Opus9 and FleetUp are offering Opus9 carriers access to a discounted ELD and the chance to become a Premium Carrier Partner with access to more freight.
Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.
Weather can cause significant delays to freight. FourKites is trying to help solve that by adding real-time management to its products.
UPS triples the number of destinations for Saturday export service to US.
Operating cost savings at stake as company deals with IPO expectations
California and Oregon are both adding to the price via the “LCFS.” Oregon’s law just survived a legal challenge.
Walmart launches one-day delivery in Phoenix and Las Vegas two weeks after Amazon announces its plans to start the service
TruckPark recently launched an app designed to help alleviate the worry to find truck parking by allowing drivers to reserve a parking space using their smartphones.
Purchase expands network in British Columbia with firm specializing in long-haul moves for heavy-industry customers.
Good day, Truck makers have been insisting that medium-duty truck owners are starting to look for the same type of data analytics and remote diagnostic capabilities that long-haul operators have […]
addvantage USA injects a specific amount of LPG in the engine air intake to increase fuel efficiency and reduce NOx emissions.
R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over federal cases in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, […]
The closure of the facility near Midland/Odessa will cost about 125 jobs.
A long-running lawsuit over leased vehicles appears to be reaching its conclusion. The lawsuit, Roberts, et al. v. C.R. England, Inc., et al, is scheduled for final approval by a judge on July 9, 2019, following a $37.8 million settlement that was reached last month in the class-action suit.
Forward Air names Chris Ruble COO, Matthew Jewell chief commercial officer
Carrier accused of overworking driver in no position to pay.
The study leverages the treasure trove of data Uber and Lyft possess showing where and when people are traveling.
AT&T has helped transportation companies stay ELD compliant with a telematics and driver workflow solution that improves efficiency of trucking operations.
Sustainable Shrimp Partnership has partnered with IBM to leverage blockchain and provide stakeholders end-to-end visibility into shrimp supply chains.
Expedited carriers and brokers discuss the reasons for weakness in expedited spot markets.
Kuwait, Middle East-based logistics provider, Agility, generated consolidated revenues of 378.8 million Kuwaiti Dinar (US$1.25 billion) in the first quarter of 2019, the company reported today. That’s a 1.9 percent increase on the revenues generated in the first quarter of 2018.
Australian integrated logistics provider Qube (ASX:QUB) has acquired Brisbane-based crane-hire provider, mining-related logistics services provider and truck-operator LCR Group for A$135 million (US$94.14 million).
The U.S. Postal Service suffered more of the same in its fiscal second quarter: Billion dollar net loss, parcel gains offset by mail losses
Logistics real estate continues to attract money from institutional investors all over the world.
Brave driver rescues trucker from fiery death; hostile takeover; billions for roads; truck sales; pay truckers on time… or else!
Big data and shifting consumer preferences will revolutionize freight transportation, according to Association of American Railroads panel.
Market expert Brian Aoaeh writes about the impact of market disruption on the freight brokerage sector. Learn how Amazon, artificial intelligence, machine learning and other disruptors will change the business…
Cathy Roberson, an aviation market expert, writes about the effect Amazon is having on U.S. airports.
Daunting challenges to effective humanitarian logistics processes, Chernock says
Ashley Coker New digital freight brokerages are popping up at breakneck speed, and the growth is expected to continue over the next five years. Trucking-as-a-service (TaaS) is expected to grow […]
Beijing has sworn to institute countermeasures to combat a huge increase in tariffs, from 15 percent to 25 percent, that have been imposed by Washington on $200 billion worth of a wide range of Chinese goods. A set of high-level, last-minute, talks yesterday to postpone or prevent the tariffs failed.
GM closed its Lordstown Complex on March 5, 2019, but it could see new life as the company is negotiating with Workhorse, which would build electric pickups in the facility.
Fleets must look to leverage technology to improve the quality of life and driving experience of truckers, which eventually leads to driver retention.
