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It’s a difficult task selling new vehicles when lot inventories are thin. However, with the right strategy, dealers can overcome disruptions in the automotive supply chain.

As rideshare has plummeted because of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lyft has had to chart a new path forward in the next decade. That path features a reliance on autonomous vehicles and e-commerce deliveries.

Carriers moving cross-border freight have not had the same access to loads as those moving loads within the U.S. Forager is working to change that.

Digital freight forwarder Flexport can now link consignee order data to shipments from suppliers.

Supply chain issues linger in the South even though a historic winter storm has ended (with forecast video).

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Old Dominion is the latest LTL carrier to announce a rate increase. Plus, SONAR data shows a freight market moving sideways, and Forward Air reaffirms its direction in spite of activist shareholder pressure.

More venture capital flowing to maritime tech startups – and more shipping companies giving those startups a trial run.

Port Laredo finished on top of the rankings for U.S. exports for the second straight year, totaling $80 billion during 2020.

The U.N. and World Health Organization are working hard to make sure less-developed countries get their fair share as more vaccine supplies become available. Transportation and logistics is a big part of their organizing effort.

What makes a lead qualified? Kevin Hill and Chris Jolly talk to the COO of ‘zembles about how to know when a lead is a good one.

Some supply chain experts believe a nationwide IT system for managing COVID-19 vaccine distribution would be more efficient, but it’s been difficult to create one.

Ice storms turn deadly for drivers, state of vaccine logistics, can an automated trailer change intermodal, more

One longer-term concern is refineries in the cold can suffer damage to their units that take a long time to get right.

Extreme cold and lots of snow in the Midwest and other areas could impact rail operations and cause delays, according to some railroads.

A Canadian National freight train derailed at an intersection with a West Chicago commuter line. Service remained disrupted early Monday afternoon.

2005: Airbus is ready to break Boeing’s 30-year monopoly on making large passenger aircraft.

CenterPoint acquires Houston-area distribution facility while Genesee & Wyoming reports industrial development results for 2020.

A quickly changing retail landscape has sparked interest in more innovative shipping models, including bypassing domestic warehousing with direct-from-origin options.

How quickly drone package delivery becomes a reality is dependent on a couple of factors, perhaps none bigger than whether the public is ready to accept it.

Most less-than-truckload carriers have implemented general rate increases for 2021. The average increase is in the mid-single digits, ahead of some increases issued in the past and likely indicative of a firm LTL market.

Truck parking reservation platform TruckPark is adding more locations to its platform through a partnership with national parking provider ParkMyFleet.

A winter storm that has caused airport closures and widespread power outages is hitting the Mississippi, Tennessee and Ohio valleys Monday

Plans to halt construction of the Keystone XL pipeline will likely mean more crude oil volumes being shipped by rail. But how much more will depend on a variety of factors, including oil price spreads, other pipelines, oil storage options and the railroads’ ability to juggle volumes.

Multiple truck crashes were reported in Texas and Oklahoma as a massive winter storm brings peril to roads across the region.

A fire that began inside an engine compartment at Kreilkamp Trucking in Wisconsin caused $1 million in damage after it engulfed a storage facility containing three trucks and bulk commodities.

Kenworth focused on fuel-saving aerodynamic gains and a driver-directed digital dash for a refresh of its T680 on-highway flagship.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Forager expands with Mexico hires; Moova expands into Mexican market; WeDo Logistics acquires Lone Star Overnight; and Mexican carrier acquires 160 Kenworth tractors.

The logistics of getting flowers from warm growing climates to people’s doorsteps is complex. Airlines play a big role.

The import boom appears far from over, and it will have implications long after this wave of unprecedented orders subsides.

Ongoing risks attributed to COVID-19 trigger a three-month extension to hours-of-service exemptions.

On this episode of Point of Sale, Andrew Cox shares why he thinks the retail battle has shifted to a fight between omnichannel and e-commerce.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, C.R. England sues a law firm involved in a staged-accident scheme. Plus, XPO thinks 2021 is only going to get better, and Forward Air makes an acquisition and a divestiture.

Spot rates have increased for the first time in five weeks.

