Trucking

Rasmussen heading up safety group after retiring from PrePass.

Fr8Hub shareholders intend to invest $12 million as part of the transaction.

Bottom line on operating and net income largely unchanged; revenues up but costs were too

Landstar System announces the opening of a new driver center for its independent owner-operators in Carnesville, Georgia. The 8,000-square-foot facility provides classrooms, a business center, laundry, showers and break rooms.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services misses 3Q estimates by 9 cents per share. Revenue and operating income climb 5% but a variety of cost inflation and a tough truck brokerage market weigh on the quarter.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA denies an HOS exemption for drivers with animals, YRC is boosting pay for some new drivers, OOIDA criticizes cost estimates for broker transparency and the conviction of the former Pilot Flying J president is overturned.

While COVID-19 helped increase e-commerce sales volumes, retailers struggle to manage lengthening holiday season lead times.

The Western States Hydrogen Alliance will focus on maximizing rollout of hydrogen fuel cell electric technology across multiple commercial sectors in 13 Western states.

Income per share beat consensus but total and truckload revenue disappoints; stock falls in after-market trading

Total revenue at the company, the first carrier to report third-quarter earnings, was up more than 20%

YRC subsidiary can’t produce evidence of any female drivers at Olive Branch facility since at least 2005

New England Country Foods has accused Empacadora Frape, its Mexican supplier, of failing to deliver on a contract for packaged beef chili destined for Texas prison commissaries.

The numbers will be small but the competition fierce as major truck makers debut their first fully electric Class 8 trucks in 2021. Kenworth will be in the zero-emission mix with its T680E built on a Meritor electric drive system.

Teamsters and YRC Worldwide agree to implement $7,500 hiring bonuses to new drivers. YRC will select the regions for the new bonus pay but the local unions have the autonomy to decline them.

The USMCA Corridor would connect rail from the Pacific Ocean in Mexico through the United States all the way to Canada.

Most comments on the SBTC request were in favor of easing ELD and work-day restrictions.

Owner-operator association argues brokers already should have been complying with transparency rules and costs to a 48-hour turnaround should be the only ones FMCSA consider

Collaboration with Navistar allows Zonar customers to see OnCommand Connection vehicle data within its platform.

Ransomware attacks have risen during the pandemic. Reliance Partners’ Jamie Cannon details how to protect your company immediately after an attack.

The BNSF Logistics team rallies around a shared purpose: “We deliver what matters.”

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, September saw an increase in truck driver drug test failures; TRATON makes a final offer for Navistar; and Waymo pulls back the curtain on its autonomous technology.

Torch’s technology creates an experience tailored to the needs of shipments under 550 miles.

A coalition of Southern California government organizations has released an in-depth report examining some of the deleterious impacts associated with last-mile freight transportation. A primary purpose of the study is […]

Complicated transaction puts the valuation of the SaaS company at about $2.57 billion

A federal appellate court overturned the convictions of former Pilot Flying J President Mark Hazelwood and two members of his sales team on Wednesday in a fuel rebate scandal that rocked the truck stop dynasty.

U.S. Transportation Command has teamed with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to develop “rapid transportation through space.”

TRATON Group is giving Navistar until noon Friday to accept its $43-a-share offer for the 83% of the truck maker it does not already own, or the German holding company owned by Volkswagen says it will walk away.

Autonomous vehicle company Waymo provided a glimpse of its autonomous truck technology in a blog post this week, as the Alphabet-backed startup best known for self-driving passenger vehicles steps up […]

Uber Freight and XPO Freight Logistics LTL are among several new carriers that have joined the FourKites Premier Carrier List, recognizing excellent customer service.

FlockFreight pools together LTL freight and ships it via shared truckloads in full truckload containers instead.

COVID’s disruptions have created an acute awareness of the need for innovation.

