The Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act is Forcing Supply Chains to Pay Attention
By conducting rigorous due diligence, comprehending their supply chains thoroughly, and utilizing appropriate technology, importers can play their role in combating human rights violations across the world.
Purchasing a Gas-Powered Car May Be Easier a Decade From Now Than You Think
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently unveiled more robust proposed regulations for emissions from vehicles. T
Enabling Hydrogen Accessibility for Truckers
Many truckers and trucking companies in California are worried about the future due to a recent regulation that requires half of all vehicles to be electric by 2030.
San Francisco's Robot Taxis Take to the Streets
One of the busiest cities in the country is planning to revolutionize transportation by introducing driverless taxis.
New ESG laws stamping out the competition
EcoVadis, a global provider of sustainability ratings and assessments for companies, is sending a warning out to organizations that are struggling to comply with new ESG laws and regulations.
Renewal of the US trade deal is delayed
The Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) expired in 2020, ending the tariff-free access over 100 countries had to the United States market.
Tug boat is crushed by a ship in the Panama Canal
Caught on video, a container ship forced a tugboat to be pushed against a closed locked gate in the Panama Canal.
📸 Driver-focused cameras in Kentucky under fire for delayed citations
In September 2022, Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet announced its installation of driver-focused cameras at weigh stations along Interstate 75.
Federal Highway Administration glosses over requirements for heavy duty electric truck charging infrastructure
The FHWA has advised that it did not issue a final rule for electric heavy-duty trucks and their charging infrastructure due to the “pacing” of technological innovation.
Ocean carriers can expect a $2k-3k cost increase per forty-foot container with decarbonization
CEO of Ocean Network Express (ONE) Jeremy Nixon is warning that there will be significant up-front cost associated with the transition to green fuels.
New White House-led cybersecurity strategy could deeply benefit the nation’s supply chains
The Biden Administration announced its plans to expand the minimum cybersecurity requirements for critical industries with the goals of prevention - before cyberattacks can even begin.
EC Digital Products Passports laws, incoming
This regulatory framework has been in the works for awhile - a digital product passport developed as a tool to help companies demonstrate compliance with standards.
Canadian inquiry into Trudeau’s “Freedom Convoy” response concludes
Former judge Paul Rouleau, who led the review, announced that the Prime Minister’s actions met that steep threshold required to enforce the Emergencies Act against Ottawa trucking protestors last year.
European Unions announces truck CO2 emissions cut of 90% by 2040
Trucks are being given a bit more grace by the EU to get with the green energy program, but they’re being held to a standard, nonetheless.
U.S.-imposed vaccine mandate continues to block unvaccinated truck drivers from crossing the Canada-U.S. border
Despite the formal public health emergency in the U.S. scheduled to end May 11th, the vaccine mandate remains tightly in place at the 49th parallel.
FMCSA continues its fight to have unapproved ELDs removed from trucks
Furthering their efforts, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is continuing to press for the removal of electronic logging devices that do not meet their minimum requirements.
Trucking owner-operators facing new challenges in 2023
Trucking fleets will likely be facing a litany of issues over the course of the year, as an aging workforce begins to take their leave and the owner-operator model faces sweeping federal regulations.
Commercial ships receive modified underwater noise guidelines from UN agency
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) responsible for improving maritime safety and preventing pollution from ships.
41,000 truck drivers tested positive for marijuana in 2022
Marking a 32% increase compared to 2021m a whopping 41,000 truck drivers tested positive for the substance, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.
Abbott Laboratories under DOJ investigation for 2022 baby formula shortage
The Department of Justice has let Abbot Laboratories know that the company is under investigation after a national formula shortage that had parents wringing their hands in concern in 2022.