Colorado State University researchers say ELDs are vulnerable to “truck-to-truck worms,” self-replicating malware that spreads across a network.
Onshore well services provider Enservco Corp. has entered an agreement to acquire Buckshot Trucking.
Bosch has a cloud-based plan for load matching; Nikola’s high-pressure product and problems;, and Cummins’ creative stock buyback via spinoff
FreightWaves’ State of Freight webinar for March highlighted signals that the commercial transportation market is moving in a positive direction.
FedEx said strong cost controls drove its fiscal third-quarter results; its shares soared in late trading.
The energy sources that will power trucks that carry freight in the future was the focus of a discussion at CERAWeek. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves).
Transfix has launched tools aimed at protecting shippers, carriers and brokers from fraud.
Satish Jindel, president of ShipMatrix, shares his thoughts on the ways parcel carriers should modernize their networks.
The end of 2023 saw a surge in cargo thefts with thieves targeting food and beverage freight, along with electronics and household goods.
DAT Freight & Analytics says “external forces” caused service disruptions over the past 10 days on the load board’s platform.
Commercial vehicle auction volume in February held steady, but prices fell, according to J.D. Power Valuation Services. Yellow’s liquidation is expected to affect March prices significantly.
Legislation heading to Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp to bar most truck-crash lawsuits against insurance companies would reduce premiums and lead more insurers to write policies, supporters say.
The precise rules granting tax breaks to hydrogen to fuel trucks are still to be announced, and that has some people at CERAWeek concerned.
ATA, truck dealers and others are warning the public of consequences if the Biden administration’s proposed greenhouse gas rule moves forward.
ArcBest announced a partnership with Nvidia in which it is swapping out 3D lidar sensors for an AI-based technology.
Texas-based vertical farm Eden Green Technology will grow, package and ship herbs from one of its two greenhouses in Cleburne.
Bulk hauler Trimac announced the acquisition of North Carolina-based Feldspar Trucking, which hauls materials used for glass and ceramics production.
Historically, companies have had two shipping options: less-than-truckload or truckload. Both tend to require some level of sacrifice from the shipper.
A prolonged period of elevated expenses has some fleets harnessing the power of the sun to mitigate the impact.
Nearshoring growth paired with lack of cross-border visibility is creating new challenges for cross-border logistics providers. Nuvocargo combines technology and expertise to overcome hurdles common to traditional big-box brokerages.
The trucking industry has a duty to the public, primarily to eliminate all truck crash fatalities and to increase the minimum insurance requirements.
The odds of winning the big AB5 independent contractor case on appeal, after last week’s smackdown in a lower court, are considered slim, observers say.
Broker Landstar System has added two top sales positions following its CEO transition.
Wise PanAmerican Solutions has seen an increase from international companies interested in doing business with Mexico.
This week in Borderlands: Container shipments from China to Mexico skyrocketed in January; construction set for border logistics park in West Texas; Nippon Steel set to build $71M plant in Mexico; and China-based auto supplier announces $178M investment in Mexico.
A new attempt to keep California’s independent contractor law AB5 from the state’s trucking sector was thoroughly rejected by a federal judge this week.
Ronald Britt was driving his 80,000-pound truck around 60 mph on Interstate 55 when he crashed into a vehicle in a “super fog” that spurred multiple crashes on the roadway, authorities said.
Uber and Lyft have declared their intention to pull out of Minneapolis after a minimum pay ordinance for app-based drivers survived a mayoral veto.
The Volkswagen diesel scandal settlement is providing more money to buy zero-emission drayage trucks and other vehicles in California.
Lindsey Trent, president and co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer to share her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry.
Prosecutors said Viorel Pricop set fire to Swift Transportation trailers after the company helped law enforcement bring federal charges against him.
The main features of Modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems include pre-collision assistance and blind spot monitoring. More advanced features include driver monitoring.
A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.
Truckers who hit overpasses in British Columbia could pay up to $100K, spend 18 months in jail.
Yellow filed an objection to numerous WARN Act claims in a Delaware bankruptcy court on Tuesday, saying its shutdown was sudden and it fought until the end to save the company.
Fuel fraud is a growing problem for fleets of all sizes. QuikQ is using RFID technology and multifactor authentication to expand the ways fleets can fight back.
Bad blood between factions in the FedEx pilots’ union is making it difficult to present a unified position in collective bargaining with the company. Some hard-liners are turning against leadership and pushing for a strike to get better terms.
Navistar has announced it will partner with Plus to integrate its autonomous driving technology into Navistar’s vehicles.
A battery-charging network strategy aimed at phasing out diesel-burning trucks kicks off with 12,000 miles of interstate freight corridors.
The two key ratings agencies expressed caution about the debt metrics on GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton. (Photo: GXO)
Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana has signed a bill that allows juries to know whether a plaintiff in a vehicle accident was using a seat belt. The ATA has praised the legislation.
Werner dedicates itself to helping shippers navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s market, making it an ideal carrier for those looking to be on the front lines of the future of transportation.
TFI International has acquired less-than-truckload carrier Hercules Forwarding, which generates over $100 million in revenue each year.
Legislation touted for supply chain emergencies could be used by carriers to haul heavier loads indefinitely, according to lobby group.
An NLRB rule on joint employee status that was widely feared by employers has been vacated by a federal court in Texas just before it was to take effect.
PS Logistics announced the acquisition of flatbed fleet Yordy Transport on Monday.
Data compiled in the Cass Freight Index shows the freight market continued to hover near cycle lows in February.
Mexico ranked as the United States’ top trading partner in January, accounting for $64.5 billion in cross-border commerce.
This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring boom bringing more production closer to US; Mexican and US officials sign agreement to expand international bridge; Old Dominion receives approval for new terminal near Phoenix; and construction begins for 785,000-square-foot logistics park in Houston.
