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What Is a Bill of Lading (BOL)?

Learn what a Bill of Lading (BOL) is, its role in freight documentation, and why it's crucial for shipping and logistics. Watch the video now.

June 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Senators Introduce Anti-Trafficking Bill

Legislation designed to enhance the federal government’s efforts to combat human trafficking was recently introduced in the Senate.

June 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologySafety

Elevating Truck Safety: The Rise of ADAS Technology

Prioritizing safety is an integral characteristic of the most successful fleets and ADAS technology is at the forefront of modern safety strategies. Jeff Loftus, FMCSA Technology Division Chief, joins TT's Seth Clevenger to discuss the current outlook on ADAS technology and his plans for phase 2 of the TechCelerate Now program. 

June 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessSafety

Trackside Sensor Didn’t Catch Burning Rail Bearing in Ohio

EAST PALESTINE, Ohio — The NTSB confirmed that a trackside detector failed to detect accurate elevated temperatures in a railcar bearing that was on fire 20 miles away from where it derailed. 

June 25, 2024
GovernmentSafetyLogistics

Conn. Project to Revamp Congested Interchange Gains Traction

The second phase of a $500 million reconfiguration of interstates 91 and 691 in Connecticut commenced on a congested freight route two hours from Boston and New York.

June 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessTechnologySafety

Tesla Recalls Cybertrucks Twice in One Day

Tesla Inc. is recalling its Cybertruck model again over faulty windshield-wiper components and trim pieces that may come loose while driving.

June 25, 2024
BusinessLogisticsTCA

Texas Logistics Company Ceases Operations

Humble, Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions told 2,000 employees that the company was ceasing operations and they would not receive paychecks.

June 25, 2024
GovernmentBusinessEquipmentSafetyTCA

Ford Recalls Over Half a Million 2014 F-150 Pickup Trucks

NEW YORK — Ford Motor Co. on June 25 issued a recall for over half a million F-150 pickup trucks from the year 2014.

June 25, 2024
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsAutonomous

Aurora Innovation, Uber Freight Launch Driverless Program

Uber Freight and Aurora Innovation are launching a program aimed at providing carriers with early access to over a billion miles of driverless deliveries, the companies announced June 25.

June 25, 2024
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Rises 3.4¢ in Second Straight Increase

The national average diesel price edged up for the second consecutive week, a 3.4-cent bump to $3.769, according to Energy Information Administration data released June 24.

June 24, 2024