Looking forward, I believe the future is very bright for trucking while all the fundamentals are still in place for a tight capacity crunch. So, what are you doing to prepare yourselves for that?
Company takes swipe at `opaque’ levies imposed by FedEx, UPS.
A.P. Moller-Maersk’s recent announcement that Damco will no longer exist as a separate brand is expected to drive some shippers into the arms of others.
China’s e-commerce giant leads the pack in pursuing potential gold mine.
This Carrier Rate Report —presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report will review the first half of 2020 and provide a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data included.
The ongoing US-China trade spat and subsequent US tariffs on $500 billion of Chinese goods has catapulted Mexico back to No. 1.
Whether you’re an employer looking to fill freight-related positions or a job-seeker, Freight.Careers.com is the go-to website.
“Because of the efficiencies we’ve gained with the system, we’ve reduced our administrative labor costs by 33%,” Whisenant said.
Trucking jobs are up, but warehouse jobs are up even more
Bainbridge Uinta, an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Dallas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday.
Program would test allowing drivers 18-20 to haul freight across state lines.
A professor from UH-Downtown, who also was a driver, is studying the issue
Rail jobs reverse course slightly and turn upward
FourKites has maintained its growth and continued innovation through COVID-19. Now it is preparing to host its first virtual customer conference.
Seven months after Volkswagen’s truck holding company, TRATON SE, made an unsolicited $2.9 billion offer for Navistar, talks may be heating up, according to Bloomberg.
By several standards, passenger vehicles were found to be violating rules more often than commercial vehicles.
eBay sellers to have access to broader range of UPS services through integration initiative.
Truckers continue to supply ravaged Gulf Coast communities despite paid opportunity elsewhere. What should drivers expect upon reaching hurricane-affected areas?
MD Logistics, a specialist in handling temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, will operate as a subsidiary of the Japanese logistics services provider.
Amazon denies allegations of trademark infringement.
MoLo reveals how its “service-always” operating philosophy is affecting financial performance.
The “less bad” trend may be over for less-than-truckload carriers. August updates from a couple of carriers show modest year-over-year improvement for the first time since April’s nadir.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the USPS is experiencing parcel delivery delays, transportation professionals are deciding which political parties to support, and Nikola Motor pushes for more buzz.
While startups announce deployment tests of highly autonomous trucks, Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are unapologetic about their deliberative approach..
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study shows a greater than 40% decrease in rear-end collisions for trucks with forward crash warning and automatic emergency braking.
Record freight rates led to another solid month of Class 8 truck orders despite a pandemic, a presidential campaign and social unrest.
Authorities in Texas are investigating two cases of what they said were planned sex-trafficking operations, both of which involved semi-trucks.
3PL’s MyParcel provides European e-commerce customers a scheduled, yet competitively priced shipping service between existing express and postal.
Attorney for Southeastern Motor Freight said lawsuit “tip of the iceberg”
The U.S. Department of Transportation has launched an online portal allowing the public to track on-road testing of autonomous vehicles.
President Trump’s new measures are aimed at addressing steel import issues affecting American producers during the COVID-19 pandemic
Peterbilt is offering a discount on the first year of a six-year lease for its Model 220EV medium-duty electric truck, hoping to entice non-commercially licensed drivers to try battery power instead of diesel.
Mullen Group shores up its cross-border less-than-truckload business as it acquires the outstanding shares of British Columbia carrier Pacific Coast Express Limited.
A survey by an IT company found delays and late deliveries worsened as the summer progressed.
Blume Global is recognizing partners and customers that epitomize the best in innovation and customer-focused among trucking companies in the supply chain with its new Blume Global Ambassador Program.
Nikola Executive Chairman Trevor Milton says buzz-building is part of the startup electric truck company’s growth strategy as its closes in on producing Class 8 trucks.
TIRPORT’s marketplace allows companies to manage, report and track loads during their truck hauls.
July supply chain survey confirms torrid pace of logistics recovery as transportation capacity remains in short supply and rates bound higher.
Tennessee to do so later this month; the story of the green bands
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shippers learn they can expect to pay much more this holiday. Plus, hair testing for drugs is closer to reality, and a new partnership aims to put 1,000 autonomous vehicles on the road.
A look at the latest campaign spending reports shows that those in the transportation industries are heavily supporting Democratic candidates, but Trump holds a big edge among companies and PACs.
Many postal services were underfunded prior to the coronavirus pandemic and now have extra demands for their service. UN agencies involved in air transport and postal operations want governments to help postal logistics with financial aid and operational flexibility.
Regional parcel carrier begins service in Durham, Research Triangle.
Shacman’s new plant will be the 12th truck/truck engine manufacturing facility in Mexico, joining Freightliner, Kenworth, Navistar, Hino, International, DINA, Mercedes Benz, Isuzu, Scania, and VW/MAN.
Major trucking companies have warned of capacity shakeout.
Numbers from early days of pandemic showed driver turnover was less than in other years
The flagship Japanese airline joins other transportation and technology providers to develop urban freight delivery capabilities with drones.
Keeping vehicles well maintained can be a complex process, but data transparency is now providing opportunities to increase their lifetime value through improved maintenance.
The famous meter has probably seen better days.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, at least one analyst believes the truckload sector is ready to run. Plus, Amazon drones are set to fly and why Dallas is now the center of the autonomous world.
Walmart+ to offer free same-day deliveries on 160,000 items at $98 annual subscription.
FedEx and UPS prepare to slam their largest customers with big-time peak-season surcharges.
California passed a new rule curbing nitrogen oxide emissions from trucks, potentially setting up another conflict with the Trump Administration over the state’s authority to enact air quality regulations.
