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“With all the difficulty with hiring, technology is an obvious answer,” said Zach Strickland.

DoorDash continues to expand its options with the addition of on-demand alcohol delivery in the U.S., Canada and Australia.

Daimler Trucks North America fielded hundreds of reports of loose steering, leading to the recall of 123,481 Freightliner Cascadias in the U.S. and Canada.

Shelton, Connecticut-based 3G provides TMS solutions and advanced multi-carrier shipping software.

Jetco Delivery has instituted detailed programs around safety, driver training and career opportunities to land it among the top 20 on the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For list.

Locus Robotics is acquiring Waypoint Robotics, adding industrial-strength mobile robot platforms to its portfolio.

Truckers will hit more delays and flooded roads this week as heavy rain continues to drench the South.

More M&A isn’t on the immediate horizon but final-mile delivery is.

“We have always wanted customs authorities to share their rules, what they are looking for and what they are sharing, but they will never do that,” says Altana’s CEO on problems the company is aiming to solve.

Trucking companies and trade associations say the shortfall in qualified drivers is hitting specialty segments especially hard, affecting revenue and growth.

Small carriers are opting to bring only a power unit to a brokered transaction.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mundi launches a finance tool aimed at Mexico-based freight forwarders; more manufacturing jobs are headed for Mexico; Dachser Mexico is providing cross-border services for a tuna shipper; and CBP releases a cross-border trade operational update.

Carriers are rejecting a disproportionate amount of long-haul freight heading east versus west. Does this dramatic imbalance have long-term implications?

If you aren’t proactively taking measures to retain your people, someone else is trying to steal them. Here’s what to do about it.

Capstone Partners explains why brokerages are so expensive.

This week: From Spotify playlists to full cab renovations, FreightWaves showcases creative ways companies celebrated National Truck Driver Appreciation Week.

This AskWaves looks at what separates truck dispatchers from truck brokers.

Supply chains are melting down and the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach are taking steps to ease truck delays.

In this sensitive market, small changes to the balance have deep, long lasting impacts.

CN is seeking to generate CA$700 million in additional operating income in 2022 through cutting labor and operational costs and seeking pricing opportunities.

A National Labor Relations Board judge ruled the International Longshoremen’s Association cannot force the use of union labor at the Port of Charleston’s new Leatherman Terminal.

Mike Baudendistel talks about what ocean carriers will do next now that their profits are reaching peaks.

On this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira looks at the craziness taking over ocean carriers as we finish out the third quarter of 2021.

Danny Gomez looks at the way decarbonization can happen with help from the railroads on this episode of Net-Zero Carbon.

Dooner and The Dude are talking to multigenerational families in freight on this special bloodlines edition of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

Ports across southeast Louisiana jointly submitted a request to President Joe Biden for federal aid.

On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve talks about taking driver appreciation beyond social media posts.

Matt Blois looks at what supply chains will look like once the pandemic eventually ends.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland look at millennial culture and generational identification on this episode of Freightonomics.

Expanding intermodal, grain and automotive offerings would be part of the growth strategy pursued by a merged Kansas City Southern-Canadian Pacific.

Recent rail news includes investments, technology purchases and cleanup fees.

In the second installment of Drone Disruptors, Modern Shipper sat down with Volansi CEO Will Roper.

Seasonal hiring begins as transportation providers plan for another big peak season. FedEx is looking to add 90,000 workers.

A compilation of the past week in social media images features a Gulf Coast hurricane, summer mountain snow, container ships stuck off the West Coast and more.

TCA stops short of saying it is against the mandate, but it clearly is concerned.

As companies struggle to ensure independent contractors are properly classified, many are missing out on the value technology can provide in the process.

Bison Transport said its inclusion on the TCA/CarriersEdge Best Fleets to Drive For list is validation it is moving “in the right direction” as a driver destination.

Times are very good for independent drivers, according to a person who works with their finances.

Truckers will hit delays and some flooded roads this weekend in the northern Gulf Coast as well as the Northwest.

A truck driver agreed to transport nearly 1,000 pounds of marijuana under the watch of federal agents after his load was intercepted at the U.S.-Canada border.

Hospitals are pushing medical manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers to adopt more aggressive environmental goals. But it can be difficult to track down information about sustainability of medical products.

Liner profits still rising: second half looks stronger than first and Deutsche Bank sees even higher earnings next year.

Reliance Partners’ Robert Kaferle reveals how common it is for companies not to have rules in writing. No wonder driver safety remains a heated issue.

The port recently added more Asia vessel calls as more shippers seek uncongested gateways servicing North American markets.

Western Global Airlines is a midsize cargo carrier that can’t grow its fleet until the U.S. DOT lifts conditions placed on startups.

“We’re excited to partner with Blume Global, its management team, Apollo and EQT to support the company through its next stage of growth,” says Bridgepoint’s managing director.

The holidays are closer than you think, and gifts aren’t getting any easier to come by.

E-commerce is giving brands of all sizes the opportunity to grow, but without the right partner to make the shopping experience local, they are likely losing out on sales.

For Central Oregon Truck Co., inclusion in the annual Best Fleets to Drive For list is validation of innovations and improvements made to attract and retain drivers.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox looks at the rapid developments grocery stores have made in recent years.

The remnants of Hurricane Nicholas could delay drivers the next couple of days due to heavy rain and potential flooding.

Supply chain crisis deepens as more imports snared in historic ship queue off Los Angeles/Long Beach.

