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Letter: A Future Vision for Diesel Engines
I read with a skeptical eye the article quoting Mr. Roger Nielsen on the demise of the diesel (Transport Topics 4-29, p. 1). It’s true that the clipper ship Cutty Sark had only a decade before the age of steam kicked her off her pedestal as the fastest way to transport tea, but I also wonder if Mr. Nielsen’s predicted demise of the diesel engine may turn out to be an exaggeration.
May 14, 2019
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.
Letter: The UIIA and Street Turn Fees
Several ocean carriers recently began charging new fees to motor carriers for engaging in “street turn” activities. Unfortunately, trade press reports on the subject reflect some misunderstandings about the Uniform Intermodal Interchange and Facilities Access Agreement, or UIIA, and the role of the Intermodal Association of North America. I am writing to clear up this confusion for the benefit of the intermodal industry.
February 19, 2019Letter: Keep Urging Young People to Pick Trucking as a Career
I read with interest your excellent article highlighting college students’ participation at ATA’s Management Conference & Exhibition in October in Austin.
December 4, 2018Letters: Entry-Level Driver Training, Cost Containment
Readers discuss the regulatory side of entry-level driver training and the best way to maximize profit is containing costs.
March 20, 2017Letters: Parking, Financial Goals, Important Issue
Trucking Industry Likely To Solve Parking Problem
March 13, 2017Letter: TIA Responds to OpEd About Broker Bond
Welcome to the debate seven years too late. The issue of whether there should be a broker/forwarder bond, or how much it should be, has long been debated.
March 6, 2017Letters: Entry-Level Driver Training; Accident Reporting
This week's letters present thoughts on the entry-level driver-training proposal and on sharing accident data.
February 27, 2017Letter: Schools Should Encourage Careers in Trucking
This week's letter writer urges schools to consider trucking as a potential vocation for students.
February 6, 2017Letters: Remembering Ted Scott; Touting Twin 33s
This week's letter writers reflect on the passing of a longtime ATA employee and tout the benefits of twin 33-foot trailers.
January 30, 2017Letters: Safe Food Transport, Government Efficiency
Uniformity Would Ease Safe Food Transportation
January 23, 2017