New tank car rules effective May 1, 2015 were announced by the Department of Transportation.
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We are amazed by our computers, and we should be. But we shouldn’t let our enthusiasm lead us to underestimate our own talents. Even the smartest software lacks the common sense, ingenuity and verve of the skilled professional. In cockpits, offices or examination rooms, human experts remain indispensable. Their insight, ingenuity and intuition, honed through hard work and seasoned real-world judgment, can’t be replicated by algorithms or robots.
– WSJ writer Nicholas Carr
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On May 21, 2015 the Surface Transportation Board Reauthorization Act of 2015 was placed on the Senate Legislative calendar under General Orders.
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How can you protect yourself when being overbilled for Less Than Truckload shipping? AMTR gives you 5 ways.
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Announced on June 3, 2015 the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has finalized the rule regarding the requirement of electronic stability control (ESC) systems on heavy duty trucks and buses.
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Obtaining a quote before shipping can be a great way to save money on a potentially costly load. Quotes are often used for shipments with certain special characteristics, such as time critical moves, low-density products and high-volume loads, to name a few. Sometimes shippers also request quotes on regular LTL shipments under the assumption that freight charges will be lower than what their contracted rates allow.
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Map-21 Funding to Expire May 31st
The current highway investment bill, Map-21, is set to expire on May 31st. This bill was signed into law in July of 2012 to provide $105 billion in funding for surface transportation programs for fiscal years 2013 & 2014. Map-21 was originally set to expire in September of 2014; however, an extension was granted through May 2015.
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An incomplete bill of lading can make your freight charges significantly higher.
The bill of lading is probably the most important document associated with motor carrier shipping. The three main purposes of a bill of lading are to act as evidence of a contract of carriage, document of title to goods shipped, and receipt of goods shipped. Many shippers underestimate just how important it is to thoroughly and completely fill out one of these documents; neglecting to include certain information may cause freight costs to rise significantly.
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The Surface Transportation Board this month approved letting CSX share a 106-mile line north of Louisville owned by Louisville & Indiana Railroad Co. The planned improvements will cost the CSX $100 million, with $90 million for track improvements and $10 million to L&I for the rights to use the tracks.
