Lordstown Motors is sticking to planned production of the Endurance electric pickup truck in Q3, but a shortage of cash makes the plan uncertain.
FreightWaves is covering the logistics-related fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from the air to the ground to the sea.
While U.S. trucking company owner Bogdan Golosinskiy left Ukraine with his family when he was 9 years old, he says he can’t ignore the plight of hundreds of thousands of refugees.
The company says its U.S.-based agency with eastern Ukraine operations faces severe disruptions due to fighting in the region.
A District of Columbia lawmaker tells law enforcement that a security fence around the Capitol should be removed quickly following trucker demonstrations.
Companies rely on a wide variety of partners to handle their invoice auditing, including brokers and third-party freight pay companies. This approach can be risky, as these folks are not typically invoice audit experts, increasing the chance that inconsistencies and other issues will slip through the cracks.
Autonomous trucks have garnered a significant amount of attention during this transition thanks to their impressive environmental benefits and inherent ability to solve a variety of industry ills. While technological efforts to get these vehicles on the road have progressed quickly, regulations surrounding their use have been slower to follow.
Less-than-truckload carrier Dayton Freight Lines announced plans to acquire Valley Companies’ cartage operations.
The load board at Truckstop.com remains the core business but integrating it with other operations is seen as providing opportunity.
Over the last decade, XPO Logistics has spent hundreds of millions of dollars investing in the development of advanced transportation technology with the use of “the brightest technology minds out there.”
JLE Industries is considering a variety of solutions to help more than 70% of its customers satisfy their ESG mandates.
New trucking legislation is under consideration in Virginia, resulting from a disruptive snowstorm last month.
Navistar is recalling thousands of trucks because their backup lights illuminate with the wrong shade of white.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: LGT Transport expands in Texas; Fintech firm raises $16M for cross-border trade; Transfar Shipping launches China-US Gulf Coast container service; and El Paso Logistics Park opens.
Event may warrant a special filing with the SEC, source says.
This week: Phillips 66 employees mark Black History Month, and Bendix and Amazon support STEM programs in the Midwest.
With fuel levies generously padding the carriers’ top lines, shippers shouldn’t expect relief anytime soon.
A federal proposal allowing trucking companies to use oral drug testing will reduce costs but could prove less effective against “lifestyle” drug users.
A South Carolina company that remanufactured locomotives and provided railcar servicing and repairs filed Chapter 7.
There’s a lot of bad information out there about the state of the oil market.
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Contract logistics giant GXO sees numerous growth opportunities for years to come.
Break bulk cargo with commodities of plywood, steel and rubber boosted volumes at U.S. Gulf Coast ports in January.
Federal officials are preparing for potential trucker demonstrations in Washington ahead of and after the State of the Union address.
Reliance Partners’ Graham Gonzales joins the show to discuss Reliance’s RUBI Program (Reliance Usage-Based Insurance), coverage that can be booked on a per-load basis.
Electric truck maker Nikola projects it will build 300-500 battery-electric trucks this year and post up to $150 million in revenue.
The Biden administration has outlined 62 policy initiatives affecting trucking, rail, and maritime in a one-year vulnerability assessment.
This swift rise in online shoppers has stressed an already-taxed industry, increasing the demands on less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers significantly.
Energy generated by the solar panels will charge the battery and power liftgates and ancillary equipment.
Weather disruptions have always been common across the supply chain. With climate change-induced severe weather conditions on the rise, logistics companies should expect – and plan for – even more challenging conditions in the future.
Multiple fleets placed deposits for 100 extended-range Hypertruck ERX units as Hyliion Holdings declared it has enough money for a late 2023 launch.
More than 22 years after Oregon truck driver Roger Kelly was fatally shot while parked for the night in a dirt lot near the Best Western Hotel in Fernley, Nevada, his murder remains unsolved.
