Officers at the Laredo Port of Entry seized narcotics valued at more than $2.8 million in two recent unrelated cases at the World Trade and Colombia-Solidarity bridges.
COVID vaccines take priority, straining already ultra-tight delivery capacity.
Diesel market has strength not seen since April
Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.
1961: The first of a complete line of lightweight, compact, heavy-duty diesels for the over-highway trucking industry by Caterpillar, the 1673 has been tested on some 200 trucks throughout the nation.
Daimler Trucks North America says its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing plant has no carbon dioxide emissions and is the first facility to achieve carbon neutrality in Daimler’s global network.
J.B. Hunt announces temperature-controlled transportation options have been added to digital freight-matching platform J.B. Hunt 360. Shipper 360 now has more than 10,000 carriers that can transport temperature-sensitive goods.
Any idea that cargo theft may have waned because of the COVID pandemic is unfounded, as data shows reported thefts have increased throughout 2020.
Preliminary results of a new survey have found that logistics companies are losing hundreds of thousands, and even millions of dollars, due to the use of low-quality technology integration tools.
The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is finally a reality, but it’s a carefully orchestrated process among the federal government, the manufacturer, a major health care distributor and FedEx and UPS.
Onfleet hires Scott Cross as CFO, and Stephanie Riffell joins Perishable Shipping Solutions as COO.
Mexican drivers were protesting having to return empty tractor-trailers through the Colombia-Solidarity bridge
Forward Air is growing its traditional less-than-truckload terminal count. This time it is adding California’s Inland Empire to the roster.
Frozen Food Express is raising linehaul driver pay by 25% for new solo drivers and 20% for team drivers.
Membership is 20+ and will tackle digital initiatives for an industry mostly still operating on paper
FedEx Express (NYSE: FDX) and UPS (NYSE: UPS) trucks departed Pfizer Inc.’s (NYSE: PFE) sprawling manufacturing facility in Portage, Michigan, on Sunday morning loaded with COVID-19 vaccines packed in dry […]
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Automotive manufacturers are building in Mexico; FedEx Express expands in Querétaro; Dunavant Distribution expands in Houston; and agents stop over 200 people being smuggled in commercial trailers.
FedEx, UPS, AIT to get their delivery marching orders.
Soaring heights and crashing lows describe Nikola Corp.s first six months as a public company. Allegations of fraud and a stock price decline from the high $70s to the upper teens led Yahoo Finance users to vote the electric truck startup the worst company of the year.
Domestic express carriers spring into action, moving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare facilities.
Former Louisiana trucker Alfred Bourgeois was put to death Friday, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute bid by his attorneys for clemency.
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, C.R. England became the latest carrier to announce a large pay increase for its drivers. Plus, analysts debate the value of the Tesla Semi program and industry groups push for transportation workers to be among those with early access to a COVID vaccine.
Rejections ease again slightly.
Anticipation for the first COVID vaccine is about to be realized and with it a huge ground and air operation to immunize the world. ABI Research quantifies some of the transportation requirements.
The closure of the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico for nonessential travel will extend through Jan. 21, though commercial trucks remain exempt.
Southwest Airlines furloughing additional 827 workers; Texas auto parts supplier closes facility.
OneRail and project44 have announced a partnership that will lead to a unified solution to provide shippers detailed visibility of shipments from the manufacturing floor to the end customer.
Former Louisiana trucker Alfred Bourgeois is set to be executed Friday, barring a last-minute court stay for the brutal murder of his 2-year-old daughter.
Narrowing millions of data points to three main categories, it’s now much easier to find PPP recipients from the smallest to the biggest
Trucker Tools has integrated cargo insurance coverage from Loadsure into its app, allowing for easy one-click access to instant quotes.
Cardinal Logistics Management, a large North Carolina trucking company, acknowledges “data event” after ransomware gang leaks thousands of files.
To make the best possible match at the best price for everyone involved, shippers post their freight and take market feedback from carriers.
C.R. England is boosting driver pay an average of 15.5%, and when combined with a new bonus program, means some drivers could see a 25% pay increase.
