The U.S. Railroad dates back to the year 1830 and has been a mainstay to move people and things around the country ever since then. It has played a central role in the country’s history and economy, and today, the U.S. has some of the most profitable railroad businesses in the world with upwards of…
Earlier in November, President Biden signed into law the largest spending bill in U.S. history that is aimed at transportation infrastructure, including improvements to ports, bridges, and roadways. The bill earmarks the spending of $1.2 trillion over the course of 10 years to tackle these many issues and create more than 700,000 jobs, with more…
The Tokyo Olympics, postponed for a year, have commenced with an exciting first few days of surprises, upsets, and a series of new world records. Pulling off an Olympic Games is always challenging, but this year in particular has been marked by added levels with the ongoing pandemic. And as the games go on, a…
The majority of professional truck drivers get through their entire careers without ever being involved in major accidents despite truck driving being one of the riskiest jobs in the United States. Although drivers are skilled in transporting loads using specialized equipment, and are safety conscious, road design is out of a driver’s control. And when…
From major trucking companies to small independent shippers, operators in the freight industry are taking steps to reduce their emissions. The transportation industry as a whole accounts for 28% of emissions in the United States, with trucks making up 23% of that. But the global automotive industry has been shifting towards eco-friendly solutions for years,…
As a year unlike any other ends, many of us are wondering what we can expect for the transportation and logistics industry in 2021. Drawing on nearly six decades of experience, our own Richard Thorne provides insights, optimism, and a strategy for how to prepare for 2021 and beyond. Transportation and logistics is such…
One of our favorite things to do on cold, wintery nights, is to grab some hot cocoa or hot cider and head out to view holiday lights. All across the country, there’s something especially magical about exploring fantastical and breathtaking light displays created just for the holidays. It really brings to life the cities and…
Miles-long stretches of road, short alleyways, and interstate highways, oh my! With the change of seasons to fall, the advent of blustery weather and the kick-off of the holiday season with Halloween, it seems only fitting to take a tour through some of the most haunted roads in the US for a little seasonal fun.…
An interview with Donald Broughton about freight flow and the economy; report details how private investment could improve nation’s aging infrastructure; research finds almost two-thirds of transport organizations are pursuing Industrial IoT to improve environmental footprint; new report finds 75 percent of manufacturing workers don’t harbor concern for their job security amid the rise of…
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