Direct ChassisLink has added 1,000 new chassis to the Gulf Coast region since its departure from the OCEMA Gulf Consolidated Chassis Pool earlier this year.
Amazon received FAA approval to fly commercial delivery drones as part of its Amazon Prime Air program.
Strategic partnerships with Hitachi to benchmark its operations and help build a dealership network juice shares in Workhorse Group.
WARN notice to state leads to confusion about facility’s fate; new owner will operate facility
Tech company draws on “bee algorithm” to make route optimization accessible for small last-mile delivery fleets.
CN orders 50 electric trucks from Lion Electric Co. to support its intermodal operations in its largest urban markets in Canada.
Waymo joins a growing number of driverless tech firms locating facilities or freight operations in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Aurora, Nuro, Kodiak Robotics and TuSimple.
“J.B. Hunt 360 is all about creating the most efficient transportation network in North America – which means matching the right shipment with the right truck at the right time,” said McGee.
In Alaska, oil and politics (and logistics) mix. Big time.
Delta announces Gil West’s departure, Sterling Transportation reports Cristine Olvera’s arrival and Leadership Florida picks Frederick Wong to join class.
Nuclear verdicts and social inflation may mean greater scrutiny during loss control visits for fleet operators. Understand the goals and purpose of the loss control visit and how to prepare for it.
Strong spot market fundamentals and low inventories prompt UBS analyst Tom Wadewitz to raise truckload carriers’ earnings estimates for the second half of 2020.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a tight trucking market could hamper Hurricane Laura recovery efforts plus Tyson Foods steps up and spot rates could be ready to rise.
The new factories from Boston-based Creation Technologies, Austria-based Pollmann International and El Paso, Texas-based MFG Solutions, Luxembourg-based Ikano Industries, and Milwaukee Tools will create more than 3,400 new jobs in Mexico.
Trucks had to navigate around fallen trees along I-10 Westbound in Louisiana Thursday in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
At its recent user conference, Trimble announced several new features and options for its TMS products as well as integrations with KeepTruckin and project44.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced food companies, along with trucking and relief groups, to pivot to how they normally respond to natural disasters like Hurricane Laura.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, markets remain on fire and indications are it may continue that way for quite a while. Plus, portions of I-10 reopen following Hurricane Laura and hearing impaired truckers seek relief from certain CDL requirements.
The strength in the trucking market marches on.
UPS is a modern-day version of the Pony Express, which operated its eastern terminal outside Kansas City. UPS is adding space at the Kansas City airport to park five aircraft wingtip to wingtip.
TFI International has agreed to acquire APPS Transport Group in a move that will bolster one of the company’s weak links: its Canadian less-than-truckload business.
Agency looking for 200-400 drivers to participate in pilot project.
CEO Prince says insurance product offering with Aon beginning to gain traction
A Texas appeals court ordered a new trial in a suit accusing an FTS International truck driver of causing a collision while under the influence of drugs.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s Office of Administrative Law Judges is expected to announce an initial decision in this multibillion-dollar complaint against the ocean carriers by August 2021.
The latter half of 2020 looks to bring positive load volumes and favorable conditions for carriers. It appears Q2’s recessionary conditions couldn’t slow the trucking industry.
Carriers are restrategizing and putting greater emphasis on servicing their grounded aircraft, spurring an increase in the maintenance, repair and operations business.
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, Hurricane Laura has left quite an impact in Louisiana. Plus, Convoy and […]
Trucking, medical groups warn of safety risks if CDL limits are rolled back.
Truck drivers, search and rescue groups and humanitarian relief organizations, deliver critical medical supplies, food and other essentials after Hurricane Laura pounded the Gulf Coast.
Thursday was quiet but heavy activity booking loads will begin quickly.
Demand headwinds will place “downwards pressure on revenue and earnings likely into 2021” for trailer manufacturer Wabash National. This was part of the rationale behind credit rating agency Moody’s lowering its ratings on the company.
Hong Kong-based 3PL’s warehouse business suffers from shrinking inventories, but forwarding business saves the day, leading to $109 million first-half profit.
Carriers take no chances, shutting down stations as Laura does her business.
Never assume that your cargo policy is all-encompassing. Time and time again truckers learn far too late that their coverage form excludes their mainline cargo.
Truck stops using generators to reopen stores.
FreightWaves will provide SONAR, its freight data and analytics platform, free through 9/4/2020 due to Hurricane Laura.
Key ports and roads across the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast remain closed in the aftermath of Hurricane Laura.
Weight and permitting restrictions are part of Abbott’s order
Google, Ware2Go to provide free deliveries for end users clicking on Google merchant ads.
Mark Okerstrom says, “Though they are different in many respects, at their core both Convoy and Expedia are technology-enabled marketplaces.”
Hurricane Laura is closing in on the Texas-Louisiana Gulf Coast and is expected to bring extreme winds and a “catastrophic” storm surge of possibly 20 feet of water.
“The scope of methamphetamine abuse in the U.S. is on the rise,” said Andrew Douglas, port director for the Laredo port of entry.
The pandemic, trade war and a communication gap have muddled implementation of a $10-per-TEU surcharge.
The trans-Atlantic may not be the dominant container market, but it remains dependable for hungry ocean consolidators and forwarders.
Triten Real Estate Partners acquires less-than-truckload terminal in sale-leaseback arrangement with XPO Logistics.
Schneider has announced it will test Daimler Trucks’ eCascadia electric truck while Navistar and Volvo Trucks ink deals to expand charging opportunities.
