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English proficiency rule for truckers shaking up cross-border freight market

Carriers and drivers adapting to English language proficiency enforcement, experts say

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AIR CARGO

Switch to UPS saved US Postal Service 43% in air transport costs

Inspector general report identifies breakdowns in quality assurance metrics, ground-air transfers and hazmat procedures

TRUCKING

No Wall Street reaction to truckload carrier Werner’s ‘long overdue win’

Company already had spelled out its limited financial exposure due to insurance coverage

MARITIME

US maritime chief ‘not a big fan’ of ocean carriers’ ‘approach’ as agency reviews antitrust immunity

FMC reviewing World Shipping Council agreement

TRUCKING REGULATION

CloudTrucks seeks exemption for its driver-hiring process

Carrier wants to replace paper-based background requirements with its own vetting process for its prospective owner-operators.

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Vay’s technology compliments Kodiak’s fully autonomous operations with remote, human assistance as needed

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Seattle tightens up

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Highlights

Capacity remains relatively loose in Seattle, but with a 2.22% increase week over week in outbound tender rejections, there could be a trend of tightening.

The OTRI in Seattle sits at 5.4%, compared to the national average of 6.94%, which indicates that Seattle is just a little behind the average and capacity is likely to tighten as outbound tender volumes drop 4.13%.

Spot rates in this market should be right in line with contract rates as long as the OTRI remains under 10%. However, shippers might see a drop off in contract carrier compliance.

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