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Alternative fuel equipment leader is actively building hydrogen fueling network.

In this edition: The end of the freight recession has come, and the U.S./Mexico border gets busier.

In this edition: A new solution to supply chain waste in pharma, Lineage’s first earnings post-IPO and the NFL’s favorite treat.

As public confidence in autonomous vehicles continues low, autonomous trucking developers are reeling in safety data from third-party experts.

In the wake of the 2024 presidential election, trucking industry groups see new opportunities to change the regulatory and legislative landscape.

Tariffs, taxes, the FTC and food regulations are among the major issues.

In this edition: Breaking down the biggest day every four years, and another strike has it feeling like Groundhog Day.

In this edition: Lineage adds a new facility to the lineup, another cold storage acquisition and Thanksgiving-inspired frozen food gets an italian and dairy makeover. 

How much influence could a $250 million purchases of 500 electric trucks have on establishing the value of used trucks?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucks drive Halloween; “huge Christmas gift” for truckers; driver shortage contested; and more

A recent FMCSA-sponsored study looking at the impacts of pay and working conditions on long-distance truck and bus drivers also calls into question claims of a persistent driver shortage.

Expertise is key to navigating cargo insurance, security and customs issues in Mexico.

In this edition: Breaking down how scary freight makes its way to consumers, and the Savannah port rises to the top.

In this edition: The first subzero organ transportation’s raging success, an acquisition between friends and it’s butter season.

A new study projecting adoption of hydrogen internal combustion engines over the next decade suggests modest adoption.

Inside this week’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Cucumber shortages; is 2026 the year of EVs in trucking; worst places for traffic according to truckers

ATA economist Bob Costello cites macroeconomic “return to normalcy” as a promising sign for trucking amid stagflation and private fleet growth.

Latest The Stockout show explores sock puppets This is how RFK Jr. sees U.S. food regulators. (Image: FWTV) On Monday’s The Stockout show, which focuses on topics relevant to shippers in the retail and CPG industries, Grace Sharkey and I discussed how the election could impact those sectors. If Trump is elected, the Federal Trade […]

In this edition: Breaking down talent research findings, and the Port of LA looks to set a new record.

In this edition: Long-lasting implications for the medical supply chain following the hurricanes, DeltaTrak gives solutions to the masses and Butterball gets the turkey ready.

Using electric trucks for inbound logistics includes Daimler Truck with a 2026 goal of zero-emissions truck deliveries to its plants.

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: is the market normalizing; trucking pandas; more

ATRI’s 2024 “Critical Issues in the Trucking Industry” report saw truck parking dominate driver concerns, while motor carriers worry more about the economy.

Tender rejection rates rise for reefer, but remain muted for dry van, suggesting supply and demand in the reefer segment is much more balanced.

In this edition: The pharmaceutical supply chain improves packaging, Hurricane Milton disrupts the perishable supply chain and caffeine comes in frozen form.

Nikola lays of 135 workers as it seeks to preserve its financial runway.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: “Lt Dan” becomes Milton’s main character; Elon Musk’s bold prediction; logistics companies deliver hurricane relief; more.

Start your week with Brittain Ladd On Monday at 10 a.m. EDT, Grace Sharkey and I will again interview one of our favorite guests: outspoken independent consultant Brittain Ladd. The depth of Ladd’s expertise is impressive and spans companies and topics throughout the retail space and far beyond.  On his prior The Stockout appearance, his […]

Recent research by MIT examines how market dynamics and relationships impact contract performance.

In this edition: TIA releases its ‘State of Fraud’ report and Forward Air remains chaotic.

In this edition: The port strike ends and goods can flow, a chilly acquisition and new nuggies hit the freezer aisle.

Xiaodi Hou was cast as a villain in the decline into irrelevance of autonomous trucking developer TuSimple. He sees it differently.

ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence reported strong September Class 8 net orders as OEM order books open up for next year.

Perishables and auto parts will get scarce if strike persists.

In this edition: East and Gulf Coast port workers on strike and everyone bands together to help with disaster cleanup.

Inside the newsletter: Clock strikes midnight on ILA port strike; recovery from Helene

In this edition: American expands its pharma offering, a possible port strike cripples the cold chain, and a legend in home delivery has fallen.

Autonomous truck developers are trying to figure out what a proposed ban on Chinese components will mean to them.

On a recent episode of Loaded and Rolling, Matt Leffler, the Armchair Attorney, spoke about the explosion in nuclear verdicts impacting trucking.

Biden administration said it won’t intervene, but is that really believable?

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter East and Gulf Coast ports prepare for strike in 6 days; are truckers serial killers?; and Trump vs. John Deere

In this edition: Breaking down a white paper that highlights inefficient supply chains; a new cross-border load board.

Blue Cube develops new freezing technology, SeaCube makes major investments, and Green Giant expands the freezer aisle.

With his legacy assured, Daimler Truck Chair and CEO Martin Daum will retire as CEO on Sept. 30, making way for Karin Rådström.

Inside the newsletter: steamship lines react to potential port strike; tariffs targeted; exploding pager supply chains

A recent FTR Transportation Intelligence conference highlighted continued poor freight market conditions that are forcing fleets to do more with less.

Biden administration says no to using Taft-Hartley to stop ILA strike.

