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Autonomous trucking pioneer Chris Urmson and relative latecomer Raquel Urtasun do not agree on how to apply AI in autonomous trucking.

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

In this edition: Fireworks’ biggest day and another fallen trucking company.

Raising the temperature of ultracold storage, a fully refrigerated supply chain and new additions to the freezer aisle.

Is wireless charging an idea whose time has come for electric trucks? In some use cases, the answer is yes.

ATRI has released a June update to its operational cost of trucking report, which saw significant increases in insurance premiums and truck and trailer payments during 2023.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: a fitness challenge for the supply chain; Uber freight teams with Aurora; RXO stock soars and more.

In this edition: Coyote finds another home, and another firm closes its doors.

In this edition: Partnerships to enhance ports; acquisitions; and a special new kind of pizza.

Sitetracker helps companies like ChargePoint automate tasks surrounding getting electric charging points up and running faster.

OOIDA and other industry groups are suing over the EPA Phase 3 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

In this edition: Breaking down the new FMCSA fee increase and a big freight payment partnership.

In this edition: Dutch royalty comes to christen a new cold storage warehouse, supply chain wins at VC competition and a frozen food rebrand.

With new investments from Isuzu and trading giant Itochu, Gatik is on the path to mass production of short-haul autonomous trucks in 2027.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: your strangest shipments; when dump trucks attack and more

The FMCSA plans an online survey to determine driver seat belt usage after recent data shows an increase in fatalities from unrestrained drivers.

In this edition: The rise of logistics companies looking to go public and the evolution of Denim.

Is the market recovering?; freight broker attrition; rate the strap work gone wrong; FOSC24; and more

In this edition: Food waste is becoming a bigger problem, new medium-duty electric truck hits the scene, and an award for best frozen dough.

Nikola releases stats on hydrogen fueling that show savings over diesel and a growing business for fuel cell trucks.

Trucker Path released its annual Highest-Rated Major US Trucking Corridors results. The I-90, I-5 and I-44 corridors took top spots in parking availability, truck stop ratings and fuel prices.

In this edition: The 2024 3PL study findings are out, and Convoy’s legacy lives on.

Ocean rates show surprising early summer bounce,

In this edition: a potential freeze-dried smallpox vaccine, Chicago’s growing cold storage market and developments to the cake pop world.

Perpetually troubled electric van maker Workhorse Group may be in worse shape than it appears. Little cash and slack orders are two factors.

Overdrive recently surveyed owner-operators about their views on who is hauling cheap freight.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Lego’s new semitruck; hurricanes are brewing; and more.

In this edition: Hurricane season is anticipated to be one for the books this year, and cross-border heats up in Texas.

Losing share in boring items Target shares have severely underperformed Walmart over the past three years. (Chart: Barchart.com, Inc.) Target spent much of Wednesday’s earnings call talking about recent promotions, new product introductions and holiday-related sales. Examples include Target Circle Days, back to school, the launch of a private label outdoor brand, pickleball gear introductions, […]

A newsier-than-typical Advanced Clean Transportation Expo featured the first appearance by Tesla and a single stage gathering of legacy OEMs.

A recent Flock Freight survey reports 43% of truckload orders were partially empty, highlighting ongoing challenges for trailer space utilization.

In this edition: Two major announcements for medium-duty temperature-controlled trucks and another new type of ice cream.

In this edition: Cross-border is here to stay and the cleanup for the Port of Baltimore.

In this edition: Direct-to-consumer fulfillment gets a facelift, the Midwest grows in cold storage and vegan pizzas make a splash.

Regulators pushing to make the electric truck transition go faster are getting pushback from a range of industry stakeholders.

WTT shop opens; what Cass data says about the market; AI load booking and more in the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter

Recent reports from Ryder System and Knight-Swift highlight significant total cost of ownership and poor range for electric trucks.

In this edition: International Roadcheck is here, and Mexico comes out a winner again.

Outspoken consultant shares views on India and Starbucks, among other things.

In this edition: The logistics behind the second-biggest day for flowers, new developments in sustainable packaging and the rise of demand for ultracold solutions.

Fleets have practically no idea what electric trucks will be worth when it is time to trade them, one of the reasons for cautious adoption.

Inside the newsletter: tornadoes tear through US and warehouses; Zyn shortages?; more

CVSA International Roadcheck is Tuesday through Thursday. Its focus is on tractor protection systems in addition to alcohol and controlled substance possession.

In this edition: First-quarter earnings hit some harder than others, and Cargado had a successful seed round of funding.

In this edition: The evolution of the Midwest Mexico Express, Polar Leasing expansion and Walmart develops a new brand.

LTL executives highlight shippers moving spillover LTL freight to full truckload amid market weakness and low rates.

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In this edition: The dream that may or may not come true under the FTC’s new rule, and TFI International wants heavier freight.

In this edition: Tower Cold Chain introduces a pyramid, the Port of Savannah gets a new neighbor, and consumer spending negatively impacts Nestle.

A startup named for science fiction author Jules Verne is closing in on cryo-compressed hydrogen fuel for greater energy density.

Todd Spencer, president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, highlights regulatory challenges at the FreightWaves Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.

