CVSA Operation Safe Driver Week: July 15-21, 2018
Another week of regulatory check-ups, and (likely) an even tighter spot trucking market is upon us. The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) Operation Safe Driver Week is fast approaching, scheduled to take place July 15-21, 2018. Safety officers will be monitoring roadways for unsafe driving behavior, including speeding, distracted driving, failure to wear a seatbelt, and a […]
International Roadcheck Week 2018: June 5-8, 2018
The Commercial Vehicle Service Alliance (CVSA) will be hosting it’s annual International Roadcheck Week this week, a 72-hour blitz taking place June 5-8, 2018. The inspection consists of the North American Standard Level 1 Inspection, consisting of 37 steps related to driver requirements and the fitness of the vehicle. In 2017’s Roadcheck, 32% of all […]
2018 ELD Mandates Fully Enforceable as of April 1
As of April 1, the ELD Mandates passed effective in 2018 are fully enforceable, ending a three-month grace period where drivers were reprimanded with relatively minor penalties for non-compliance. Non-compliance after April 1 will now mean out-of-service violations handed down to drivers. Fleets that had ELD technology already on-board by December 2017 were given until […]
2016 to 2018: A drastic change in the freight & logistics industry
The 18-month transition from 2016 to 2017, and now deep into the first quarter of 2018, has revealed drastic changes in the freight & trucking market. Note that The Logistix Company primarily deals with the fuel and chemical industries, and our thoughts and opinions reflect the conditions in those segments of the marketplace. 2016/2017: Driver […]
The Perfect Methanol Storm
Methanol activity and deliveries throughout the country, and especially in the New Jersey terminal area have been impacted by what’s being called the “perfect storm” in Methanol shipments and logistics. What’s causing the perfect storm? 1) Seasonal Capacity Expansion The biggest seasonal Methanol application is windshield washer fluid, an obvious capacity increase in the colder […]
Rail Freight Tightness Pushing Capacity Onto OTR, Trucking Rates Rising with Low Availability
Shipping hubs and major ship-from locations across the country are struggling to meet freight requirements via all types and lanes, causing the tightness of the railroad freight markets to have big implications further down the supply chain. The lack of rail freight availability has pushed capacity to OTR methods, further affecting those lanes that were […]
Crippling Shortage of Truckers Across Industry Continues Availability and Timing Issues
America’s trucking shortage is nearing an all-time pinnacle, and no matter the media and social media attention it has received, conditions do not appear to be improving. According to Joc.com, the industry today is short about 50,000 drivers to meet the average, sustainable demand of the current market. If trends continue, the site estimates the shortage […]
Electronic Logging Device (ELD) Mandate Update
Per multiple sources and press releases, the Federal Motor Carrier Service Administration (FMCSA) has finalized and announced the mandate for installing the Electronic Logging Device (ELD) in all trucks. The ELD device will be installed in a truck, synced directly with the truck’s engine, and will capture how much time a driver spends behind the […]
Domestic Trucking Market Tight Among Market and Seasonal Changes
A variety of seasonal and market conditions have impacted the domestic trucking market, one that has increasingly tightened over the recent months. Even with customers offering inflated rates for emergency or last-minute shipping needs, freight companies cannot meet the demand, citing a lack of drivers, and increasing volume demands across the United States. Here are […]
Controlling Freight Costs: Railcars
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