New product will combine Drivewyze communications systems with other data to provide warnings on a longer list of troubles up ahead

FEMA is trying to plan ahead for supply chain bottlenecks related to pandemic response and says it needs private sector help. New antitrust immunity on information-sharing should help.

Austin-based FloorFound manages the return process of furniture, appliances and other oversize items.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, brokers and truckers have plenty to say about FMCSA’s broker transparency proposal, plus earnings season kicks off and Cummins’ New Power president took a nontraditional path to the job.

Logistics giant NFI is adding 5,000 new jobs before the end of 2020, further evidence of the demand on trucking to meet pandemic-induced and holiday freight needs.

A California-based trucking and warehousing company, forced to cease operations more than a year ago, filed for Chapter 7 liquidation.

A UPS expansion will create nearly 600 jobs and add $1.4 billion to North Carolina’s economy over 12 years.

Employers are catching up on required database checks of current employees.

A court-appointed receiver has assumed control over Canadian cross-border trucking companies Kings Cargo Express and Canada Cargo Lines in Manitoba, which owe CA$2.2 million to Toronto-Dominion Bank.

Ford Mexico CEO says ongoing Mexican rail blockades are affecting the flow of goods across the country.

Second such US facility follows July pop-up launch in Maryland.

Omaha-based Manning’s is focused on agribusiness, adds 15 employees to FitzMark

Redwood Logistics on Tuesday announced it has added payment processing capabilities from TriumphPay. As Redwood’s primary payment partner, TriumphPay will handle all carrier payments, allowing trucking companies to manage their […]

Audi said it will allow Mexican officials to audit its Puebla plant following a dispute over tax payments.

Alibaba is taking on Amazon around the world. Its latest move is in South America, with a new dedicated air service to speed up shipments.

The top 25 freight forwarders are now only winning 30.5% of the freight they bid on, as opposed to their previous rate of 53.3%.

Sikh driver community is very active, sending in big number of comments on FMCSA’s fact-finding mission

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, an effort to prevent a phishing scam led to confusion for Prime Inc. drivers last week. Plus, a Texas trucking company has become the latest to shut down, and Workhorse has received another $200 million to build electric trucks.

Data and commentary point to an earnings blowout for trucking companies in the third quarter with the likelihood of similar results in the fourth quarter. However, headwinds surrounding driver recruitment and retention present a hurdle to the rally.

A different future for The Apple Store?

Fleets placed 52,000 preliminary orders for new trailers in September, the third-highest month in history as pandemic-driven consumer goods demand continues unabated.

The less-than-truckload industry continues to expand its footprint. Saia Inc. has added terminal capacity again, this time transitioning into a new 200-door terminal in Memphis, Tennessee.

The program dives into the transportation industry’s efforts to create a more inclusive workplace for both driving and nondriving staff.

In extreme scenario, annual volumes could hit 316 billion by 2026.

Workhorse Group is adding $200 million in debt to ramp up electric delivery van production faster and add new products like a refrigerated grocery delivery van.

Two-way trade at Port Laredo fell 19% to $126.49 billion through the first eight months of the year, dropping the port to No. 4 for border crossings in 2020.

Company scrambles to set the record straight after drivers are mistakenly told settlement instructions were part of phishing attempt

The technology needs to be modular, meaning you can pick and choose how you want to instrument your fleet.

Denny Slagle retired as Volvo Group executive vice president and Mack Trucks president in 2018.

Increased e-commerce sales are driving the need for additional industrial warehouse space for retailers and shipping companies.

Train vs. truck in collisions. Train always wins.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: CFI expands cross-border services; Prent Corp. picks New Mexico for expansion; $2.7 million worth of marijuana found in toilet shipment; Texas DPS opens new truck inspection facility.

Truck drivers for Dallas-based Trinity Logistics Group say they were blindsided by the carrier’s recent decision to close its heavy-haul operation.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, double-digit rate increases are coming, the FMCSA will listen to complaints about brokers, and which states are the worst for truck drivers in bad weather?

