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Canada’s labor minister has denied CN’s request to intervene in contract talks with the union representing engineers and conductors.

BRW has been created through an acquisition as a combined brokerage and truckload and LTL carrier.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection has begun requiring trucks using ports of entry in South Texas to display the QR code of their cargo manifests on windshields.

The Teamsters National Black Caucus endorsed presumptive Democratic nominee Kamala Harris for president on Tuesday as the International Brotherhood of Teamsters continues to weigh its endorsement options.

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Maritime expert cites carrier alliances’ ability to blank sailings to manage capacity.

Teamsters Canada says a breakthrough is possible in talks set for Friday with CN and CPKC, but the union accuses the railroads of not bargaining in good faith.

Canadian railroads CN and CPKC say they support the interests of both rail workers and the Canadian public as a possible strike approaches.

Crete Carrier highlighted positive trends in holiday and retail demand as customers stage shipments for Halloween and Christmas.

Intermodal traffic continues to drive an overall increase.

Canadian passenger airline WestJet has pulled out of the scheduled freighter market after only one year. It now must decide whether to repurpose its cargo jets or dispose of them.

Dick’s Sporting Goods plans to build an 800,000-square-foot distribution hub in Texas to support the company’s growth in the region.

Refrigerated carrier A&A Express announced plans to lay off 111 employees, including 85 truck drivers, and wind down operations by Friday at its Brandon, South Dakota, facility.

Cargojet, the largest all-cargo airline in Canada, has sent two freighters for repairs after a recent hailstorm.

Operators of first-mile and last-mile railroads are staffing up for a legislative push ahead of fall elections.

Cargojet’s domestic and international flying business posted solid gains in the second quarter thanks to e-commerce demand in Canada.

An 1851 law invoked by the makers of the Titanic is allowing the ship that brought down Baltimore’s Key Bridge to avoid liability costs, a lawmaker contends.

Pilot Air Freight, an international freight shipping and logistics company, will pay $400,000 to settle a 2019 disability discrimination lawsuit brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.

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Data from Cass Information Systems showed year-over-year declines in volumes and costs slowed in July.

Vessel delays and labor concerns had importers rushing to get holiday merchandise into the Port of Los Angeles before the traditional peak season in the fall.

ATA and OOIDA are at odds in a very public way over the Biden administration independent contractor rule.

The decision to liquidate trucking giant Pride Group could have ripple effects across the trucking industry, an industry observer says.

The increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events underscore the need for supply chain resilience and adaptability.

Eastern Class 1 railroads Norfolk Southern and CSX will help reach Midwest cities with double-stack trains from the newly expanded Port of Virginia central rail yard.

Inc. 5000’s list of fastest-growing private companies includes 166 transportation and logistics companies.

With brand new drivers, carriers have the advantage of training them from the ground up.

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Importers are advised to seek alternative routes and plan for extended delays as the peak shipping season gets underway, following an explosion involving hazardous materials at China’s Port of Ningbo.

ShipHero is separating its warehouse management system from its fulfillment business by launching a subsidiary 3PL, LVK, to better focus on customers. The move is to better position itself in the industry as the freight recession continues and venture capital in the FreightTech community becomes scarcer.

FreightWaves, the world’s leading provider of freight market forecasting, data, news and analysis, has for the third time made the annual Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing private companies in America.

The benchmark price of diesel used for most fuel surcharges fell for the fifth straight week.

ELD, hours-of-service, sexual harassment guidance could be up for review at the FMCSA based on public feedback.

Gerald Ditz, who goes by Jerry, and Michael Alaniz, have been indicted by a federal grand jury in a stolen watch scheme.

The Blue Ridge Connector will improve intermodal services to the northeast Georgia logistics center.

The Teamsters union claimed a legal victory in its pressure campaign for collective bargaining at Amazon’s primary air hub in northern Kentucky, near Cincinnati.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia is adding six locations acquired from Yellow Corp. in Montana, South Dakota and Wyoming in August.

QXO, the latest venture by Brad Jacobs, has a strong opportunity in building products distribution, according to an Oppenheimer & Co. report.

Mexico accounted for a record $415 billion in U.S. trade through the first six months of 2024.

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Trimble’s Transporeon report identifies key developments impacting the future of truckload transportation in North America, including concerns about freight fraud.

After decades of a steadfast peak season with a predictable time frame, the past few years have seen anything but. DHL Global Forwarding’s CEO offers his insights on this year’s peak season and whether it has already passed.

The freight market is fairly stable to start August as spot rates and tender rejection rates experienced little change week over week…

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Maine State Police are investigating after a tractor-trailer carrying a massive wind turbine blade overturned Friday morning, shutting down part of the roadway until at least Saturday.

Importers are moving goods ahead of a possible longshore strike, fueling an August surge.

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The Canada Industrial Relations Board said today that a work stoppage on CN and CPKC would not present a threat to public health and safety, which cleared the way for a strike if the railways and union cannot reach negotiated settlements.

