Kenworth Truck Co. joins a select few truck manufacturers in reaching its 100th anniversary, which features two special edition trucks.
Advantages of hydrogen-electric trucks were touted at Senate hearing while ATA warned against aggressive timelines.
Ryder’s 2023 profitability forecast assumes lower numbers due to falling used truck prices.
The Teamsters union says it wants more details before agreeing to any of less-than-truckload carrier Yellow’s operational changes.
After a surge in orders in December, trailer OEMs follow truck manufacturers in reporting slower bookings with large backlogs.
“Treat every application like it is worth a million dollars. An allegation of negligent hiring in post-crash litigation could cost at least that and more,” said Mark Schedler, senior transport editor at J. J. Keller & Associates.
Supply chain software provider Descartes announced Tuesday the acquisition of final-mile tech platform GroundCloud.
Truck safety regulator will host webinars to discuss revisions aimed at keeping more high-risk violators off the road.
A Tuesday report from Cass Information Systems showed freight shipments in January were flat with December on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Carrier Pam Transportation saw margin pressure in the fourth quarter as peak season didn’t materialize.
The UPS-Teamsters contract’s so-called 22.4 classification is unpopular with the union because it is seen as an unjustified second-class role for drivers.
The Canadian Trucking Alliance and OOIDA call on President Joe Biden to end the U.S. border vaccine mandate.
Less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio announced a minority investment in national final-mile platform Aria Logistics.
Cummins Inc. will retire two legacy engines, replacing them with one fuel-agnostic powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
The Teamsters union promises a fight heading into contract renewals with less-than-truckload carriers.
This week in Borderlands: The Port of Corpus Christi finishes 2022 with a new tonnage record; Emergent Cold Latin America acquires Mexico-based Qualianz; J&J Snack Foods is opening a major logistics hub in Dallas; and CBP seizes more than $5 million worth of meth hidden in a shipment of radishes.
AskWaves looks at what shippers, carriers, 3PLs and receivers can do to improve less-than-truckload transportation in the grocery space.
This week: St. Christopher brings its benefit concert to a live audience; Lytx awards its customers’ drivers and coaches for top safety records; and XPO Logistics pledges another year of trafficking awareness training for employees.
U.S. Postal Service is aiming its two- to five-day delivery window at budget-conscious shippers and consumers.
Batteries. Electrified components. Fuel cells. Cummins Inc. has plans for all of them. But hydrogen-making electrolyzers top the list.
Radiant Logistics pushed back financial filings once again as it works to correct inaccurate timing of revenue and expenses in prior periods.
The TIA, the leading industry association representing brokers, is ramping up its fight against fraudulent double brokering.
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow reported another large decline in volume leading to a fourth-quarter loss.
Lawmakers are invoking the Congressional Review Act to overturn an EPA rule they say is too costly for truckers — but chances for success are slim.
XPO’s growth strategy includes a wider net for capturing volume, but the less-than-truckload carrier is adamant it will remain price disciplined.
Shares are trading down sharply after Forward Air reported shipping fewer pieces per shipment than expected in the fourth quarter.
“As a driver, you make your living off your license to drive a tractor-trailer, so it’s critical to make sure it’s in a good standing,” said Robert Kaferle, vice president of safety at Reliance Partners.
FleetCor Technologies beat Wall Street quarterly revenue and earnings estimates and offers a positive outlook for 2023.
Transport company RXO, coming off a solid performance in its first quarter as a stand-alone entity, is “positioning ourselves for the inflection,” according to CEO Drew Wilkerson.
XPO takes share in the fourth quarter, posting adjusted earnings ahead of consensus.
The latest freight congestion data builds a case for better targeting of billions of dollars in new government infrastructure money.
Weak freight markets led to a fourth-quarter downturn at Uber Freight.
What can be done to alleviate emissions and decarbonize transportation in the ports?
The U.S. Postal Service is canceling its mail contract with a California-based trucking company with a history of safety violations and drivers who were involved in two fatal crashes in the past two years.
