An American Transportation Research Institute study finds the cost to deploy and collect a vehicle-miles-traveled tax would be 300 times more than the current fuel tax.
Great Lakes Petroleum Transportation of Alma, Michigan, which hauls crude oil, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection. The trucking company has 59 power units and 49 drivers.
On this St. Patrick’s Day, truckers tell FreightWaves which cloverleaf interchanges bring them the worst luck.
Port Houston is positioning itself as a viable option for handling more containerized imports from Asia.
The CBP’s final rule is seen as aiding the U.S. Postal Service in weighing which shipments fail to comply with a data preclearance directive.
A DOT autonomous trucking technology study downplays concerns raised by the FMCSA.
Reports of problems in the application process are widespread, but the PPP loans given out total more than $160 billion.
In an environment as hands-on as trucking, bridging the gap between the digital and physical worlds can prove challenging.
SPAC acquisitions are cropping up with more frequency, and we can only expect more deals to go through in 2021.
While the less-than-truckload market is experiencing a boom, it’s not without growing pains, according to Recon Logistics’ pricing and analytics expert Curtis Garrett.
A pair of Canadian trucking companies in the Toronto area, Orbit Freight and Delta Carriers, shut down in close succession before their owner filed for personal bankruptcy.
Activist investor Ancora Advisors gains two seats on Forward Air’s board and endorses three others. The company’s former CFO has been brought on in a consulting role.
Since the price started its run in November, it’s up more than 81 cents per gallon.
The new rules approved by the NLRB could be overturned by the Biden administration but only after a formal rulemaking.
West Coast carrier Cheema Freightlines announces a pay bump for drivers and plans to expand its fleet in 2021.
A former car hauler claims he was forced into hiding after blowing the whistle on his trucking company’s alleged illegal business practices.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Big changes planned for Pharr bridge; Team Worldwide opens office in southern Arizona; Amazon to open fulfillment center in Texas Panhandle; and CG Railway launches bigger, faster vessels.
Spot rates steady well above $3.00 per mile.
Trailer makers cannot keep up with demand, pushing out delivery times while navigating supply chain bumps.
Short seller Hindenburg Research alleges fictitious orders and other fraudulent at electric pickup truck startup Lordstown Motors.
Congressman Sam Graves proposes using the Postal Service to test a new bridge and highway funding effort.
After a fresh round of pay increases at the beginning of the year, some carriers are continuing to raise rates further. Bay & Bay Transportation announced effective immediately it has raised pay for independent contractors by 20 cents per mile.
The legal reason cited for the withdrawal is the elevation of two principles of “economic realities,” which the Wage and Hour Division says have not been used by courts in the past.
Michael Chaves, the former owner of a vehicle-transport carrier, gets 30 months in prison for forging DOT documents and failing to maintain driver certifications.
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The lending given out so far in the third version of the Paycheck Protection Program is not on track to exhaust the funds that have been authorized.
Nikola has less need for partners for its hydrogen fueling stations now that it has a sweet price for electricity in Arizona.
UPS needs to step up its weekend game if it plans to overcome FedEx’s advantage in e-commerce transit times, a former UPS executive says.
DeJoy testifies that the Postal Service must focus on increasing its 35% share of the package market currently dominated by private carriers.
The remaining assets of bankrupt trucking company Comcar Industries will be liquidated through two trusts, leaving little for unsecured creditors.
More than 178,000 individuals apprehended at the United States-Mexico border in January and February
E-commerce is the growth engine for air cargo. It’s why DHL Express just added a new air/parcel hub in Milan, Italy.
A global semiconductor chip shortage continues to affect auo factories on both sides of the United States-Mexico border.
“A lot of truck drivers, just like law enforcement, don’t understand that girls in these types of situations are usually not there by their own will; there’s usually someone else behind the scenes compelling them to do it,” said Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar.
A third-generation driver from Tennessee becomes trucking’s latest instant millionaire.
The low number assigned to one of the key bills signifies it is a priority and is seen as a positive sign by the trade group.
XPO Logistics has embraced diversity, equity and inclusion in its workforce that is enhancing its culture, and leading to business success.
Visual LANSA combines the flexibility and control of traditional programming with the benefits of low-code solutions.
The Great North is taking the slow road on implementation
Reload, Vorto’s new autonomous platform, could save companies more than $400 million per year while increasing sustainability.
Fluid Truck specializes in box trucks and cargo vans and focuses on last mile
Understanding trucking automation’s effect on the trucker workforce is a priority for the Biden administration, an FMCSA official asserts.
FedEx rebrands the service FedEx Ground Economy to reflect full control of last-mile deliveries.
Flatbed carrier Daseke announced Wednesday it has reduced debt and refinanced the bulk of its remaining debt. The transaction, which will lower annual interest payments, is the latest in the company’s efforts to improve margins and financial returns.
Robust liability insurance is one of the keys for increased safety in commercial trucking, according to findings by U.S. Xpress.
It can be confusing for shippers to identify high-impact technology investments.
Federal stimulus checks will be heading by direct deposit and mail to millions of Americans, who will quickly turn to their computers to place online orders that flood parcel networks.
Canadian trucking and logistics firm Titanium Transportation Group had a very good fourth quarter on the strength of its U.S brokerage business. But 2021 is set to be even bigger with its recent acquisition of ITS.
China was the top U.S. trading partner for the 10th consecutive month in January and was the most important trading partner in 2020.
The PRO Act would impact only the regulatory power of the National Labor Relations Act and is mostly targeted toward making unionization easier.
The German logistics giant forecasts more than $7 billion in operating profit as far out as 2023.
