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(10 articles)ATRI Names Page Siplon as Next President and COO
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) has selected Page Siplon, a nationally recognized transportation executive with over 20 years of experience, to serve as its next president and ch
Freight Brokers Face Major Insurance Gap in Trailer Leasing
A critical compliance gap has emerged in the freight brokerage industry: freight brokers entering the trailer leasing business are carrying inadequate insurance coverage without realizing it. An audit
Fifth Circuit Liability Ruling Threatens Broker Industry Standards
The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision holding Penske Logistics vicariously liable for a fatal accident involving a driver employed by a carrier (OK Trans) several steps removed in a
STG Logistics Appoints UPS Freight Veteran as New CEO
STG Logistics has appointed a former UPS Freight executive to the CEO role as part of a broader leadership restructuring. This move signals the company's intent to strengthen operational performance a
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Why New Trucks Aren't Entering Market
Despite three years of surging tender rejections (up 268 percent) and tight market conditions, new trucking capacity is actually contracting rather than entering the market. As of August 2026, tractor
Trailer Insurance Gaps: 3 Critical Red Flags Supply Chain Teams Miss
Trailer insurance represents a critical but often overlooked vulnerability in the supply chain ecosystem. Andy Kuchar of Centerline Insurance identifies three major warning signs that companies may be
FMCSA Grants 3-Month Nationwide HOS Waiver for Fuel Transport
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has issued a nationwide waiver of Hours of Service (HOS) regulations through December 16, permitting truck drivers transporting motor fuel to operate up
Cargo Theft Shifts to High-Value Targets in 2025
The cargo theft landscape has undergone a fundamental strategic shift in 2025, moving from volume-based opportunistic theft to precision targeting of high-value shipments. While CargoNet data reveals
Trucking Capacity Crisis: Why Supply Won't Return Post-Recession
The trucking industry faces a structural capacity crisis unlikely to reverse despite recent signs of market recovery. According to Ben Kavlinar, EVP of Operations at LRT Solutions, a four-year freight
TQL Broker Transparency Case Heads to Appeals Court Oral Arguments
A landmark legal dispute over broker transparency is advancing to oral arguments at the U.S. Appeals Court for the District of Columbia on September 11, with significant implications for the entire fr