Trucking

Parcel analyst Satish Jindel predicts FedEx will opt later this year to spin off the Freight unit to the public market.

Federal regulators cited a lack of information in denying an investigation requested by the parents of children killed in certain types of truck crashes.

Authorities recently ruled that the death of Iowa truck driver David Schultz, who had been missing about five months before being discovered in April, was accidental.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s chief AI officer, Vinn White, has been tapped to oversee truck safety for the Biden administration.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia continues to open terminals acquired from bankrupt Yellow Corp.

Insurance rates continue to rise despite a down freight market. What does the future of mitigating insurance rates look like?

Judge Lewis J. Liman issued a 113-page ruling outlining his opinion of legal arguments brought against congestion pricing in Manhattan, which would charge truck drivers up to $36 for entering certain parts of the city.

Avocado inspections and shipments have resumed a week after being interrupted by protests in Mexico.

RXO shares are soaring Monday on news of its acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS.

A small Virginia trucking company fought off a union, but ensuing legal cases may end up pushing the National Labor Relations Board toward more pro-union policies.

This week in Borderlands: Private sector investment in Mexico $39B so far in 2024; BNSF announces intermodal logistics hub near Phoenix; Trailer manufacturer launches production facility in Eagle Pass, Texas; and Doosan Bobcat begins construction of $300M plant in Mexico.

A congressionally mandated report on CDL skills testing reveals states that are improving — or getting worse — on testing wait times for aspiring truck drivers.

Proficient Auto Logistics, a newly formed publicly traded auto carrier, issued its first-ever earnings.

Sitetracker helps companies like ChargePoint automate tasks surrounding getting electric charging points up and running faster.

TFI International has acquired food-grade tank hauler Entreposage Marco for an undisclosed sum.

This week: Verified Carrier discusses its unique way of vetting carriers, Vecna Robotics closes its Series C, Truckstop vets industry pets and Nvidia has a new offering for industry tech providers.

Some truck drivers supporting the reclassification of marijuana are decrying as hypocritical the banning of pot while off-duty alcohol use is allowed.

NFI CEO Sidney Brown has been indicted as part of the broader “Norcross case” that may shake up New Jersey politics.

Point Pickup Technologies has agreed to sell $100,000 in assets to Delivered, including customer lists, software, transferable permits, books and records, Point Pickup’s website, and promotional materials.

Severe weather is wreaking havoc in parts of South Texas and northern Mexico as Tropical Storm Alberto drenches the region.

Career Now Brands’ chief data officer, Nathan Widener, emphasizes the importance of data collection in the recruitment process and gives insight into how it can help carriers achieve maximum return on investment from recruiting campaigns.

OOIDA and other industry groups are suing over the EPA Phase 3 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.

An Indiana trucking company that has filed for bankruptcy protection says a financing deal with a company providing the carrier factoring services is “critical” to continuing operations.

Avocado inspections and shipments from Michoacan, Mexico, have been suspended after U.S. inspectors were assaulted.

The UEFA European Championship 2024 is currently underway and takes place across 10 stadiums in Germany, requiring serious supply chain and logistics efforts.

The first tropical storm warning of the 2024 hurricane season was issued Tuesday, as South Texas prepared for a storm that could cause flooding along the Gulf Coast.

Truckers “could be regulated out of existence” if the Biden administration’s Phase 3 emissions rule is allowed to stand, according to the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association.

The Massachusetts Department of Transportation is suing Alabama-based Dove Transportation after one of the carrier’s trucks struck a bridge in 2021, causing “substantial damage.”

Logistics costs for U.S. businesses were lower in 2023, but prices remain higher than they were before the pandemic, much like the situation with consumer price inflation.

Spencer Ware, co-founder and CEO of Repowr, and Patrick Visintainer, co-founder and COO of Repowr, join Jeremy Reymer to talk about asset underutilization and its impact on the freight industry.

Averitt is preparing for a boom in cross-border shipments with a major expansion of its distribution and service center in San Antonio.

Forward Air confirms it has implemented workforce reductions and other restructuring initiatives.

