Trucking

There’s been a major technology failure at Estes Express, but it’s unclear whether it is a cyberattack.

A new report is offering more details about what led investigators to file murder charges against a New Jersey truck driver after a woman was found dead on the floorboard of his tractor-trailer in Maryland.

Mack Trucks and the United Auto Workers union reached a settlement on a new five-year agreement, avoiding a walkout like four years ago.

Pitney Bowes President and CEO Marc Lautenbach had been at the center of a proxy fight with Hestia.

The NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity attendees will hear from professionals on the leading edge of the cybersecurity industry, ranging from industry practitioners to representatives from government entities and thought leaders in academia.

Two children were among the five people killed after a truck carrying ammonia rolled over Friday in Illinois.

The on-paper benefits of out-of-home delivery are clear. Customer acceptance is somewhat less so.

This week in Borderlands: Arizona border officials want Mexico trade lanes reopened; Study finds ending US-Mexico tomato pact could raise prices by 50%; Texas port receives $20M to fund rail infrastructure project; and Accurate Transport opens logistics hub in Houston.

Multiple people have been killed after a trucker hauling anhydrous ammonia crashed on an Illinois highway Friday night.

Rebates from UPS are designed to offset early-termination penalties from other carriers if shippers return to UPS.

In this month’s State of Freight webinar, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reviews data that shows a stronger market than rates and rejections might suggest.

The sale of BNSF Logistics’ brokerage unit to J.B. Hunt will likely involve layoffs of an unspecified number of employees, parent company BNSF confirmed Friday.

United Auto Workers-represented workers at Mack Trucks could strike as soon as Monday if no deal is reached to replace their four-year contract.

Often, the final straw for drivers is simply feeling unheard, unseen or unappreciated by their carriers. The right rewards program can help solve that problem.

In light of today’s soft economic conditions and high inflation rates, companies should have plans in place for providing standout service without blowing their own budgets going into peak season.

While volatile markets are inherently difficult to navigate, they also provide an opportunity for enhanced relationship building between shippers and their transportation partners.

In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by an industry friend and leader in recruiting, Jason Crowell, director of recruitment at Custom Commodities Transport.

Forward Air’s planned merger with Omni Logistics hit a roadblock this week as a Tennessee court said it will decide next month if shareholders get a vote.

Over the past two years, cyber liability insurance has become an important strategy for many freight brokers as they’ve recognized the importance of having a plan to fall back on.

Ditat TMS carriers and Blue Yonder shippers can enjoy the benefits of a contract model within a spot market-like scenario thanks to their recent integration.

Warehouse Services Inc. said Thursday it has acquired Sky Transportation Services, a dry van fleet specializing in cross-border shipments.

A broker that hired a carrier whose truck struck a teenager is not liable, according to an Illinois appellate court.

While AI has the potential to prevent accidents, it can only deliver on its potential if it’s consistent and accurate.

Recruiting costs for companies with a frequent hiring need often exceed thousands of dollars per driver. In an economic environment that has left most carriers strapped for cash, this financial burden can be insurmountable.

FLS Transportation builds out a North American footprint with the acquisition of AMAC Logistics.

Hyzon Motors agreed to pay a $25 million fine to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case.

“Violations could indicate that you don’t have sufficient safety management controls,” said Rick Malchow, industry business adviser at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Supply chains are one crisis away from seizing up again, say the CEOs of Prologis and Home Depot.

Several data points provided by ACT Research on Wednesday showed the trucking market may be shaking off the downcycle.

Seattle-based logistics provider Flexe has laid off a third of its workforce.

A ShipStation survey found U.S. consumers are more concerned about package theft than late deliveries. 

Soft economic conditions have prompted many companies to swap out previously devised growth strategies for more conservative “stay afloat” plans. This is not the case for XPO.

Online marketplace uShip has been investing in technology, sales and partnerships in anticipation of when the freight economy surges again.

