Trucking

Amazon Prime Day sales totaled an estimated $7.16 billion in 2019.

Knight-Swift will begin testing a Freightliner eCascadia all-electric day cab as part of a broader effort to reduce carbon emissions by 50% by 2035.

The logistics warehouse of the future will be heavily automated, purpose-built for e-commerce and ready for tenants to “plug in” and go live almost immediately, a top executive for distribution […]

“When you’re trying to bring loads into a COVID-19-affected world, it’s like a Rubik’s cube with 14 sides.”

The Lion8’s origins in battery-powered school buses result in an electric truck based on technology that’s more road-ready than that of its rivals, Lion Electric president says.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a merger of Hyliion with Tortoise Acquisition Corp. has been approved, plus PPP may have sunk rates and fleets can now ensure their drivers have a safe place to park.

Insight Partners’ investment will allow PayCargo to build new online freight payment services and tools for shippers, 3PLs and transportation providers.

ISO comes out of stealth to help shippers manage vendor compliance and on-time performance metrics.

A Florida woman has been found guilty of three counts of attempted murder, more than a year after police state she tried to kill herself and her two sons by intentionally steering her van into oncoming traffic and ramming the vehicle into a fuel tanker.

A truck driver was fired and faces an array of charges after police caught him smoking opium while driving on Ontario Highway 401 in Canada.

Radiant Logistics achieves a couple of records during the recent quarter. Moving PPE and other aid paves the way to a large earnings beat.

Move by Schneider was prominent but wasn’t the industry leader; two companies at same level of $1.05 for independent owner-operators

Mexico registered its third consecutive monthly trade surplus in August, led by exports of cattle, tomatoes and automotive products.

Third-party food logistics company FreezPak Logistics announces plans to open a new facility near Port Elizabeth to meet “continually growing demand for cold storage space.”

Upcoming changes to the hours-of-service regulations provide truck drivers with more flexibility in their days but open the door to violations for those uneducated on how to properly utilize the exceptions.

Forward Air adds traditional LTL service to more of its facilities as carriers put more assets to work in the space.

JLL projects an additional 1 billion square feet in logistics property demand by 2025. That may be way too low.

TruckPark, whose mobile app allows truck drivers to reserve truck parking, has now introduced a fleet version for dispatchers to manage reservations.

Lawsuit ultimately involved 275 class members, settled for $2.8 million

Research by digital brokerage shows carriers that got funds consistently bid lower for loads in April

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: DHL Express launches Hong Kong to Mexico service; new candy factory opening on the border; Texas port sending liquid C02 to Mexico; CBP seizes $4 million in drugs at Texas port.

Nonprofit trucking group Trucks with Room to Spare delivers critical supplies to those hardest hit by natural disasters in the U.S.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Schneider National has boosted truck driver pay, freight volumes may have hit their peak and oversized returns remain a concern for shippers.

Calls for the top of the trucking market may be premature.

Former top exec at Fleematics is chairman, ex-CalAmp CEO Burdiek also in a top role

Organizers of the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) announced Friday that they are canceling in-person event in 2021 because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Company will disclose additional pricing information by mid-October.

Truck platoon technology company Locomation has announced a rare deal for the sector: a hefty purchase order from Wilson Logistics, a transportation logistics company based in Springfield, Missouri. Under the […]

U.S. Xpress’ industry forecast calls for the truckload market to experience high driver turnover, declining capacity and “overwhelming” volumes through 2021.

Two trucks carrying oversized loads struck the same overpass on Interstate 20 in Midland, Texas, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway.

Demand for drivers described as ‘insatiable’ as Schneider appears to be leading the way in hiking compensation

Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.

Mike Tegtmeyer of AIT Worldwide Logistics urges companies to factor global events like the COVID-19 pandemic into their business continuity planning.

Truckload giant appears to be out ahead of others as driver market tightens

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Walmart pledges to replace diesel in its trucking fleet, California seeks to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles and Covenant previews a strong conclusion to 2020.

Ignore heavy-goods returns at your own peril, experts warn retailers.

Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to deliver its first battery-powered electric trucks in October as orders from Amazon and CN generate buzz.

Also on this week’s podcast: new technologies gunning to displace diesel, but it’s a tough battle

Workhorse Group’s 1,000-cubic-foot composite body electric delivery van covered 160 miles on a single charge in EPA testing, which the company says lowers its total cost of ownership.

As more and more consumers exchange the shopping mall for the mouse pad, the swift uptick in e-commerce has greatly benefited couriers, but can the sector sustain this trend?

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to end the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035, but while it also addresses trucks, it is unclear whether it also bans truck sales.

Cowen raises price projection for the truckload carrier after its announced third-quarter forecast

FTS International lists $517.2 million in assets and $535.3 million in debts.

Possible cracked brake pedal plate leads to safety recall covering 17,545 Volvo trucks spanning its lineup in the U.S. and Canada.

The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the Federal Maritime Commission’s jurisdiction does not apply to a domestic transport dispute with container-hauling truckers.

Navistar has announced five additional telematics and fleet management providers are now integrated with its open-platform OnCommand Connection system.

JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.

A digital marketing guru has launched a service aimed at upskilling small and medium-size business owners in the logistics and trucking space.  Blythe Brumleve is the founder of Digital Dispatch, […]

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a federal rule is in the works that could put an end to the independent contractor confusion; Hyundai said it will start testing a fuel cell truck next year in the U.S.; and Convoy CEO Dan Lewis shares what he learned visiting truck stops.

Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.

Covenant also announces it reached agreement with Triumph over sale of TFS factoring unit

Mebane City Council nod just one step in the process, UPS said.