Shipments and cost data for May show no letup in the freight downcycle.

Check out these viewer-submitted photos from last week’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, where truck drivers shared photos of their animal co-drivers.

Cargo insurance rates in Mexico are wildly different from the U.S. Mark Vickers breaks down the differences.

C.H. Robinson has joined the TriumphPay Network, a freight payments platform connecting brokers, shippers and carriers.

Technology startup Wiliot has launched a food-safety initiative using ambient IoT to provide more traceability in supply chains.

This week in Borderlands: Evans Transportation launches cross-border service amid trade boom; TexAmericas Center receives Union Pacific “focus site” designation; Chemvest Holdings US acquires Texas rail-served industrial park; and DHL Express expands retail presence in Houston area.

15,867 Amazon Flex drivers across three states filed arbitration with the American Arbitration Association alleging Amazon had misclassified their job roles as independent contractors rather than employees, resulting in underpaid and lost wages.

Trucking companies will see cost bumps in their UCR Plan fees of up to $9,000, depending on fleet size. 

With new investments from Isuzu and trading giant Itochu, Gatik is on the path to mass production of short-haul autonomous trucks in 2027.

Costs and feasibility of CARB’s anti-pollution rule for locomotives was debated on Capitol Hill.

The FMCSA plans an online survey to determine driver seat belt usage after recent data shows an increase in fatalities from unrestrained drivers.

Carriers will haul the first of four “super loads” of heavy equipment across major Ohio roadways from Manchester to New Albany on June 16-25. The state is asking motorists to avoid these roads on these dates.

The International Longshoremen’s Association is in a contract dispute with ocean carriers over wage increases and use of automation.

As transportation companies invest heavily in new tech and infrastructure, J.B. Hunt sees technology as a way to empower employees and capacity to create long-term value for customers.

An anonymous federal survey on seat belt use by truck drivers follows recent fatality data showing many are not buckling up.

Sustainability reporting is quickly shifting from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory undertaking. Strong relationships with transportation and logistics providers are going to be more important than ever.

Truckload carrier Werner Enterprises’ CEO noted some reasons for optimism at an investor conference.

Truck drivers who travel with their pets told FreightWaves that their furry companions ease the loneliness and stress of life on the road.

S&P Global cut its debt rating on Forward Air for the second time in four months.

Canadian border workers have reached a tentative employment agreement with the federal government that ends the threat of a strike on Friday.

The shipping channel for the Port of Baltimore has fully reopened to commercial traffic more than two months after a container ship collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge.

AB5, California’s independent contractor classification law, has won a second significant decision in a federal court, with all 11 members of a 9th Circuit panel upholding the law for Uber drivers.

Nick Patrick, CEO of Radar, discusses how 3PLs and carriers can improve fleet management and consolidate vendors of software and devices for route optimization, driver tracking and location spoofing detection.

A strike by Canadian border workers is on hold until Wednesday to allow more time for union and federal officials to negotiate.

During the last full calendar year, 2023, HOS violations accounted for over 40% of the driver-related violations found during roadside inspections.

Orders for new Class 8 trucks rose significantly in May, according to two research firms.

This week in Borderlands: China-to-Mexico freight spurs growth in Laredo, Texas; BNSF sues Texas city over stalled logistics center; RJW Logistics acquires second warehouse near Dallas; and sportswear giant Puma opens distribution center near Phoenix.

Industry expert Satish Jindel offers perspective on Forward Air’s controversial merger with Omni Logistics.

Another drop in truck transportation jobs in May means the total stands at the same level as it did in November.

ArcBest’s efforts to improve freight mix are producing big swings in its operating metrics, a May update revealed.

Nikola releases stats on hydrogen fueling that show savings over diesel and a growing business for fuel cell trucks.

Fleetworthy Solutions highlights its technology command center built to handle safety and compliance issues, including navigating the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Less-than-truckload carrier XPO reported a modest increase in volumes during May, but yields took a notable step higher.

Highway’s Jordan Graft discusses how to fix fraud in the trucking industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event.