Pilots at FedEx say talks on a new contract are at a stalemate and have asked the National Mediation Board to send the dispute to arbitration.
Ben Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.
A big fine for Lordstown Motors and SuperTruck news carry the week over Work Truck Week and technology and maintenance event.
ArcBest reported another big tonnage decline in February as it continues to replace transactional freight with better-priced business from core accounts.
Truck transportation jobs in the monthly BLS report were slightly down, but that couldn’t be said for plunging warehouse numbers.
Supply chain software provider E2open, with Elliott Investment Management holding a big stake, has launched a “strategic review” on its future.
Pilot Travel Centers plans to add 35 travel centers, 500 truck parking spaces, and more than 30 maintenance and tire service shops.
The Securities and Exchange Commission has withdrawn a rule that would have required reporting of scope 3 emissions, those related to companies’ supply chains.
Cummins Inc.’s environmental citizenship record didn’t shield it from the U.S. attorney general’s criticism when it agreed to pay a record fine.
A new Florida law aimed at combating predatory truck towing requires operators to cap rates and make them more transparent for truck drivers and carriers.
The latest figures from ACT and FTR show a new truck build market that remains solid but that slowed from a month earlier.
Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler explains why brokers need to keep on top of several major issues facing trucking in 2024.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Cargado CEO Matt Silver break down the changing role of 3PLs in U.S.-Mexico freight movements.
Truckstop’s Brent Hutto shared his view of the truckload market on Wednesday at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.
Qued President Tom Curee discusses the company’s new software offering that streamlines and automates load appointment scheduling among shippers, 3PLs and carriers.
At the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, TIA’s Anne Reinke talks about the natural distrust between brokers and carriers.
Echo Global Logistics CEO Doug Waggoner sees the potential for spot rates to rebound by the end of the year.
Less-than-truckload carrier XPO is seeing some of the strongest volume growth in the industry.
Old Dominion Freight Line reported modestly better trends in February compared to January but noted the market remains soft.
A director at Werner Enterprises has resigned over several disputes, including one over the truckload carrier’s environmental, social and governance policies.
IMC Logistics has acquired American Pacific Transportation, growing the company’s drayage capacity to more than 500 trucks in California.
Transportation prices grew for a second straight month in February, according to the Logistics Managers’ Index, but couldn’t keep pace with capacity.
A Mexico-based real estate developer is seeking partners to develop $1.7 billion in industrial and logistics parks along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia said daily shipments were up 19% in February Monday after the market closed.
On a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road, guest host Leah Shaver, president and CEO of The National Transportation Institute, and Avery Vise, vice president of trucking at FTR, discussed the data behind trucking, the economy and the labor market.
Drayage carriers at the Port of Long Beach may be adding more internal combustion engine vehicles than zero-emission vehicles to prepare for California’s Advanced Clean Fleets rule. The Port of LA’s use of ZEVs is also low.
A new audit of trucking contractors for the U.S. Postal Service recommends reforms for verifying safe drivers and triggers a call for new regulations.
This week in Borderlands: Texas-based customs broker expands cross-border footprint; Pennsylvania-based mushroom grower expands production into Mexico; Impilo expands distribution network with Phoenix warehouse; and TT Electronics opens factory along US-Mexico border.
The Sisters of the Road photo collection highlights female truckers’ struggles and improvements needed for industry equality.
The Teamsters and Anheuser-Busch have reached a new five-year contract covering 5,000 workers across operations in the U.S.
Natural gas, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles all vie to displace diesel. Which will win? Maybe all of them.
Michael Lombard, president of Lombard Trucking, joined Jeremy Reymer on a recent episode of Taking the Hire Road.
Motor carriers’ insurance rates show little sign of slowing down.
An owner-operator claims ELDs, required by regulators to measure hours of service, are too expensive.
Analysts didn’t get the level of detail they were hoping for Thursday during Forward Air’s first quarterly call since its messy merger with Omni Logistics.
J.B. Hunt President Shelley Simpson becomes CEO on July 1, succeeding John H. Roberts III.
When software providers do not cater to private fleets, both the provider and the carrier suffer.
Shippers say a new Federal Maritime Commission rule meant to make billing more transparent will instead cause them more headaches.
Forward Air’s fourth-quarter results sent shares lower in after-hours trading on Wednesday as investors hope a Thursday call will provide financial targets following a controversial merger.
Massive wildfires in Texas and Oklahoma have disrupted travel and prompted mass evacuations.
A case in Illinois involving BNSF Railway and a federal law on biometric information privacy has its settlement figure: $75 million.
The benefits of adding solar panels far outweigh the time and money associated with acquiring and installing the panels.
Texas’ last sugar mill announced it will close permanently amid water shortages, impacting 435 workers, including 101 company truck drivers.
A new DHL facility in Norfolk, Virginia, will serve eastern Virginia and coastal North Carolina.
The Texas Supreme Court has set a March 6 deadline for any parties that want to weigh in on the $90 million verdict against Werner Enterprises.
Rising insurance costs, which were flagged by most carriers on fourth-quarter calls, present a headwind to earnings, Morgan Stanley said Tuesday.
Fastfrate Group has renewed a long-term agreement with CPKC to provide intermodal and drayage services in the U.S., Canada and Mexico.
Douglass is dedicated to being the best version of himself he can be, and that same drive fuels his desire to create a work environment that helps drivers excel.
Knight-Swift Transportation said Tuesday its president and CEO, Dave Jackson, has stepped down and will be replaced internally with CFO Adam Miller.
As companies begin their nearshoring efforts, they will need to develop strong relationships with the right cross-border partners to ensure success.
Financial data from Canadian bank BMO, a major lender to the trucking industry, showed further credit deterioration.
