, particÂularly as legislators or regulators began taxing the alternative fuel on the same basis as diesel.
September 21, 2018I-5 in Washington, Oregon Best Route to Deploy Self-Driving Semis, Report Says
Of all the freeways in the United States, the most productive corridor for self-driving trucks appears to be Interstate 5 through Washington and Oregon, according to a report released this week by the Kirkland, Wash.-based Inrix data company.
September 20, 2018Large Ocean Vessels Create Challenges for Shippers
LONG BEACH, Calif. — Ports throughout the United States are prepared to accept megaships carrying 18,000 TEUs or more, but while the larger vessels create efficiencies for maritime providers, they take more time to unload and can create bottlenecks for those at the port and the drivers hauling the loads.Â
September 19, 2018North Carolina Town Eyes Drones as Future of Package Delivery
Holly Springs, N.C., hopes to be among the first spots in the United States where drones are used for package delivery.
September 17, 2018Continued Testing, Cleaner Fuel Proposed for Diesel Engines
Diesel fuel still has a large role to play in achieving greater emissions reductions in heavy-duty trucks, experts said during a recent conference in San Francisco. Separately, they urged more in-use testing of engines to verify the gains, and increased use of renewable diesel, which is chemically similar to petroleum diesel, but cleaner.
September 13, 2018Simulators Provide Virtual Scenarios for Real-World Autonomous Driving
Self-driving cars virtually have made every mistake imaginable inside the office of Applied Intuition. But that's a good thing, according to the autonomous technology company.
September 12, 2018