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In today’s edition, we highlight a young company as it competes in the growing market of autonomous trucking, an exclusive report about Mother’s Day flowers and more.
On its first day of public trading, Canada’s Lion Electric announces a plan to build trucks and buses in Illinois, creating 745 new jobs over three years.
The facility will be located about 8 miles from the Georgia Ports Authority’s Garden City Terminal.
Formerly containerized cargoes are being loaded onto bulkers. Box-ship orders are keeping future bulker growth in check.
On this episode of The Stockout, Mike Baudendistel explains how the declining U.S. birth rate is affecting the consumer market.
Nikola exposes battery-electric Class 8 Tre to 25 fleet customers and gets first firm order for delivery late this year.
Tremelle Sykes allegedly filed false reports covering railyard companies in Dallas, Fort Worth, Garland, Cleburne, Gunter and Saginaw, Texas.
The logistics behind cannabis delivery, cyber risk, business event etiquette post-COVID, trucker awarded $9m and more
Exported empties contribute to the Port of New York and New Jersey’s monthly volume record.
Analysts are looking at various explanations for why the number of drivers today is lower than it was two years ago.
Flatbed truckload provider Daseke reported first-quarter adjusted earnings better than expected. However, with a more than 5x run-up in share price over the past year, a decent quarterly report without a guidance raise sent the stock lower on Friday.
Growing e-commerce sales of large and bulky items is creating a logistics headache for items that must be returned. It is why retailers need to have a reverse logistics process in place.
Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter providing background, context and perspective to the trucking industry.
The Surface Transportation Board has approved the voting trust that Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern plan to make as part of the merger process between the two companies.
Border agents say Mother’s Day week is one of their busiest for inspecting agriculture-related imports.
Prior to the implementation of AI and machine learning solutions, shipment visibility was dismal, and about one in three time-critical shipments arrived late.
While many restaurants are getting into the ghost kitchen craze, a New York City company, WoodSpoon, believes the best meals come from a home kitchen.
Also on the podcast: A renewed surge in diesel prices.
By either the standard of seasonal or not seasonal jobs, gains in employment are slow given the demand for drivers.
All commercial motor vehicles carrying hazardous materials must stop
Truckers will run into a few rounds of potentially severe thunderstorms this weekend from the Plains to the South (with forecast video).
In today’s edition, we highlight a top safety official stressing the need for seat-belt law enforcement, Yellow Corp.’s disappointment with its Q1 earnings and more.
Kodiak Robotics claims the best autonomous trucking software. But the startup trails the sector’s big names in both money and partners.
On this episode of Medically Necessary, Matt Blois looks at how telemedicine is influencing the development of different supply chains to support technology use in health care.
On this episode of Cyberly, Blythe Brumleve looks at the ins and outs of working together with truckers who have found internet fame.
On the final episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent get a detailed look at the state of airfreight.
Cold storage facility operator Americold said food manufacturers are “failing to meet the needs of retailers” as COVID-related production shutdowns have drawn down food stocks. The impacts from lower inventories and throughput were seen in the company’s first-quarter report.
As economies of scale make hydrogen production more affordable, the aviation industry’s interest in hydrogen-powered aircraft is growing.
How would intellectual property waivers affect the vaccine supply chain? Supporters say sharing IP will boost production. Others say a lack of workers, production facilities and supplies means sharing IP won’t help.
An improving economy and a $170 million investment in Bitcoin drove payment provider Square’s revenue up 266% and profits up 79%.
China’s potential monopoly over containers and intermodal chassis is the target of an investigation by FMC Commissioner Carl Bentzel.
Tanker execs explain lack of distress sales and scrapping this time around, and why new orders will be more curtailed.
A market recovery is underway for railcar lessors and equipment manufacturers, but the market also has a ways to go before it bounces back completely, according to industry observations.
The appeals process can be short or long, and the date when AB5 could be enforced remains in flux.
