Duffy’s new job would heavily overlap with Elon Musk’s empire, requiring him to navigate the priorities of an outspoken billionaire who runs companies that fall under the agency’s jurisdiction.

The two sides agreed to continue to operate under the current contract until the union can meet with its full Wage Scale Committee, and schedule a ratification vote.

The Teamsters say that they plan to continue their fight against Amazon, but did not specify where or when any additional strikes might occur in the weeks ahead.

A proposed rule by FMCSA specifies the roles, responsibilities and obligations of parties in commercial transportation transactions that are arranged by licensed property brokers. 

The ATRI also found that congestion caused the industry to waste 6.4 billion gallons of diesel fuel, creating more than $32 billion in additional fuel costs.

The trucking industry is still trying to recover from a prolonged freight recession brought on by an excess of capacity that entered the market during the pandemic.

The newly-formed Digital FTL Council includes representatives from companies such as Nordstrom, Uber Freight, J.B. Hunt and C.H. Robinson among others.

With its reliance on fuel-intensive transportation and expansive warehousing, the logistics industry needs to reduce its carbon footprint in order to ensure a sustainable future.

Over long holiday weekends, distribution centers and warehouses are known to operate with reduced staffing, offering attractive targets to would-be thieves.

Trucking companies need to invest in the resources that will help them predict and prepare for future recessions, and whatever else may await them in the coming years.