Trucking

Sources confirm shutdowns and delays on system’s opening day.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the “other” side of ecommerce – the returns of unwanted merchandise and how retailers are handling the issue.

The Jones Act has been in effect for nearly 100 years. Read about its pros and cons in this commentary by Darren Prokop.

UPS says Daniel Kepner, 53, and Dennis Kehler, 48, were driving together in one of the three tractor-trailers involved in the early morning pileup east of Pittsburgh that left five people dead and about 60 injured.

Authorities cite distracted driving in nine-vehicle Sunday crash that claimed three lives in Boone County.

German auto suppliier Robert Bosch combines an LCD panel, a driver-monitoring camera and facial tracking software to create a Virtual Visor that dramatically reduce sun glare for drivers.

UPS and FedEx offer cooperation to authorities and sympathies to victims in collision that left five people dead and scores injured 30 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Major weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards, and historic flooding can produce immediate volatility as well as lasting effects on supply chains, depending on where they hit.

Sixty people injured in pileup after three tractor-trailers loaded with parcels crash into bus that had struck an embankment in Westmoreland County.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo road ranked No. 3 for truck congestion in Texas; U.S.-Mexico […]

Market Expert Zach Strickland provides timely advice for shippers that need to choose either a carrier or a 3PL.

California’s effort to restrict owner-operators in trucking would create havoc for farm and forest product exporters, says the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.

New Class 8 truck orders dipped to their lowest level in a decade in 2019, payback for an ordering frenzy a year earlier.

Trump’s influence over new agency chief could lead to service overhaul in 2020.

Trucking fundamentals still strong as peak season ends

Despite a tough 2019 market, shippers face increasing price volatility around intermodal drayage as rail becomes more cost competitive compared with over-the-road trucking. Last year was one that intermodal marketing […]

The autonomous trucking technology startup uses its bench of knowledgeable founders to develop tools to enhance trucking operations.

Most big rigs in the U.S. have tanks that range in capacity from 120 gallons per tank up to 150 gallons and depending on the radius of operation, may have one tank for shorter hauls or two tanks for longer ones.

India spends 14% of its GDP on logistics; the country’s government is actively looking to reduce that amount by introducing key reforms in the sector.

Random testing increase to 50% expected to boost clearinghouse activity.

If you had to name one of the most influential companies in trucking history, Consolidated Freightways (CF) would be near the top. While the trucking company, CF is no longer with us, the legacy of CF lives on through the companies it spun off, including Freightliner, CNF (which became part of XPO) and Purolator International.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is “aware of and monitoring” the situation.

Ryder is partnering with In-Charge Energy and ABB to make transition to electric vehicles easier.

Some of the most congested roads in Texas are not necessarily all that bad for truckers.

XPO’s IT investments help offset weak macro environment for freight

Mexican tomatoes being detained at the border for longer inspections is “unjustified,” according to agricultural officials in Mexico. Víctor Villalobos Arámbula, Mexico’s secretary of Agriculture and Rural Development (SADER), said […]

Pest infestation within cold storage containers can cause major losses as companies are forced to discard entire shipments.

With the acquisition of RDI Last Mile Co., J.B. Hunt’s Final Mile Services group will have 104 locations and 3.2 million square feet of warehouse space.

Sleep apnea is one of the more than 80 different sleep disorders that can be life-threatening if left untreated. ‘Apnea’ is Ancient Greek meaning ‘without breath’, which is at the heart of why this sleep disorder is so deadly.

By R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which covers nine States including California, recently affirmed a decision by the National […]

If you are planning to create a freight brokerage, here is a basic checklist you can use to get started.

San Antonio was at the top of the list for wait times for truckers in November and early December, increasing to as much as 7.7 hours, according to FreightWaves SONAR […]

Big rigs are limited by federal regulation to a maximum loaded weight of 80,000 pounds including cargo, so the actual amount of cargo a big rig can carry really depends on the type and weight of the truck when empty.

Two industry groups have announced a program to prevent the accidental release of pre-production plastic pellets.

While the truckload carriers are happy to turn the page on 2019, investors in truckload stocks may be hoping for more.

High-profile accident leads to database aimed at keeping drug users off the road.

The restraining order suggests the court looks kindly on the argument that a federal law preempts AB5.

The flatbed and oil field service carrier was subject to a class action lawsuit for not paying overtime.

The carrier operated in two markets that have suffered in 2019: flatbed and oil service.

The 2010s started with logistics in its traditional place toward the back of the bus. The decade ended with logistics behind the wheel. It began with the sector, like the […]

Ohio-based GDS Express Group Inc. filed for bankruptcy protection after stranding drivers just days before Christmas.

Freight load board is back in service after ransomware, which was more frequent in 2019.

The World Food Program says it has the trucking and logistics capacity to face growing hunger crisis in African nation, but needs millions of dollars in funding.

New group will be the first of it’s kind in transportation The TCA Profitability Program (TPP), an exclusive business performance improvement initiative provided by the Truckload Carriers Association, is pleased […]

Market Expert Anthony Smith writes about the factors that will affect the U.S. economy in 2020 and what that willl mean for business.

Founded by brothers Michael and Andrew Leto, Emerge uses its FreightTech 25 award-winning technology to break down traditional barriers to how shippers find reliable truck capacity at competitive rates.

FreightWaves Market Expert Chris Henry provides a look into truckload’s year that was and commentary on a possible path toward consistent profitability.

The top articles of the year generated five key trucking issues of 2019.

The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (OOIDA) is trying to take its so-far-unsuccessful battle over Pennsylvania tolls to the U.S. Supreme Court.  At the heart of the effort by the OOIDA […]

Some California truckers exit state or weight options before AB5 labor law takes effect.

