Trucking

As the nation added jobs in May, the trucking sector saw a decline in employment.

Darren Prokop provides information on the USMCA, which goes into effect on July 1, 2020. How will the agreement impact trade and supply chains in the three countries?

Head of state’s trucking association is disappointed, but says impacts can be offset

Daimler Trucks AG is creating a fuel cell subsidiary as a forerunner to a 50-50 joint venture with Volvo Group to make fuel cell-powered backup systems for data centers and eventually hydrogen-fueled heavy-duty trucks.

Expanding its freight ecosystem, EKA Solutions has announced a TMS offering for small and medium-sized carriers.

The gradual restart of the economy includes dine-in restaurants at the travel plazas dotting American highways. Truckers will find socially distanced seating and fewer menu offerings — if they leave their trucks to investigate. Some say they won’t bother.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. US-Mexico cross-border trade faces hurdles; General Electric cuts 257 jobs at Texas plant; Laredo CBP seizes $1.6 million of meth hidden in tractor-trailers; Houston and Rotterdam ports launch PortXchange trial.

A new intermodal-focused transportation management system brings together the technologies and expertise of Profit Tools, Compcare Services and GTG Technology Group.

The tropical storm, expected to make landfall Sunday evening, could cause shipment delays because of potential flooding.

In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.

Volumes keep chugging along

Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.

As the economy slowly bounces back, carriers are starting to regain some leverage in rate negotiations with shippers.

Daimler Trucks looked at the mileage data of 130,000 trucks it monitors and predicts mileage driven could reach pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of June.

Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.

Tulsa-based Stone Trucking is shutting down its operations and laying off 51 employees. The company was a flatbed, oversize and heavy haul carrier.

Consensus growing that PPP money helped boost the number of employed, as planned

Mexico’s exports to the United States totaled $23.4 billion in April, a 41% decline compared to April 2019.

Read why digital transformation of supply chains is so important and why those that ignore the trends risk their businesses.

Amazon Air has gone from start-up to mid-size cargo airline in four years. By mid-decade, it is expected to be in air cargo’s major leagues.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Rail jobs down also even as nation’s unemployment rate falls.

A recent study by the Institute of International Container Lessors found that traditional hot zinc sprays for refrigerated container steel frames keep them in top shape years longer than zinc-rich primer coatings and should be maintained by box manufacturers.

CEO and President Derek Leathers to usher in the next era for Werner Enterprises as founder CL Werner plans exit.

Bill deals with the problem of slow business and low employee costs.

Rulemaking would require making detention time data public

The vehicle, adding to an increasingly crowded space, is reportedly an attempt to upstage Tesla

Seidl suggests that non-rated carriers are often better than those labeled satisfactory.

Navistar included only one full month of impact from the COVID-19 pandemic in its loss-making second quarter. How bad will it be for manufacturers who report on a traditional April-June quarter?

The coronavirus exposed inefficiencies in almost every corner of life and business — including logistics.

Alabama State Port Authority and APM Terminals Mobile will help get products to customers quickly

A Washington-based attorney lines up on the side of the business operators who have changed long-standing practices.

Canada Border Services Agency reports that cross-border truck traffic from the U.S. hit its highest level since late March. This is an encouraging sign as freight and trade slowly recover from COVID-19 falloff.

ArcBest joins other less-than-truckload carriers seeing a May rebound from April lows. A 10% stock bump from a rating upgrade holds into the second trading session.

The uncertainty that accompanies a disaster can shake a network to its core. There are ways to build a more resilient team.

Liftgates put a huge strain on a truck’s auxiliary batteries, upping the chances of inoperable equipment and dead trucks.

Move follows UPS fees implemented a few days ago.

Werner Enterprises is adding predictive freight matching and real-time shipment visibility tools as part of a broader introduction of Trucker Tools technology into its operation.

While airfreight capacity has declined in recent months as airlines slashed their schedules, Mexpress Transportation’s bonded trucking service has been in high demand at international airports.

Heavy-duty truck maker Navistar reported a $38 million loss in its fiscal second quarter, the first look at the financial damage from COVID-19-related manufacturing shutdowns.

Third-party logistics services providers involved in international trade remain concerned about how their businesses will remerge post-COVID-19. They are addressing tough questions about what it will take in terms of staff, systems and office space to operate a successful company.

New guidelines from Transport Canada explain how and when truckers should use personal protective equipment to reduce the risk of getting or transmitting COVID-19

Cold storage consolidation remains hot. Lineage Logistics closes on Emergent Cold transaction, growing its already dominant global market share.

Brokers must stay ahead of the curve even in the best of times. In the midst of global market disruption, that becomes an even more important part of staying afloat.

Locus Robotics now has raised more than $100 million.

Postponement until completion of safety study part of $494 billion highway bill

Ongoing COVID-19 impact leads global drivetrain supplier Meritor to trim 230 salaried jobs while partially restoring pay cuts implemented in March.

Action is based on used truck values

Collaboration allows mobile document capture and automated workflows within TMS

FourKites says it has cracked the code on delivering more accurate ETA information for LTL shipments

Less-than-truckload demand appears to have bounced off of an April bottom according to reports from carriers.

New technology is popping up everywhere, but the venerable and prominent EDI still has plenty to offer.

Protests and civil unrest have erupted in major cities in the U.S., igniting concerns about truckers’ safety.

Logistics providers, trucking companies and businesses closed early as potential protests were anticipated in the Chicago area.

