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A VMT user fee has support from “Secretary Pete” — but not from trucking.

HP is shipping a weekly load of computer printers on supervised robot semis from Embark Trucks, which is growing its partner network.

In today’s edition, we highlight news that Kansas City Southern prefers Canadian railway CN’s merger proposal, as well as a new venture that helps trucking companies enhance their reputations and more.

On this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistel explores rising prices and the threat of inflation as stocks plummet.

American Maritime Partnership warns the Biden administration to guard against waiver manipulation by refineries in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

A new solution for moving containers, CRST trucker plays us a song, CarrierHQ talks AB5, and country music’s Jeremiah Craig debuts his new album

Vessels get the green light after a portion of the Mississippi River near Memphis was closed to traffic for a few days. Inspectors found damage to the bridge above it.

Company to offer $17 average starting wage and sign-on, COVID vaccination bonuses

U.S. rail traffic slipped last week from the prior week, although they’re still up by double-digit percentage points year-over-year, according to data from the Association of American Railroads.

SmartLynx Airlines is leasing passenger aircraft to fly cargo before using them for their traditional role.

Also on the podcast, KeyBank’s Fowler talks about what blowout Q1 earnings said about the state of trucking.

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Howard Energy Partners will provide logistic solutions for renewable diesel at Diamond Green Diesel’s new plant in Port Arthur, Texas.

After the volatility of 2020, FreightWaves LIVE @HOME will examine what you can expect for the rest of the year.

Transportation and logistics provider Schneider aims to double its intermodal size by 2030, reducing CO2 emissions by 700 million pounds annually.

To help highlight its appeal to small and midsized shippers, Sendle is offering a special $1 flat rate shipping charge next week between the hours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PDT.

Investors sent DoorDash stock soaring on Friday after the company reported stronger-than-expected earnings in Q1 and raised its guidance for full-year 2021.

FreightWaves looks at five themes that ran throughout the earnings discussions of the Class I railroads.

Weekend truckers could hit areas of nasty thunderstorms from Texas to Minnesota (with forecast video).

In today’s edition, we highlight Colonial Pipeline’s restoration of service, a crack that closed part of Interstate 40 and more.

“With this aggregated data approach, we can begin to move the needle on the whole industry’s reputation, one motor carrier at a time. … That would be a huge gratification to me and the rest of the team.”

The move by Phillips 66 will see the company take a stake in a soybean processing supply chain to ensure it gets enough feedstock for its ambitious renewable diesel strategy.

CN revised its bid to acquire KCS; CP said it will not seek to counterbid.

According to a company blog, ForU Worldwide is able to increase operational efficiency of vehicles by 24% and reduce shipping cost by 15%.

Pioneer Lines, Kansas City Southern and Conrail have appointed new leaders.

Supply chain education week continues on FreightCasts as Dooner welcomes Roger Williams University Law adjunct professor Lauren Beagen to the show

Health care distributors ramped up distribution of PPE and vaccines during the pandemic but normal health care usage fell.

Becoming a social media celebrity can be pretty sweet, but it comes with struggle. On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve breaks down how to work hard and make money off the content you put on social media.

Anthony Smith and Zach Strickland hit the ground running in their first hourlong episode of Freightonomics.

On this episode of Medically Necessary, Matt Blois breaks down the logistics of vaccine delivery to difficult-to-reach patients.

“This was by far the busiest April in the port’s 114-year history, outpacing the previous record set just back in 2019 by a hefty 29%.”

DoorDash reported a 198% increase in Q1 revenue compared to Q1 2020, and a 219% increase in orders, although it still posted a negative 34-cent EPS.

The case of two truckers charged in a $4.5 million seizure at a remote U.S.-Canada border crossing in North Dakota isn’t typical. The latest episode of the true-crime podcast, Long-Haul Crime Log, explains why.

The situation for importers is getting even more dire. Already extreme container rates are ascending to even higher peaks.

The list is the result of a wide-ranging measurement of American companies that have created exceptional workplaces and company culture.

The Consumer Brands Association is urging federal action from transportation agencies to head off concerns about inflation and rising costs.

Steel costs and availability could delay projects for the rest of the year, expert says.

“One click is all that’s required to buy the coverage needed for a load,” said Micah Keith, Reliance Partners’ senior director of sales. Securing shipper’s interest coverage has never been easier.

Amazon planes are shuttling between more than 40 airports in the U.S. That translates into faster e-commerce deliveries by eliminating trucks.

PayPal is acquiring Happy Returns, a firm dedicated to improving the returns process for e-commerce orders.

A federal grand jury in New York has indicted trucking company owner Tony “Anatoliy” Kirik, 39, of Rochester, New York, in a reincarnated carrier scheme.

“First Class I railroad in North America to issue green bonds,” Norfolk Southern shares plans for environmental projects.

“This fracture had the potential of becoming a catastrophic event,” ARDOT Director Lorie Tudor said about a crack found in the I-40 bridge linking Arkansas and Tennessee.

ParcelLab’s platform takes in data on the ordered product but even includes weather and traffic updates to customize the delivery experience.

The optimistic news about a return to normal helped push down commodity diesel and gasoline prices.

An apparent ransomware attack has targeted Utility Trailer Manufacturing, one of the largest U.S. manufacturers of trailers for commercial trucks.

E-commerce spurs a year-over-year container volume hike of 43.6%.

The staffing will be weighted toward the fulfillment and delivery centers, Amazon says.