Federal agents intercepted a shipment of 100,000 counterfeit surgical masks at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The regulation duplicates employer provisions already in place, according to the agency.
The German automaker wants to put all its time and energy into R&D and building infrastructure that supports the production of EVs, such as plant improvements and equipment upgrades.
Former Trimac workers claim the bulk carrier failed to provide respirators and implement safety measures at its tank washing facilities in Georgia.
Bob McGhee of AIT Worldwide Logistics detailed the meticulous process behind military shipping. He also expects tight air and ocean capacity will continue well into next year.
Whiz-bang systems and equipment will be glimpsed from afar this time around.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shipments designed to test the COVID supply chain identified some potential delivery issues. Plus, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he would not have made a $700 loan to YRC Worldwide and trucking safety groups have concerns about possible exemptions for vaccine deliveries.
Few doubt that Tesla (TSLA) has deep pockets, but some wonder whether the electric vehicle company should bite the bullet and abandon one of its most highly anticipated but long […]
Who will get to the front of the COVID vaccination line? Virtually everyone agrees front-line doctors and nurses, and people in nursing homes, should be first, but after that industry sectors are fighting over who is more important. Freight transportation groups say they should be in the top tier.
Truckload carrier Titan Transfer adds another fleet to the portfolio with the acquisition of JTL Carriers.
Early signs about the end of tight capacity begin to surface.
Toyota is using the next-generation fuel cell that powers its 2021 Mirai passenger car in production-intent Kenworth trucks for internal testing as it begins handing off the earlier-generation fuel cells for customer demonstrations.
Leading supply chain experts will share their insights on what happened to the supply chain in 2020 and look ahead to 2021 as part of FreightWaves’ North American Supply Chain Summit on Tuesday.
What do you do when you find yourself with $7 million? Maven Machines succeeded in raising that much money this year to invest in its cloud-based freight software, which includes […]
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had his day in court so to speak. He said he stands behind the YRC loan and others made, noting that many lawmakers wished Treasury had taken on more risk.
Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.
Business-to-business exemption may play key role if trucking falls under employee classification law
U.S. officials at Operation Warp Speed say they are ready to go with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a high-ranking state health official says people should be prepared for hiccups based on recent trials
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, it’s been one year since the collapse of Celadon, and FreightWaves talks to some former drivers. Plus, Estes has been hit with a COVID-related lawsuit and Covenant is bumping up driver pay.
USDA rule under review at OMB expected to help prevent unlawful arrests and cargo seizures
Black Friday-CyberWeek performance of mid- to high-70% range for FedEx and UPS was way off from 2019 levels, Convey data shows.
FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.
A new lawsuit against less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express is just one of what are now believed to be more than 1,200 lawsuits filed by workers against their employers over a COVID-related dispute or claim.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Liane Randolph as the new chair of the powerful California Air Resources Board (CARB). Randolph, an attorney, has been a commissioner at the California […]
The United States stands to prosper with more supply chain collaborations between Canada and Mexico, according to trade experts.
Landstar System announced after the market close on Wednesday what it would do with cash on the balance sheet. The company plans to pay a one-time special dividend of $2 per share in January.
U.K.-based Arrival picks Charlotte, North Carolina, as its North American headquarters. It’s a 30-minute drive from its planned microfactory in South Carolina and close to UPS, a major customer for its electric vans.
Local deliveries are now available in 2,400 U.S. markets, the unit says.
Canadian flatbed trucking company BLB Transport shuts down after a bank pulls its credit, but an asset sale to another carrier is ensuring that most drivers get back on the road.
Average rate for team drivers up by 9 cents per mile, company says
Hub Group’s acquisition ambitions land in the final-mile sector in a $94.5 million deal for non-asset provider NonstopDelivery.
With the bulk of the driver workforce approaching retirement age in the next decade, it is more important than ever to figure out how to attract younger drivers.
Forager and project44 aim to create a new standard of cross-border transparency for U.S.-Mexico freight.
Former Celadon truck drivers and employees are still bitter one year after the trucking conglomerate filed Chapter 11 and abruptly shuttered operations on Dec. 9, 2019.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, ArcBest is the latest LTL carrier to report a strong start to Q4. Plus, 2020 supply chain trends are likely to continue into 2021, and Trevor Milton has begun to sell shares in Nikola Corp.