The U.S. Postal Service has kicked off its 2024 National Dog Bite Awareness Campaign – “Don’t let your dog bite the hand that serves you” – in an effort to reduce dog biting incidents for postal workers.

Among the changes in the transportation industry that Skinner Transfer Corp. has seen in the past century, regulations and safety measures have been among the toughest to navigate.

Top carrier concerns aside from fraud, fuel costs, and rates include insurance costs, equipment costs, government regulations, and parking.

One of the leaders in adopting generative AI at C.H. Robinson used a variety of analogies to describe its capabilities.

Federal trucking regulators want in-person comments on revisions to how carriers are rated on safety.

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered an indefinite pause of congestion pricing just days after a trucking group sued to halt the fees for those driving to Manhattan.

FreightWaves and DAT squared off during an inaugural event, the “Great Debate — DAT vs. SONAR: Where is the Market Headed Next?”

Teamsters update: The union has recently aligned with Amazon workers, won three elections and signed a new deal with a Ryder unit.

Old Dominion’s volume metrics continue to lag peers, largely by design.

Former FreightWaves analyst turned hedge fund manager Seth Holm shared his outlook for transportation stocks at Future of Supply Chain on Wednesday.

Flexport’s Ryan Petersen talked about trends and forecasts in the freight industry at FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Atlanta.

Based on its results this Congress, the American Trucking Associations’ lobbying efforts make it look less like a Machiavellian operator and more like another Washington grifter.

Forward Air’s shareholders approved the conversion of Omni’s nonvoting shares to voting common stock, giving the group 35% control of the combined entity.

Transfix is selling its brokerage business to supply chain services provider NFI.

Barbara Spector Yeninas died on Friday at the age of 84. She was an industry trailblazer for women, founding BSY Associates, a maritime, supply chain and logistics marketing communications company.

A tight employee market has led Love’s to cut some overnight services, but it’s also offering a new training benefit for workers.

The size of the U.S. Postal Service network could allow the agency to take e-commerce market share from UPS and FedEx.

Broker FLS Transportation announced it has acquired Anderson Transportation and Logistics, which brings flatbed brokerage expertise to the platform.

Radiant Logistics has acquired Cascade Transportation, a provider of time-critical domestic and international transportation services.

FreightWaves SONAR and Cass Information Systems announced on Tuesday a channel and integration partnership on supply chain intelligence.

Supply chain managers indicated higher transportation pricing in May but also noted that capacity continues to grow.

Marker 17 Marine and Premium Carriers Inc. are being sued for $1.4 million after a yacht owned by Max Zach Corp. was destroyed in transit from North Carolina to Connecticut.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia reported an acceleration in its volume metrics for May, sending its share price up 14% on Tuesday.

The U.S. Department of Transportation has provided a detailed framework surrounding driver drug and alcohol violations – including return to work procedures.

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association urges the transportation industry to protect sensitive info by learning how to secure APIs.

Yellow Corp. gets to exclusively oversee its liquidation for another 90 days, keeping shareholders’ hopes for recovery alive.

Flexport is expanding the Convoy Platform to brokers, aiming to drive growth and efficiency for brokers and carriers.

While the U.S. government works to ease the lack of truck parking, it will take more to solve the problem.

This week in Borderlands: Kuehne+Nagel is expanding in Texas to meet rising manufacturing demand; Canadian government opens cross-border trade office in Arizona; China-based automotive supplier opens factory in Aguascalientes, Mexico; and new 500,000-square-foot logistics hub being constructed near Dallas.

FMCSA has granted waivers to a new round of truck drivers who have epilepsy or hearing impairment.

The Trucking Association of New York has filed a federal lawsuit in hopes of halting the congestion fee for those driving into Manhattan, which will cost truck drivers up to $36.

OneRail has launched a solution to address in-transit problems that lead to lost inventory.

A strike looms for more than 9,000 border agents in Canada, potentially disrupting trade flows across North America.

Chad Crotty, vice president of sales and business development for DDC FPO, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.