Startup Curri is trying to apply gig economy principles to the building and materials industries. Its founders answered Modern Shipper’s questions.

The Biden administration has issued a Jones Act waiver amid fuel shortages and rising gas prices sparked by a pipeline outage.

Carriers continue to push driver pay higher amid a capacity-constrained market to keep their equipment seated and on the road.

Triple-digit heat will hit truckers across the Southwest over the next couple of days (with forecast video).

Optimal Dynamics has raised $18 million in a Series A round to fund the deployment of its CORE.ai decision-making engine for logistics operations.

In today’s edition, we highlight the impact of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown on diesel supplies, different approaches to reducing driver fatigue and more.

“This is by far the biggest event that we have ever had to deal with,” UPS’ Dan Gagnon said about COVID.

ACERTUS will connect DrivrzXchange users to a network of preapproved, vetted carriers representing 20,000 tractor-trailers.

The return of the pipeline was being announced just as supplies of diesel were starting to become an issue.

On this episode of #WithSONAR, Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor explain the data to use for longer-term predictions on the markets.

Alaska Airlines is building back its fleet.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox dives deep into the world of customer loyalty and obsession and how trucking fits into an obsessive world.

The Q1 earnings call covers everything but financials as Hyliion Holdings reworks its filings to show stock warrants as liabilities instead of equity.

Gas outages are getting bad, will you be impacted? Plus, we continue our supply chain education week

“I don’t see myself as a hero,” truck driver Bruno Filipe Da Costa Raposo said about helping a traffic accident victim.

Ghost kitchen operator C3 is bringing its dining brands to brick-and-mortar locations with the launch of Citizens, a hybrid dining option offering in-person as well as pickup and delivery services.

A day after Colonial Pipeline said there was light at the end of the tunnel for the line’s closure due to a cyberattack, the impact of the shutdown on the ground is being felt.

Containers, vehicles and rail moves contribute to a record April for the South Carolina Ports Authority.

Ocean container shipping company CMA CGM has a new cargo airline that’s flying to more places.

Hypower Lab said its hydrogen fuel cell can power drones for more than three hours, increasing flight time and utility.

Cass freight data released Wednesday shows shipments and expenditures surged again in April.

The U.S. Department of Transportation wants the Surface Transportation Board to take up Amtrak’s request asking to establish passenger service between Mobile and New Orleans.

The ongoing shortage of semiconductor chips has affected the production of around 800,000 vehicles across the U.S., Canada and Mexico.

AskWaves explores the different ways to capture CO2 from the air, how much it costs and what happens once it’s captured.

Companies relying on older cellular networks to run their remote monitoring and telematics applications will soon start to experience performance issues and reliability drops ahead of widespread network shutdowns.

The use of legacy technology and the lack of real-time visibility continue to impact the ability of last-mile delivery providers to increase business, according to a Bringg report.

“We look forward to partnering with CSX and to create a new level of efficiency for bulk chemicals transportation.”

Don’t fall victim to the common pitfalls that create these gaps. Instead, develop a business continuity strategy to secure extra capacity.

Mays was able to reallocate the working hours of two team members to other departments.

Racetrac, Love’s and Pilot Flying J release list of stations with gasoline and diesel outages due to the Colonial shutdown

Truckers may be stopped in their tracks at times as more torrential rain hits the South (with forecast video).

A “truly outstanding quarter” lifts net profit from $27 million in 2020 to $1.45 billion this year.

In today’s edition, we highlight Prologis’ plan for creating a certification program for logistics workers, rising air cargo rates and more.

Frustrated with load-board scammers, one broker is warning others to do their due diligence as the list of suspect companies has grown to nearly 500.

Canadian trucking and logistics firm Titanium Transportation Group reported record first-quarter revenue as its U.S. brokerage business and newly expanded trucking fleet fired up the growth engine.

Werner Enterprises announced Tuesday the board approval of a planned transition that moves its founder, CL Werner, to chairman emeritus, with CEO Derek Leathers becoming chairman.

A Senate hearing on freight mobility includes a dispute over hours-of-service rules for truckers

The company says it will continue to work with shareholders as it evaluates future compensation plans.

ORBCOMM, a provider of electronic logging devices and IoT technologies, announced carrier Marten Transport is retrofitting its fleet with ORBCOMM’s dual-mode asset-tracking devices.

PS5 delays extend into 2022, spot rates spike, who are the pipeline hackers, Nike and Postal Service settle on sneaker, more

Leasing companies are investing in pre-owned passenger planes that can be converted into freighters, and production companies are stepping up to meet their need.

Drug manufacturers say contingency plans have helped avoid major disruptions to production, but hospitals still face shortages.

On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix explores how curbside management is the smart solution to delivery congestion in cities.

Have companies seen the best of the best when it comes to earnings potential? Andrew Cox breaks it down on this episode of Great Quarter, Guys.

Danaos will stockpile cash from the current boom and spend it on new ships when environmental regs are clearer.

A run on gasoline by individual motorists has drained inventories out of the stations and into the tanks.

Forget the autonomous trucking horse race, Wall Street and competitors are fixated on TuSimple’s “driver-out” pilot in Q4.

Kevin Hill and Richie Daigle give you a guide to entrepreneurship in this episode of Put That Coffee Down

On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco dissects the standard supply chain and explores where there is major room for improvement.

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The Biden administration is considering waiving the Jones Act in the wake of the Colonial Pipeline shutdown.

“With this investment, we’re able to add even greater resources to the pursuit of our mission: to make our customers’ supply chains their competitive advantage.”