FreightWaves Radio’s eleventh national show was broadcast on Saturday, May 4 on SiriusXM’s Road Dog Channel 146. Unlike other industry-specific radio shows that often have particular messaging or lobbying aims, […]
Real estate services concern Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) has hired Tray Anderson, a top executive at supply chain management consultancy Fortna, to run its logistics and industrial services operation […]
Cruise Automation, the autonomous vehicle startup acquired by General Motors (NYSE: GM) in 2016, has secured an equity investment of $1.15 billion that values the company at $19 billion. The […]
A long-running lawsuit over leased vehicles appears to be reaching its conclusion. The lawsuit, Roberts, et al. v. C.R. England, Inc., et al, is scheduled for final approval by a […]
Manila, Philippines-based container terminal operator International Container Services International has posted a solid set of first quarter results. Revenues were up. Profits were up. Box lifts were up. The group attributed its good results to operational improvements, lower finance costs and a “ramp up” in contributions by its new ports.
Whether truck location data is generated from electronic logging devices (ELDs) or proprietary tracking or routing software, there’s one location – the loading dock – where more supply chain visibility […]
As the transportation industry adapts to a digital world, owner-operators to large fleets are all grappling with how to adopt new technology. “There are more technology choices than ever. Bob’s […]
IMO 2020 is will increase demand for distillates and put upward pressure on diesel. How should truckers prepare?
The New York City Department of Sanitation (DSNY) will put into operation a battery-electric vehicle (BEV) built by Mack Trucks in 2020. The vehicle is an LR model refuse truck. […]
YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) reported a $31.7 million consolidated operating loss on first quarter 2019 revenue of $1.182 billion. The loss widened from a year ago and revenue fell slightly, […]
KeepTruckin Chief Executive Shoaib Makani laid out the company’s ambitious plans to move beyond its core electronic logging device (ELD) market to becoming an end-to-end provider of truck technology. The […]
If lab-grown meat substitutes for farm-grown meat and is commercially successful, it will lead to a drastic reduction in freight ton-miles.
Seeking to strengthen its portfolio of off-highway, defense and aftermarket business, Meritor (NYSE: MTOR) is acquiring AxleTech from the investment firm The Carlyle Group. Meritor will pay approximately $175 million […]
YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) posted a $31.7 million consolidated operating loss on first-quarter revenue of $1.182 billion, which declined slightly from first-quarter 2018 revenues of $1.215 billion. In first quarter […]
Over the last decade, J.B. Hunt has not only tripled in size, but has evolved from a big truckload and intermodal operator to offering dedicated services and what has turned […]
Uber and Lyft drivers are planning to strike on May 8 at 10 locations in the U.S. to protest low wages among other concerns. Organizer Rideshare Drivers United is planning […]
Getting better use from your logistics assets, whether it be drivers, trucks, trailers, or general staff, is a major theme of Transparency19. And the Rapid-Fire Demonstrations on the second day […]
Convey, the six-year-old company trying to reinvent supply chains, has announced a partnership with MercuryGate that it said will improve the last-mile delivery experience for shippers and end customers. Convey’s […]
XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) was prepping late last year for a massive acquisition, one that Chairman and CEO Brad Jacobs said Tuesday would have effectively doubled XPO’s $17 billion a […]
Energy efficiency is key to the reaching climate change goals and Siemens’ eHighway launched on 7 May 2019 is a step towards cutting air pollution in the future.
Women are underrepresented across the board in transportation and logistics, with just over 20 percent of managers in transportation, storage and distribution identifying as female.
When Paul Svindland took over as CEO of Celadon Group (OTCPink: CGIP) in the summer of 2017, he was stepping into an operation that had been riddled with financial concerns […]
TravelCenters of America announced higher fuel volumes and revenue, but one-time charges led to a quarterly loss.
While it posted a decline in sales, Workhorse is optimistic about its future with full production of its electric van set for this fall.
Domino’s Pizza has partnered with SingularityNET, to test decentralized AI services in an attempt to automate portions of its delivery operations.
It’s been busy in Australian trucking. A hostile takeover bid has succeeded, subject to shareholder and regulatory approvals. An innovative Aussie manufacturer has invented a new kind of intermodal tanker for dangerous chemicals. This, and more, in Down Under Trucking.
The shadow of obsolescence seems to be hanging over freight brokerages, given the rise of digital load matching apps and other technologies. But industry veteran Andrew Clarke says he is […]
A California federal court dismissed part of a class-action lawsuit against U.S. Xpress (NYSE: USX) that claimed the Chattanooga, Tennessee-based truckload carrier violated the state’s meal and rest break laws. […]
Quantum computing’s advocates – there about 25 companies currently studying it – believe the technology heralds a massive improvement over the advanced systems that are becoming mainstream today. For transport […]
Dolly has raised $7.5 million in Series B funding, which is expected to expedite Dolly’s entrance into new markets and also help grow its operational and technical teams.
