For the second time in a year, Port Laredo again ranks first among the nation’s more than 450 airports, seaports and border crossings.
New Hampshire’s rest stops are open for parking, vending and bathroom facilities, according to a spokeswoman for the state’s Department of Transportation. Clarifying news reports that could have been interpreted […]
C.H. Robinson has made a $50,000 donation to the St. Christopher Truckers Relief Fund as that organization anticipates a growing need for financial assistance for drivers that contract coronavirus. Plus, Cummins finds a use for filtration materials, Amazon postpones Prime Day, and car makers extend plant shutdowns.
TrueNorth’s Cook sees low returns, premium income dropping and more “selectivity” from underwriters.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission said there has been no shortage of container-shipping industry members willing to participate in its initiative to identify ways to overcome supply chain obstacles caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Cummins could provide feedstock to make several million N95 masks a month by leveraging the same nano-material it uses to stop the fouling of diesel truck engines to protect healthcare workers tending to coronavirus patients.
Also: Arkansas doesn’t spell out trucks but it looks pretty clear.
Feds okay food trucks while Arizona opens long-shuttered highway facilities.
Improperly lubricated steering axles resulting in two equipment recalls by Meritor Inc. leads to callback of 1,532 Freightliner trucks following Navistar reporting similar issue in 2019.
In these trying times, regulatory compliance can’t be an afterthought. Failure to follow the rules – and the number of exemptions currently being issued makes that even more challenging – jeopardizes the fleet’s viability.
COVID-19 is driving change in industry that highlights a new way businesses may operate going forward. Plus, air cargo companies accused of jacking rates, warehouse hiring rises and trucking’s image is getting a makeover.
Sharp Transportation Systems keeps Americans and Canadians supplied with essential medicines and vaccines as tensions mount over cross-border medical supply chains.
Engine maker Cummins held out longer than most suppliers against the growing coronavirus pandemic, but next week it will idle three plants in southern Indiana.
TruckPark has added a telemedicine resource within its truck-parking app, giving drivers access to doctors via text or videoconferencing.
Cheez-Its, chocolate, candy among top imports from Mexico during pandemic; CBP stops wood-munching pests from entering Port Houston; $4.2 million of cocaine seized at border patrol checkpoint; and trucking services firm Liftit expands operations in Mexico.
Consultants, used to going onsite to perform their work, are now tasked with providing assessments without travel to a customer’s facility.
Record volumes cool considerably
Many states have now issued exemptions for carriers hauling critical supplies to exceed 80,000-pound weight limit
n a webinar, the law firm also discusses getting out of contracts when rates get wild.
CEO Matt Pyatt said some industries served by Arrive are shipping less freight.
Bob Costello expects many trucking companies to go out of business before the economy recovers from the recession caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Drivers may receive more warnings, fewer walk-around inspections for violations.
FedEx provides a rather dim near-term outlook on operations and announces cost savings and balance sheet actions to preserve liquidity.
The weekly DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index continues to favor carriers, but the index has fallen from last week’s high as freight volumes start dropping off.
Mayor taps Gene Seroka to locate and deliver medical supplies critically needed during coronavirus pandemic.
uShip was founded in 2004 as an online shipping marketplace that matches customers needing to move unusually large items with thousands of transport companies that have extra cargo space.
“These new tools are free of advertising and exist solely to help with information and resource sharing for professional drivers and fleets,” said Frank Adelman, Transflo president and CEO.
QuickPay gives fleets access to same-day payment on the loads they deliver.
No one was prepared for the global shipping disruption caused by COVID-19, but Mike Meierkort said Damco’s resiliency program is “the closest thing to having a playbook.”
States allowing 100,000-lb. trucks making a difference for resupplies during COVID-19.
Drivers should closely watch the market and adapt to the freight in high demand.
In an effort to fight COVID-19, Laredo officials are requiring people to wear face masks when entering a public building, pumping gas, riding in public transportation or traveling by a rideshare vehicle.
What might a post COVID-19 world look like for financially viable carriers that have managed through the uncertainty? Nobody knows for sure, but here are some possibilities.
The decontamination teams are qualified to eliminate COVID-19 contamination on every possible surface.
Cross-border trucking and logistics company Titanium Transportation Group explains why it decided to haul a load of N95 masks for free.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. There are certain markets that the average person […]
What might a post COVID-19 world look like for financially viable carriers that have managed through the uncertainty? Nobody knows for sure, but here are some possibilities.
Tyson Foods plans to pay drivers and essential personnel $60 million in “thank you” bonuses for service during the pandemic.
RoadSync is a digital payment platform offering services that help solve inconsistencies within paper-based invoicing processes in the freight industry.
Chris Henry writes about the true costs of “unseated” trucks and what carriers can do to keep their number of unseated trucks as close to zero as possible.
After a surge in freight over the past few weeks, UBS transportation analyst Tom Wadewitz is predicting a rough two months.
The latest regional survey conducted by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas shows that general business activity for manufacturing in Texas declined to -70 in March.
Worker petitions gain steam as driver and warehouse worker concerns about safety and financial impacts of COVID-19 intensify
Toll authorities from coast to coast have suspended cash payments to limit the spread of the coronavirus between toll collectors and drivers.
Roadrunner Transportation Systems announces the sale of another business unit, this time unloading Stagecoach Cartage and Distribution.
All brokers from the acquired company will stay with Fitzmark.
Global container carrier sails deeper into North American warehouse and distribution services.