Supply chain technology provider Trimble Inc.’s transportation revenue was $150 million in the fourth quarter and $604.2 million in 2022.
Cargo thieves stole more than $223 million worth of merchandise in 2022, led by household items, electronics and food and beverage goods.
Echo Global Logistics said it has hired former Roadrunner president Frank Hurst and XPO operations vice president Phil Resendiz to lead its less-than-truckload efforts.
Management from Werner Enterprises parses through 2023 expectations on a Tuesday evening call with analysts.
Transportation firm RXO reports a 19.6% gross margin in the fourth quarter, with brokerage gross margins clocking in at 17.9%.
A golfer named Ryder is going to lead marketing for Ryder, and it all started with a memorable shot at a place like no other in golf.
Engine maker Cummins backs OEM projections of a strong 2023 for new trucks. If the China market recovers, look for an earnings bounce.
TFI’s chief downplayed any talk that goes beyond operational synergies, but analyst Jason Seidl said TFI wants to marry ArcBest.
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow filed revised notifications with the Teamsters seeking more subdued changes to operations after receiving pushback from the union.
A monthly survey of supply chain executives released Tuesday revealed signals that transportation markets could be poised for a recovery.
Less-than-truckload booking platform MyCarrier is automating insurance coverage for the 10,000 shipments it is booking daily.
TFI posted in-line fourth-quarter EPS. Revenue was down in a tough operating environment.
A maritime law judge has ruled that ocean carriers violate the Shipping Act when they limit container chassis choices for intermodal truckers.
Glenn Ellis was named the first American-born president and chairman of the Japan-based U.S. unit of Hino Trucks.
Daseke said Monday that supply constraints and cost inflation will again push flatbed rates to new highs in 2025.
Ongoing education — from short training to complete degree programs — is one of the best ways to keep employees from feeling stagnant. Companies that offer access to those opportunities will have an edge when recruiting and retaining today’s future-minded workers.
Former Celadon trucking officials have settled a fraud case with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more than 50 years, a familylike bond has existed between FedEx management and employees. After a round of job cuts unprecedented in scope, that bond rests on shaky ground.
Engine maker Cummins Inc. posted 2022 records in key financial metrics as it worked to integrate its Meritor acquisition.
This week in Borderlands: Xcell Logistics sees big opportunities with cross-border trade; BMW to invest around $800M in Mexico in EV push; sensor-maker announces new factory in Mexico, creating 700 jobs; and Careismatic Brands moves into major distribution hub in Dallas.
Class 8 truck orders in January fell year over year for the first time since August, lightening the 2023 backlog.
FedEx Freight on Friday announced the second round of temporary furloughs of drivers in past three months.
LTL carrier sees likely flat operating ratio in Q1 compared to Q4 of ’22.
Truckload carrier Heartland Express missed fourth-quarter expectations Friday.
FedEx Office plans to focus on other growth opportunities after retiring its SameDay City service, FedEx Corp. says.
ArcBest’s fourth-quarter was worse than expected as the carrier manages through the downside of the less-than-truckload cycle.
A cross-section of Industry experts offer thoughts on how transportation management systems will integrate with autonomous trucks.
The annual revision to the BLS employment model showed a lot more workers in truck transportation last year than originally estimated.
Jones Logistics said Thursday it has acquired dedicated carrier Nationwide Express.
The day after C.H. Robinson announced disappointing fourth-quarter earnings, the analyst community showed little optimism for the 3PL leader’s near-term future.
GoFreight, a startup freight shipping platform for small and midsized freight forwarders, recently raised $23 million in a Series A round.
Wednesday’s announcement of high-level cost cuts, along with word of 12,000 job reductions in all, has sent shares soaring and analysts reevaluating opinions of the company.
Schneider National provided better-than-expected fourth-quarter results Thursday, and its 2023 guidance also came in ahead of analysts’ expectations.
Aligning with certain customers on long-term supply agreements helped Wabash post Q4 and full-year records.
