OUTBOUND
The (increasingly) high cost of doing business
Supply chain costs continue to rise, making it tough all over for businesses and consumers alike.
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Items Tagged with 'ATA - American Trucking Associations'
ARTICLES
Industry marks Truck Driver Appreciation Week
Celebrations honoring the men and women of trucking will be held nationwide this week.
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MOTOR FREIGHT
Is infrastructure finally going to get its due?
After years of fits and fumbles, Congress is finally getting serious about the nation’s crumbling infrastructure, moving forward with a $1 trillion funding package. What’s at the top of the list, and where do truckers and logistics service providers fit in?
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Kathy Fulton of ALAN on preparing for hurricane season | Season 2 Episode 31
Hurricanes can leave supply chain disruptions in their wake, even for those not directly in the storm's path; reactions to the Senate vote on infrastructure; a new report on supply chain sustainability initiatives.
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Industry praises Senate passage of infrastructure bill
Trade groups point to funding for highway projects, high-speed internet, and the DRIVE-Safe Act as important steps in supporting the supply chain economy.
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Supply chain trade groups cheer Congressional progress on infrastructure bill
Awaited for decades, agreement on spending plan marks “history in the making,” National Association of Manufacturers says.
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Podcasts
The Logistics Matters podcast: Gary Master, DC Velocity publisher, on "whack a mole" supply chains | Season 2 Episode 26
In the supply chain now, new challenges arise to be tackled each day; truckers are facing more unexpected breakdowns on our nation's roads; freight capacity will remain tight for the rest of the year.
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Report tracks spike in unscheduled roadside events
Fleets ran fewer miles between unscheduled roadside maintenance in the first quarter, leading to higher costs, association says.
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Federal highway bill draws support from both Teamsters and ATA
$715 billion infrastructure funding bill passes House vote, now awaits action from Senate.
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ATA forms Climate and Clean Energy Advisory Committee
Group to address and help shape policy decisions on a range of issues, including fuels, carbon pricing, and zero emissions vehicle development.
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