Daimler Truck set a record for a zero-emission hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck, traveling 650 miles on a single fill of liquid hydrogen.

A new regulatory agenda sets dates for trucking sector rulemakings ranging from speed limiter mandates to automatic emergency braking.

FedEx partners with an AI-powered robotics firm to load FedEx Ground trailers.

The most widely used IRS rate for per diem payments will be held steady in 2023-24.

Brokers know that cash flow is one of the most critical aspects of their companies’ success — or failure. Despite this, the primary focus of popular industry technologies lies in freight delivery, not necessarily extending to proof of delivery or payment collection.

By employing the China Plus One strategy, companies can hedge against the headwinds they are facing in China while still benefiting from the country’s wealth of resources and well-established supply chain processes.

A former Texas Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to hiring undocumented immigrants as drivers for Gonmor Transportation.

UPS is looking to fill full- and part-time seasonal positions.

Two subsidiaries of trucking conglomerate TFI International have been sued by the EEOC over alleged discrimination against two gay employees who ultimately were fired.

An 85-year-old Indiana-based trucking and logistics company and its affiliates recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection less than nine months after it was acquired by private-equity firm Transport Acquisitions.

One terminal of trucking giant Werner filed to join the Teamsters union. Teamsters said key organizers were terminated afterward.

California, Georgia, Texas and Florida were the most targeted states for cargo theft during the second quarter of 2023.

This week: A Michigan-based 3PL aims to capitalize on Mexico trade through an acquisition; San Antonio mulls banning overnight truck parking; a Texas-based electric mini-truck maker begins production; and $9.9 million worth of marijuana is seized at the World Trade Bridge.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom sided with autonomous technology developers over organized labor and his own party in vetoing AB 316.

There may be a tussle to capture peak surcharge revenue on those shippers that pay the levies.

Few details have been released two days after a truck driver was fatally shot by an Oklahoma Highway Patrol (OHP) trooper during a traffic stop that turned “physical” on the Turner Turnpike in Creek County.

FleetPride, a privately held supplier of truck parts, held on to its debt rating from two key ratings agencies. 

Stack AV founder Bryan Selesky is keeping most of the details of his autonomous trucking startup to himself for now.

Volvo Group had scant interest in producing fuel cell trucks five years ago. Now they play a role in the pursuit of zero-emissions trucking.

Dozens of household names are already using this new way to book trucking capacity in a way that reflects the larger market.

The future of long-haul trucking could include more fuel cell and hydrogen-powered vehicles, experts said during FreightWaves’ Net-Zero Carbon Summit on Thursday.

What’s next for the three-headed beast of AB5 litigation in California? It might be whether the state’s Supreme Court takes up the so-called Olson case.

Texas-run truck inspections at the Mexican border are causing hourslong waits for cargo truckers.

Zeina El-Azzi, founder and CEO of Gage Zero, talks with FreightWaves’ Thomas Wasson about why logistics and trucking companies should seek to ensure that they are protecting local communities as they roll out fleet electrification plans.

Freight-movement data reveals the importance of factoring sustainability measures into transportation planning.

Estes Express Lines was named the winning stalking horse bidder in Delaware bankruptcy court on Thursday.

Swedish startup Einride reduces the carbon footprint of its trucking customers by matching electric trucks with available chargers.

FedEx’s fiscal first-quarter results give efficiency the nod over growth. (Photo: Jim Allen/FreightWaves)

FedEx beat analysts’ estimates despite downgrading its full-year revenue outlook.

A new service called Roadie Direct integrates technology to provide fast delivery from warehouse locations.

The Teamsters union asked the U.S. Senate to look into Yellow’s bankruptcy proceedings as part of a broader review a judiciary committee is conducting on bankruptcy manipulation.

Mexican railway operator Ferromex has halted key northbound freight trains due to migrants hopping aboard and being injured or killed.

A federal judge has ordered a Mississippi trucking company and its owner, Xavier Bailey, to pay more than $482,000 after finding Bailey made false statements in order to obtain funds through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).

