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Logistics: No Drivers Needed

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A major logistics trend on the rise is autonomous road transportation—no drivers needed. This is a definite asset for companies when it comes to finances and safety. They do not require sleep, a paycheck, background checks, or drug and alcohol testing. The trend of autonomous truck development has grown over the last couple of years.

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INDUSTRY FOCUS: Points of Entry for Cash-Rich Cargo

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The new facility will include 15,000-square feet of hangar space and 3,000-square feet of office complex on the north side of Tower Road. This service can remove about 700 trucks from the highways with each barge movement, making a major contribution to improving the air quality, safety and road capacity for our region.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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Department of Transportation’s Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) Hours of Service (HOS) rule that went into effect on July 1, 2013 could create a reduction in industry productivity, projecting the need for another 100,000 drivers without an increase in shipping volume. While trucking transportation costs rose 2.9