Just 3½ years after J.B. Hunt Transport Services purchased its first International LT Series on-highway tractor, the carrier has taken delivery of its 5,000th from Navistar.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Schneider National, Navistar and Volvo Trucks North America all announced advancements to electric vehicle testing and charging networks. Plus, a warehouse robotics company and 3D additive printing firm land investment rounds.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the third-quarter financial report from BMO suggests positive financial momentum for carriers, and a Tennessee freight brokerage continues record growth despite the COVID-19 pandemic.
Hurricane Laura is predicted to make landfall near Port Houston, part of the nation’s largest logistics hub for oil, gas and petrochemicals.
Now is a good time for carriers that boosted their balance sheets with PPP loans to leverage that by investing in technology.
Laura is expected to make landfall late Wednesday night, hitting the Gulf Coast somewhere near the Texas-Louisiana border.
Trident is converting spot opportunities to contracted business in the pandemic.
UPS Capital customers are able to go to an online portal 24/7 and submit claims for themselves.
DDC’s Chad Crotty recommends carriers take a managed approach between tech integration and applying practical knowledge as a workforce planning strategy.
The region of the country can make a big difference when it comes to deployment of electric trucks.
Digital yard management company PINC is joining forces with supply chain Internet of Things platform project44 to enhance real-time visibility and automation solutions for carriers and shippers. PINC’s system already […]
C.H. Robinson has added integrations with 19 TMS/ERP systems to its Navisphere platform, giving customers easy access to real-time pricing and capacity assurance tools.
After significant deterioration in the second quarter, most numbers for the key trucking sector lenders are stable to improved
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, prosecutors have indicted 11 for staging truck accidents. Plus, Mike Boeglin’s widow is still searching for answers in her husband’s murder, and TFI International is hit by a ransomware attack.
Five companies recently announced big plans in Mexico, including two new factories and several major expansion projects.
On-time scheduling called out for allegedly resulting in trailer trucks dispatched empty.
The commission overseeing pandemic loans has asked the Treasury Department for virtually every document that was used to grant struggling less-than-truckload carrier YRC a $700 million loan.
The TN360 solution uses AI to provide actionable data insights for improving fleet management.
DHL Supply Chain North America will provide three months of fully paid maternity leave starting Jan. 1 as part of a push to recruit, retain and promote women in its management ranks.
One participant pleaded guilty earlier this month and appears to have provided evidence for further mail fraud charges.
NEXT Trucking, Fuel Ox, Bendix and Southeastern Freight make strategic employee moves.
Detroit police have not made any arrests in the six years since truck driver Michael Boeglin was murdered and his rig set on fire in Detroit.
A ransomware attack has hit TFI International’s four Canadian courier divisions, targeting Canpar Express, ICS Courier, Loomis Express and TForce Integrated Solutions.
Prices are firming and demand is rising for used trucks after more than a year of doldrums mirroring a slowdown in new truck orders.
Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: China automaker picks Dallas as distribution hub; Volvo delivers 55 trucks to Mexican carrier; Port Houston volume down 10%; and VW Mexico agrees to 5.5% employee pay raise.
The House voted in a rare Saturday session to pass legislation that would provide $25 billion in emergency funding to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).
Bain & Co report discusses the region’s e-commerce market and the futuristic trends that are at play.
Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Saturday and are expected to hammer the Gulf of Mexico early next week.
Inspectors will focus on brake hoses/tubing during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pair of potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue to hold all the cards when it comes to rate negotiations, and Amazon charts a new path for merchants.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two freight-related companies in Texas are eliminating 382 jobs.
The trucking market remains strong.
Even as city and state officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are […]
With diesel cheap, the fuel advantage for moving a ton of freight narrows for the railroads.
Makeup orders for tractors and trailers lead to rehiring of some laid-off workers and rebuilding shrunken backlogs from March and April coronavirus shutdowns. But how long will it last?
Ballot initiative would allow their drivers to stay as contractors; otherwise, the ride sharing companies will need to file a plan with the courts on complying with AB5
One engine oil for all engine types? Whether it’s diesel, gas or natural gas, Valvoline says its new oil simplifies maintenance and reduces costs through extended drain intervals.
Temperature-controlled e-commerce fulfillment provider Perishable Shipping Solutions has closed an $8.7 million funding round. The company plans to add new terminals to its two-facility operation and hire staff.
Already dominant in cloud computing and online delivery, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is taking its market-moving mentality to another multibillion-dollar sector: commercial transportation electrification. “Our approach is not to wait around […]
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, more news from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, a look inside the nation’s first digital trucking fleet, Amazon’s latest court loss and why Prologis is training logistics workers.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 5,604 M2 Business Class medium-duty trucks. Engine harness chafing could lead to a short circuit and an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and draymen.
Shared truckload alleviates LTL pain points
The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.
A fresh start in trucking can be overwhelming and risky for those without prior experience. Reliance Partners’ Morgan Thomas details what new ventures can expect within their first years of operation.
Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.
Keller Trucking uses TCA benchmarking program to identify Best Practices and elevate profitability.
SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.
Numerous rulings, some in conflict, could mean that the issue will head to the Supreme Court; underlying employee vs. contractor case not answered yet
Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
A trucker could face life in prison after being charged with trafficking almost 200 pounds of meth, likely worth millions of dollars, from the U.S. to Canada.