Kenco opens a facility in Perris, California, while Lineage acquires Spanish firm Frinvarra.
Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels and Mark Barlar speak from their driver and State Patrol experience on the dangers that speed, distractions and fatigue present in construction zones.
Clean Energy announces more than 10 RNG fueling agreements and expansions in the solid waste industry.
Steel and chemicals were among the commodities that showed volume strength in April, according to the Association of American Railroads. North American intermodal volumes grew 10.5% in the first quarter, said the Intermodal Association of North America.
While some organizations blasted the Biden administration’s decision to withdraw a rule on employee classification, executives from Lyft and Uber have struck measured tones.
“What we saw in the market was an opportunity to connect all of these new data sources and automation systems and consolidate all of that into one place”
Wayfair said its active customer base grew 57.1% in the past year, and those customers are ordering more items, leading to a nearly 50% increase in Q1 revenue.
A coalition of trucking companies filed a petition on Monday to force Indianapolis-based freight brokerage CMA Freight Services LLC into Chapter 7 bankruptcy proceedings over unpaid transportation services.
Very dry air is raising the wildfire risk across the Upper Midwest. Gusty winds may blow smoke into truckers’ paths (with forecast video).
‘Data gives companies power. But, you need to extract it first.’
In today’s edition, we highlight the latest news regarding the Paycheck Protection Program, interesting comments regarding the U.S.-Mexico border and more.
Brokerage candidates know “they’re in the driver’s seat,” according to one recruiter.
Hwy Haul has secured a $10 million Series A round of funding to help it rapidly deploy its technology within the fresh produce supply chain.
Sweden’s Einride startup attracts multiple global investors for scaling its cabless and driverless freight pods with U.S. entry this year.
Anticipated growth for intermodal will help to support Hub Group’s investments for that sector in 2021.
Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. reported a sizable first-quarter loss Wednesday as weather, increased purchased transportation expense and a lack of gains on real estate sales weighed on the period.
The earnings call revealed that Uber, like so many others, is working to fill out its driver ranks.
First-quarter revenue results were aligned with FLEETCOR’s expectations, but at $609 million, they fell 8% short of first-quarter 2020 results.
This year has presented both unique challenges and opportunities for the third-party logistics warehouse industry.
PayPal reported its “strongest first-quarter results” in company history on Wednesday, posting $6.03 billion in revenue and a 46% increase in total payment volume.
Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor talk Dogecoin, TikTok and growing your business to viral status on this episode of #WithSONAR.
The across-the-board gains exceeded expectations and reflect increasing end-market strength, Trimble CEO says.
In the next two weeks, only two container ships are slated to berth at the new Leatherman Terminal. Forty are scheduled at the Port of Charleston’s neighboring Wando Welch Terminal.
On this episode of Freightonomics, Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith look at rising prices in commodities and continued shortages of products in the United States.
Everything you need to know about rail and road safety, plus pizza!
On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox breaks down the incredible market dominance of Amazon and its logistics network.
Aircraft conversion houses tear apart passenger aircraft, then reinforce the walls and floor so they can handle heavy cargo on the main deck. Business is growing along with trade.
The rule was introduced in the waning days of the Trump administration but was never expected to be enacted.
Salvage crews are using a special method to remove fuel from the capsized commercial lift boat SEACOR Power.
FMCSA official affirms almost half of truck drivers in fatal crashes were not wearing seat belts
Billionaire and Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates, the largest shareholder of Canadian railway CN, is giving 14.1 million shares of the company to soon-to-be ex-wife Melinda Gates.
On this episode of Transmission, Sebastian Blanco dives into the world of electrification of trucks from the perspective of one of America’s premier truck makers.
PowerFleet has helped thousands of customers transition from analog to 2G, 3G and now, 4G/LTE.
Nikola was early to the SPAC party. Now it is among the first to take a paper loss on stock warrants by following stricter SEC guidelines.
There is a small window for new loans to underserved communities, but after spending of about $800 billion, the cupboard is bare.
