Trucking

MHI-Deloitte report says tech investments will be pivotal in building agile organizations, attracting qualified talent

Directors of TravelCenters are recommending that shareholders reject a new acquisition bid made by an unidentified company.

Some 455 truck drivers who worked under the banner of Flagship Transport haven’t heard from their employer in a week.

C.H. Robinson is not rushing to select Jim Barber as CEO, leading some to wonder if he is the perfect fit for the demanding job.

Newtrul has built a marketplace focused on integrity, compliance and credibility.

Knight-Swift Transportation said it’s not backing away from M&A opportunities following its $808 million purchase of truckload carrier U.S. Xpress.

Daimler Trucks will likely have to issue an equipment recall for over 24,000 trucks after a federal regulator denies the company’s exemption request.

Tesla’s new electric vehicle plant in Mexico could increase cross-border trade with the U.S. by $15 billion annually, officials said.

The deal to sell itself to Knight-Swift ends a struggle at U.S. Xpress that lasted several years and included the failed Variant initiative.

App-based companies fighting AB5 in California got a second court win last week as a three-judge panel cited statements by AB5’s author in its ruling.

The Ultra5 machine has a right-sized design that eliminates the need for corrugated boxes, according to Packsize.

In a first-quarter earnings preview, Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra said he expects an in-line type quarter but voiced some concerns.

This week in Borderlands: Truck driver salaries in Mexico averaged $4,400 in 2023; Phillips Industries opens a new plant in Mexico; Arcadia Cold Storage firm eyes Southwest distribution market; and Fr8Tech launches freight matching for LTL services in Mexico.

Historic rainfall has flooded key agricultural areas of California. Farmers there say the deluge has delayed their planting and harvesting — and even sparked disease in some crops. 

One key trucking demand metric has been in decline for seven straight months, and more cuts in federal benefits could further challenge volumes. 

A leading environmental organization comes to CERAWeek and urges caution on a rush to a hydrogen future.

The FedEx Ground unit flexed its muscles in the third quarter with strong operating income and cost-reduction prowess.

Negative headlines about Nikola Corp.’s finances raise justifiable concern. Visiting its electric truck plant tells a different story.

The best way to attract and encourage safety practices within an organization begins with a top-down approach, according to Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle.

Volume weakness persists at FedEx, but cost reductions are acting as strong offsets.

FreezPak Logistics plans to open a 212,807-square-foot temperature-controlled warehouse near Chicago.

At March’s FreightWaves “State of Freight” webinar, a slightly positive key indicator is really the only bullish sign anybody can find in the market.

The investment firm Hestia is seeking major changes in Pitney Bowes’ global e-commerce strategy.

FLS Transport Services offers a free KPI scorecard to shippers.

Dog food has become an inflation safe haven for packaged-food giants — because pet owners won’t trade down categories for their “fur babies.”

With some big-name backing, Verne is trying to tackle the issue of storing hydrogen on board a truck using it for fuel.

Motor carriers can anticipate a registration fee increase in 2025 as the collection agency adjusts how it reconciles with mandated entitlements.

The DHL Global Connectedness Index released Wednesday also sheds light on the future expansion of regional trade, saying more than half takes place within regionalized distances already.

R&R Express announced Wednesday it has acquired Denver-based carrier Load to Ride.

Lawmakers in Canada are working to keep trucking companies with poor safety records off the roadways.

Hyzon has some clouds on the near horizon, but at CERAWeek, its CEO detailed the growth the company hopes to achieve.

Mexico’s heavy-duty truck manufacturers exported 12,702 vehicles to the U.S. in February.

A report from Cass Information Systems suggests the current softness in freight markets is likely to hang around for “several more months.”

A CloudTrucks survey of 1,000 respondents revealed truck parking issues should be addressed and resources should be found to deal with them.

A three-judge panel has reversed a lower court ruling that California’s Proposition 22 was unconstitutional.

Navistar is having deja vu over a safety recall for high engine revving on International vehicles that can overwhelm the parking brake.

Well-known shippers like Gap, Williams-Sonoma, Sephora and Nordstrom have returned to the big carriers after stints at regional carriers, a high-level regional source says.

Participants at a pair of CERAWeek panels expressed excitement for hydrogen as the “fuel of the future” in trucking but starkly acknowledged the high infrastructure costs to make it happen.

Estes Forwarding Worldwide announced it has acquired trade show logistics provider Legacy Logistics.

This week in Borderlands: Mexico starts 2023 as top U.S. trade partner; construction for new Texas commercial port of entry begins; transporter closes Texas terminal and cuts 60 jobs; and Kansas logistics company leases Texas distribution center.

Trucking company Rapid Response has been sold to its employees, investment banking firm ButcherJoseph announced Friday.

Daimler Truck completed its first year as a stand-alone company with financial results meeting its targets.

Do you know what’s on your PSP record? Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar shares insight into the story it tells about a driver, how it informs hiring decisions and what drivers can do about it.

Jim Barber, a former top executive at UPS, is seen getting the nod to run brokerage giant C.H. Robinson.

The truck transportation sector in February suffered its biggest drop in employment since the pandemic began.

The automotive industry may stay leaner longer.

Moody’s says regional parcel delivery company LaserShip is challenged by weak liquidity, high financial leverage and soft market demand.

After culling underperforming freight for the better part of two years, less-than-truckload carrier Yellow sees volumes inflect positively.

Antwan Banks has been chosen to oversee the National Motor Freight Traffic Association’s cybersecurity relationship efforts with the trucking industry.

More than 3 million commercial trucks used the Texas State Highway 130 toll road between Austin and San Antonio in 2022.

