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The technology needs to be modular, meaning you can pick and choose how you want to instrument your fleet.

Denny Slagle retired as Volvo Group executive vice president and Mack Trucks president in 2018.

Truck drivers for Dallas-based Trinity Logistics Group say they were blindsided by the carrier’s recent decision to close its heavy-haul operation.

A ransomware gang has posted thousands of files after a cyberattack on Daseke, exposing truck drivers’ personal information.

The vote to complete a reverse merger for commercial electric pickup startup Lordstown Motors is set for Oct. 22 amid greater than run-of-the-mill business risks.

The Port of Charleston set a September record by handling 195,101 TEUs.

Commodity diesel prices are higher for the week but most of that gain came several days ago

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider a change in its regulations that would allow filing of service contracts up to 30 days from the agreement’s effective date.

Listed carriers are poised to post stellar third-quarter numbers on higher rates and volumes.

Spirit Hub works on a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model and uses three-tier distribution to stay regulatory compliant and deliver directly to customers.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) vs. Walmart (NYSE: WMT)? That one-on-one skirmish is old news. As COVID-19 reshapes the American shopper, money is pouring into a cluster of new and existing grocery […]

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission will consider the French liner carrier’s relief petition to give it time to clean up its systems.

Tracy Cox, the former office manager of trucking company Corico Inc., was sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud.

Container chassis management model in the U.S. challenges advancement of full-circle tracking technologies.

PowerFleet telematics will be deployed on more than 1,000 pieces of Ryder’s material-handling equipment at over 30 sites across North America.

Adopting the right technology is key to executing better communication.

Soaring demand and a lack of truck capacity have industry participants calling for double-digit rate increases in 2021. UBS transportation equities analyst Tom Wadewitz outlines his bullish call in a note to clients.

A specialized freight brokerage is backstopped by 425 reefer tractors.

A grocery supply chain expert told the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit that grocery stories are not feeding the Canadian appetite for online shopping.

AI startup Nauto claims to have saved fleets nearly $180 million in accident costs.

Brad Hildebrand discussed Cargill’s reliance on dependable rail service during FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Liftit co-founder Brian York on the challenges and opportunities of last-mile trucking in Latin America.

Kenco’s Jason Neal explains at the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit how this service requires drivers to also be resilient customer service representatives.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.

Fleet Enable by Imaginnovate is designed to optimize the difficult logistics of last-mile delivery.

The conversion of natural gas to electricity is not the secret sauce for Hyliion’s drivelines for heavy-duty hybrid trucks. It’s the software that efficiently manages the power.

Erik Caldwell, Last Mile president for XPO Logistics, and FreightWaves President George Abernathy talk about the consumer demand and the last mile in the keynote event for the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Self-driving trucks will drastically cut down on the need for truck drivers, while also disrupting allied segments like insurance, fuel stations and truck stops.

By the time entrenched incumbents awaken to the threats posed by newly developed general purpose technologies (GPTs), a crop of challengers who had no option but to adopt the new GPT at the outset has become powerful enough to threaten the financial stability of an industry.

Swedish trucking startup Einride makes its autonomous electric “Pods” available for pre-order. Expert: Sweden’s collaborative, vehicle-centric economy drives autonomous trucking leadership. Fresh off a $10 million raise, Swedish trucking technology […]

Laredo-based customs broker and freight-forwarder Daniel B. Hastings becomes the latest company in the supply chain targeted by ransomware hackers.

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission steps forward with notice of inquiry to evaluate alleged ocean carrier abuse of “merchant” definition for bill of lading responsibility.

Air cargo traffic keeps Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport in the same league as FedEx’s and UPS’ super-hubs.

Success in Massachusetts could lead to further adoption across the U.S., supporters assert.

Drayage truckers on the Envase platform have access to an online marketplace that connects them to available parking and storage lots nationwide.

Lean wants to add more clients outside of transportation and logistics.

Transportation capacity has dropped to new lows and the precipitous rate at which pricing is increasing is expected to continue for at least the next 12 months, according to a September supply chain survey.

Defendant is a one-truck company that defended itself at trial

The Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference insists the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has jurisdiction to ensure that ocean container chassis provisioning is conducted fairly.

National freight “outlook” is significant for states, municipalities and companies that may want federal money for rail or other transport projects.

Platform Science has announced an integration with McLeod Software, giving LoadMaster customers access to Platform Science’s technology solutions.

The fleet management solution is Transfix’s first foray into a pure software product.

The Smart Load Board is a free freight marketplace built into KeepTruckin’s platform that provides intuitive freight matching and strong data privacy.

“Sophisticated scheme” went on between 2011 and 2015

A new survey from IBM has found that COVID-19 has refocused executives’ attention on using data to build a resilient supply chain.

Forward Air announces another acquisition as it advances its no-wait growth plan. The Greeneville, Tennessee-based trucking company adds intermodal drayage provider Value Logistics to its roster.

Talk of a European supply chain unit sale may put XPO’s Jacobs at fork in the road.

MV Rhosus carried the 2,750 tons of ammonium nitrate cited as the cause of August’s devastating blast.

Hino and Toyota will test a Class 8 fuel-cell truck in North America in 2021 based on the Hino XL Series truck platform.

