It's no secret that working conditions in overseas factories are often miserable. Manufacturers and retailers, bombarded by decades of public outcry, have had plenty of time to do something about it. So why are we still having this discussion?
All the best intentions in the world can't guarantee that a company is complying with the volumes of laws and regulations that govern international trade.
Trucking companies say they're feeling the pinch from the new Hours of Service (HOS) restrictions imposed on them earlier this year. But the industry was already suffering from an acute driver shortage before it shouldered that additional burden.