Near-shutdown of Class 8 truck production in May resulted in stagnant orders as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold.

Werner Enterprises’ announced that CL Werner, its founder and executive chairman, has stepped down as executive chairman. Werner is expected to remain as chairman through the end of his term ending May 2021.

Schneider has continued its recent technology innovations with FreightPower, an offering that unlocks more capacity for its shipping partners.

Peaceful protests and civil unrest continue in many major cities, including Chicago, following the death of George Floyd

But action said to be “deferred,” not closed

Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.

Tire inflation company Aperia is trying to gain market share by offering its solution with no upfront cost. Plus, movie industry freight haulers have received an exemption from drug testing rules and a judge has denied FedEx’s request to dismiss a racial discrimination suit.

International Freight forwarder Eternity México’s revenue rose 28% during the first quarter thanks to its digital freight tracking platform, officials said.

As trucking operations ramp up after COVID-19-related shutdowns, and drivers return to work, some routines may need refreshing so fleets and drivers avoid violations.

Battery electric and fuel cell startup Nikola Corp., which surprised the trucking industry by having a “blank check company” back its bid to go public, expects its shares to begin trading under its own name on the NASDAQ later this week.

MoLo Solutions learned about St. Christopher’s trucker charity when competitor C.H. Robinson donated $50,000. MoLo’s pledge per load in May and personal contributions added up to more than $62,000 to help sick and injured long-haul drivers.

While less-than-truckload volumes may not have rebounded sequentially from April, one sell-side analyst sees acceleration in recent weeks as bullish for the industry.

While the COVID-19 crisis has affected the country in deeply profound ways, it has also highlight deficiencies in the current regulatory framework for freight movement.

FreightWaves teamed up with Gulf Winds International to discuss how massive jury awards are taking a lasting toll on carriers.

Confrontation on Minneapolis bridge gets a driver arrested and in the hospital

Ryder is leveraging technology from Turvo to build an integrated technology platform connecting disparate parts of the supply chain. Plus, China halts some U.S. imports and packages at USPS are backing up

Sysco, Svitzer, Adnavem and AddSecure add industry all-stars

Counterintuitively, a rise in book of business signals companies may have pulled down their revolving lines of credit

Ralph was very clear to his manager: He would not drive his truck after Memorial Day because of “the terrorists” on the highway. “Some people call them tourists, but as […]

As protests over the death of George Floyd expand nationwide, road closures and safety concerns are starting to impact freight movements and put the lives of truck drivers at risk

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Trucking sector wrestling with fragile freight rates and loose capacity; XPO Logistics to layoff 243 employees; Mexico’s auto manufacturers restarts factories, but a few are still waiting; World Trade Bridge officers intercept narcotics worth more almost $1 million.

While natural gas trucks have been operating in ports for many years, a new report definitively states that they are a commercially viable option that can handle all the tasks required of drayage trucks.

Focusing on risk management can help protect fleets from the pain of paying massive damages.

A small trucking firm in Maine is claiming the Small Business Administration is denying PPP loans to companies currently in bankruptcy, thereby putting jobs at risk.

Truck Driver Mike Baker hasn’t been home in 81 days, but said the sacrifice is worth it to keep his family save amid the coronavirus pandemic

The trucking market continues to heat up.

In letter to employees, CEO Biesterfeld speaks of a “heavy heart,” says company will introduce inclusivity training, Employee Resource Groups

With final approvals in hand, German commercial vehicle mega-supplier ZF Friedrichshafen creates a new division for technology supplier Wabco Holdings, adding 12,000 employees.

FedEx reported to be exploring alternative growth path in Europe through stake in German parcel company Hermes.

In a lawsuit filed this week, Omnitracs claims that Platform Science has built technologies, including its Connected Vehicle Platform, based on patents owned by Omnitracs

Divided federal appeals court revived CRST’s driver-poaching lawsuit against TransAm

Saiz is lawyer with Rodey firm, needs Senate confirmation

OOIDA opposes FMCSA’s approval for motion picture group.

Railroad volumes continue to drop. What might they do to increase volumes? Where are the volume increases going to come from?

Escalating airfreight transportation rates and capacity shortages from China due to the global pandemic have encouraged some shippers to split supply chain shipments between ocean and air pallets.

Mullen not expecting the issue to “go away any time soon”

State Attorney General used new price gouging law to go after A1

FedEx is experimenting with combining some elements of its Express and Ground units. Read about how that might affect the company.

Donations to the St. Christopher’s Driver Development and Relief Fund continues to pour in as recognition of the driver’s role in delivering critical supplies during COVID-19 pandemic attracts new donors.

Tolls on bridges, tunnels and roads are plummeting in the wake of the pandemic. Unlike the broader system of highways whose upkeep is paid for by the rapidly depleting Highway […]

15.6 million masks from FEMA going out to trucking, maritime, rail sectors.

Ashley Hammonds of Reliance Partners cautions that buying a cheap older truck may have an inverse effect on insurance rates.

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Litigious society wants someone to pay for coronavirus-related business losses

Mundi seeks to finance exporters by offering their clients the option to pay locally in 100 countries and 65 currencies.

Growing competition leads Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corp. to decide against selling medium-duty trucks in the U.S. and Canada after current inventory is sold. Parts and service pledged through 2028.

The numbers game is intensifying as falling used truck prices and swelling inventories persuade fleets to hang on to younger equipment until they can break even.