Supply chain “caught off guard,” says one commenter on the report

Dynamic contracts are shorter in duration and respond to sudden market shifts and changing business needs.

Kuebix is now offering dynamic pricing from Convoy inside its Community Load Match program on its TMS.

Cargomatic set off a prodigious chain of events after its launch in Los Angeles.

TFI International’s acquisition spree continues. The Canadian transportation and logistics company adds another bulk carrier to its portfolio with the purchase of Grammer Dry Bulk.

When it comes to freight audit and payment strategy, shippers don’t operate as a monolith.

Transflo has acquired Canada-based Microdea on a continued path to grow adoption of digital document workflow.

Cheng Cheng-Mount was appointed to the Taiwanese carrier’s board in 2018.

SAL Heavy Lift Group sees Intermarine expanding its ability to serve project cargo shippers throughout North and South America.

The inability of ocean carriers to timely inform shippers of schedule changes results in costly logistics disruptions and potential for lost international sales.

News could restart the spin-off process for all four business units.

A Texas-based carrier, Grimmett Brothers Inc., recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, owing small trucking companies thousands.

Canadian trucking and logistics company Mullen Group announces the acquisition of customs warehouse operator International Warehousing and Distribution Inc.

Flatbed carrier Daseke says it moved to stop a cyberattack as ransomware group claims to have breached subsidiary E.W. Wylie.

The harbor commission voted to replace the aging Gerald Desmond Bridge in August 2010.

Hyliion Holdings Corp. CEO Thomas Healy draws distinctions between his company and embattled Nikola Hyliion begins public trading.

Announcement of IT EVP and chief digital officer appointments doesn’t mention this week’s ransomware attack.

Unemployment for the entire transportation and warehousing sector is down 4.4 percentage points in just a few months

A Pennsylvania developer successfully persuaded local elected officials to approve zoning changes for a new industrial park, despite residents’ complaints. It’s one of several examples of how community opposition can impact industrial real estate development.

Grandparents of a 10-year-old girl killed in a tractor-tractor crash that also killed her mother and three siblings have filed a wrongful death lawsuit.

Warehouse/storage jobs up a whopping 32,200.

‘Game on’ for Uber Freight.

The air cargo industry is operating with an anchor tied around its waist: The absence of strong passenger service.

Tim Robertson succeeds Bill Meahl, who will continue to serve in an advisory role until his retirement next September.

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission anticipates COVID-19 impact on U.S. supply chain to continue into the first half of 2021.

With a freight market this good, why would anybody want to sell a logistics business? But there are people who do and people or companies that want to buy. On […]

$13.6 billion included in package to keep Highway Trust Fund running.

“In the event of loss or damage, you may quickly discover all the gaps and loopholes in — and limits of — carrier liability.”

International Maritime Organization website down and CMA CGM continues investigation following ransomware attack

There is an opportunity for startups as businesses seek to modernize their business process flows.

Downloads of XPO’s driver app Drive XPO have doubled this year, and more than 25,000 carriers have joined its XPO Connect platform as both technologies have seen rapid growth.

Echo Global has added a Book Now tool to its EchoDrive platform, allowing dispatchers and truck drivers to instantly book loads without the need for phone calls or emails.

The Swedish autonomous technology company is known for its electric “T-Pod” truck that doesn’t have a cab or driver.

Long-awaited Jason’s Law survey originally scheduled for 2019 release is now on track for release before the end of the year

The California Trucking Association is using the decision to support its AB5 appeal.

Jim Mullen previously served as the acting administrator and chief counsel for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.

project44 and SAP have added additional ocean freight visibility as well as new connectivity for truckload and less-than-truckload shipments.

Automaker will take about a third of Piedmont’s output to build its own batteries

The 3PL will add up to 8,000 employees to handle the seasonal increase in e-commerce shipments on top of its ongoing effort to raise its profile in the American market.

Saiz’s path to the bench now caught up in Supreme Court fight

Great freight factoring companies are amazing at avoiding bad-debt shippers and staying on top of collections so loads factored rarely turn into uncollectible revenue.

Biden wants to build 500,000 EV charging station across the country.

A new survey has found that while most businesses are concerned about cyberattacks, few are actually prepared for one.

A huge police presence was witnessed outside the Amazon Fulfillment Center Tuesday night.

Garrison was a ringleader but not an organizer, authorities said; no higher-ups who arranged the accidents have been indicted

For DHL Global Forwarding, the coronavirus pandemic is no excuse for the ocean freight industry to neglect sustainability initiatives in the supply chain.

French shipping giant says in a tweet expected some 24 hours earlier that all maritime and port operations are functioning normally.

William O’Donnell, managing partner of Prologis Ventures, the venture capital arm of the logistics real estate trust Prologis, cited a jaw-dropping stat in a discussion with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller […]

In-person check-ins are not only time-consuming but also a risk to health as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect supply chains.

Using data aimed at developing workplace safety practices can not only enable safer environments, it can empower employees and bolster a company’s safety culture, according to speakers at FreightWaves’ The Future of Real Estate Logistics summit.

FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom talked e-commerce logistics with Prologis’ Melinda McLaughlin during the FreightWaves Future of Logistics Real Estate Summit on Tuesday.