Trucking

Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.

In partnership with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp, Walmart on Tuesday announced a new drone delivery system for one of its stores in El Paso.

The Cass Freight Index returns positive trends for shipments in October. The expectation is strong volumes will continue with the outlook for higher expenditures on the horizon.

As Americans adopted pets in record numbers this year, supply chains faced unprecedented challenges to source new capacity.

“Ignoring ways to optimize work processes may be the death knell for some companies.”

Transflo has announced the appointment of Michael Southworth as president. Southworth joins the company from Verint Systems, where he was most recently general manager of the company’s Intelligent Self-Service business. […]

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Ryder will provide one-time bonuses to all its front-line employees. Plus, inventory replenishment should continue to drive strong freight volumes into 2021, and autonomous vehicle makers weigh in on a Joe Biden presidency.

Convoy is adding three enhancements to its Convoy Go power-only program, including predictive routing and Automated Reloads with batched routes.

Some StopTheTires2020 members infiltrated the group’s social media platform to disrupt and cause chaos following the 2020 presidential election.

A newly minted truck driver told investigators he didn’t know about $2.8 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment of pork he was hauling from Canada to Texas.

In separate incidents, border officers in Texas discovered trucks used to smuggle alleged methamphetamine and marijuana.

YRC head Darren Hawkins has “a lot of confidence” heading into 2021. Network restructuring initiatives are expected to be greatly advanced as the carrier starts accepting delivery of new equipment.

A case that started with a trailer door that wasn’t closed goes to federal court, ends up with a loss for the LTL carrier

Knight-Swift announces Adam Miller will lead Swift Transportation in addition to his role of CFO at the parent company.

UPS and Volvo Group concerned about changes proposed by regulators.

Baton releases case study demonstrating efficiency gains as the last-mile startup builds out tech-enabled network of trailer drop yards and local drivers.

Two years following its initial cross-country journey, Shell has announced its updated Starship concept tractor-trailer combination will make a second trip in early 2021.

The trend of improving used truck sales stalled in October. But year-over-year price gains are holding up. Added capacity could be a problem if pandemic shutdowns slow freight demand.

1998: The Surface Transportation Board has approved the division of Conrail between Norfolk Southern and CSX, which will be left in control of most railroad traffic in the eastern half of the United States.

Landstar System inches its fourth-quarter expectations higher but cautions that this trucking cycle may not be different from those in the past.

Dallas-based Stevens Transport announced a new pay package Monday to reward drivers for their hard work and dedication.

Payouts will be $1,000 to full-time workers, covering about 75% of all company employees

Holiday orders will be spread evenly throughout cycle, CEO says.

Given the tight market, Hunt customers can expect to hear from company soon on need for rate increases to cover higher costs

A Prologis research report highlights the ways warehouse automation is easing the growing pains of e-commerce.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the CEO of U.S. Xpress says that demand for services has plateaued. Plus, trucking could see a fundamental shift in policy and regulation, and a push to ban internal combustion engines could harm the ag sector.

Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.

Trucks will haul goods to and from LA air gateway and service centers.

The collaboration will provide tires and tire management to TuSimple’s budding autonomous freight network.

Industry panel: Autonomous trucks will be phased in gradually, eventually transforming a huge swath of economic activity.

The International HX Series off-highway trucks are the first expression of a modular approach imbued in Navistar’s Project Compass initiative.

Expedited shipping rates rise 1.2% to 3.5%; other rates rise more.

Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the unusual freight market that has dominated 2020 and the future of Convoy.

“We do not believe that the digital broker is ultimately going to replace those traditional brokerages.”

Between drug clearinghouse and shut CDL schools, Fuller sees far fewer eligible drivers in the market

Pricing and delivery bundle will be tough for traditional pharmacies to match, consultant says.

Emerge has announced Book It Now, a feature that allows carriers to instantly book freight from its Digital Freight Marketplace without the hassles of negotiation.

EPS reported above analysts’ consensus.

Many companies may have been paying tariffs on imports from China they were not required to pay. C.H. Robinson is trying to help businesses identify what they may be owed ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to apply for reimbursement.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA tells Washington state it can no longer enforce state meal-and-rest break rules on truck drivers operating under HOS regulations. Plus, carriers continue to be in a strong position as peak season rolls on, and delivery robots are suddenly in hot demand.

U.S. House lawmakers’ Climate Crisis Action Plan calls for 100% EV truck sales by 2040.

It’s the logistics, stupid — to borrow a phrase from former President Bill Clinton — when it comes to getting vaccines down to the local pharmacy level.

The Canadian government prequalified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehne + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Based on Monday’s closing prices, Tesla would be one of the 10 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.

Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.

Earlier Harbor Trucking Association complaints about fees in Los Angeles/Long Beach now extended to New York/New Jersey; FMC commissioner says some action likely

A second StopTheTires protest scheduled to take place Nov. 26-29 has been canceled, according to the group’s Facebook page. The group, which had picked Veterans Day for its first protest […]

Port Laredo’s top three imports were motor vehicle parts, passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.

Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.