The operating realities of long-haul, for-hire trucking translates into working conditions that require both employee and independent contractor drivers to be away from home, and alone for days and sometimes weeks at a time. This combined with transit delays (both on the road and at customer facilities), and lifestyle-related health pressures (sleep deprivation and poor eating choices) are the primary causes of both short and long-term turnover.

IMO2020 is an environmental rule effective January 1, 2020 that regulates how much sulfur a ship can give out in its exhaust.

Albany, Georgia-based Commercial Shuttle Service (CSS) ceased operations in mid-December, citing a mix of market conditions, insurance costs and aging ownership. The company had 55 total employees, including 41 drivers, […]

Prospective buyers can bid on defunct Canadian firm’s trucks, trailers and a contract to haul cement to a diamond mine.

TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner As 2019 comes to a close and 2020 kicks into gear, now is a […]

Mack Trucks is recalling TerraPro models from 2019 and 2020 because the headlamps were not properly aimed during production.

With Christmas 2019 just celebrated, here is an only-in-Alaska tale of goodies from the sky. While the logistics involved are nowhere near as flawless as Santa Claus’ annual air courier […]

Database of test results seen as rate booster while unseated trucks pose risk to operations.

Federal investigation into dismissals at Celadon Canadian subsidiary Hyndman Transport might give Ontario court pause before embracing Chapter 11 proceedings in the United States.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: California leads the U.S. in meth border seizures by CBP; Albuquerque […]

Trailer orders move up and down but the overall industry is ending a decade of growth that is just beginning to slow.

In Mexico, the number of cargo thefts decreased 10.3% in November 2019, compared to the same month last year, according to recent data. There were 923 robberies of tractor-trailers reported […]

Trucking companies cite a weak freight market and soaring insurance and equipment costs as reasons some fleets did not survive the economic downturn in 2019.

Trump administration seeks industry comment on Obama-era transportation document.

FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller writes about the issues the trucking industry dealt with in 2019 and what is ahead in 2020.

As business velocity accelerates, Shipwell provides the tools to keep pace.

Plus: Amazon driver steals package; Rivian vs. Tesla

Builder’s Transport was once the second largest truckload carrier in the U.S. In 1998 it filed bankruptcy and was then acquired by Schneider National.

This tour seeks to preserve the history of several of these companies that paved the way for today’s trucking industry. The legacy of these companies has provided the foundation for the industry as we know it.

Air Cargo Market Expert Jesse Cohen writes an insightful commentary on what the outlook for air cargo is in 2020.

Ben Thrower writes about what most in the trucking industry know – 2019 was a tough year for almost everyone.

ELDs generate thousands of data points, but who owns that data, and how concerned should carriers be that the data will be used against them?

US retailers will forgo profits for the sake of making the logistics investments needed to manage the e-commerce surge, ABI Research says

DHL Supply Chain North America’s Jim Monkmeyer talks trade, customers and the perception gap with shippers

Change from 25% on Jan. 1 estimated to raise annual industry costs by $50-70 million.

Truckstop.com reported that the company is making progress in bringing operations back online.

Market expert David Faulkenberry explains the details of final mile delivery.

It is sort of a hostage situation. New truck orders are stalled until used truck prices go higher.

Smart Drayage platform aims to automate the largely manual processes of container retrieval.

New Zealand’s Mainfreight spells out “MERRY XMAS” with its trucks and trailers for an aerial photo that delights Facebook users.

Jim Blaze writes about the potential of short-haul intermodal traffic on the North American Class 1 railroads.

Brian Aoaeh writes about key trucking events in 2019 and looks ahead to 2020.

The winter season witnesses a lot of truck crashes and injuries, making it essential for drivers and carriers to find ways to reduce risk while hauling during inclement weather.

CEO Craig Fuller provides exclusive industry insights found only on FreightWavesTV.

The Christmas trade is big business in Mexico, which exports everything from ornaments to holiday candy to the United States and other parts of the world. While Christmas-related goods represent […]

The waterfall theory of freight governs how freight will be routed

SONAR has become the leading analytics and forecasting platform for the freight market, giving users the ability to forecast dry van, reefer, and flatbed market rates and demand.

Some of the drivers were told they could return as independent contractors if they purchased their own trucks.

Ministry’s probe into terminations at Hyndman Transport following shutdown could lead to hefty payouts for former drivers and other staff.

Autonomous trucking startup Starsky Robotics is in talks with potential buyers, including some with its rivals, after failing to raise new funding to stay afloat.

Texas continues to be a leader in international trade, ranking No. 1 in exports of manufactured and non-manufactured commodities for the third quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Year-to-date, […]

Ores and wastes are arguably the two most important materials transported in the nuclear cycle. FreightWaves asks how they are shipped. The answer is: carefully.

Drivers passing through a truck stop in Portland, Oregon talk holiday plans and a profession in flux.

Diesel Laptops debuts free software to easily find truck parts and the cost of cybercrime is rising. Plus, container rates rise and a little holiday cheer.

Employees’ and contractors’ struggles with Celadon-owned Hyndman over outstanding pay and questions about the fate of leased trucks are compounded by the lack of legal proceedings in Canada, but that could change.

Truckstop describes the efforts it has taken to mitigate the spread of the malware attack that has crippled the company

Starsky Robotics remains committed to developing Level 4 autonomous vehicle technology, but its over-the-road trucking fleet is not faring as well.

Austrian freight forwarder cargo-partner says Hanoi Airport is a truck alternative from South China even though the region has massive air cargo capacity.

Online community provides opportunities for women seeking success in trucking.

One of the leading load boards shuttered since Friday forcing customers to find workarounds.

Investing in a TMS requires a critical look at what you want to accomplish, an understanding of what it can do and how to choose the right partner.