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  Cargo theft continues to be a persistent threat in the trucking industry, with criminals devising sophisticated schemes to intercept and steal valuable goods in transit.   A recent warning from federal authorities sheds light on a concerning cargo theft scheme, emphasizing the importance of vigilance and proactive measures to safeguard valuable cargo.   According to a recent article from Land Line Media, federal authorities have issued a warning to carriers about a cargo theft scheme targeting high-value shipments of electronics and other goods.   The scheme, which they refer to as “social engineering,” involves deceiving an individual or individuals into divulging information that is then used to steal/seize cargo.   The FBI has broken this scheme into three categories:   insider threat, third party and Good Samaritan. Insider threats remain a large threat to the supply chain as thieves are working with employees within the company to gather shipm...

  In the earliest days of trucking, shipping rates were based on weight and most of the shipping was focused on commodities and standard types of products.   However, as shipping became an essential part of the way companies did business, a wide variety of types, weights, and sizes of items found their way into the logistics chain.   This made just using weight an inefficient measure for pricing shipping needs. Responding to Customer Needs Shipping firms came to find it necessary to balance shipping weights with the volumes of the freight being transported.   Each trailer provides a certain cubic size of freight capacity.   Efficiently using that capacity is now a top priority. Manufacturers have learned not to “ship air”.   Companies such as Ikea lead the way in developing KD or “knockdown” furniture that can be compactly packaged and shipped at the lowest rates.   Likewise, the field of packaging has become a science focused on minimizing was...

The trucking industry remains a favorite target for politicians and regulators. Whether the justification is highway safety or environmental issues, state and federal governments continue to develop new and more comprehensive laws and regulations . We monitor these developments here at Road Scholar Transport and provide the following as a recap of major items in place or expected in 2023 . Safety, Workplace, and Environment The first two years of the current administration saw a significant push for new legislation in many areas affecting the trucking industry. While the fact that Republicans now control the House will slow the momentum of such efforts, the federal regulatory bodies are expected to continue to impose new rules based on the recently passed and previous laws. Several states are also actively pursuing new controls for various aspects of the trucking industry. A recent discussion in FleetOwner reviewed several of the more significant regulations that will impact t...

  In the year 2024, the trucking industry is expected to undergo several significant regulations and changes.  One of the key areas of focus will be on environmental sustainability and reducing carbon emissions.  Governments around the world are increasingly implementing stricter emission standards for trucks, aiming to combat climate change and improve air quality. In the United States, for example, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is likely to introduce more stringent regulations on truck emissions.  This may include stricter limits on nitrogen oxide (NOx) and particulate matter (PM) emissions, as well as the promotion of cleaner fuels such as biodiesel or electric power.   Another important aspect of trucking industry regulations next year will be safety.  Governments and regulatory bodies are continuously working to enhance road safety and reduce accidents involving commercial vehicles.  This may involve the implementation of advance...