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Congress Eyes Changes to Trucking Laws, Could Permit Interstate Travel for Drivers under 21

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)

A pilot program may be established to allow drivers under 21 to take big rigs across state lines

Warehouse Hiring Took off in October

U.S. Department of Labor

Warehousing companies added 5,100 jobs, defying a weak labor market in the transportation and logistics sector

UAW Warns of General Motors Strike if Workers Fail to Approve Contract

General Motors Corp.

Leaders are pressing members to ratify a proposed contract after a handful of factories turned it down

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Almost Half of Americans Predict Temper Tantrums in Event of Holiday Gift Shortage

A third of Americans claim manufacturers should be blamed for fights caused if a holiday gift shortage was to occur

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Working Together: Supply Chain and the Refugee Crisis

Syracuse University's Martin J. Whitman School of Management

Supply chain and private entities have the knowledge and systems to get goods to people who desperately need it

Dr. Burak Kazaz

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Wreckage Believed to Be El Faro Cargo Ship Discovered

The sinking, which happened during Hurricane Joaquin, is the worst disaster involving a U.S. cargo ship in decades

Procurement Software

Inventory Management Systems: A Customizable Platform Can Optimize Supply these Holidays

Retailers need robust inventory management software to avoid missing out on profits by understocking or overstocking

Prem Khatri

Ocean Ports & Carriers

Banned! NC Bars Shipping Company from State and Orders Fine

The lawsuit alleged the companies failed to deliver packages to consumers who prepaid for delivery

Wal-Mart Seeks to Test Drones for Home Delivery and Pickup

The world’s largest retailer plans to go head to head with Amazon in using drones to fill and deliver online orders

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UK Shipbroker Century Marine Victim of Dubai Fraud

Matin Marine Services passed itself off as connected with Century Marine Services by hacking the company’s website

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Trucking Industry: Let Teens Drive

Trucking companies are pushing Congress to weaken age limits for drivers, which will reduce a recruiting shortfall

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New Android Touchscreen In-Cab Display for U.S. Fleets

The MiX Rovi II helps keep logs, communicate in real time, and improve job routing, navigation and productivity

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