Capacity remains very tight.

A ransomware gang has posted thousands of files after a cyberattack on Daseke, exposing truck drivers’ personal information.

Shippers to be hit with $40 billion in worldwide peak surcharges, firm says.

Commodity diesel prices are higher for the week but most of that gain came several days ago

Spirit Hub works on a direct-to-consumer (DTC) model and uses three-tier distribution to stay regulatory compliant and deliver directly to customers.

Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) vs. Walmart (NYSE: WMT)? That one-on-one skirmish is old news. As COVID-19 reshapes the American shopper, money is pouring into a cluster of new and existing grocery […]

Tracy Cox, the former office manager of trucking company Corico Inc., was sentenced to two years in prison for wire fraud.

The coronavirus pandemic continues to amplify that pressure as 2020 drags on.

Survey is part of a broader effort among California, Arizona, New Mexico and Texas to set up a parking alert system

Container chassis management model in the U.S. challenges advancement of full-circle tracking technologies.

Adopting the right technology is key to executing better communication.

Videoconference will focus on three pending broker regulation petitions.

Soaring demand and a lack of truck capacity have industry participants calling for double-digit rate increases in 2021. UBS transportation equities analyst Tom Wadewitz outlines his bullish call in a note to clients.

A specialized freight brokerage is backstopped by 425 reefer tractors.

Soon after Dave Ables took over as president and CEO of Dart Transit Co. and as the first days of the pandemic receded into a strong freight market, he knew […]

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit was held on Thursday; Hyliion details its secret sauce; and FMCSA expands a pilot program for drivers under the age of 21.

Ryder and ABB executives explore why the adoption of electric vehicles is coming first to the last mile during FreightWaves’ Last Mile Logistics Summit.

As e-commerce sales are projected to hit over $709 billion in the U.S. in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic, logistics companies are focused on last-mile delivery and improving customers’ experience.

A grocery supply chain expert told the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit that grocery stories are not feeding the Canadian appetite for online shopping.

Point Pickup’s CEO, Tom Fiorita, goes to considerable lengths to distinguish the final-mile delivery company from Silicon Valley tech platforms. “We’re an East Coast firm — I wouldn’t call us […]

AI startup Nauto claims to have saved fleets nearly $180 million in accident costs.

The Reverse Logistics Association’s Tony Sciarrotta and DM Transportation’s Nicholas Isasi discuss the importance of a good merchandise returns process at the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Liftit co-founder Brian York on the challenges and opportunities of last-mile trucking in Latin America.

“The best way for drivers to protect themselves and their cargo is to always pay attention to where you are, what’s going on around you and ask yourself if your parking arrangement is as safe as you can make it,” said Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels.

Kenco’s Jason Neal explains at the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit how this service requires drivers to also be resilient customer service representatives.

Mesa Airlines and DHL reach a big cargo milestone.

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission wants to learn the extent of allegations that ocean carriers are targeting noncontracted service providers for freight payment.

Fleet Enable by Imaginnovate is designed to optimize the difficult logistics of last-mile delivery.

Former FMCSA administrator previously acknowledged getting participants could be difficult.

Erik Caldwell, Last Mile president for XPO Logistics, and FreightWaves President George Abernathy talk about the consumer demand and the last mile in the keynote event for the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

A strange situation: Its competitors are also its customers and can plead with government officials to stop the USPS from taking actions it wants to implement

Kirby Fine, principal, ATL Partners, and Gordon Branov, CEO of Pilot Freight Services, talk about trends in the last-mile heavy-duty bulky market during the FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

Large-format home deliveries to become most critical part of supply chain, Nick Hobbs says during FreightWaves Last Mile Logistics Summit.

A “dance floor” inside the driver’s cabin for easy movement.  Exterior cameras linked to a digital display inside the cabin, giving the driver a 360-degree view outside the vehicle. Those […]

Temporary HOS waiver covers Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas.