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Aurora Innovation acquired Uber’s advanced technology group last year. Now it is piloting autonomous integration with Uber Freight.
CarrierDirect’s Ryan Schreiber and Nolan Transportation Group’s Drew Herpich discuss optimizing capacity during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
With spot rates soaring, Edge Logistics President Will Kerr gives his take on where the freight market is going in 2022 during a fireside chat at the FreightWaves Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
A new report by Shifl shows the impact the massive congestion off the coast of Los Angeles and Long Beach has had on transit times from China.
It’s these kinds of advances that will push the industry toward complete visibility and decarbonization.
According to Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, the company’s delivery segment is poised for massive growth –– and massive profits.
FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill chats about changes in the ways less-than-truckload carriers do business since the onset of the pandemic with Old Dominion’s process and innovation leader Barry Craver.
Among Wednesday’s notes: Rejection rates rising in Chicago, Headhaul Index in Memphis up 13%, and more.
Autonomy will ripple strongly through multiple modes, Lee Klaskow said during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
Zoomo wants to supplant gas mopeds and accelerate the move toward carbon-neutral cities.
Money flowing from the bipartisan infrastructure bill will soon kick-start major freight projects, CAGTC’s Elaine Nessle says during FreightWaves’ Domestic Supply Chain Summit.
A strong freight market and manufacturer backlogs have ignited demand for leased equipment from fleets far surpassing supply. This extraordinary demand could continue to outstrip supply well into 2022.
Value statements, or Value propositions Each have different definitions and objectives, but they are relatively the same within various industries. And then there’s the health care supply chain. What’s the […]
Truckers are likely to run into severe storms and tornadoes Wednesday in several Midwest states (video forecast included).
Analysts, industry insiders and some of Central Freight Lines’ executives and drivers liken the LTL carrier’s demise to a “five-year death spiral” after the company lost a major customer, then acquired two failing companies.
FedEx Express has upgraded its largest gateway to Latin America.
A group of 14 senators is asking President Joe Biden to exempt truckers who cross the U.S.-Canada border from an upcoming mandate to avoid putting more strain on the supply chain.
The eastern U.S. railroad is aggressively courting new employees as well as seeking to retain current ones to improve traffic flow and reduce delays.
TLDR: United: Sustainable AF. Sustainable jet fuel is having a moment. But why? And what exactly is SAF again? This week, United Airlines operated the first-ever passenger flight using 100% […]
It’s important for LSPs, cargo owners, warehouse operators and other stakeholders in the supply chain to understand their insurance programs, contractual agreements and best practices to properly protect their businesses.
United Airlines is getting lots of attention with bold statements that it hopes to fly hydrogen jets in seven years and supersonic jets by the end of the decade.
Central Freight Lines says rival LTL carrier Estes Express, based out of Richmond, Virginia, is interested in scooping up some of the Waco, Texas-based 2,100 drivers and employees, after FreightWaves broke the news Saturday that the LTL carrier was ceasing operations.
TMS and flexible drop solution allow workers to easily find and manage capacity so they can focus on running the business
Viaduct’s services — Smart Service and Smart Quality — can help the company begin to make recall predictions to avoid unexpected maintenance for fleets.
Avatour is turning the boring Zoom business call into an immersive and interactive experience for logistics professionals.
Freight costs reach a record, according to November data from Cass Information Systems.
Dozens are confirmed dead, but the search continues for survivors of Friday’s tornado outbreak across the South.
Among Tuesday’s notes: Allentown Headhaul Index up 25%, St. Louis outbound rejection rates increasing, and more.
“Technology companies are starting to come to TruckerCloud as their ELD aggregator,” says TruckerCloud’s new CEO, Spencer Mitchell.
“This additional investment accelerates our organization’s strategic growth plan, all while retaining and underscoring our core values, unique Redwood culture and winning team,” said Mark Yeager, CEO, Redwood Logistics.
Canadian Pacific has formally completed its acquisition of Kansas City Southern, and now both companies are waiting for the Surface Transportation Board to approve the merger.
In this issue, jobs for former CFL employees and what’s ahead on WTT.
Rogel Lazaro Aguilera-Mederos was sentenced to 110 years in prison for causing a fiery 28-car pileup that killed four people and wounded six others.
The white paper tests a hypothesis that shippers struggle to move beyond green initiatives that coincide with what is also financially beneficial.
November volumes rose nearly 4% year-over-year, although on a sequential basis, volumes fell nearly 9% from October.
FedEx to join UPS in imposing special-handling delivery surcharges based on a shipment’s length-of-haul.
The exemption covers commercial vehicles aiding in the cleanup from Kentucky’s killer tornadoes over the weekend.
The drone delivery company gets a big boost in North Carolina, where it now covers about 10,000 households with its delivery service.
Efforts to codify regulatory flexibility should be applauded, and the FREIGHT Act is no different.
Christmas is just around the corner, but the supply chain remains snarled, says a C.H. Robinson exec.
Truckers could hit long-term road closures this week due to snowstorms in the Sierra Nevada (video forecast included).
“I think the ability for us to pivot and be nimble to what the market is asking from us has become a huge piece to our success,” says Transflo’s CEO.
The effects of port congestion on independent contractors may be underplayed in a recent driver satisfaction survey.
The four, 100-foot tall gantry cranes are scheduled to begin work at the Napoleon Avenue Container Terminal early next year.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling Freightliner Custom Chassis products a second time because of faulty valve stems.
Commodity markets have calmed down for now at least, and retail is catching up to earlier declines in the wholesale market.
A source familiar with the 96-year-old company said he is unsure whether CFL will file Chapter 7 or “liquidate outside of bankruptcy,” but that the LTL carrier has no plans to reorganize.
After brief reprieve, trans-Pacific shipping rates head back up, pointing to ongoing supply chain pressure.
Ryder appears to have paid a sum in line with current Whiplash revenue, a provider of final-mile services.
A sampling of reactions and analysis on the various FreightWaves channels, as well as the rest of the freight world.
Supply chain disruptions are far from over for trailer manufacturers, meaning November’s order rebound is probably not sustainable.
If you fly on United Express or American Eagle, you may have actually been on a plane operated by Mesa Airlines. Now it has an all-cargo option too.
On WTT we’re talking about Central Freight Lines shutdown; fast food logistics; automating the back office and more
Some of the larger TMS providers cost four times what EKA charges and without as many features.
These are some tips to make chaining tires safe and efficient for truckers in winter.
Reports say Amazon is rolling out an Instacart-like grocery delivery service in Europe and the U.S.
Cameron Ramsdell had only been with the company since the spring of 2020 after being brought in from Coyote.
The Mexico-based startup aims to provide working capital to small and midsized trucking companies across Latin America.
Merchants Fleet is continuing its electrification efforts, announcing it will order EV step vans from Xos.
Among Monday’s notes: Spot rates high from Columbus to Atlanta, Chicago a solid destination for carriers, and more.
“In the longer term beyond the mid-2030s, EVs are the biggest factor, but the 2030s are a long time away,” said Aaron Terrazas, director of economic research at Convoy.
Two bills in the Michigan Legislature are calling for freight train crews to consist of at least two people.
OMB’s 2022 agenda for regulatory agencies includes proposals from FMCSA on ELDs and carrier safety ratings.
Making freight and logistics activities sustainable in the Asia-Pacific region is anything but simple.
Cleanup, as well as search and rescue efforts, continue in the South after a deadly tornado outbreak (video forecast included).
As part of Daimler Truck, Torc Robotics faces less pressure than some startups to get driverless trucks to market.
Some public shipowners are turning toward more diverse fleets. Others are moving in the opposite direction.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Port Houston’s trade in October jumps 51% to nearly $17 billion; automotive production in Mexico drops 20% in November; Mexico OKs another state to export avocados to the U.S.; and Constellation Brands will build an export brewery in Mexico.
