The discovery of possible explosives led to a shutdown of the Ambassador Bridge, disrupting freight at the busiest commercial U.S.-Canada border crossing.
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller analyzes inflation in the supply chain.
Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker believes rate expectations of truckload management teams haven’t been reflected in 2022 earnings estimates yet.
The TCA’s public-facing stance on the vaccination mandate might not have taken place a few years ago.
Wisconsin-based truckload carrier Marten Transport was targeted in an apparent cyberattack that knocked out its operating system around 2:30 p.m. CDT on Sunday, according to a source familiar with the matter.
The recruiting and retention platform takes on a new investor.
People use the term “contract rate” in trucking and think that it is binding. It is not. In reality, it just means a prenegotiated rate both parties have the right to reject at the time of the tender.
There has never been more attention paid to freight transportation than what we are experiencing now. And like the Wall Street Bets crowd on Reddit, our industry loves talking about […]
The sole, unidentified backer of the safety tech startup was inspired by a crash involving distracted driving.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mission Produce boosts market footprint with Texas avocado import facility; cross-border rail ferry makes maiden voyage; Magni opens new logistics facility in Texas; and CBP intercepts $24M worth of meth.
QX Logistix said it is closing four facilities in California, and CEVA Logistics announced it is laying off 87 employees at a Dallas-area location.
Inactivity could lead a federal court to dismiss Nikola’s patent infringement lawsuit against Tesla. A lot has changed on both sides.
A bench trial resulted in an award of more than $27 million.
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Tabitha Moshier spent six days getting her husband’s body home from Maryland to North Carolina after he was found dead in his rig. He had tested positive for COVID-19.
Taiwan’s Foxconn would manufacture Lordstown Motors’ Endurance electric pickup truck under an agreement to buy the former GM assembly complex.
Nine months after a ransomware attack on Forward Air, the company has notified current and former employees that sensitive personal information may have been exposed.
New CEO continues remaking executive team, with the chief financial officer and chief operating officer departing.
Pent-up demand is making its way to the surface in 2021; this year has seen an explosion in M&A activity due to the large amount of money available from strategics, private equity and venture capitalists.
ArcBest’s acquisition of truckload broker MoLo Solutions accompanies an announcement of strong third-quarter results for its LTL segment.
A pair of lawyers tell a TCA audience that taking steps early can help in later litigation.
Tenstreet partnered with FreightWaves to better understand why drivers leave carriers and what they look for in new roles. Almost 4,000 drivers responded to a survey published by the pair earlier this month, revealing valuable insights about driver turnover and what drivers prioritize when applying for new roles.
With disruptions likely to linger well into 2022, intermodal equipment provider DCLI sees the labor shortfall as the biggest hurdle in the supply chain.
An ATRI study shows how electric vehicles can be taxed to keep the Highway Trust Fund from going bankrupt.
ArcBest announced after the close Wednesday it has entered into an agreement to acquire Chicago-based truckload broker MoLo.
NHTSA details new crash-data reporting requirements for self-driving trucks.
Electric Last Mile Solutions has delivered its first Class 1 all-electric cargo van to a customer, beating a Q4 goal for the first delivery.
The Teamsters allege that TFI’s TForce Freight broke federal law when it reduced the speed limit of its trucks from 68 to 65 mph.
A telematics platform that accurately tracks the location and status of trailer assets can deliver both operating efficiencies and fuel savings to achieve emission-reduction goals.
From time to time, truck drivers require additional training. Whether it is refresher training or due to a recent incident, success depends on having the right approach.
FedEx is paying customers that utilize their own equipment, a consultant says.
The TCA’s meeting in 2020 happened just as the pandemic was about to strike; it sold out its booth space this year.
Sustainability is a growing topic of conversation in the freight industry. FreightWaves asked experts if this focus will continue as supply chains are put to the ultimate stress test.
“Tires, fuel and labor are your three biggest costs, and with tire prices continuing to go up, fleets have to really figure out ways to maximize their tires and assets,” said IMI’s Bob Bortner.
Companies across the industry have tried various ways to attract and retain drivers, offering everything from sign-on bonuses to tuition reimbursement. Despite these incentives, it can be difficult to secure those drivers in an industry that is constantly competing with itself.
Driver pay increases continue to roll in as a strong macroeconomic environment shows little signs of slowing.
Lease-purchase deals haven’t always had a great reputation, and this TCA session focused on how to make them work.
GM subsidiary BrightDrop said its EV600 electric cargo van is entering limited production. The company also announced a smaller EV410 version.
Second $300 million deal with Tumim Stone Capital will cover Nikola’s cash needs as it ramps up electric truck production.
An Illinois man was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for defrauding the family-owned trucking company where he worked of nearly $625,000.
Boyle Transportation and Nussbaum Transportation have repeated as winners in TCA/CarrierEdge’s annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.
Cummins plans for green hydrogen production for multiple uses gets the largest of $52 million in DOE grants.
An ongoing custody battle over his 9-year-old daughter caused Missouri truck driver J.T. McLean — who was a suspect in four homicides — to “snap,” his brother says.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling some 2022 Freightliner Cascadias because of five underbody fires related to misinstallation of the exhaust tip.
Echo’s Sean Burke advises building as much flexibility as possible into the planning process this fall.
BMO’s quarterly reports show a trucking market that is stronger than it has been in years.
Last week’s Transfix, project44 and Emerge deals herald a maturing FreightTech space.
If the high court does not grant review and AB5 is implemented, the state’s trucking industry will look to a variety of solutions to be able to use independent contractors and still stay in compliance with the law.