The initiative has built “stickiness” with drivers, broadened access to carrier capacity and resulted in better service, according to the company’s brokerage head.
If history is a guide, advanced technologies in Daimler Truck North America’s SuperTruck II prototype could end up in production.
Freight broker Landstar System sees a rocky road in the first half of 2023, with normal seasonality returning by summer.
Enterprise carrier growth shows that U.S. trucking saw more capacity enter the market in 2022, even as the economy cooled.
Interim CEO Anderson says cost savings target is $150 million by the end of the year; Global Forwarding drags down Q4 earnings.
If Mexico wants to attract more foreign manufacturers, experts say the country must take big steps to stay ahead of the global competition.
Common advice you hear regarding electric truck and bus pilots include warnings like making sure to check the vehicle specifications and starting infrastructure early.
Amid falling tonnage throughout the less-than-truckload complex, Old Dominion posts another large earnings beat.
The announcement is part of a reduction of 12,000 jobs since FedEx’s 2023 fiscal year began.
XPO, on its way to becoming a pure-play LTL carrier, received an upgrade in its debt rating from S&P Global Ratings.
After a notice Tuesday by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration that it is revoking an electronic logging device — TMS ONE’s ELD ONE — from its list of self-certified ELDs, CEO Radu Murzac says the company is working on a fix and plans to have the “final issue” resolved in less than two weeks.
Freight projects around the U.S. too large for traditional federal grants have received a major cash infusion.
Less-than-truckload carrier Old Dominion moved forward with a long-term succession plan Tuesday, announcing that its chief operating officer will replace its CEO in July.
Daimler Truck created capacity for 2,000 battery-electric trucks in 2022, but the lack of charging infrastructure stunted deliveries.
In a first for the FedEx unit, it will reward or punish driver contractors based on whether they attain gold, silver or bronze grades.
Regulators are asking the public to comment on how much more federal oversight will be needed before Level 4 and 5 automation can be safely deployed.
UPS’ CFO warns of a “bumpy road” ahead, while its CEO extends an olive branch of sorts to the Teamsters ahead of contract talks.
A program launched by Walmart to recruit drivers internally has been vastly expanded.
Truck drivers should approach bridges and underpasses with caution when the temperature hovers at or below freezing.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration fined the Volvo Group $130 million for slow reporting of safety recalls.
Startup electric last-mile van developer Arrival cut 50% of its workforce as it tries to reduce cash burn and make it to production.
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association has been getting along for nearly 67 years. Now with new leadership and an expanded road map, it’s finally getting going.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia implements a 6.5% general rate to offset cost inflation and advance network investment.
Through a data-driven approach, PGT Trucking proactively corrects unsafe driving behavior before an accident occurs, leading to improvements in driver safety, retention and efficiency.
There are encouraging signs that demand is returning to the U.S. trucking market, based on high-frequency truckload volume data from FreightWaves SONAR.
This week in Borderlands: Port Laredo ranks No. 1 for U.S.-Mexico agricultural trade; RJW Logistics to open shipping hub near Dallas; major logistics facility set for Nuevo Laredo; and Japanese air conditioning manufacturer investing $300M in Mexico.
Triumph Financial hit a significant milestone in the business it built from the acquisition of HubTran, but TriumphPay’s EBITDA worsened.
The former co-owner of an Iowa trucking company was sentenced Tuesday for orchestrating an elaborate $250,000 check kiting scheme. He is also facing unrelated charges in state court that he allowed more than 800 pigs to starve or freeze to death in his care in December 2021.
A FreightWaves webinar featuring CEO Craig Fuller looked at the current state of the freight market.
Container drayage TMS provider PortPro said it raised $12 million to expand tech capabilities on its platform.
Deliberate perfectly describes Paccar’s approach to trucking electrification. The company offers nine commercial electric trucks but skips the hype.
Knight-Swift Transportation’s 2023 outlook comes in as expected, potentially establishing a higher earnings trough for the carrier.