A Bloomberg report says Uber Freight may be a candidate for a spinoff or an IPO.

German giant Deutsche Post DHL posted outsized gains in full-year operating income and said that performance will not repeat in 2023.

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO said it added 30-year industry veteran Wes Frye to its board as it pursues a six-year financial improvement plan.

ArcBest’s firing of the founder and the CEO of MoLo Solutions is part of a reorganization to tighten sales functions across the company, it said.

Among the coming truck regulations in California is one that targets refrigerated trailers, and Ndustrial is preparing for that shift.

Mack, Isuzu and Hino offer new battery-electric medium-duty work trucks as the industry transition accelerates from diesel and gasoline power.

The startup, led by veterans of last-mile delivery platform AxleHire, rolled out a new solution for perishable shippers.

Ceva Logistics is purging 142 jobs at two of its facilities in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, effective April 22.

Cummins Inc. is rebranding its New Power division to get more attention for its investments in zero-emissions technologies.

The most lucrative time to buy or sell a trucking company could be right now — as long as the prep work has been done.

Forward Air said Tuesday that low-teens tonnage declines over the past few months have calmed in early March.

A North Carolina trucking company notified more than 200 employees on Tuesday it is ceasing operations.

Ryder has sold its Miami headquarters campus to real estate firm Bridge Industrial for $42.1 million.

From one store he and his wife opened in 1964, Tom Love oversaw the growth of Love’s Travel Stops to 600 locations.

Regulators will hold a listening session at the Mid America Trucking Show to help fine-tune proposed rules and guidance governing truck brokers and dispatchers.

Germany’s Traton Group topped $42 billion in revenue for 2022 with Navistar contributing significantly to the top and bottom lines.

FreightWaves, the leading provider of high-frequency data and news for the global supply chain, has launched FreightWaves Academy, an education platform geared toward teaching the ins and outs of transportation and trucking.

Transportation rates fell at the fastest-ever pace recorded in February, according to a monthly supply chain survey.

At a leading energy industry conference in Houston on Monday, hydrogen was the star of the show.

A former FedEx Ground contractor, accused of killing 7-year-old Athena Strand of Paradise, Texas, pleaded not guilty to capital murder and aggravated kidnapping charges on Monday during his arraignment hearing in Wise County, Texas.

Knight-Swift’s David Jackson and fellow trucking executives sound off on regulations and the economy at TCA’s annual meeting.

HHS is preparing to rollout a proposal that could move the trucking industry a step closer to federal recognition of drug hair tests.

The Lordstown Motors Endurance electric pickup was delayed, subject to cost overruns and now faces a safety recall.

SCAC process can be managed online without much help from National Motor Freight Traffic Association.

Nikola allegedly tried to sign rival Lion Electric customers after canceling a battery supply contract with Romeo Power.

Transportation and logistics provider Sage Logistics Holdings said it has entered an agreement to acquire Byland Transportation.

ArcBest’s first-quarter update bucks the less-than-truckload industry trend as tonnage increases and yields moderate.

What if the English trucker who made off with 200,000 Cadbury Creme Eggs was trying to spare innocent taste buds?

While recruiters are always searching for skilled truck drivers — using sign-on bonuses and paying incentives to attract drivers to come work for their trucking companies — there’s little mention of who pays if the driver dies while under a load.

This week in Borderlands: Houston export terminal lets Temco capitalize on grain demand; $10M FAST lanes completed at World Trade Bridge; Spearpoint Logistics to open distribution hub in Texas; and Port Houston’s terminal container yards receive upgrade.

FedEx abandons its low-key communication style to get direct with UPS’ customers.

Companies across the supply chain have been inundated with new technologies and solutions over the past several years. As a result, many leaders are underutilizing their recently adopted tools, leaving money and efficiencies on the table.

Class 8 truck orders defied estimates of flattening in February as fleets show they still have money to spend.

The long-planned acquisition of a bigger stake in Pilot by Berkshire Hathaway has been completed, and new data is expected to emerge as a result.

Volvo Group’s CampX has ushered 50 startups through its accelerator. Now it is adding an incubator for early stage startups.

Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion sees volumes drop again in February but notes the worst of it may be behind them.

By implementing a strong safety and compliance program — like Reliance Partners can help them build — carriers can minimize risk and pay less for insurance.

High-powered executive championed a growth strategy for the regional parcel delivery carrier that has since been tempered.

Logistics company Truckstop.com has verified it is laying off an unspecified amount of workers.

Driverless truck-tech companies say their equipment is as safe — or safer — than traditional devices used to warn the public of trucks stopped on the highway.

Freight broker Transfix announced its chief technology officer has been appointed CEO effective immediately.

The annual WorkHound survey of drivers and other logistics workers got more praise and more comments overall.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported January and February tonnage declines that were in line with fourth-quarter declines when adjusting for weather.

Japanese air and ocean forwarder Yusen Logistics said it has increased its U.S. contract logistics offering with the acquisition of Taylored Services.

Tesla has confirmed that its next electric vehicle factory will be near the Mexican city of Monterrey.

Workhorse Group is still cleaning up the mistakes of its recent past but is expressing optimism on 2023 production plans.

Hyliion Holdings is teaming up with financially struggling Hyzon Motors to develop a hydrogen-powered fuel cell version of its hybrid truck.

FedEx CEO Raj Subramaniam will advise President Joe Biden on the impact of government trade policies on multiple business sectors and export competitiveness.

FreightWaves’ “State of Freight” webinar for February had little good news for carriers hoping for higher rates sometime soon.

ArcBest said Wednesday it has launched freight movement technology, allowing the contents of an entire trailer to be unloaded at once.