Could we see 20% unemployment in 2020? Industry News Could we see 20% unemployment in 2020? Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated the US unemployment rate may reach 20% in the short term…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 23, 2020
Navistar idles Ohio truck plant for two weeks Industry News Navistar idles Ohio truck plant for two weeks Supply chain disruption from coronavirus adds Navistar plant in Ohio to truck operations suspending production…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 23, 2020
Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide Industry News Commentary: COVID-19 and supply chain force majeure collide The Chinese government is using the reason "Acts of God" to void many contracts due…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 23, 2020
Nebraska’s rest stops are open after disruption tied to toilet paper Industry News Nebraska’s rest stops are open after disruption tied to toilet paper A truck driver rolling through Nebraska carrying toilet paper to the shelves may have encountered…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 23, 2020
What autonomous truck startups can learn from Starsky’s failure Industry News What autonomous truck startups can learn from Starsky’s failure Starsky Robotics believed it had a viable path to autonomous trucking, but investors didn’t agree…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 23, 2020
COVID-19 fallout boosts outlook for long-term infrastructure funding Industry News COVID-19 fallout boosts outlook for long-term infrastructure funding Likelihood of economic recession could set stage for reauthorization in September.kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 22, 2020
Jax Transport turns to the oil patch and boosts its business Industry News Jax Transport turns to the oil patch and boosts its business Combination of new drivers plus food movements means they are "doing high fives."kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 22, 2020
Emirates to eliminate most passenger flights, airport services Industry News Emirates to eliminate most passenger flights, airport services Emirates, a dominant carrier in international long-distance travel, is grounding almost its entire fleet in…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 22, 2020
FreightCasts Weekly Recap (3/16-3/22) Industry News FreightCasts Weekly Recap (3/16-3/22) America self-quarantines, layoffs expected for freight industries, tips to keep your freight sales team engaged…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 22, 2020
Borderlands: US-Mexico supply chains intact despite coronavirus; Border agents foil drug smuggling attempts worth $2.7 million Industry News Borderlands: US-Mexico supply chains intact despite coronavirus; Border agents foil drug smuggling attempts worth $2.7 million This week: US-Mexico supply chains intact despite coronavirus; border agents foil drug smuggling attempts worth…kobrien@geminishippers.com obrienMarch 22, 2020