Here is a look at what is happening in the world of trucking today:
- Bloomberg reports on a “wage race” now developing for truck drivers as capacity continues to get scarce.
- The 19th annual third party logistics (3PL) study compiled by Capgemini Consulting and Penn State finds that generally less-than-exciting levels of global economic activity continue leading to sluggish or neutral demand for outsourced logistics services.
- Fox News takes a look at a Volkswagen concept vehicle aimed at the compact pickup truck market: the TriStar.
- The future of freight is focusing more and more on driverless trucks, according to this story in the International Business Times.
- The Lexington Herald News reports on charges of fraud leveled against a local trucking firm.
- New Jersey lawmakers are contemplating a fuel tax increase to pay for transportation needs, reports news site North Jersey.com.
- An opinion column in the Daily Commercial by a Florida business CEO warns of a “perfect storm” now facing the trucking industry and by extension the U.S. economy as a whole.
- National Geographic reports on a study that says using more natural gas, especially in transportation, won’t reduce carbon emissions much.
- PHMSA chief Cynthia Quarterman is stepping down Oct. 3 after a nearly five year term, according to the Wall Street Journal; a tenure marked by high-profile wrangling over regulations governing oil train safety.
- The New York Times reports on a special U.S. Marshalls Service auction of highly-prized muscle cars seized in a variety of raids.
