TMC Blog

If we could eavesdrop on the freight industry’s water cooler conversations the chances are that we’d hear a lot about traffic congestion. Transportation managers deal with it and talk about it all the time, yet there is one vital aspect of this topic that they tend to overlook: how trucks idled by traffic snarls work against the fuel efficiencies that the industry is working hard to achieve.

More awareness of this conflict and the associated costs might help to persuade the industry to address infrastructure investment needs that are at the root of these delays.  Read More...

To help you keep tabs on government rulemaking, we have put together this brief guide to freight-related regulations currently moving through the legislative process.

In last week’s post we summarized the progress of three broad initiatives: reauthorization of the Transportation Bill, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA), and new rules from the California Air Resource Board (CARB). This week we take a look at Hours of Service Rules, truck weight standards, and proposals for the introduction of electronic on board recorders. Read More...

Keeping up with regulatory change is tough for busy operational managers. But even a working knowledge of what is coming down the pike prepares you for the possible impacts of new legislation and regulation.

To help you stay on top of the various initiatives now underway, and assess the potential changes to your business operating environments, here is a snapshot of the legislative and regulatory pipeline. This week we look at three broad topics: reauthorization of the Transportation Bill, Compliance, Safety, Accountability (CSA) , and new rules from the California Air Resource Board (CARB). Read More...

Remember when the North America Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) was talked about all the time? Well, lately we’ve been getting a lot of questions about proposed changes to the way cross-border trade between Mexico and the U.S. is regulated. In light of these discussions, it’s a good time for a quick update on what’s going on.  Read More...

Probably the last thing you are looking for right now is another New Year's resolution, but here's one that is worth considering particularly if you manage international trade operations: become familiar with the revised Incoterms® rules. The revisions came into effect on January 1^st, 2011, and although the new code does not represent a major rewrite, it simplifies the ground rules for trade and introduces some important updates.  Read More...