July 2010

Law and Ladders

Submitted by Courtney on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 11:57

Traffic.

Accidents.

Unsafe drivers.

Natural disasters.

Animals in the road.

There are countless distractions, hurdles and annoyances to avoid when trucking freight.

But what about drunk people who decide climbing on your rig would be funny?

Cell Phone Craze

Submitted by inmadmin on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 15:54

Communication technology surrounds us — at home, on the road, in stores — literally everywhere. But is the ability to connect at all times necessary or is it a necessity that we have created?

Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010

Submitted by Courtney on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 21:22

A new reform bill aimed at curbing broker fraud is moving through Congress — and creating controversy throughout the transportation industry.

Sponsored by Sen. Olympia Snowe, R-ME, and Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-MN, the Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010 proposes critical changes to the ways brokers and freight forwarders are regulated and registered. Currently, the only requirements to become a broker are an authority, $10,000 bond and BOC 3 on file with the Department of Transportation proving you have a Process Agent.

Twitter, Facebook, and Relationships

Submitted by inmadmin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 08:43

These days, it seems like everyone is jumping on the social networking bandwagon.

The Legal Side of Ladder Rides

Submitted by Courtney on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 10:00

Last week, I wrote about Brandon Farmer’s drunken ride on the back of a tractor-trailer. After traveling 17 miles on top of the truck, Farmer was eventually arrested and fined for his actions. When discussing the case, a representative from the sheriff’s office in Washington Court House, Ohio — where the joy ride began — was asked whether any charges were possible against the driver who unknowingly carried Farmer on his grain-hauler’s ladder.

Tech Etiquette

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 10:04

For many people, we have learned and heard about etiquette since our youth. Don’t chew with your mouth open, hold the door open for other people, cross your legs, say “please” and “thank you,” etc. These rules for public behavior have been drilled into our heads, but it seems like technology has turned the rules for basic manners on their head.

Unraveling a Tangled Web: Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010

Submitted by Courtney on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 18:34

Depending on whom you talk to, the new Motor Carrier Protection Act is either an example of true compromise and collaboration — or a significant threat to all small brokers.

New Bill Aims to Transform Freight Transport

Submitted by Courtney on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 17:33

On July 22, Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, introduced a new bill aimed at updating and transforming the United States’ freight transportation infrastructure. The Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010, or FREIGHT Act (S. 3629) would create:

FREIGHT Act: The Plot Thickens with ATA Opposition

Submitted by Courtney on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 17:44

On July 22, Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.) introduced a new bill co-sponsored by Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.). As we discussed last Friday, The Focusing Resources, Economic Investment, and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010 or FREIGHT Act is designed to reform and regulate our national freight transportation system.

Law and Ladders

Submitted by inmadmin on Tue, 07/06/2010 - 07:57

Traffic.

Accidents.

Unsafe drivers.

Natural disasters.

Animals in the road.

There are countless distractions, hurdles and annoyances to avoid when trucking freight.

But what about drunk people who decide climbing on your rig would be funny?

Cell Phone Craze

Submitted by inmadmin on Thu, 07/08/2010 - 11:54

Communication technology surrounds us � at home, on the road, in stores � literally everywhere. But is the ability to connect at all times necessary or is it a necessity that we have created?

Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010

Submitted by inmadmin on Tue, 07/13/2010 - 17:22

A new reform bill aimed at curbing broker fraud is moving through Congress � and creating controversy throughout the transportation industry.

Twitter, Facebook, and Relationships

Submitted by inmadmin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 04:43

These days, it seems like everyone is jumping on the social networking bandwagon.

The Legal Side of Ladder Rides

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 07/16/2010 - 06:00

Last week, I wrote about Brandon Farmer�s drunken ride on the back of a tractor-trailer. After traveling 17 miles on top of the truck, Farmer was eventually arrested and fined for his actions. When discussing the case, a representative from the sheriff�s office in Washington Court House, Ohio � where the joy ride began � was asked whether any charges were possible against the driver who unknowingly carried Farmer on his grain-hauler�s ladder.

Tech Etiquette

Submitted by inmadmin on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 06:04

For many people, we have learned and heard about etiquette since our youth. Don�t chew with your mouth open, hold the door open for other people, cross your legs, say �please� and �thank you,� etc. These rules for public behavior have been drilled into our heads, but it seems like technology has turned the rules for basic manners on their head.

Unraveling a Tangled Web: Motor Carrier Protection Act of 2010

Submitted by inmadmin on Wed, 07/21/2010 - 14:34

Depending on whom you talk to, the new Motor Carrier Protection Act is either an example of true compromise and collaboration � or a significant threat to all small brokers.

Background

New Bill Aims to Transform Freight Transport

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 07/23/2010 - 13:33

On July 22, Senator Frank Lautenberg, D-NJ, introduced a new bill aimed at updating and transforming the United States� freight transportation infrastructure. The Focusing Resources, Economic Investment and Guidance to Help Transportation Act of 2010, or FREIGHT Act (S. 3629) would create:

FREIGHT Act: The Plot Thickens with ATA Opposition

Submitted by inmadmin on Mon, 07/26/2010 - 13:44

The Best Ways to Keep in Touch

Submitted by inmadmin on Wed, 07/28/2010 - 10:33

From Facebook to Twitter to Skype, technology has opened up many different ways to keep in touch with family and friends from all over the country, and even the world.

But, what technological channel is the best for keeping in touch?

Texting

Pros: Portable device that you can take anywhere and use whenever you want to, fast, can communicate a lot in a short period of time

Greek Trucking Industry on Strike

Submitted by inmadmin on Fri, 07/30/2010 - 09:15

On Monday, July 26, all 33,000 truck drivers in Greece went on strike, which is drastically impacting the country and leaving them in dire need of fuel, medicine and food. In response, the government issued an emergency order to return to work by July 29 at 7:30 p.m. Eastern European Summer Time.

As of Friday, July 30, however, the drivers have ignored the government�s order, risking criminal prosecution and the loss of their licenses.

Why would drivers knowingly risk their careers?

What�s causing an entire country�s trucking industry to grind to a halt?

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July 2010

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