American steel producers have complained that imported steel rebar from Mexico and Turkey have unfairly undercut U.S. prices.

Plan to go to all renewable fuel sources part of a broader commitment to zero out emissions by that year

Truckload carrier also sees strong third quarter

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to end the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035. Many heavy-duty trucks […]

XPO’s Jacobs said facilities will be two of the most highly automated ever built.

Nikola Corp.’s hunt for a partner to build hydrogen fueling stations for its electric trucks stalled because of a short seller report attacking founder Trevor Milton on the startup’s technology claims, the Wall Street Journal reported.

Transflo and InMotion Global have reached a deal to offer the AscendTMS free for a limited time to Transflo customers.

The rules under the Fair Labor Standard Act would be the first set of federal guidelines to define when a worker is an employee rather than a contractor

Bias-ply tires persist within the nation’s container chassis fleet, but equipment providers vow that their days are numbered with the ongoing switch to radial tires.

Logistics companies are making lemonade from lemons during the coronavirus. New processes and workarounds keep freight moving, but often at extra cost.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the increasing role SPACs are playing in helping companies go public is under the microscope following the controversy surrounding Nikola Corp.’s public debut. Plus, can the shipper-broker-trucker relationship be improved? And UPS tries again for an exemption from some driver-training regulations.

The autonomous trucking company partners with Volkswagen’s TRATON Group on a Swedish autonomous truck program.

Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.

Nikola’s chief financial officer tried to clear a cloud of confusion over the startup electric truck maker, dissecting who does what on the Nikola Tre that goes into production in Europe in 2021.

Convoy CEO Dan Lewis’ presentation on Tuesday was titled “Your Problems are Our Obsession: Things I Learned by Sneaking into Warehouses and Camping Outside Truck Stops.”

Ratings agency mum on whether it liked what it saw at troubled LTL carrier

South Korea’s Hyundai will test heavy-duty fuel cell trucks in the U.S. in 2021 as Nikola resets following its founder’s departure.

Company takes action to maintain service levels to existing customers.

Walmart’s new $42 million omnichannel distribution center in Ciudad Chihuahua will serve 58 stores in northern Mexico.

Cass data for the month of August shows significant acceleration in demand and rates but the comparisons to 2019 still lag other data sources.

Averitt Express identified as one of the targets for payouts awarded as a result of staged collisions with commercial vehicles

UPS asserts its training program for driver instructors meets federal safety requirements.

Lockers available in all 1,700 stores by March.

Whether shippers should put freight out to bid or move it on the spot market to get the best pricing is a difficult decision, but C.H. Robinson is attempting to make that process smoother with a new tool.

Transparency is at the foundation of all excellent relationships. When there are grievances within the supply chain, an open line of communication and a commitment to more transparent, intentional dealings is the key to our collective success.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Nikola Corp.’s founder and executive chairman suddenly steps down. Plus, a key legal ruling in the ongoing battle over California’s AB5 legislation was handed down, and analysts are expecting another strong quarter from trucking.

The fallout at Nikola could place additional scrutiny on new public offerings and nontraditional special purpose acquisition companies.

Three class-action lawsuits have been filed against Nikola Corp. and its founder Trevor Milton, since short seller Hindenburg Research published its damaging report about the electric truck startup on Sept. 10.

VCs talk SPACs and clean tech investment in wake of Nikola scandal.

Werner’s Leathers said some customers struggling to get product in time for peak.

Shares of electric truck maker Nikola Corp. sag 20% on the announcement its founder and executive chairman was stepping down, following the fallout from a short seller report questioning the company’s technology claims.

To ensure social distancing, eight backup facilities at nearby hotels will be ready to go if the regular training sites get too full

Nikola founder Trevor Milton’s departure from the company “was not a termination,” the company said in a federal securities filing. And while Milton remains a billionaire on paper, he gives up a lot in leaving the startup electric truck maker.

Majority of comments received so far by FMCSA support changing the law.

At Citi conference, Chai says Uber will be having ‘aggressive’ discussions on unit’s future

Kenan Advantage Group expands its presence in eastern Canada after subsidiary Westcan acquires Beaulac Transport.

The provision of sizable infrastructure is an example of the government’s positive role in the market for transportation.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers recently seized $14 million worth of drugs in several border incidents.

Tom Williams has led companies through initial public offerings and acquisitions.

Nikola founder Trevor Milton is out as executive chairman of the electric truck startup, the latest fallout from a brutal report by a short seller accusing him of lying about the company’s technology.

Dismissal of a lawsuit is the latest decision that backs the supporters of the law governing employer-contractor job definitions

With many data points sitting at cycle highs, several industry participants are calling for the trucking market’s bull rally to last well into 2021.

Late Sunday night, FreightWaves broke the story of Trevor Milton voluntarily stepping down from the Nikola Motor (NASDAQ:NKLA) board. A few hours later, Nikola Motor made the resignation official in […]

Sources close to the embattled fuel cell truck manufacturer are reporting that founder Trevor Milton has resigned as executive chairman of Nikola Motor (NASDAQ: NKLA) and has departed the company […]

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexican train blockade costing millions; Toyota and VW expand in Mexico; tire manufacturer opens Houston facility; Xxentria opens border operation; US, Mexico and Canada extend border closures.

Elion controls more than 3 million square feet of urban land.

Truckers and law enforcement united Saturday for the annual truck convoy for Special Olympics in Sioux Falls, South Dakota.

Electric trucks from PACCAR siblings can get California rebates when the fund is replenished; Daimler shows future battery and fuel cell trucks; and FMCSA grants Bosch a video mirror waiver.