The research firm of Evercore ISI launched coverage of the 3PL sector with an enormous report.

A union that recently wrested allegiance of pilots at Cargojet away from a competing union now says the company fired some members for their organizing activity.

The lack of federal grant money for truck parking again frustrates small-business truckers.

Grace Sharkey and Sebastian Blanco look at how EVs will need infrastructure adaptations on this episode of Transmission.

Melio’s monthly processing volumes increased 5,000% over the past 18 months as its customers turned toward its digital suite to maintain positive cash flow.

Talking with an autonomous truck driver; finding veterans a role behind the wheel; your supply chain is marketing; more

Ocean carrier detention and demurrage practices will be the target of an upcoming proposed rule from the Federal Maritime Commission.

Atlas Air pilots are peeved that an outside arbitrator jammed a new labor contract down their throat. Union says many are threatening to leave.

“The NTSB determined the probable cause of the capsizing of the Golden Ray was the chief officer’s error entering ballast quantities into the stability calculation program.”

Iron Truck Services aims to give smaller fleets affordable access to services such as insurance, equipment maintenance, fuel purchasing, truck sales and rentals.

Electric-vehicle maker Rivian is said to be looking for as much as $8 billion from its upcoming IPO, which would make it the fourth-largest U.S. IPO in the past 10 years.

More trucking heads weigh in on rate expectations for 2022. Following a sizable rate bump this year, it appears that rates could move considerably higher again next year.

The Department of Transportation seeks “practical solutions” from the freight industry to alleviate container shortages and supply chain chokepoints.

The grocery delivery unicorn edges closer to an IPO and a seat at the table with Walmart, Instacart and Uber.

Walmart will begin offering delivery of groceries and other products via self-driving vehicles through a partnership with Ford and Argo AI.

Steve Ferreira looks at unique developments on the high seas in this episode of Navigate B2B.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle highlight some of the worst sales language to use on this episode of Put That Coffee Down.

Workhorse decides to pursue alternative opportunities after ending its bid fight with the Postal Service.

On this episode of Great Quarter, Guys, Andrew Cox talks about what the future holds for Roadie.

Chief Carriers might be small in size, but it remains large in its approach to drivers, landing among the top 20 fleets in North America in the annual Best Fleets to Drive For contest.

Kansas City Southern returns to its old flame and opts to merge with Canadian Pacific. Rival railway CN acknowledges its merger plans have been scrapped.

In today’s labor market, “throwing people at the problem” does not work.

As Congress works to pass two separate funding bills while dealing with the fallout of Afghanistan and severe weather across the country, the trucking industry sits and waits.

“The small carrier is here to stay,” says Goodale.

“We believe that every sector has to make a contribution toward global decarbonization,” Fernando Rangel Villasana, senior technical manager at SBTi, told FreightWaves.

Truckers will hit delays as Nicholas continues to dump heavy rain from Louisiana to Florida. Flooding is possible.

“If you send us the right resources at the right time, we can up that containment very quickly,” one official said about fighting wildfires amid this year’s broken supply chains.

Stord, the cloud supply chain company, has raised $90 million and reached unicorn status with a $1.1 billion valuation.

DHL Express is one of Atlas Air’s biggest customers. It just renewed leases for 20 planes.

The White House’s recent COVID-19 plan calls on employers and schools to implement frequent testing, which could increase demand. Test manufacturers are speeding up production, but many questions remain.

Container ships named The Brady, The Belichick and The Gronk just sold for six to eight times their purchase price, spurring a nine-figure payday.

August was a record month for the Port of Virginia in Norfolk, and the trend of higher year-over-year volumes could persist through the rest of 2021 as peak season approaches.

FreightWaves has a diverse group of experts to talk about the No. 2 cost for trucking companies.

The Ever Ace is at nearly 24,000 TEUs, but ports may not be able to handle that much capacity.

Nicholas made landfall as a Category 1 hurricane in Texas Tuesday morning, bringing high winds and torrential rainfall.

“The Supply Chain Twin enables customers to gain deeper insights into their operations, helping them optimize supply chain functions — from sourcing and planning to distribution and logistics.”

Grand Island Express continues to put drivers first and has been rewarded for those efforts with a nomination to the Best Fleets to Drive For Top 20 for the 10th straight year.

The two companies are partnering on an integrated e-commerce and supply chain management platform.

Excerpt: 3M is a Shipper of Choice because it has strong forecasting tools.

An executive from Pedigree Technologies explains how the North Dakota firm became one of the first ELD providers to successfully get a device certified in Canada. It wasn’t easy.

Locus Robotics announced an additional $50 million investment in the company from Tiger Global Management just eight months after a $150 million Series E round.

Motion Intelligence’s platform limits smartphone use while the vehicle is moving, sharply curtailing a key cause of accidents.

After a period of guilty pleas and no new indictments, the case has now expanded further.

Freight flows will be delayed as Tropical Storm Nicholas floods roads and prompts port closures.

J. J. Keller announced its VideoProtects monitoring platform is available on the Geotab Marketplace, making the safety solution available to more than 2.4 million vehicles.

Delivery drones could be damaged or even grounded by weather, including unseen winds aloft, leaving customers angry at missed deliveries and shippers scrambling.

Embark Trucks will use BYD electric trucks to cover 50 miles of HP printer loads, while its autonomous tractors take the middle segment.

Dry bulk and LNG shipping stocks now at 52-week peaks with container stocks not far from the top.