Dan M A bill introduced into the US Senate would allow truck drivers as young as 18 operate 18 wheelers on many of the country’s superhighways. The measure comes in response to a historic shortage of qualified truck drivers. According to the American Trucking Association, the current driver shortage stands at 35,000 to 40,000. But because of … Read more
When most people see a pile of old pallets, they see nothing but useless junk. But for 11-year-old Sam Davies of Brigham City, Utah, he saw a potential jackpot. The story all started when Sam’s mother, Brandy Davies, refused to simply give her son the $200 he needed to attend Boy Scouts summer camp. Instead, … Read more
A feasibility study is being conducted for a robot truck corridor that would run from Mexico City to Alaska, mostly along the existing US Interstate 83, the superhighway that essentially bisects the country. The plan being promoted by the Central North American Trade Corridor Association (CNATCA) would consist of a dedicated superhighway that could be … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the stories you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: A lawmaker from Nebraska has come up with a unique way to solve the current truck driver shortage: Allow teenagers to drive 18-wheelers across state lines. We’ll give you the details … An 11-year-old boy from … Read more
Railroads and the US Transportation Department appear to be on a collision course regarding implementation of a new law that requires trains to improve safety by talking to each other over a wireless data network. Back in 2008, Congress passed a law requiring railroads to implement a system in which trains talked to each other … Read more
The file cabinet has been a familiar part of practically every office for more than a century. They provide a convenient way to store, manage and access paper records such as employee files, customer orders, and sales receipts. But now that most records are recorded and stored digitally on such devices as laptops, smart phones … Read more
Here’s a special sneak preview of some of the articles you will find this week on the Bahrns blog: By the end of this year, railroads need to have a high tech tracking system in place on many of their locomotives. But can they meet this deadline or will they be forced to pay stiff … Read more
In the coming years, the food and beverage industry is expected to continue its growth in both revenues and profits, according to a new survey released recently by an industry analyst group. Nearly 60% of F&B executives said they expect consumers to continue to have increased demand for both new and familiar food and beverage … Read more
(Editor’s Note: July 4th is only two days away, so for today’s Thursday Feature we take a look at how you can make the most of your holiday celebration while staying safe at the same time.) The Fourth of July is one of the only holidays that brings all Americans together at the same time. … Read more
The outlook for the manufacturing segment of the economy looks rosy, but now there is concern that there aren’t enough qualified candidates applying for all the new jobs that have been created, according to a new report. The third annual Manufacturing RiskFactor Report compiled by the consulting group BDO found that 98% of leading manufacturers … Read more
