Canadian prime minister makes clear that trucking companies can qualify for 75% wage subsidy as some carriers struggle far from the robust volumes of essential consumer goods.
The webinar series will run on April 2, 2020 from 10:00 a.m.-600 p.m. EDT, with a 10-minute introduction session at 9:45 a.m.
Vector, a startup that digitizes back office operations for trucking companies, discovers a higher purpose as customers seek touchless solutions during the COVID-19 outbreak.
CEVA and DHL free themselves from contractual constraints to realign operations and facilitate pricing flexibility during pandemic.
Propane proponents have longed for larger market share, and the new push for even lower-emission engines may be opening that door.
ArcBest battens the hatches on coronavirus concerns. The company draws down available credit and implements business continuity plan.
Trucking software developer Idelic is integrating federal safety data with other metrics, enhancing its single platform that can predict which drivers are most likely to be in a crash.
Blocking cars from Louisiana and the Northeast, but not on I-75.
While many trucking companies already have a transponder-based approach to toll management, operators that use cash need to reevaluate their approach to tolls, experts said.
Quick turnaround gets goods critical to combat COVID-19 on their way to Midwest pharmaceutical company.
Daimler Trucks North America is adding 700 service bays to its network this year even though near-record sales of new trucks during 2018 and 2019 suggest a lower need for service.
Getting a handle on the extent of the walkouts is tough.
Three-month waiver helps clear path towards CDL for learner’s permit holders.
Workers at an Amazon warehouse are protesting conditions while Instacart workers are walking off the job amid coronavirus concerns. Plus, truck drivers are scared, but still delivering and Americans learn the value of the supply chain.
The big two automakers plan to produce more than 5 million SUVs and pickup trucks in 2026, but only plan on making 320,000 electric vehicles the same year.
A C-suite and board are shuffled, and a commercial operations director and Europe manager are hired.
While most executives agree that digital disruption is creating winners and losers, their views on the immediate impact of most technologies remain uncertain.
Trailer spotting and shuttle provider Lazer Spot acquires peer PHB Transport.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade.
The disruption to the supply chain from COVID-19 is likely to cause a change in the way freight industries behave moving forward, including renewed interest in autonomous technologies.
“A lot of carriers could go into bankruptcy without help,” Energy Transportation Group CEO says. But a 75% wage subsidy from the Canadian government offers hope for vulnerable trucking companies and freight demand hit by COVID-19.
Long-haul truckers practice social distancing by staying in their sleeper berths, uncertain where their next load will come from as manufacturers and retailers shut down.
Record high volumes cool
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act goes into effect on April 1, and businesses have many questions on how it affects them.
Here’s the message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to truck drivers servicing New York City: stay in your cab but no need to self-quarantine after leaving […]
It’s just a snapshot but Tenstreet will keep releasing it to show hiring trends in the age of COVID-19.
Attorney R. Eddie Wayland answers many of the questions that have arisen from the passage of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, including whether all companies need to comply.
Plus: UPS, DHL impose coronavirus surcharges
In the times of COVID-19, logistics companies are stepping up to help the industry in ways they can.
The USPS received a $10 billion line of credit in the U.S. Senate version of the coronavirus relief bill. What will the U.S. House of Representatives do?
On this week’s Drilling Deep, host John Kingston talks with Chris Henry of FreightWaves. Chris is the head of the TCA Profitability Program. It’s a program designed to both benchmark […]
With the coronavirus on the rise worldwide, retailers are being forced to rethink their supply strategies and delivery options.
Roadrunner seeks voluntary delisting from the NYSE as it continues its reorganization and focuses on asset-light offerings.
Fertilizer, food packaging, feed products now covered following industry requests.
Clear benefits in its truckload and dedicated divisions, but challenges in brokerage.
Carrier generates $815 million in cash with sale of stakes in eight port terminals.
Congress expected to approve package that could help avoid permanent shutdowns
Truck component supplier Meritor idles plants and cuts base salaries up to 50% to save the ship from rough seas.
Amidst the coronavirus pandemic, fleet wellness programs should focus their efforts on protecting drivers from the illness.
The collaboration will produce cameras, LiDAR, radar, steering and more.
The Trump administration is considering deploying troops near the Canadian border in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
Using shock recorders when shipping freight may help shippers and carriers better protect freight and assign fault when damage occurs.
The integration is expected to enhance KeepTruckin’s driver workflow, enabling drivers and dispatchers to communicate directly through the company’s mobile app.
Forager is filling engineering and product positions in Chicago.
ATBS’ annual Independent Contractor Benchmarks and Trends conference call discussed net income, average miles driven, freight rates, trends and forecasts for truck owner-operators.
Residents of Woodland, Washington, convert a high school along Interstate 5 into a rest stop for truck drivers during the coronavirus outbreak.
DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month
Rush hour slowdowns and traffic bottlenecks on major freeways are practically non-existent as millions of people stay off the roads during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing truckers to move freight faster.
Operation Safe Driver and Brake Safety weeks are both still on.
The second-shift change will provide time to clean handling equipment to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
FourKites is acquiring the yard management solutions from TrackX Holdings, and using those products to launch Dynamic Yard, an end-to-end full visibility platform.
XPO increases paid sick leave by two weeks for employees affected by the coronavirus.
Darren Prokop writes about the key role that transportation in the war against COVID-19 – particularly trucks.