Transplace has announced the appointment of Matthew Harding as senior vice president of data science. Harding, who rejoins Transplace after a nine-plus year stay at Chainalytics, will lead the company’s […]
J.B. Hunt is transforming into a truly mode-agnostic capacity provider.
TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner SCHUMER AND PELOSI OUTSIDE THE WHITE HOUSE EARLIER THIS YEAR. (IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK) Let’s play […]
For the second time in less than a week, a trucking carrier has shut its doors with no advanced warning.
The two leading shareholder advisory firms have said they will support an International Brotherhood of Teamsters proposal to separate the chairman and CEO positions at XPO Logistics, Inc. (NYSE:XPO) and […]
“Any attempt by the United States to reverse course on IMO 2020 could…potentially backfire on consumers.”
Rank-and-file approve by 60-40 margin.
(PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK) Guest post by FreightWaves’ Henry Byers The US-China trade war has had a massive impact on supply and demand within the US truckload market. Companies scrambling to beat […]
Kuebix has now integrated Emerge’s private freight matching marketplace into its platform, allowing its users to access broader truckload capacity for their shipping needs.
Former Falcon Transport executives allege that financial mismanagement and a poorly negotiated contract with General Motors led to the company’s abrupt closure on April 27.
J.B. Hunt Transport has consolidated its sales, operations and customer support functions for its Mexican subsidiary in a new office in Santiago de Querétaro, Querétaro, Mexico.
Tank barge operator saw huge jump in delay days due to winter weather and one-off events that swept through U.S. waterways.
Company behind rivals in its pricing position, Jacobs says
Ten-year waiver to move U.S. LNG to Puerto Rico is off the table – for now.
Best-selling author Brad Stone (The Everything Store) will tell more about the history and future of an amazing corporate success story – Amazon – at Transparency19. Get your tickets now for this must-attend event.
Women In Trucking (WIT) has announced Bison Transport driver Treana Moniz as its 2019 May Member of the Month.
TriumphPay is shifting the power over invoice control back into the hands of carriers.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …
ELDs are not just about tracking the hours of service of drivers. The data they gather can be used by fleets to improve driver behavior and operational efficiency, and by insurance companies to understand accident history for evaluating fleet risk profiles.
Shippers benefit as transportation rates expected to stay low.
Convoy has worked closely with shippers on various projects, including its Convoy Go program that gives owner-operators access to drop-and-hook freight. It has now formalized those efforts in the Innovation Lab.
Good execution has CEO Jacobs in ebullient mood.
BlackBuck has raised a total of $285.2 million till date and is looking to expand its services across India, without worrying much into its growing losses.
Apps collaborate to deliver to Ford cars.
Global logistics solutions group, WiseTech Global, has announced the acquisition of Xware, a leading messaging integration solutions provider in Sweden.
Saia Inc. (NASDAQ: SAIA) reported that its revenues and operating income were up in the first quarter of 2019.
PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK The Truckload Carriers Association has been recognizing Highway Angels, or professional truck drivers who demonstrate compassion and courage on the road, since its 1997 inception. Recently, seven standout […]
Automotive parts, tires, fuels and lubricant specialist U.S. Venture has bought energy information and supply chain management company Breakthrough Fuel for an undisclosed sum.
No signs yet on agreement on how to pay for it.
Strong bottom-line offsets some volume sluggishness.
Company looks to get sticky with SMB traffic with one-month initiative.
Eaton, maker of electrical systems and powertrain components posted record revenue in the first quarter.
Cummins is reviewing is emissions certification and compliance process following questions from EPA and CARB. The company did report strong earnings and a record number of engines shipped in the first quarter.
Bosch is working with Powercell to develop a hydrogen fuel stack for vehicles. Plus, housing index has positives for home buyers, JFK starts new phase of air cargo expansion, and trucking company in Denver crash had history of violations.
Danish freight forwarder DSV has begun 2019 in the same groove as the previous five years, registering further growth in 2019 as the company anticipates a merger with its Swiss partner, Panalpina, later this year.
Oshkosh Corporation (NYSE: OSK) reported its fiscal year 2019 second quarter earnings on April 30, highlighting an increased diluted earnings per share of $1.82, compared to the $1.47 reported in the same quarter in 2018, and a net income of $128.5 million compared to $110.8 million, in 2018.