In this edition: Big strike issues lie ahead, and it’s Truck Driver Appreciation Week!

FreightWaves covers ILA from many angles.

In this edition: UPS makes some acquisitions, Thermo King introduces a new reefer battery unit, and White Castle gives customers what they crave. 

The lanes are getting longer for autonomous trucks and the promise of greater profitability is predicted to follow.

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ATRI’s recently released study on the costs and impacts of driver detention found detention times exceeded four hours in 4.9% of stops.

In this edition: Q4 could get messy for importers, and Aifleet completes Series B round of funding.

In this edition: Maersk Container Industries has a new triple-refrigerant solution, Pharma air cargo gets an upgrade, and a friendly face in the frozen aisle gets a facelift.

ChargePoint cuts 200-plus jobs in second downsizing of 2024 after tough second quarter earnings report,

Tender rejections are anemic, and most LTL carriers are reporting down tonnage.

A recent ATA Driver Compensation Study shows median truckload driver salaries are up 10% in two years despite the poor freight market.

In this edition: The TIA’s report has positive findings, and Jack Cooper is back in the limelight.

In this edition: Lineage crosses 100 patents, Polar King Mobile develops new portable cold storage solutions and a new pack to package frozen food.

Driverless truck developers are looking to third-party validators to back their safety claims.

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Truckstop. In this issue, inward dash cams penalize singing?; Flexport’s last supper  and more. The day the music died Reddit Big brother — Amazon Delivery Service Partner (DSP) drivers on Reddit are furious over a new set of standards the company is imposing on them in […]

International Longshoremen’s Association delegates are to meet Wednesday and Thursday.

In this edition: CDL training programs get grants, autonomous trucking faces a setback and Motive releases its August economic study.

While repairs for accidents grow costlier every year, fleets running Ex-Guard have seen as much as an 80% decrease in towable accidents.

In this edition: Rail issues and cargo theft plague Canada and Mexico, and the Panama Canal looks for a drought solution.

In this edition: The cold chain dodged a rail lockout bullet in Canada, heart transplant transportation gets a boost and Chick-fil-A expands.

As electrification and infrastructure startups mature, banks get interested in lending money to help the best of them grow.

A recent survey by the National Private Truck Council highlighted the growth of private fleets in size, volume and freight value.

Groceries emerge as political football as Harris floats price controls.

In this edition: Private fleets are rising in popularity, and the Canadian rail strike looms.

In this edition: The cold chain hits acquisition central

With fuel cell trucks on the road, Nikola is changing the game, but will it be enough to survive?

Maritime expert cites carrier alliances’ ability to blank sailings to manage capacity.

Crete Carrier highlighted positive trends in holiday and retail demand as customers stage shipments for Halloween and Christmas.

In this edition: Complications mount with cross-border freight, and the FMCSA wants input on guidance.

In this edition: Americold quarterly earnings, South Jersey gets a new warehouse and frozen pasta finds a new home.

A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Lucky the Pig’s trucking tale; weight loss for drivers; Storrowed.

J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.

Easing port congestion, seasonal demand trends make third surge improbable.

In this edition: The moon becomes a cold storage warehouse, vaccines transported outside the cold chain and Pig Sooie chicken nuggets hit the freezer.

Electrification startup Synop is carving a niche for itself focused on help electric fleets return electricity to the grid and get paid for it.

Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.

In this edition: The Inbound Logistics annual survey results have been released, and Werner celebrates 25 years in Mexico.

In this edition: Lineage’s beyond-successful IPO; new cold storage in Motor City

Kodiak Robotics is delaying commercial on-highway driverless trucks to focus on autonomy in the Permian Basin.

Heartland Express’ Q2 earnings saw a net loss of $3.5 million as it works to improve its operating ratio and profitability

Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Newsletter presented by Talon Logistics. In this issue, FMCSA says its hands are tied, two bankruptcies in Miami, and more. Talon Logistics allows forward-thinking BCOs and Freight Forwarders to reduce their carbon footprint while achieving cost parity for Zero-Emission Vehicles. Find out more at TalonLogisticsInc.com/Sustainability. FMCSA says it can’t fight […]

In this edition: Breaking down the most recent Armstrong & Associates study and the FMCSA hits a snag.

In this edition: Port Houston gets the cold treatment, Lineage strikes it big, and decreasing food waste in the supply chain.

James Taylor will take his second run at leading a commercial electric truck company as the new CEO of Bollinger Motors.

Recent data by Motive suggests the freight recession is closer to an end as more robust June restocking spurs higher July retail sales.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Who is JD Vance; diesel down; meet theft and more

In this edition: Ransom freight is on the rise and TQL has a victory in court.

In this edition: A new home for avocados, improvements in food tech shipping, and enhancements to the food traceability rule.

Hyzon is focusing its fuel cell efforts in North America, cutting operations in Europe and Australia as it seeks to survive.

The FMCSA recently delayed rulemaking on truck speed limiters, pre-2000 engine ELD mandates and automatic emergency braking systems to 2025.

Inside the newsletter: Beryl’s aftermath; speed limiters delayed; market signals

In this edition: Warehouse study outlines key challenges; Hurricane Beryl makes landfall; and Werner is back on the union front.