BNSF has reached a settlement in a lawsuit it lost earlier that threatened it with a payout of $228 million.

Josh Taylor of Shipware shares his expertise on how dynamic pricing will impact the way parcel-delivery services will be bought and sold.

Parcel shipping is a different world today thanks to increasing demand and complex delivery infrastructure.

GAO recommends FMCSA improve its website so that it is more useful for truck drivers seeking remedies for alleged coercion by employers.

The Yellow bankruptcy represents one of the biggest industry shakeups of the past two decades. Remaining less-than-truckload carriers and shippers alike continue to feel the impacts of the company’s shutdown.

Cargo operations at a Texas border port have been temporarily suspended due an influx of migrants from Mexico.

The Postal Service is adding 10 million parcels’ worth of processing capacity to its network this peak season.

With Oracle and Uber Direct, retailers can now offer same-day delivery and returns.

There’s been a changing of the guard at Coyote Logistics, with a new CEO as Jonathan Sisler looks for “new opportunities.”

Clearjet combines narrowbody aircraft lift and regional ground parcel delivery carriers to offer air service at ground rates.

Logistics and supply chain experts are warning that an extended United Auto Workers strike could have major impacts on the trucking industry.

Special purpose acquisition company executives who brought Nikola Corp. public now oversee three top roles at the electric truck maker.

Monday data from Cass Information Systems showed slight improvement from July to August but the comparisons to 2022 worsened.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico remained the top U.S. trade partner in July and Laredo was the No. 1 gateway; production and exports of Mexican-built trucks slipped in August; Maersk has teamed up with Fabric to open a Dallas e-commerce center; and a cargo checkpoint opens at a Texas border port of entry.

OnTrac’s holiday surcharges will be similar to those of FedEx and UPS.

A U.S. bankruptcy judge approved several orders Friday, paving the way for Yellow to unload assets and repay creditors.

Two debt rating agencies, Fitch and S&P, rated Forward Air’s newly issued debt from its Omni deal and were mostly positive.

DeliveryDefense assesses delivery risk levels in shipping to certain addresses in various regions.

Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar shares what carriers and drivers should know before they submit their first DataQs request.

Small fleets can get a voucher twice the standard $120,000 when purchasing an electric truck. And they don’t even have to purchase it.

Amid the historic UAW strike, we’re seeing more militant labor leadership than ever. It’s a sign that the American economy is healthy.

With this rise of AI, we take a look at how it can be used by the logistics industry.

Lisa Celli was excited to start her first day on Jan. 5 as a contractor delivering mail for the U.S. Postal Service in the small unincorporated town in California where she and her husband live. However, less than 24 hours after finishing her first route for Ameritrans Express, she received an alarming email stating the contract delivery company was taking “drastic action.”

A too-cozy relationship between the trucking industry and regulators may be putting lives at risk, crash safety advocates contend.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services said Thursday after the market closed it has entered an agreement to acquire the brokerage arm of BNSF Logistics.

Orbcomm, a major provider of ELDs, has been hit by a ransomware attack, impacting its key product offering.

Turning grieve into advocacy, mothers Marianne Karth and Lois Durso are pushing for mandatory side underride guards be added to tractor-trailers. On Thursday, they read the names of nearly 750 victims of underride crashes at DOT headquarters in Washington.

The new Amazon Shipping service is available to big shippers in 15 major markets.

Truck drivers are pressed to find safe parking. A patchwork of entrepreneurs seem keen to expand options.

Truckers in Georgia will save 35 cents a gallon on fill-ups at least through Oct. 12.

Radiant Logistics is looking to deploy its unleveraged balance sheet on M&A.

Estes Forwarding Worldwide announced plans to acquire fellow forwarder Superior Brokerage Services.

Integrations solutions provider Kleinschmidt plans to help insurance tech vendor meshVI build out its future technology stack and will provide application programming interface support.