In this edition: Large brokerages take sizable hits, and an unlikely partnership could redeem a fast-fashion company.

In this edition: Honeywell introduces a new type of refrigerant, Arcadia Cold moves to Chicago and pharma stands to get an overhaul.

EV Realty flips the electric truck charging script: It buys future charging sites with power already there.

J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift reported higher pressure from customers to cut contracted rates in Q1 bids in an effort to extend savings before the market’s eventual turnaround.

In this edition: 2024 might not end up being the white knight, and the Panama Canal opens up for additional volumes.

In this edition: Pet food gets a solution, Stord makes an acquisition and Conagra doubles down on frozen food.

Autonomous trucking regulation is already a state-by-state issue. In California, it may become a community-by-community matter.

Motive, a telematics, technology and fleet management platform, announced new AI-powered products and telematics hardware at the inaugural Vision 24 Motive Innovation Summit.

In this edition: The aftermath of the Francis Scott Key Bridge destruction, and UPS and the U.S. Postal Service form a partnership.

In this edition: Breaking down warehouse turnover and the demands on cold storage

The soap opera that is Nikola Corp. has been renewed for a new season with the company taking aim at convicted founder Trevor Milton.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Eclipse warnings have some rattled, freight brokerage closures accelerate and more

Phase 3 greenhouse gas emission standards for heavy-duty vehicles covering model years 2027 through 2032 mandate more zero-emission commercial vehicles.

Largest online retailer to impose new inventory-placement and low-inventory fees.

In this edition: A deep dive into supply chain food loss.

Key Bridge reports includes news articles, data and expert commentary.

Natural gas may be having a moment as an alternative fuel for trucking, but there are a few nagging questions.

Ahead of Q1 earnings reports, analysts are adjusting their earnings expectations for truckload companies as excess capacity continues to weigh down pricing and margins.

In this edition: FreezPak chooses a new warehouse location, DP World expands globally and fruit coating as packaging replacement.

Ideal for consumer engagement, recurring packages face economic and logistical challenges.

Bosch has a cloud-based plan for load matching; Nikola’s high-pressure product and problems;, and Cummins’ creative stock buyback via spinoff

GP Transco is installing solar panels on its entire fleet of around 600 trucks after testing the tech on 10 trucks over a six-month period. The company says the technology will save around $1,700 per tractor per year.

In this edition: Another hit to AB5, and the Southern gold rush has come.

In this edition: Chiquita and Daikin Reefer continue with what works, new robots that can thrive in any temperature and happy Frozen Food month.

After numerous rides in autonomous trucks monitored by safety drivers in case of a mishap, I found it almost surreal to climb into Aurora Innovation’s Class 8 driverless truck, buckle up, hear the engine rumble to life and the air brakes disengage, and feel the truck move under its own power — with no one […]

Target Circle 360 leaves The Stockout hosts asking who it is for.

Excess truckload capacity continues to push down rates and change shipper behaviors to a more transactional approach.

In this edition: Mexico comes for the top spot and a partnership to automate LTL.

In this edition: Kodiak’s autonomous trucks deliver for quick-service restaurants, vertical farms get an upcycle, and new sausages for the summer.

Shippers should facilitate supplier collaboration while bracing for potential freight market turn.

A big fine for Lordstown Motors and SuperTruck news carry the week over Work Truck Week and technology and maintenance event.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appears poised to sign legislation that addresses predatory towing fees aimed at trucking companies.

In this edition: Why ESG initiatives matter now and the teamsters pull home another W.

In this edition: Medtech expands on the East Coast, a new chemical facility in Arizona and Barbie comes to the freezer aisle.

Natural gas, battery and fuel cell electric vehicles all vie to displace diesel. Which will win? Maybe all of them.

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: massive storm heads for I80; WTT heads to SXM; container castles and more

Knight-Swift President and CEO David Jackson stepped down Tuesday after a nearly 24-year tenure at the company that saw many mergers and acquisitions, including an expansion into the LTL market.

In this issue of the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter, Family Dollar’s mouse-infested warehouse; Walmart’s moves; layoffs continue.

In this edition: East Coast ports take center stage, demurrage charges get a hike, and another acquisition is complete.

In this edition: The Port of Oakland gets an A, the packaging revolution in pharma and the underwhelming performance of frozen food.

Hyliion is getting a second chance to make a viable business with its Karno technology that could help generate a buyer for the company.

Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Cell outage downs freight; Convoy returns; State of Freight recap; and more.

Charles Gracey of Hot Seat Services says recruitment can be difficult even in the best of circumstances, with only a tiny fraction of applicants getting an offer and successfully completing orientation.

In this edition: Port roundup and the Teamsters are holding strong.

In addition to key issues in lawsuit, parties at odds over scope and time frame.

In this edition: DHL grows again, flowers for a sweetheart, and Taco Bell’s latest craze.

Quiet and zero tailpipe emissions battery-electric trucks are gaining popularity across the industry for parts shipment to assembly plants.

Canadian transport and logistics provider TFI International plans to spin off Daseke as a separate company sometime in 2025.

In this edition: Mergers and acquisitions in 2024 and RXO finally shows its human side.