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As carriers continue to be hit with nuclear verdicts, it is more important than ever for industry leaders to invest in safety.

Proficient Auto Logistics, the auto hauler that went public in May, has made its first acquisition since its IPO.

A name change to drop the word diesel from its title may have been the politically correct move. But diesel is not going anywhere.

Creditors to Yellow’s estate say professional fees are racking up while its advisers delay a realistic Chapter 11 plan in hopes of producing an unlikely recovery for shareholders.

Magma Aviation, which charters aircraft under management control, has begun Middle East operations with two narrowbody cargo jets sourced from its parent company.

Rigorous driver hiring standards are proving to be more than just a safety measure — they’re a strategic tool for managing insurance costs.

OOIDA, in its appeal in California’s AB5 independent contractor law case, raised the law’s B2B exemption as an issue.

Amazon logistics partner Air Transport Services Group expects better revenue and profits the rest of this year after a difficult second quarter.

Fleet fuel card provider Corpay said its North American fleet business “presented a drag on growth” during the second quarter.

Shipping spot rates tracked June’s record volumes from the Far East to the U.S. West and East coasts, soaring by 144% and 139%, respectively, between April 30 and July 1, according to Xeneta.

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As extreme heat and numerous natural disasters continue to hit the U.S. this summer and beyond, trucking companies must prepare to avoid disruption.

Staying on top of routine vehicle maintenance is crucial for fleets aiming to improve their overall safety profile and reduce their financial risk exposure.

A Harris-Walz win in November could bring national attention to a highway funding scheme taking root among states.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is suing Transportation Management Group, doing business as Wilson Logistics, for allegedly refusing to hire a deaf truck driver.

Air Canada has jettisoned two freighter aircraft from its fleet because there isn’t enough business to justify the cost.

J.B. Hunt announced the completion of 50,000 autonomous long-haul trucking miles in a collaboration with autonomous trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Bridgestone Americas.

Republican lawmakers are leaning on the Department of Justice to provide an update on an investigation into more than 60 multiemployer pension plans that were overpaid from a government bailout package.

MyCarrier asked a Delaware judge to stop project44 from cutting off visibility data to MyCarrier.

Digital freight forwarder Flexport has appointed Trine Nielsen as global head of ocean freight.

Forward Air said Wednesday it will continue to focus on integration and revenue opportunities following a messy merger with Omni Logistics.

GXO Logistics’ second-quarter revenue surged 19% year over year to $2.8 billion.

With so many players in the trucking industry having to close, one company was able to recover from the brink of bankruptcy.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection last week seized 3,400 pounds of methamphetamine on the Southern border and 266 pounds of cocaine on the Northern border – all on the same day.

RXO did not see significant improvement in its key financials, but it highlighted where things were better.

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J.B. Hunt and autonomous truck maker Kodiak Robotics have executed more than 50,000 accident-free miles on a long-haul lane between Bridgestone facilities.

Less-than-truckload provider Roadrunner said Wednesday it will now serve locations in western Canada.

The CEO of truckload carrier NFI pleaded not guilty in a New Jersey political corruption case.

Rail shipper groups say the poor on-time performance of all 15 Amtrak long-distance trains – which prompted the Justice Department to file a lawsuit last week against Norfolk Southern for its handling of the Crescent – is merely a reflection of Class I railroad freight operations.

Global warehouse operator Prologis announced its Mexican affiliate has acquired a 77% equity stake in Fibra Terrafina.

Bestpass-Fleetworthy Solutions, known primarily for its toll management services, is acquiring weigh station bypass company Drivewyze and signals that more acquisitions are ahead.

3PL RXO saw its revenue decline in the second quarter, but gross margin was higher.

Yellow’s non-pension-affiliated creditors as well as its shareholders may soon know the fate of their stake in the defunct less-than-truckload carrier’s estate.

EBITDA at Uber Freight remained negative in the second quarter, and revenue continued to fall.

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Korber Supply Chain Software announced Tuesday it is acquiring MercuryGate International Inc., a TMS provider.

After roaring into Florida Monday morning as a Category 1 hurricane, Tropical Storm Debby is crawling up the East Coast.

Expeditors International saw an increase in its airfreight business in the second quarter and a downturn on the ocean.

The July Logistics Managers’ Index points to a freight market recovery, a Tuesday report showed.

A proposed shift in how tax revenue generated by freight movements is allocated among states has hit a dead end.

The old FedEx and UPS business models aren’t working in a parcel market undergoing radical transformation. The express carriers need to rethink their network strategies as B2C shipping takes precedence and consumers compromise on speed to get lower prices.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined for a fifth straight week.

FMCSA has been called on to rein in spiraling towing rates that many claim lack proper oversight.

Freight-related companies in California, Georgia, Illinois, New York and Texas are laying off a total of 1,234 employees.

Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs announced Energy Fuels Resources Inc. would voluntarily halt transporting uranium ore through Navajo Nation lands to Utah shortly after the tribe’s president issued an executive order banning the ore transport.