ATA and 37 Organizations Urge Congress to Pass Highway Funding Bill
March 19, 2015 | Dan Boaz
We're gradually heading toward a funding crisis for our national road transportation network which will impact all nationwide trucking companies to varying degrees. A very clear and pointed message has been sent by the American Trucking Associations (ATA) and a coalition of 37 other organizations to Congress expressing that the lack of an extended highway bill has dire potential consequences for the industry and the economy.
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National Transportation 25 year Safety Plan is Challenging but Crucial
March 13, 2015 | Dan Boaz
This week saw the rollout of the most ambitious strategy ever created by The National Strategy on Highway Safety and it will surely be warmly welcomed in all quarters in the spirit of its objectives. The program is titled 'Toward Zero Deaths' and the plan is woven into a series of measures relating to
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New Highway Should Ease Traffic near Las Vegas for Trucking Companies
March 5, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Good news for nationwide trucking companies who transport freight to, from or via Las Vegas sees the imminent groundbreaking for a new stretch of highway that should hugely relieve an infamous bottleneck in Boulder City. For traffic heading into
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Top 10 Underfunded States for Federal Highway Funding per Capita
February 26, 2015 | Dan Boaz
As we've written before the nation is rapidly heading towards a crisis in lacking infrastructure funding and specifically to the nationwide trucking industry some huge shortfalls in highway spending. Like many other metrics however not all states are equal with the potential for issues looming much larger in some states than others.
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Hot Shot Trucking News Update Volume Three
February 20, 2015 | Dan Boaz
A very warm welcome back to the Hot Shot Trucking blog at the end of the working week as we get closer to Spring, yes it really is coming. It's a good time for another regular look at the issues that matter in the trucking sector whether it be hot shot trucking, urgent freight, nationwide trucking companies and the oil and gas production industry sector that we support. You can also read volume one and two if you missed them, for the briefs below you can click on the red link(s) to read more in each summary,
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New Study Projects Encouraging 5 Year Growth for Trucking Sector
February 16, 2015 | Dan Boaz
One of the most encouraging reports that we've read so far this year should boost confidence throughout the trucking sector in terms of future planning. The report has been compiled by the Market Research Store following analysis of many of the largest firms in the industry and
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Nationwide Trucking Sector Waits for Approved Transportation Bill
February 11, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Perhaps the elephant in the room when we think about the nationwide trucking industry is the overall condition of the infrastructure of our national transportation network, not just for today and tomorrow but especially over the years to come. The dependable ground transportation of freight both locally and via interstate trucking is at the heart of our economy's success and
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Safety of Nationwide Trucking Industry Under Senate Spotlight
February 9, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Nationwide trucking companies are consistently looking to improve their overall safety record and data supports that there have been very positive strides in that direction in the industry. Nevertheless the focus seemingly remains on highlighting the exceptions to the rule when incidents happen to what is overall a safer than ever industry, rather than spotlighting the investment and commitment to safety that is ongoing.
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Could 'Value Capture' Work for Road Infrastructure Spending?
February 2, 2015 | Dan Boaz
The question of Infrastructure spending is a major debating point in the media and corridors of power these days which it certainly should be. Funding for the nation's highways, bridges, tunnels and roads is of great importance and becoming a hot button issue for politicians and adminstrators both on the local and national level.
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Nebraska's Booming Trucking Sector Still Has Obstacles to Overcome
January 30, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Most observers of the nationwide trucking industry and hot shot trucking would be quick to acknowledge Texas as being the core of the interstate trucking sector. Based purely on the number of drivers, vehicles and companies operating in the industry
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How Will Crude Oil Prices Impact Rig Activity in the US This Year?
January 26, 2015 | Dan Boaz
It comes as no surprise to learn that the major decline in oil prices over the last four months is having an impact on overall drilling activity but contrary to many predictions this doesn't automatically equate to lower levels of oil production for 2015 in the United States.
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Nationwide Trucking Sector Boosted by Final 2014 ATA Tonnage Results
January 21, 2015 | Dan Boaz
It's a pleasure to write about the final 2014 data concerning truck tonnage from the American Trucking Association that was just released. The new report shows that the seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index remained at 136.8, matching the November high water mark for 2014 which also happened to be an all time record.
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I-70 Expansion Funding in Missouri & Trucking Industry Impact Uncertain
January 16, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Nationwide truckers who regularly travel across the state of Missouri on Interstate 70 may be facing tolls in the future. A study for the Missouri Department of Transportation has suggested that making the route a toll road is probably the best option for the state to enable it to make needed improvements to the highway.
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Hot Shot Trucking News Update Volume Two
January 12, 2015 | Dan Boaz
Welcome back to the latest edition of Hot Shot Trucking news, our regular look at the issues that matter in the world of hot shot trucking, urgent freight, nationwide trucking companies and the oil and gas production industry sector that we support. We'll cover some of the stories that you may have missed as we examine news, data and trends that impact the industry overall. Our first edition if you missed it is here and you can click on the red link(s) to read more in each summary.
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U.S. Crude Oil Production Projected to Grow in 2015
January 8, 2015 | Dan Boaz
The rapid decline in crude oil prices seen recently has led many observers to wave red flags about an impending massive reduction in domestic oil production, a sector that is greatly reliant on hot shot trucking services. However when reviewing recent data released by the U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports show that crude oil production in the United States is projected to grow during 2015.
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