Driver wages are holding steady during the coronavirus pandemic, but care for safety is where priority should remain, says CEO of National Transportation Institute.
Ruan Transportation quickly pivoted to adapt to changing economic conditions brought about by the coronavirus. Find out how they did it.
Veterans who work for trucking companies and trucking companies that hire veterans discover a mutually beneficial relationship.
FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom and Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney sit down at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit to discuss reasons trucking deals are outpacing broader deal flow.
Prologis Community Workforce Initiative announces plan to prepare 25,000 workers for a career in the logistics industry by 2025.
Best response time for acting on a driver application might be as short as five minutes: Crawford
Convoy has added several new TMS partners to its platform, expanding opportunities for shippers to easily access its real-time prices with guaranteed capacity.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Carrier Summit began on Wednesday; a new upstart wants to dig deeper into supply chains; and FedEx sets peak season shipping charges.
More than $125 million in drugs has been seized from tractor-trailers attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and California since July 15.
Declines in Cass freight data continue to outpace the industry by a considerable margin. The firm sees improved results on the horizon.
The US third-party logistics industry will post lower gross revenues for the second straight year, Armstrong & Associates study predicts.
Carriers looking to attract more drivers may have to get creative with recruitment, as well as consider raising pay or adding bonuses, said Rob Hatchett, president of SeatMyTrucks.
Amazon will open 11 sites in Phoenix as part of a broad plan to get capacity online fast.
Understanding freight networks and making data-driven decisions are key for carriers to improve profitability, Garner Trucking’s CEO and KSM Transport Advisors’ president said during the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill interviews co-founders of Baton about their technology plans to eliminate long-haul truck driver dwell times.
How to avoid legal HR pitfalls when recruiting drivers was discussed during a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit on Wednesday.
Digital logistics platform Zuum Transportation closes $8.58 million seed funding round to streamline and automate freight.
Workhound and Brand Outcomes executives discuss the importance of using the right metrics to measure the costs of recruiting and retaining drivers.
Carriers with exposure to essential retail are benefiting from increased freight demand as retailers of grocery, household and home improvement goods struggle to keep inventories on their shelves.
To reach out to prospective younger drivers, effective branding and social media are a trucking company’s best tools.
DDC’s Crotty says some parts of the supply chain aren’t ready for full-blown switch
If 2020 has proved anything to supply chain participants, it is that digitization is here to stay. COVID-19 has placed the focus on logistics and the supply chain like never […]
When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.
Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.
Phillip Stutts built a career out of listening to data. Too often, though, companies ignore what the data is telling them.
Risk management firm uses artificial intelligence to visualize problems and get ahead of them before disruptions occur.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA seeks input on broker transparency, logistics is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list, truck orders returning and Daseke CFO talks the future of the company.
Shipco Transport and its container freight station subsidiary ICT have adopted Vector Software to reduce human contact and on-site paperwork processing as the coronavirus persists.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than a half-ton of marijuana in a Canadian truck that was supposed to be hauling office furniture to Michigan.
The Port of Veracruz, one of Mexico’s largest maritime trade ports, has a 100-year concession with an entity called Administración Portuaria Integral de Veracruz.
Electric mobility startup Xos Trucks announced a $20 million investment to keep up with orders for its electric chassis used by regional and last-mile delivery trucks.
FedEx imposes peak season surcharges and takes different tack than UPS.
During comment period, agency wants input on cost/benefit issues, big vs. small brokers and how broker documents might be shared with carriers
For electric trucks to really catch on, recharging time will have to be on par with a diesel fill-up. More powerful chargers like Tritium’s direct current charger that can juice up a vehicle to 80% in 15 minutes are on the way.
Pittsburgh-based Locomation completes first commercial demonstration of its synced-up convoys
Kyungshin Cable makes wire harnesses used in the automotive industry for companies in Mexico, the United States and Canada.
A total of 167 companies, including highest-ranked Cedar Grove, on this year’s roster
The campaign is part of a broader effort to prevent the spillage of the tiny pellets during their transport.
OOIDA, SBTC requests to get a hearing, at least in the court of public opinion
Safety Hub uses telematics data and AI insights from dashcams to enhance driver safety.
Walmart’s fiscal second quarter comes in well ahead of analyst expectations as e-commerce sales surge. The COVID-related inventory drawdown is a positive for trucking.
Former XPO executive Daniel Walsh succeeds Jennifer Polli, who is credited with leading the chassis provider through “significant transformation.”
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Roadrunner Transportation exits the truckload business; a road for autonomous vehicles only; and NFI makes a large acquisition.
An interview with Daseke CFO Jason Bates highlights the company’s financial turnaround. When will the carrier get back on the acquisition trail?
From 15,000 workers on furlough in April, Daimler Trucks North America has seen steady build activity to meet replacement demand into 2021 as its order backlog grows.
The National Association of Manufacturers recognized Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant for taking the guesswork out of bolt tightening and error-proofing truck cabs.
Mexico reaches an agri-food surplus of 19% in the first half of 2020, with year-over-year international sales increasing 4.26%.
USPS holiday surcharges will hit merchants due to markups by large users.
