Blockchain experts will present innovative projects and discuss the latest in the development of the technology for logistics operations at the upcoming BiTA Symposium Chicago, on Nov. 14, 2019.
Navistar plans a new manufacturing plant near San Antonio, Texas and aggressive financial goals into the middle of the next decade.
Last-mile freight delivery might involve drivers to act as assemblers, helping set up products like furniture and home appliances. These driver-assemblers have specific skill sets that could never be fully automated.
While still mostly brown, the shirt is now made with breathable, micro-pique fabric that ensures comfort in hotter temperatures.
In partnership with Carggo… the next few quarters will squeeze brokerage cash flows. Technology can help.
Wunder Mobility has raised $29 million in an extended Series B round and is channeling it towards expanding its geographic footprint and suite of mobility solutions.
Boris Blanche, managing director of the International Road Transport Union, believes upskilling, better recruitment practices and semi-autonomous trucking can help address the shortfall of drivers.
Fuel cell startup Loop Engency received a cash infusion from engine maker Cummins Inc. on Sept. 18. It was Cummins second investment in fuel cells this month.
The Trump administration’s decision to revoke a waiver allowing California to set its own standards for automobile emissions will not impact regulations governing heavy-duty trucks, but questions remain about how […]
Dip Shipping will pay a criminal fine to settle an antitrust violation charge as part of an ongoing U.S. Justice Department forwarder price-fixing investigation.
Project44’s new truckload tendering capability allows users to secure quotes without having to maneuver outside of their transportation management system.
In wake of poor q1 results and a massive decline in share price, questions arise as to whether FedEx’s issues are cyclical or structural
Expedited brokers said the best months of 2019 are ahead.
EEOC agreement clarifies obligations to both union and non-union workers.
A coalition of 31 trucking and trade groups is urging Congress to halt four bills it claims would cost the industry billions of dollars in “burdensome” unfunded mandates.
(IMAGE: ALAN ADLER/FREIGHTWAVES) Guest post by FreightWaves’ Linda Baker Truck manufacturers are pushing full steam ahead into connected vehicle platforms, using telematics and data integration to drive value for customers […]
Public blockchain-based logistics document transaction platform CargoX has integrated with private blockchain-based digital freight management platform RoadLaunch to provide users greater visibility and transparency into logistics operations.
Tariff Reform Coalition members want the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee to “exercise greater oversight and control” over President Trump’s tariff authority.
Daimler Trucks and Buses has entered a long-term supply agreement for lithium-ion batter technology for its coming range of electric trucks.
About 20% of carriers still using AOBRDs are expected to hold onto the devices into December.
The International Road Transport Union has taken the lead in setting the global road transport agenda, which calls for greater cooperation between industry stakeholders and government bodies to ensure economic prosperity.
New law strengthens U.S. government’s national security oversight of foreign investments in American companies that manufacture “critical” technologies and infrastructure, as well as own airport and seaport properties.
The city of Pharr, Texas, will soon begin $30 million in infrastructure projects at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the United States-Mexico border. The projects are aimed at expediting border […]
FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright
Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session.
Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah and Charleston.
OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms.
The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.
The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide.
The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category.
R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel A Massachusetts federal district court recently issued an important ruling addressing whether driver trainees attending a carrier’s orientation program were in fact “employees” of […]
Chao’s influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.
What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:
FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services.
The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout the automakers’ supply chain, but […]
Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace.
Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world’s leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August.
Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its founding.
Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to link the railway to the northern port.
Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is on track to deliver five Class 8 VNR electric trucks to California for its multi-partner Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) program before the end of the year, but the infrastructure to charge them may be lagging.
A. Duie Pyle extends service to the West Coast through partnership with Oak Harbor Freight
U.S. Chamber chief Tom Donohue also commented on status of China trade talks, USMCA.
DP DHL open s innovation center for Americas, the third center in its global network
While retirement communities have provided a controlled baseline to deploy their services, Voyage does not plan to stop there.
Transplace’s 2019 Carrier Symposium in Dallas discussed the latest topics impacting the carrier industry, including both capacity excesses and shortages, ELDs, regulatory changes, and driver issues. Frank McGuigan, chief executive […]
The Truckload Carriers Association has named Terry Whittington of Fort Smith, Arkansas, a professional truck driver with ABF Freight System, Inc., a Highway Angel. He is being recognized for helping […]
A former California Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV) employee was sentenced to 22 months in federal prison for his part in a fraudulent commercial driver’s license scheme.
The AgTC asked the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to extend the comment deadline to Oct. 31, calling the rule “the most relevant and far-reaching initiative taken by the FMC in many years.”
An Indiana woman was sentenced Sept. 11 to nearly five years in federal prison for embezzling more than $800,000 from a trucking company.
The Express Association of America said additional industry participants in Customs and Border Protection’s Section 321 pilot will “enhance” the agency’s capability to target illicit products.
Preliminary used Class 8 truck sales fell for the 10th consecutive month in August as used trucks hit the market in bigger numbers because of new truck deliveries from record orders placed in the latter half of 2018.
When something goes wrong, such as a fatal truck crash, how your company responds in the moments that follow can be critical to the long-term survival of the business. Developing a crisis communication plan ahead of time can help prevent long-term reputational damage.
Shippers, TMS and MTP providers have now been given access to Convoy’s automated real-time pricing and capacity for both live and drop-and-hook loads through API and a suite of developer tools called Convoy Now.