A new front has opened up in the battle over AB5 as both sides use the COVID-19 pandemic to bolster their positions on the controversial labor law
Two opposing forces are making the task of transportation management more difficult than ever.
Assistant Commissioner Todd Owen said additional reimbursable services agreements help Customs and Border Protection facilitate commerce during COVID-19 pandemic.
The Department of Labor has issued new guidance on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act that may not require companies to offer paid leave in certain situations.
FedEx (NYSE: FDX) and its subsidiary TNT International are placing surcharges on all international parcel and freight shipments. The changes go into effect April 6. The changes were described as […]
Almost 24% fewer truck drivers entered Canada from the U.S. last week than a year earlier, a sign that COVID-19 is hurting cross-border freight.
In a letter to employees, company’s CEO cites big drops so far and more to come.
Pinnacle Logistics, Tincup Water Solutions, Maines Paper and Food Service, as well as auto parts suppliers Trico Products Corp. and Kirchhoff Automotive Dallas, all recently announced job cuts.
Commissioner Rebecca Dye will lead the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission effort with industry to identify “operational solutions to cargo delivery challenges” caused by the coronavirus pandemic.
Contracted volumes, tender rejections, and spot rates all fell.
Lytx has announced a new technology that allows drivers to simply scan a QR code to be identified and assigned to a vehicle. Plus, the unemployment rate could top 30%, the next coronavirus stimulus package could include infrastructure, and the EPA is set to roll back fuel economy standards.
Canadian prime minister makes clear that trucking companies can qualify for 75% wage subsidy as some carriers struggle far from the robust volumes of essential consumer goods.
The webinar series will run on April 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.-600 p.m. EDT, with a 10-minute introduction session at 9:45 a.m.
Vector, a startup that digitizes back office operations for trucking companies, discovers a higher purpose as customers seek touchless solutions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
CEVA and DHL free themselves from contractual constraints to realign operations and facilitate pricing flexibility during pandemic.
Propane proponents have longed for larger market share, and the new push for even lower-emission engines may be opening that door.
ArcBest battens the hatches on coronavirus concerns. The company draws down available credit and implements business continuity plan.
Trucking software developer Idelic is integrating federal safety data with other metrics, enhancing its single platform that can predict which drivers are most likely to be in a crash.
Blocking cars from Louisiana and the Northeast, but not on I-75.
While many trucking companies already have a transponder-based approach to toll management, operators that use cash need to reevaluate their approach to tolls, experts said.
Quick turnaround gets goods critical to combat COVID-19 on their way to Midwest pharmaceutical company.
Daimler Trucks North America is adding 700 service bays to its network this year even though near-record sales of new trucks during 2018 and 2019 suggest a lower need for service.
Getting a handle on the extent of the walkouts is tough.
Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.
Workers at an Amazon warehouse are protesting conditions while Instacart workers are walking off the job amid coronavirus concerns. Plus, truck drivers are scared, but still delivering and Americans learn the value of the supply chain.
The big two automakers plan to produce more than 5 million SUVs and pickup trucks in 2026, but only plan on making 320,000 electric vehicles the same year.
A C-suite and board are shuffled, and a commercial operations director and Europe manager are hired.
While most executives agree that digital disruption is creating winners and losers, their views on the immediate impact of most technologies remain uncertain.
Trailer spotting and shuttle provider Lazer Spot acquires peer PHB Transport.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade.
The disruption to the supply chain from COVID-19 is likely to cause a change in the way freight industries behave moving forward, including renewed interest in autonomous technologies.
“A lot of carriers could go into bankruptcy without help,” Energy Transportation Group CEO says. But a 75% wage subsidy from the Canadian government offers hope for vulnerable trucking companies and freight demand hit by COVID-19.
Long-haul truckers practice social distancing by staying in their sleeper berths, uncertain where their next load will come from as manufacturers and retailers shut down.
Record high volumes cool
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect on April 1, and businesses have many questions on how it affects them.
Here’s the message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to truck drivers servicing New York City: stay in your cab but no need to self-quarantine after leaving […]
It’s just a snapshot but Tenstreet will keep releasing it to show hiring trends in the age of COVID-19.
Attorney R. Eddie Wayland answers many of the questions that have arisen from the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including whether all companies need to comply.
Plus: UPS, DHL impose coronavirus surcharges
In the times of COVID-19, logistics companies are stepping up to help the industry in ways they can.
The USPS received a $10 billion line of credit in the U.S. Senate version of the coronavirus relief bill. What will the U.S. House of Representatives do?
On this week’s Drilling Deep, host John Kingston talks with Chris Henry of FreightWaves. Chris is the head of the TCA Profitability Program. It’s a program designed to both benchmark […]
With the coronavirus on the rise worldwide, retailers are being forced to rethink their supply strategies and delivery options.
Roadrunner seeks voluntary delisting from the NYSE as it continues its reorganization and focuses on asset-light offerings.
Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.
Clear benefits in its truckload and dedicated divisions, but challenges in brokerage.
Carrier generates $815 million in cash with sale of stakes in eight port terminals.
Congress expected to approve package that could help avoid permanent shutdowns
Truck component supplier Meritor idles plants and cuts base salaries up to 50% to save the ship from rough seas.
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, fleet wellness programs should focus their efforts on protecting drivers from the illness.
The collaboration will produce cameras, LiDAR, radar, steering and more.
The Trump administration is considering deploying troops near the Canadian border in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Using shock recorders when shipping freight may help shippers and carriers better protect freight and assign fault when damage occurs.