Drawing on the intense media attention gained by defiant Canadian truck drivers and opponents of government mandates regarding COVID-19, some U.S. truckers have launched their own cross-country effort, the “People’s Convoy.”
Ontario’s Ministry of Transportation says it suspended the operating authorities of 12 truck operators as part of a crackdown on the Freedom Convoy protest in Ottawa.
Summar focuses on helping small carriers with one to 30 trucks sustain and grow their businesses.
Small and midsize factoring companies are able to achieve a competitive advantage, which many previously thought was impossible without millions of dollars of investment.
Truckload carriers continue to pay up for drivers. Dry van carrier Cargo Transporters announced another increase to its pay package.
The data is difficult to compare on an apples-to-apples basis, but some trends can be spotted.
Michael Lohscheller has been named president of Nikola Corp., charged with leading the electric truck maker’s global growth.
“We are excited to help usher in a new era of intelligent, modern logistics with a focus on sustainability for our customers, our employees, our shareholders and our planet,” said Lily Shen, CEO and president.
Cummins Inc. will buy Meritor for $3.7 billion in a deal that combines traditional and new power components for commercial trucks.
In order to take advantage of different RFP options, shippers must have access to the data they need to determine which lanes need to be repriced and when. Success requires coupling decision-making with efficient technology.
Federal regulators are moving ahead with proposed improvements to a national database used to file complaints in the trucking industry.
Brown Bear Transportation announced Monday that it is expanding its reach throughout the Northeast with the recent acquisition of Abenaqui Carriers.
Modern Shipper spoke with Daniel Sokolovsky, founder and former CEO of AxleHire, about his newest delivery venture, Warp.
Hyliion Holdings has doubled its headcount amid an unrelenting battering of electric vehicle startup stock values.
Just like in California, Uber, Lyft and others are funding the effort to define gig workers through a referendum.
The U.S. and Canadian governments closed their borders to unvaccinated and partially vaccinated truck drivers in January, sparking protests across Canada.
Market consensus is that many drivers stay home during the International Roadcheck, and SONAR data supports the thesis.
Temperature- and time-sensitive 3PLs join forces in the brokerage industry’s latest deal. Direct Connect Logistix announced Monday it has acquired Performance Logistics.
The two groups disagree on numerous issues but came together over the issue of parking.
The three-week protest in Ottawa ends after police arrest 191 people and tow 76 vehicles during a massive operation targeting remaining truckers and Freedom Convoy supporters.
AskWaves looks into the growing amount of shipment detail needed when submitting an RFP.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Dunavant sees opportunities in Mexico amid supply chain disruptions; a Canadian auto supplier expands in Mexico; Schneider Electric announces a new plant in El Paso; and Grovara opens its Mexico headquarters as part of an international strategy.
This week: James “Big Brown” Joseph joins UPS volunteers to build a wheelchair ramp for a World War II veteran, FedEx launches its Small Business Grant contest and Ruan’s vice president of operations joins the One Warm Coat board.
Truckload rates have plateaued and may head down in the second half, Miller says. There is more runway for LTL increases, however.
“The more we talk about data you need to be specific about what data you want to get and what purpose you want to get the data for,” said Rik Arends, program director at Smart Freight Centre.
FreightWaves’ Tony Mulvey and Torqata’s Rak-Joon Choi discuss how visibility and blockchain technology are impacting the automotive industry.
The U.S. had suspended fresh avocado imports after a USDA inspector carrying out field work received a threatening phone call Feb. 11.
A California high school truck driving instructor has revamped his curriculum with a fitness app to emphasize the benefits of staying active and eating well.
Federal regulators have announced dates for “significant” rulemakings affecting the trucking industry.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration declared a Houston-area carrier and a Mexico-licensed driver to be imminent hazards.
Some protesters surrendered peacefully and were taken into custody, while others were taken away in handcuffs.
Also on the podcast: The torrid pace of diesel consumption.
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As the Biden administration moves on its electric vehicle charging infrastructure plan, trucking makes its case for getting a dedicated network.