Ocean carriers as airlines? No one thought an online retailer would own a private airline until Amazon did it. The ocean carrier also owns a logistics company. You connect the dots.

Kritikos launched Ceres Terminals in 1958 and sold the company to NYK in 2002.

General Motors is extending temporary shutdowns at three assembly plants, including one in San Luis Potosí, Mexico.

“We rely on our drivers to tell us when the roads are not safe.” One carrier lets its drivers use common sense when deciding whether to proceed through winter storms.

Lending a hand includes everything from improving the environment to funding community initiatives to rescuing a skier mauled by a bear.

CEO Alain Bedard said renting out terminal space is a way to buoy TFI’s real estate portfolio.

A coalition of Port of Oakland tenants continues to fight after losing its latest legal battle to slow the process of building a new baseball park at Howard Terminal.

A judge denied the request by truckload carrier Western Express to dismiss a lawsuit brought by a driver seeking meal- and rest-break pay.

Isuzu will launch new Class 6 and 7 low-cab-forward trucks later in 2021 with Cummins B6.7 engines.

How to be a truckerprenuer plus handling the west coast port crisis ’21

Amid heightened scrutiny over the direction of the company, Forward Air’s management team defends its current strategy. Fourth-quarter results were negatively impacted by a December cyberattack.

Cross-border trucking and logistics firm XTL buys Quebec-based Transport Savoie as Canadian mergers and acquisitions activity reaches fever pitch.

On podcast, Amit Mehrotra of Deutsche Bank looks over the reports for the last quarter of last year

Spot rates move up for the first time in 5 weeks.

After four straight months of near-record orders, trailer bookings took a breather in January as some manufacturers slowed taking reservations.

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Canadian cross-border trucking and logistics company Titanium Transportation Group gains global access to key freight networks in Chicago with the latest U.S. brokerage office.

On Wednesday, the U.S. International Trade Commission ruled against SK Innovation Co. Ltd. for stealing battery trade secrets from LG Chem. What implications does this have for OEMs that rely on SK?

In this episode of Navigate B2B, Steve Ferreira talks with a celebrated industry expert about his opinions on the future of the retail landscape.

From truck parts to fuel cells, business leaders face challenges in getting critical components and meeting customer expectations for delivery.

S.F. Express is growing its domestic Chinese parcel business at a dizzying rate. The acquisition of a large Hong Kong logistics company helps it expand overseas.

We’ve long touted retail inventory restocking as a primary growth driver for the freight bull run, but apparel brands aren’t aligning with this thesis. Rather than reverting back to habitual overordering and year-end discounting, retailers are sticking with the conservative ordering tactics that helped them win the holiday season.

As vaccine distribution spreads globally, the hope for pre-pandemic normalcy heightens. But FreightWaves’ exclusive conversation with Bill Fallon, AIT Worldwide Logistics’ vice president of global accounts, reveals that the changes spurred by the pandemic may permanently shift how the global community works and shops.

BrightDrop, a startup launched by GM, thinks that to solve last-mile delivery you need a provider that looks at the issues holistically — from vehicles to technology.

Jeremy Reymer, the founder and CEO of DriverReach, speaks with Hayden Cardiff, the founder and CEO of Idelic, about the importance of safety and compliance for driver retention.

Doctors have been identified in the lawsuit, a truck driver was fired after one “accident,” and C.R. England paid out over $4 million in a case.

Up to 10 inches of snowfall could pile up as far south as Dallas-Fort Worth and northwestern Arkansas (with forecast video).

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pension bailout bill that would affect Yellow and ABF Freight drivers could be near in Congress. Plus, XPO posts a record quarter and Uber Freight’s growth continues.

Leaf Logistics CEO Anshu Prasad believes manufacturers of food and consumer packaged goods could be in jeopardy of missing earnings expectations as transportation rates remained elevated throughout the quarter.

Here’s a helicopter view courtesy of U.S. Coast Guard of container-ship armada off Los Angeles and Long Beach (WITH VIDEO).

New unit acquired by Forward Air increases its intermodal footprint.

XPO Logistics sees strong momentum coming off an excellent fourth quarter.

Smart loading dock startup Kargo announced the close of its $6 million seed round on Thursday. The company eyes further expansion and product development.