Fueling the good times for drivers: a growing imbalance between the amount of loads available and the truckers who haul them.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico reports 5,000-plus cargo thefts in first half of 2021; automotive supplier relocates to Texas, bringing 315 jobs; Mexico City-based last-mile logistics provider raises $7 million; and international customs broker expands near US-Mexico border.
Instapay, a factoring company, and its parent company Flexible Funding are seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, according to court filings with the U.S. bankruptcy court in Fort Worth, Texas.
Del Rio port of entry could reopen as soon as Saturday, after being forced to close because of a migrant surge that disrupted operations.
Demand usually drives heavy-duty truck production forecasts, but the delta variant and a constrained supply chain are wrecking projections.
Pilot Freight Services and Stevens Transport engaged in disability discrimination, according to separate lawsuits filed by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Companies spend more than 10,000 man hours rating invoices every year. Dynamic rating solutions can change that.
The company faces an optics challenge as many question the motive behind rate increases.
TFI International is working to hire more truck drivers at TForce Freight as it cuts salespeople amid a push to rebuild the UPS legacy operation.
Temperature-controlled warehouse operator RLS Logistics adds another regional partner as it builds out a national footprint.
Western Star advances a family makeover with the second entry into its X-Series of vocational trucks.
It’s vital to look both ways and make sure your vehicle will have enough space to fully clear the tracks before crossing. Also, be sure to roll up your landing gear to avoid getting stuck.
As the head cheese of Sargento Foods drivers, Duaine Conrad has set the example in how to avoid trouble on the road.
Industrial warehouse operator Prologis Inc. said Thursday it was expanding a training program aimed at bringing 25,000 new workers to the logistics industry.
Transportation procurement system will handle $4B worth of bids this year.
Feds are attempting to claw back funds from trucking company owners and reality TV stars who vied for PPP loans.
Fleetmaster Express recently ordered 10 Volvo VNR Electric Class 8 trucks to transition from a diesel fleet to an electric one.
FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi was told during the hearing on her nomination to become administrator that truck crash trends underscore the need for agency action.
On the heels of a short seller’s takedown, Workhorse halts electric van deliveries and recalls units already in customer hands.
FedEx integrates the Aurora Driver autonomous system on PACCAR trucks into its logistics operations on Dallas-to-Houston round trips.
“The lower the carbon intensity of the fuel, the higher the value,” Megan Boutwell, VP of operations at Stillwater Associates, said about low-carbon fuel standards.
“If everything is streamlined and automated, your insurance costs will go down because your accidents will go down,” said Mitzel.
Scott Berhang, director of FreightWaves Academy, and Patrick De Haan, head of petroleum analysis for GasBuddy, chat future fuel prices at FreightWaves’ Fuel Buyers Summit.
SPAC-sponsored autonomous software developer Embark Trucks is tapping industry experts for advice as its public debut nears.
Former government safety officials now have investments and profits to keep in mind as they help their companies chart a course for autonomous vehicles.
The company didn’t blindside anyone. But it didn’t please that many, either.
Premar Global Warehouse Logistics employed 16 Mexican nationals to work as merchandise checkers in San Diego for the equivalent of $3.38 to $5.61 per hour in pesos.
M&A in third-party logistics continues at a high rate. PLS Logistics Services announced it has acquired freight broker D&L Transport.
An “unprecedented outlook for hydrogen fueling station network development in California” contains bold expansion plans for the state. The California Air Resources Board report expects to see capacity for 250,000 fuel cell electric vehicles by 2026.
Daimler Trucks North America fielded hundreds of reports of loose steering, leading to the recall of 123,481 Freightliner Cascadias in the U.S. and Canada.
Even as the benchmark number rose, diesel on the key commodity exchange declined sharply.
The Port of Del Rio has been closed since Friday night, with both commercial and passenger traffic being diverted 57 miles east to the Eagle Pass port of entry.
Noncontract prices will climb by 5.9% for FedEx’s Express, Ground and Freight services.
Trailer makers have connectivity advancements in the pipeline as they navigate supply shortages hampering production.
Generous government spending and climate change policies to continue as Justin Trudeau secures a third term as Canada’s prime minister. But he’ll still need support from other parties.
A perfect storm of factors has led to a historically strained market in the wake of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Shippers looking forward to market equilibrium should expect to continue waiting well into early 2022.
Used truck prices continue to fly higher as demand overwhelms supply of pre-owned models.
“With all the difficulty with hiring, technology is an obvious answer,” said Zach Strickland.
Daimler Trucks North America fielded hundreds of reports of loose steering, leading to the recall of 123,481 Freightliner Cascadias in the U.S. and Canada.
Shelton, Connecticut-based 3G provides TMS solutions and advanced multi-carrier shipping software.
More M&A isn’t on the immediate horizon but final-mile delivery is.
Trucking companies and trade associations say the shortfall in qualified drivers is hitting specialty segments especially hard, affecting revenue and growth.
Small carriers are opting to bring only a power unit to a brokered transaction.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mundi launches a finance tool aimed at Mexico-based freight forwarders; more manufacturing jobs are headed for Mexico; Dachser Mexico is providing cross-border services for a tuna shipper; and CBP releases a cross-border trade operational update.
Capstone Partners explains why brokerages are so expensive.
This AskWaves looks at what separates truck dispatchers from truck brokers.
Seasonal hiring begins as transportation providers plan for another big peak season. FedEx is looking to add 90,000 workers.
TCA stops short of saying it is against the mandate, but it clearly is concerned.
Times are very good for independent drivers, according to a person who works with their finances.
A truck driver agreed to transport nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana under the watch of federal agents after his load was intercepted at the U.S.-Canada border.
Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.