Union Pacific to open an intermodal terminal in Southern California, Port of South Louisiana completes rail yard, plus two appointments: Michael McCarthy to become SMBC Rail Services president and CEO, and Karen Carriere joins Transportation Technology Center Inc. as executive director of technical services.
In 2017, Lyft launched its Level 5 division, which would focus on developing an autonomous vehicle. Last month, the company pivoted away from that, selling the division, although it still harbors visions of Lyft riders in autonomous vehicles.
Doppler radar has raised the bar for meteorologists when it comes to analyzing severe weather.
“I truly believe that every driver wants to be the best driver,” A&R exec says. “With this system we can help them do that.”
A Prologis Research report points to strong retail sales and inventory restocking as the catalysts behind further tightening in logistics real estate markets.
Purolator is considered the FedEx or UPS of Canada. The express delivery company has hired an airline to help it move more packages between the U.S. and Canada.
Foodetective has raised $2 million in seed funding to help it expand its multichannel restaurant commerce platform to new markets, including the United States.
Visibility provider’s global focus “is part of our DNA,” says Chief Product Officer Vernon O’Donnell.
Microchip shortages and skyrocketing commodity prices make it unlikely that any of the 33,500 new Class 8 trucks ordered in April will be built this year.
The German company posts record first-quarter profits and substantially raises full-year earnings and cash flow targets.
Truckers may hit roadblocks Wednesday in the Deep South as periods of heavy rain and flash flooding continue to soak the region (with forecast video).
Maersk reveals more details on its shift toward long-term contracts at the expense of spot exposure.
Carbon-neutral digital freight network company Convoy commits to reducing emissions, improving lives of truckers and increasing diversity.
Amazon, T.J. Maxx and Critical Materials Corp. have announced plans for major distribution centers in El Paso.
Importers are scrambling as demand sails past ocean transport supply. The numbers paint an ominous picture for cargo shippers.
About 37% of 1,005 respondents said they will ship their gifts this year, the first-ever UPS Mother’s Day survey finds.
Cargojet wants a bigger slice of the U.S. e-commerce and heavy air cargo market. It’s looking for an investment opportunity and has identified new trends in e-commerce that will keep volumes high in North America.
Road check blitz, airplanes with sharkskin, the semis Tesla really needs, Amazon gamifies and more.
The first-ever deal with Apple is part of $4 billion in logistics contracts for XPO since the year began.
As the number of COVID-19 cases decreases, some manufacturers and suppliers of personal protective equipment are predicting demand will start to drop over the coming months.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia announced Tuesday it was hiring more than 500 drivers and 300 dockworkers.
Lyft reported a narrower loss in its Q1 earnings as riders began returning to the platform.
Andrew Cox kicks off a new era of Great Quarter, Guys by welcoming Zach Strickland as his new co-host.
On this episode of Midday Market Update, Kaylee Nix and Michael Vincent explore the latest FreightWaves shows hitting airwaves soon and discuss the current state of the freight world with leading experts.
On this episode of At Your Doorstep, Kaylee Nix looks at how tech visibility has changed during the pandemic and is becoming a necessity driven by other disruptive events.
An April survey of supply chain executives showed “continued downward pressure on transportation capacity” with prices surging to a 2.5-year high.
Shaw’s says it anticipates a return to work this week, but the union is silent on that issue.
Engine maker Cummins absorbed $105 million in freight costs to get microchips needed for engines during the trucking boom.
Amtrak must follow new on-time performance metrics starting July 1. Democratic congressional leaders and the Surface Transportation Board are looking at different ways to help Amtrak reach that goal. Amtrak and the freight railroads share track in certain U.S. regions.
Former PayPal executive John Lunn has returned to payments with Gr4vy, which has landed an $11.1 million Series A funding round.
Despite a tough comparison with a year ago, Meritor saw sales and earnings increase in its Q2 fiscal quarter.