ZIM, newest Wall Street shipping entrant, is riding wave of record-high freight rates. Shares fully recovered from rocky start.

JAXPORT says strong demand for vehicles and consumer goods contributed to a solid first fiscal quarter.

In the inaugural Point Of Sale episode, host Andrew Cox talks to an industry expert about his belief that returns are not inevitable and that every return is a money-losing operation.

Two GlobalTranz employees whose job classification changed have filed suit for overtime, but the suit seeks much larger class certification.

PICKUP’s white-glove delivery for big and heavy items transforms the last-mile customer experience.

A member of Congress bets on getting his truck parking expansion proposal included in the highway bill.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent break down today’s top headlines and learn where Uber Freight is doing things right on this episode of Midday Market Update.

OmniTRAX sets sights on Sand Springs; advisory group approves Union Pacific’s emission reduction targets.

When it comes to risk mitigation, due diligence of the carriers you broker to is just as important to having the right insurance policies.

Firefighters called a massive Fort Worth pileup a “mass casualty incident.” It happened on an icy highway Thursday.

The Truckload Carriers Association will host a webinar on Tuesday to help truckload fleets understand current and potential regulations and other industry issues under the Biden administration.

The U.S. housing market is tight heading into 2021, with higher housing starts and limited inventories helping to support lumber and wood carloads.

Rush Enterprises sold Class 8 trucks at a level reflecting the industry’s overall COVID-impacted decline in 2020. It expects better results in 2021 and beyond.

The most fundamental difference between real-time pricing and spot pricing is that one is by design and the other is by mistake.

Investments in its Eats and Delivery platforms have Uber on a path toward profitability as its Rides business recovers post-pandemic.

Samsara announced Thursday it has surpassed more than $300 million in run-rate subscription revenue for the fiscal fourth quarter ended Jan. 30.

Day Three of Global Supply Chain Week will cover topics related to food and CPG supply chains. Tyson Foods Chief Sustainability Officer John Tyson is set to start the day off with global sustainability in mind.

The first reaction to earnings at Ryder from Wall Street was decidedly negative.

Significant ice buildup Thursday will make travel nearly impossible for truckers across several Southern states (with forecast video).

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, an activist investor wants changes at Forward Air. Plus, a strong start to 2021 for LTL carriers; reshoring is coming into vogue; and recapping FreightWaves’ Health & Pharma Supply Chain virtual event.

Thanks to COVID, there are no seasonal highs and lows for international shipping. There is so much demand for goods that the peak season never seems to end — and ports, railroads, truckers and warehouses are reaching the breaking point.

A California judge awarded $23.7 million, considered a “nuclear verdict” because it exceeds $10 million, to a motorcyclist whose lower leg was amputated after he was struck by a work truck in Los Angeles.

Trimble produced $829.7 million in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2020, with earnings per share of 71 cents.

The size of Uber Freight’s “fleet” is about 71,000 carriers.

Hyundai’s concept vehicle TIGER represents the automaker’s vision of last-mile delivery in both urban and remote environments.

The Teamsters’ Central States Pension Fund could be saved through the COVID-19 relief package.

Brokerage steals the spotlight at XPO amid a record revenue performance and strong 2021 earnings guidance.

Commerce platform Fabric has leveraged market demand for its product to close a $43 million Series A round of funding just months after it secured its seed round.

A streamlined, automated and transparent approach has taken Airspace to the next level of modern shipping.

Dooner and The Dude talk to Chad Brueck about how CRST is ensuring secure COVID-19 vaccine delivery in this session of FreightWaves’ Health & Pharma Supply Chain Summit.

FedEx makes a multiyear commitment to help colleges offset the COVID-19 economic impact.

An open letter from activist investor Ancora Advisors says “ineffective capital allocation” and diversification into “margin- and return-dilutive service offerings” have led to inferior results for Forward Air compared to other less-than-truckload carriers.

TrinityRail will permanently close a plant in Vidor, Texas, laying off 59 workers by April 30.

Dooner and The Dude learn how ArcBest has adapted during the pandemic to help deliver supplies in this session of FreightWaves’ Health & Pharma Supply Chain Summit.