Electric bus, battery and infrastructure developer Proterra Inc. deals with its own supply chain issues as well as those of end customers.
The Biden administration plans to go after companies that may be using supply chain disruption to fix prices or overcharge customers.
The “everything shortage” forced truck manufacturers to cancel, retime and slow order intake even as demand for more trucks surges.
A new power-only brokerage offering drop trailer solutions to customers has emerged: FreightVana x, where the x stands for “collaboration.”
Refrigerated carrier Hirschbach announced the acquisition of John Christner Trucking. The combination will form one of the nation’s largest temperature-controlled fleets.
A joint venture focused on automated manual transmissions is responsible for the practical end of manual gearboxes in heavy-duty trucks.
U.S. Xpress expects freight demand to stay strong in the first half of 2022. The trajectory from there could hinge on inflation.
Former drivers, truck and trailer rental companies and fuel businesses are collectively owed hundreds of thousands of dollars after a Massachusetts logistics company filed Chapter 7.
It is important to recognize that the introduction of autonomous vehicles is not the beginning of the end for drivers.
The Biden administration says a proposed heavy-duty truck emissions rule will be “rooted on science and the law.”
Bill Loupée, of Ben B. Schwartz and Sons, discusses how to navigate supply chain challenges through building relationships with brokers and logistics professionals.
Amid high rates and tight capacity, fleets must make do with what they have and minimize errors that can lead to significant cargo losses.
Whether at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Department of Labor or other venues, Benesch attorney says it’s going to be a lively year for the independent contractor versus employee debate.
FMCSA’s Robin Hutcheson discusses how the Biden administration’s Trucking Plan will be a top focus for the agency in 2022.
The fourth-quarter average sales price for used tractors and trucks at Ryder was up more than 100%.
Waymo Via and C.H. Robinson are the latest dance partners seeking to choreograph autonomous trucking.
On-demand truck driver platform Haul announced a $10 million funding round as it looks to expand its coverage area for fleets in need of temporary drivers.
With its new TX-18 automated manual transmissions, Paccar looks to make off-highway and severe service easier on the driver.
Digital broker Transfix posted record results for 2021. The company’s public listing is on track for the second quarter.
Lula Trucking’s software could reduce operators’ truck insurance costs through pay-per-day tools.
Traffic resumes at the U.S.-Canada border in Coutts, Alberta, after protesters end a blockade under growing pressure from police and the Canadian government.
Automation can help “you get a ton more value out of your existing systems and any new investments you want to make in technology,” said Eric Rempel, chief innovation officer at Redwood Logistics.
Suddath Global Logistics’ Andrew Lockwood and FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill discuss how to attract and retain drivers in the trucking industry.
The import suspension comes after record avocado prices in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl.
Management from Radiant Logistics said it has several levers at its disposal to boost the company’s valuation.
The Canadian government plans to go after the owners of trucks involved in protests and border blockades after the prime minister declared a national emergency.
Engine manufacturer Cummins eyes pledge to lower CO2 emissions by reworking its engine families to run on natural gas, hydrogen or diesel.
DeLorean Motor Co. announces new electric vehicle production enterprise in San Antonio.
Canadian police say they seized a weapons cache and made 11 arrests connected to a protest blocking the U.S.-Canada border in Coutts, Alberta.
Trailer orders in January achieved equilibrium with the months of unbuilt orders as fleets and manufacturers operated in an ongoing parts supply shortage.
The Cass Freight Index sags in January on a rise in COVID cases, but the dataset appears poised again for strong growth in 2022.
Schneider National is blaming a “firmware defect” tied to an external vendor’s equipment for a massive network outage that knocked the trucking giant offline on Thursday.
Trucks begin moving across the Ambassador Bridge again, but protests continue to block traffic at two additional U.S.-Canada border crossings and disrupt traffic near a third.
The Ambassador Bridge has been cleared of protesters.