A source familiar with the 96-year-old company said he is unsure whether CFL will file Chapter 7 or “liquidate outside of bankruptcy,” but that the LTL carrier has no plans to reorganize.
This week: Love’s distributes meals and OKC Thunder tickets to military families; a trucking insurance company announces its driver of the year; and the U.S. Postal Service asks for help answering letters to Santa Claus.
Tony Mulvey looks at the latest industry mergers and acquisitions on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.
Canada is threatening to impose tariffs on U.S. exports and suspend provisions of the USMCA trade agreement over a proposed tax incentive for American-made electric vehicles.
California regulators want to use a combination of onboard monitoring devices to measure truck emissions.
Strong selling on Friday follows the disclosure that XPO’s founder, and chair of both companies, sold 3.2 million shares in each.
While decentralized trails seem like a win-win-win, one of the biggest concerns surrounding this model is the safety and integrity of the drug when it is shipped to the patient’s home. This direct-to-patient model relies on a robust logistics strategy to support product viability and security.
The Port of Savannah handled 6.7% more containers in November compared to a year ago, according to the Georgia Ports Authority.
All cell and gene therapies are composed of living cells with limited life spans, making it crucial that they are transported on time and in pristine condition.
Tender volumes decline but remain elevated compared to ‘normal years’ meanwhile rejection rates have found footing around 20%.
Nuvocargo offers an all-in-one services platform, including freight forwarding, customs brokerage, cargo insurance and trade financing.
Arkansas represent! On this show we’re talking to the University of Arkansas as well as J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson about why the state is great for freight
At a high level, there are four restrictions: Don’t take our secrets, don’t take our employees, don’t take our customers, and don’t work in this industry at all.
Instead of discussing the current CPG news and freight data per my usual, for today’s newsletter I highlight the CPG industry trends I expect to see in 2022. Trend No. […]
A compilation of the past week in social media images includes a Hawaiian blizzard, a South America shaky plane landing and Kentucky tornadoes.
California drayage company Orange Avenue Express alleges ocean carrier Hapag-Lloyd is forcing it to act as a storage facility for refrigerated containers.
Among Friday’s notes: Capacity starting to ease in Savannah, Lakeland’s outbound rejection rates recover, and more.
The proposed law could have widespread ramifications across the European Union –– and maybe even across the pond.
Daimler Truck now stands on its own, trading in Frankfurt outside the shadow of longtime parent Daimler AG.
You’re only as strong as your weakest link. Don’t let back-office issues bring down the rest of your supply chain.
Truck Tech is a weekly newsletter focusing on autonomous, connected and electric innovations in the trucking ecosystem for fleets.
A zero-emissions delivery pilot in Seattle showed electric cargo bikes could potentially replace delivery trucks, but plenty of work remains to achieve that goal.
Also on the podcast: The market for diesel exhaust fluid.
Canadian Pacific says it will work to get passenger rail service going between Baton Rouge and New Orleans should its merger with Kansas City Southern pull through.
Up to 4 feet of mountain snow with valley flooding possible is coming to parts of Oregon and California (video forecast included).
The container shipping surge shows no signs of letup, but the Southern California ports say they are slowly clearing out the backlogs.
Cambridge Capital’s Ben Gordon details the roots of his “scrappy underdog” mentality, past investments and FreightTech’s recent defining and not-so-defining moments.
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp reports the weakest revenue trends out of the public carriers providing fourth-quarter updates.
The increases, to take effect Dec. 26, will be highest among parcels in the 1- to 5-pound range.
The trucking industry is in need of new talent. But don’t expect sign-on bonuses to attract drivers in it for the long haul.
A Mississippi-based trucking company filed Chapter 7 bankruptcy on Tuesday, more than a year after its operating authority was revoked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
Ford owns 12% of electric vehicle startup Rivian, and while it is a direct competitor to Ford’s own ambitions of electric vehicle dominance, that stake could be the driving force in the automaker’s transformation.