After huge gains, FreightWaves OTVI has its first down day since the end of January.
Murphy’s Law Distillery is supplying Canadian trucking companies with hand sanitizer as COVID-19 puts its artisanal alcohol business on hold.
Wingcopter is a German-based startup that manufactures drones that attain maximum speeds of 150 mph with a 75-mile range.
Plan was to buy crude oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
CarrierDirect’s Ryan Schreiber has spoken with leaders in the logistics and transportation industries and gives recommendations about how to lead your company and help your employees and customers during these challenging times.
“The impact of these nuclear verdicts, as well as higher insurance costs, could send more carriers out of business,” said Zach Strickland.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a sharp drop-off in demand for tires and cars, causing manufacturers across North and South America to furlough workers and implement partial factory shutdowns.
Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way. Shipping expert Phil Ramsdale details some best practices.
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in advance.
Traffic bottlenecks and highway congestion have practically evaporated during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing freight to get to its destination much faster, according to the American Transportation Research Institute and traffic data provider INRIX.
Company sees some degree of leniency on the road.
Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.
P.A.M. Transportation says it has temporarily laid off approximately 75 employees as auto plant closures increase.
Idle equipment can be placed in service to respond to COVID-19 emergency.
All four major heavy-duty truck manufacturers now have suspended production for at least two weeks, with market leaders Daimler Trucks North America and PACCAR Inc. the latest to stop building trucks because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Sysco said it has begun providing logistics services to retail grocery customers; supplying products to retail grocery customers; enabling small restaurants to start up home delivery operations and online order pick-up service; and distributing cleaning supplies to keep kitchens safe and virus-free.
Traffic data tracked by Inrix is indicating much quicker commute times for those on the roads during rush hour as more workers stay home. Plus, J.B. Hunt to pay bonuses, GE cutting its workforce, and St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund facing a critical time.
Appointments part of strategic plans in Illinois and Indiana; service center manager tapped in Texas.
The new tomato inspection rules are part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s deal with Mexican growers to suspend its anti-dumping investigation into the produce.
States are closing non-essential businesses and manufacturers are shutting down, creating uncertain freight flows now and in the immediate future.
Anthony Levandowski, considered a pioneer in the development of autonomous transportation technology, has pleaded guilty to federal criminal charges in California, according to multiple press reports. Lewandowski pleaded guilty to […]
J.B. Hunt announces $500 one-time bonus for drivers and field staff serving during COVID-19 pandemic.
But attorney Gaines notes that there are some parts of the rules that might be confusing to some.
Toyota and Hino, its heavy truck subsidiary, are offering few details on an Asian heavy-duty truck fuel cell program that complements Toyota’s Oceans 10 project with Kenworth Truck Co. in the U.S.
“IT strength and capability” helping Orient Overseas (International) Limited service customers during coronavirus crisis.
While the decision to close the United States and Canadian border for non-essential travel will hopefully slow the spread of the coronavirus, this ban will not affect trucking and trade.
The St. Christopher Truckers Relief fund relies on the Mid-America Trucking Show to raise money for needy drivers.
Only 1% of trucks covering six model years are expected to have an elongated battery cable that can chafe and lead to an underhood fire.
Family-owned Beaver Express Services notified 160 company drivers and 100 part-time and full-time independent contractors Monday that the LTL carrier is ceasing operations after 77 years.
Uber Freight has taken several steps to address industry needs during the COVID-19 pandemic, including offering truck drivers a $20 weekly food credit and cutting shipper costs with zero-profit relief loads.
Morgan Stanley upgrades its freight transportation industry view from “cautious” to “in-line.” The firm lowered its earnings expectations for the group.
Freight Management Systems (FMS) has created a new web-based TMS solution that brings in open API to extend and function within any brokerage operation.
Brian Aoaeh is a contributor of commentaries to FreightWaves. Last week he wrote Commentary: Supply Chain Caucus established in U.S. House of Representatives. That spurred an idea to write the […]
FourKites has announced a virtual sustainability summit, plus a teen helps out truckers, suppliers are getting stuck with food, and what will be the impact on truck drivers?
Supply chain disruption from coronavirus adds Navistar plant in Ohio to truck operations suspending production and pulling earnings guidance.
The Chinese government is using the reason “Acts of God” to void many contracts due to coronavirus. Darren Prokop explores whether that is hurting current trade and will impact trade in the future.
A truck driver rolling through Nebraska carrying toilet paper to the shelves may have encountered an unpleasant fact – a rest stop he or she was planning to use might […]
Starsky Robotics believed it had a viable path to autonomous trucking, but investors didn’t agree and the startup ran out of money.
Combination of new drivers plus food movements means they are “doing high fives.”
This week: US-Mexico supply chains intact despite coronavirus; border agents foil drug smuggling attempts worth $2.7 million; Port Houston reopens container terminals following positive coronavirus test; Pharr Bridge Business Park opens 100,000-square-foot distribution center.
A lawsuit, seeking class action status, was filed against TQL over its recent data breach.
Carriers and medical clinics struggle to develop protocols for drivers who have COVID-19
Store managers will get bonuses early and regardless of performance.
One of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics companies says it will temporarily lay off some employees, suspend dividend and slash executive pay as it braces for economic fallout to hit freight.
COVID-19 priorities may require “non-emergency” waiver for drivers and carriers.
Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency issues guidance on critical industries as millions of Americans ordered to stay home.