A car-crazed high schooler, Samatha Parlier learned long before becoming vice president of vocational market development for Daimler Trucks North America that even though both have wheels and engines, off-highway trucks are quite different from passenger cars.

State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.

Being an ‘honest broker’ in Washington is the road to success, Reinke says, based on her years at CSX

Air cargo carrier names Yulia Celetaria health care director and forms vaccine task force.

Full Circle TMS is integrating FourKites’ predictive visibility platform into its system, providing customers more insight and visibility into shipments.

The pandemic has accelerated deployment of delivery robots, but questions about performance and business case remain.

Pop-up DCs expected to handle 30% of Walmart’s U.S. peak-season volumes.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Volkswagen invests $233 million in a new engine line in Mexico; […]

Drone applications are growing by the day, but only a few directly involve airlines. Air Canada is taking a novel approach, acting as a freight intermediary that matches shippers with drone operators.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, we take a look at third-quarter earnings with an analyst from KeyBanc. Plus, Hyliion is not recording revenue for its early products and Wall Street is OK with that, and carriers are dominating retail peak season.

Tender volumes climb to another all-time high on Monday.

CBP agents across Texas seized $821M worth of drugs during FY 2020.

Concern over the supply chain for wood and aluminum components to build new trailers adds to consumer goods-driven demand that pushed equipment orders over 50,000 for a second straight month in October.

Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.

Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.

More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.

Bulkloads.com has enabled invoicing functionality for its app, allowing carriers to submit key documents and load information directly to shippers for payment.

An increase in consumer demand is causing a container clog, with many ports and carriers running out of space. This surge has caused container prices to sharply increase, forcing automotive suppliers to pay a pretty penny for real estate on these large container ships.

Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics applauds the logistics industry for its greater acceptance of new technologies. He urges companies to continue the trend.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, passage of California Proposition 22 last week could boost trucking’s argument that it is exempt from the state’s AB5 regulation. Plus, Schneider’s CEO said the robust freight environment is just getting started, and victims of ransomware attacks face a difficult choice with no right answer.

The supply chain reported no disruption after thousands of truck drivers, part of StopTheTires2020, planned to shut off their rigs on Wednesday.

E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems announces plans to acquire delivery and warehousing company Cougar Express.

No specifics in shipping company’s statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges

“Key by Amazon” is now available in 4,000 U.S. cities; the company has added in-garage grocery deliveries.

FedEx Express will hire more than 6,500 employees across Mexico by the end of the year.

Although the pandemic has forced cutbacks in many areas, safety shouldn’t be one of them. In fact, fleets should invest more in safety compliance. Start by hiring a safety manager.

Annual outlook forecasts an extension of decade-long bull-market.

Nine California state legislators send letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to take a technology-neutral approach to decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty trucking.

FreightWaves Classics will present articles about key events, companies,, organizations, etc. from the history of transportation, logistics, supply chain and freight.

Management from Schneider National expects tightness in the trucking markets to continue. Inventory restocking will keep truck demand elevated and new capacity is entering the market at a slower pace than in previous cycles.

Rewarding small fleets for driving safely turns their second-highest fixed cost into a controllable variable expense.

European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.

Flatbed carriers Hornady Transportation and Builder’s Transportation Co. announce the completion of their merger. The deal is part of parent company Daseke’s operational overhaul.

In a letter to the judges considering whether the injunction blocking the law should be lifted, CTA lawyer says Prop 22 victory means trucking more targeted than ever

Ford’s electric Transit van will have a base price of $45,000 when it hits dealer shelves in 2022, and reportedly be 40% cheaper to maintain.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the Teamsters have asked a judge to delay oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging California’s meal and rest break rules. Plus, Alibaba is expanding its third-party logistics footprint and it has repercussions for Amazon, and Daimler Trucks launches a new division dedicated to connectivity.

As ransomware attacks target the supply chain, victims have to weigh the price of paying against the consequences of not.

Truck retail sales in Mexico fell 21% for the month; exports declined 16%.

Big Brown’s culture gets a shake-up as it eases policies on employee appearance.

Daimler Trucks is bringing its global connected vehicle development efforts under a single group that will be based in the United States.

This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

A StopTheTires2020 group plans to shut down because they oppose Biden’s “ban on fracking.”

Freight forwarder guides customers through online shopping shift and transport capacity choke points.

Daimler Trucks’ electric truck mileage milestone and new orders for battery-powered trucks at Workhorse Group and Motiv Power Systems keep the juice flowing in industry’s nascent transition from diesel.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, J.B. Hunt is not expecting a slowdown in freight through at least the first quarter of 2021. Plus, Nikola Corp. and General Motors continue talking about a battery agreement, and some roads are just made for truckers.

Fallout within the food and beverage supply chain from COVID-19 continues and it’s unclear when, if ever, it may return to normal.

Canadian trucking and logistics firm Titanium Transportation Group set a third-quarter record for revenue as U.S. freight brokerage businesses delivered rapid growth.

Gains come as the shipping giant braces for peak-season impact.

FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.

Cybercriminals launch new cyberattacks against the international trade community every day, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

The transportation industry’s technological renaissance has inspired a new era of innovators – and a new era of holdouts. In a volatile market, the innovators come out on top.