Speed, safety and reliability are taken into account when choosing truck routes.
SmartHop, an early-stage startup offering a dispatch solution for small carriers, on Tuesday announced its partnership with Redwood Logistics, a third-party logistics company. The companies will integrate Redwood’s API with […]
GreyOrange’s Ranger autonomous robots work with employees in an e-fulfillment center in the Netherlands.
Motiv Power is adding to its order book for medium-duty electrified chassis and generating revenue. Special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) interest is growing.
Meanwhile, a suit against Amazon suggests federal or state agencies, not the courts, may be where disputes are settled.
Shares hit record close as UBS markedly boosts EPS for fiscal 2021 second quarter and raises 12-month price target to $380 from $320.
Trailers being used as storage at Amazon facility adding to the problem, according to OIG.
Express carriers like DHL are getting slammed with e-commerce shipments as the holidays approach, and transportation contractors like Cargojet are throwing resources into the response.
Trade group representing drayage drivers calls the move “huge”
New Transflo President Michael Southworth believes the transportation industry is ripe for further technological innovation, especially around automation and collaborative platforms
DHL will be the first to deliver COVID-19 vaccines in Germany. Integrated logistics companies like DHL, FedEx and UPS have an advantage with their closed networks and sophisticated delivery methods for keeping vaccines at the correct temperature.
Volvo said Monday it has discontinued the sale of Class 8 trucks in Mexico, citing disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
ArcBest sees asset-based revenue continue positive streak in November. This is the fourth LTL carrier to report improving trends in the quarter.
2020’s supply chain changes because of COVID will likely stick around in 2021, and could become permanent fixtures of the modern supply chain, XPO’s Drew Wilkerson said.
Electric vehicle startup Xos Trucks has inked a deal with Dickinson Fleet Services involving the purchase of five medium-duty, zero-emission, fully electric service trucks. Under the order, the electric truck […]
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, truckers hauling produce are collecting rates never-before-seen in December. Plus, construction continues on Nikola’s electric truck assembly plant and warehouse space remains red-hot.
Renewable natural gas (RNG) is having a moment, and California, naturally, is at the epicenter. In 2020, a company that sells renewable natural gas to California medium- and heavy-duty trucking […]
In a federal filing, Nikola founder Trevor Milton reports selling about 3.2 million of his 91.6 million shares in the electric truck startup.
Mexican authorities found an abandoned tractor-trailer near the U.S.-Mexico border with $62 million in drugs hidden between sacks of plaster mix.
YRC Worldwide reports 3% year-over-year increase in November revenue, following a modest decline in October. The company’s overall trends are still lagging those of some competitors.
Increase in reverse logistics demand spawned by the continued growth of e-commerce activity.
China is again the top trading partner of the United States, with trade totaling $59.6 billion for October.
2006: Schneider National CEO called for a return to a national speed limit, saying it was the most important thing that the federal government can do to improve highway safety.
The inside-out design of Canoo electric delivery vehicle means it could have many appearances as public trading for the $600 million SPAC-sponsored startup nears.
A recently formed venture between Stockbridge Capital and a Korean pension fund will acquire 23 logistics properties valued at $2 billion.
Two companies are bringing in partners with yard space that might not already be available or marketed to truck drivers.
Arizona officials rooting for Nikola Corp. to make good on its plans for a $600 million electric truck assembly plant and hundreds of new jobs say construction is progressing.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Officials want to create a new free-trade zone along the US-Mexico border; DFW Airport invests in a data-sharing platform; Mexico sees a record trade surplus in October; and Mexico announces 29 new infrastructure projects at $11.5 billion.
Officials in Texas recently announced four drug seizures involving trucks along the United States-Mexico border.
Truckers Christmas Group Organization (TCGO) is extending its application deadline to Dec. 7 to spread holiday cheer to deserving truck drivers.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, what comes next for Brad Jacobs and XPO? Plus, Transport America positions for the future and U.S. Xpress seeks answers to improving driver efficiency.
Tender rejections fall as drivers return to the roads.
