In a stunning move that will have a ripple effect across the Northeast, less-than-truckload (LTL) goliath New England Motor Freight (NEMF) is going out of business after filling for bankruptcy, as reported by FreightWaves and the Wall Street Journal. The company with revenues over $400 million is the 19th largest LTL carrier in the US and covers […]
2019 Trucking Legislative Agenda: New York
For the first time in years New York Democrats control the Assembly, the Senate, and the Governor’s mansion. Though there is still much debate and compromise to be had in Albany there is no doubt in 2019 the Democrats are looking to make their mark. For those who operate trucks in the course of their […]
Good News/Bad News for Marine Terminal Freight
Despite consistently high volumes of freight flowing to major marine terminals, consistent delays and congestion are turning these ports into a “madhouse”, as reported by FreightWaves. The increased cargo flow is on one hand a relief to freight carriers worried about an economic slowdown but a growing concern due to rising costs. STG Logistics, a […]
Truck Safety Info-Graph
Despite what you may have heard, the truth is that truck accidents in cities, during weekdays are quite rare! Such are the findings on truck safety compiled by our friends at University Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Hamilton, NY. In order to engage with the immediate and surrounding communities, they create monthly graphics to share […]
Ten Congestion Pricing Lies
It’s said that if a lie is repeated often enough it becomes the truth. On this site we’ve talked about how a congestion pricing tolling scheme to fund the mismanaged MTA is a bad deal for truckers, small businesses and outer borough residents. So, as Governor Andrew Cuomo tries to strong-arm the New York Legislature […]