IMC Companies added its eighth regional trucking branch with the addition of a new drayage and intermodal provider in the Pacific Northwest, The third-party logistics and intermodal trucking provider said […]
Volvo Trucks will offer its Dynamic Steering system as an option in 2020. Volvo says it reduces the strain of maneuvering a heavy-duty truck steering wheel by up to 85 percent.
Diesel prices could spike by over 20% overnight due to the market coming to grips with the biggest blackswan event to hit oil in over a decade. On Friday night, […]
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Border checkpoint affecting truck wait times; Protestors shut down Houston Ship Channel; […]
Inspectors will be out in full force from Sept. 15-21 as part of the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s annual Brake Safety Week.
If buses are competing with on-demand mobility modes, then bus networks too need to meet the demand of their riders.
In Australia this week: new truck sales this year in Australia are slumping when compared to last year; transport company PAGE buys Allalong to exploit the Sydney to Tasmania freight market; seaport says millions of truck movements can be eliminated; electric truck is donated to charity; stink-trunk gets un-sunk.
U.S. government alleged company broke federal contract pricing rules.
TIA President is excited to see what the future holds for the 3PL industry.
Hurricane Dorian’s devastation of Grand Bahamas Island and the Abaco Islands is so widespread that logistics providers lack basic infrastructure to deliver relief supplies, leading many shipments of food and […]
TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner On Wednesday, September 11, the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways and […]
The Surface Transportation Board has proposed two rules that could ease shippers’ burdens when contesting rail rates.
The Justice Department has asked the express carrier’s lawsuit to be dismissed, stating that it should be up to Congress and not the court to decide if the Export Administration Regulations apply.
“Aggressive” management style has led to driver abuse, senators claim.
The Federal Maritime Commission welcomes container shipping industry’s comments on recommendations to bring clarity and fairness to the assessment of demurrage and detention fees.
Mexico, one of the biggest exporters of vehicles in the world, experienced a 12.7% drop in total vehicle exports in August from a year ago. Manufacturers shipped 281,811 units last […]
The recent passage of the AB5 bill in California, with major ramifications on the owner-operator model for trucking, will be a topic of discussion this week on FreightWaves Radio. Joe […]
Tokyo-based ocean ship classification society ClassNK is boosting its cybersecurity capabilities by setting up a cross-sectional team of marine and security experts.
Higher transport costs are a price worth paying to cut carbon emissions, says a U.K. government energy czar. Ship owners beg to differ.
Werner has seen freight fundamentals improve recently and is expecting the truck market to tighten as new regulation is implemented.
The International Energy Agency now believes implementation of the new fuel rule could be “much smoother than expected.”
SmartDrive, a company that focuses on video-based safety and transportation intelligence designed to help truck drivers, has landed $90 million in outside funding, the company announced Sept. 12. The round […]
Should you own your own heavy duty truck or consider leasing?
The logistically challenging final mile of delivery accounts for 53% of the total cost of delivery. Autonomous drone technologies could drastically reduce that percentage.
Amazon Air to begin flying at Dallas/Fort Worth regional hub next month
More fleets are using telematics than ever before, but few are taking advantage of the full capabilities, a new report found. Also, author of controversial report on the driver shortage speaks and Florida is building an autonomous vehicle test facility.
The driver appreciation week is celebrated across the country to pay respect to the 3.5 million truckers who haul freight all year round, rain or shine.
The NCBFAA proposes amending the U.S Bankruptcy Code to allow “subrogation” rights for customs brokers who have paid duties to the U.S. government on behalf of a bankrupt importer.
Forager wants to solve borders for shippers and transportation providers.
Ryder System’s peer-to-peer truck sharing platform COOP connects truck owners with businesses interested in renting vehicles, helping maximize vehicle utilization.
Digitalization and automation are increasing the risk of cyberattacks, say intelligence agencies, but many shipping companies are refusing to act.
Option raised as part of Capitol Hill debate on congestion pricing
The complexity of the question of driver classification is leading to new ways of dealing with it.
There is no “perennial shortage” she tells the FTR conference in Indianapolis.
Two of the nation’s largest truckload carriers said they are seeing green shoots in freight demand.
Class 8 truck manufacturers are beginning to pare production as the backlog of record orders from 2018 shrinks and new orders continue to be slow.
FourKites was founded with the idea of developing a cloud-based SaaS platform that allows for seamless communication and real-time collaboration in the supply chain. As it passes five years in business, founder Matt Elenjickal details why he thinks it has been successful.
Truck capacity across the English Channel could be cut to 50% for up to three months, resulting in two day queues for drivers.
Landstar System warns on earnings due to a “tragic vehicular accident” and weaker than anticipated market conditions.
A conversation about the future of autonomous trucking with pro-labor author and sociologist Steve Viscelli.
The three-week moving average of surveyed carriers reporting ELD compliance dropped to just 89.1%.
CHRW is facing the toughest competitive landscape in decades, but still has a scale advantage and is investing in tech appropriately.
Not many people are aware of this, but Alaska received a special exemption from the HOS regulations.
Bill approved in state senate with no carve-out for owner-operators
BIMCO, ICS, INTERCARGO and INTERTANKO call on charterers, bunker suppliers and nation states to “double their efforts” to ensure a smooth transition to low-sulfur fuel.
Brian Laung Aoaeh discusses innovation, technology, and disruption in the freight brokerage market.
YRC Worldwide announces new debt financing agreement. The latest step in it’s latest restructuring.