E-commerce is like a monster that can’t be contained and Amazon is growing with it. The online retailer just bought some aircraft for the first time. Now it has bought a piece of a cargo airline.
Einride conducted a survey to explore women’s views on a career in the trucking industry and how interest was impacted by environmental factors and technological factors such as autonomous trucking and artificial intelligence.
A. Bailey Wood takes over as head of the Commercial Vehicle Training Alliance from Don Lefeve.
The Truckload Carriers Association will host a complimentary webinar on today at 1 p.m. for those interested in the TCA Profitability Program (TPP).
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Booming sales, thin inventories and more stimulus on the way provide the backdrop for potentially setting a new record for retail container imports in 2021. The National Retail Federation raised its outlook again for loaded containers landing at U.S. ports in the first half of the year.
Navistar reported a Q1 fiscal loss in its final earnings in 35 years as the public holding company for International Trucks and IC buses.
The Canadian government won’t say when enforcement of its ELD mandate will begin. But it won’t happen on day one. And it’s unclear when the first devices will get approval.
Seventeen Democratic House members introduced a bill to assure the Postal Service electrifies its delivery fleet. It could get Workhorse back in the game.
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp., like other LTLs, reports a weather-related falloff in February trends. However, industrial data continues to suggest this LTL freight recovery has legs.
The first Mack medium-duty trucks in nearly 20 years are finding favor with customers.
“We are solving meaningful business challenges with innovation and passion,” says GreyOrange Chief People Officer Ramya Sampath Sharma.
Truckers are likely using many of the 46,000 U.S. bridges that are classified as “structurally deficient.” These are the states with the most.
Stockholm-based electric trucking company Einride conducted a survey to gain insights into women’s views on a career in the trucking industry and how technology and autonomy impact interest.
The Coca-Cola plant in Grand Prairie, Texas, will close by April 15 as part of a consolidating effort by the company, according to a notice sent to state officials Friday.
Wells Fargo transportation research analyst Allison Poliniak-Cusic raises expectations for intermodal providers in a new report. Favorable catalysts for the mode are expected to carry into 2022.
Brokerages like Loadsmith are solving complex problems to benefit the green economy.
Roger Nielsen will need a new outlet for his electric and driverless truck passion as the Daimler Trucks North America CEO retires after a 35-year career.
Senate-approved emergency pension relief covering Yellow, ABF Freight employees could hit President’s desk this week.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo’s bridge master plan aims to boost Mexico trade; German automaker invests $72 million in San Luis Potosí; Transmontes orders 75 Freightliner trucks; El Paso opens route for trucks headed to Mexico.
Pandemic heroes of the highway deserve mobile sites, NATSO says. Some drivers don’t think that’s a good idea.
This week notched a new all-time high in spot rates.
Also on the podcast the continuing surge in diesel prices.
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Courier gains stood out as an upward trend while others were lower.
Sometimes the transportation industry can feel a little impersonal. A people-first mindset can help combat that.
February generally shows an increase in the number of trucking jobs, but not in 2021
The trucking community grapples with the city of Palmview, Texas’ ordinance restricting parking as well as access to city streets.
Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.
Old Dominion Freight Line said Thursday it would add 800 drivers and more than 400 dockworkers and clerical personnel to meet “robust freight demand.”
New Class 8 truck orders are piling up, leading fleets to turn to used equipment to add capacity in a consumer-driven freight market.
In light of recent wind-related accidents, Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels advises truckers to check their weight, slow down and monitor weather reports before hitting the road.
Schneider’s corporate sustainability goals include plans to reduce per-mile carbon emissions 60% by 2035 and focus on fleet electrification.
The size of the Variant fleet reached 900 this week, ahead of schedule. CEO Fuller is touting improvement in OR of 2,000 bps when fully implemented.
PowerFleet’s LV-400 allows users to remotely monitor and make changes to the reefer trailer from their PC.
Amazon-backed Deliveroo announces plans to go public less than a year after British regulators questioned the viability of the business.
J.B. Hunt believes recent winter storms will negatively impact first-quarter operating income by $15 million to $20 million. The company said it had been successful advancing its intermodal service initiatives prior to the storms.
As Amazon continues to dominate e-commerce, major retailers are stepping up their investments hoping to benefit from shifting consumer demands.
Workhorse expects a “prolonged process” in trying to wrest mail truck business from the U.S. Postal Service that contracted with defense contractor Oshkosh.
Drayage trucking and logistics company ContainerPort sold its container yard and depot division to ITS ConGlobal, a company with intermodal, finished vehicle and depot service terminals.
Several of the nation’s largest retailers say inventory positions are improving. However, retail sales continue to outpace efforts to stock up, suggesting trucking demand could stay elevated well into 2021.
FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse data reveals 47,995 drivers are ineligible due to violations.
Class 8 truck orders have exceeded 30,000 a month for six consecutive months, more bookings than in the previous 18 months combined.
Authorities are investigating whether human smuggling was involved in a crash Tuesday near Holtville, California, that killed more than a dozen people.
The company sets ambitious fleet electrification goals and establishes a center at Yale University to research climate-capture techniques.
Flatbed transportation and logistics provider PS Logistics remains on the acquisition trail, purchasing the assets of Indiana carrier Jason Jones Trucking. The tuck-in deal allows JJT to keep operating under its own name.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported a small decline in volumes during February, reversing the more than 5% increase recorded in January. Excluding inclement weather, the carrier said trends remain consistent with January.
The Biden administration signaled on day one that it was going to roll back some late Trump administration rules; the independent contractor rule came out Jan. 7.
A recent survey conducted by Convoy highlights how truck drivers, dispatchers and owner-operators view different sustainable trucking issues and regulations.
