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COVID vaccines take priority, straining already ultra-tight delivery capacity.

Diesel market has strength not seen since April

It’s the most wonderful episode of the year as Dooner and The Dude reflect on 2020 with the whole FreightWaves crew. 2020 has put us through the wringer, but it […]

Drivers testing positive for drugs fell 12.7% in November.

American Airlines is moving a Pfizer vaccine shipment from Chicago to a Caribbean island via Miami.

1961: The first of a complete line of lightweight, compact, heavy-duty diesels for the over-highway trucking industry by Caterpillar, the 1673 has been tested on some 200 trucks throughout the nation.

As states prepare to administer COVID-19 vaccines, it is still unclear who will be deemed “essential”.

The railroad has named three locations to be part of its site-ready industrial development program.

Daimler Trucks North America says its Portland, Oregon, manufacturing plant has no carbon dioxide emissions and is the first facility to achieve carbon neutrality in Daimler’s global network.

J.B. Hunt announces temperature-controlled transportation options have been added to digital freight-matching platform J.B. Hunt 360. Shipper 360 now has more than 10,000 carriers that can transport temperature-sensitive goods.

The new rule takes into account recent technological advancements and harmonizes U.S. regulations with Canada’s.

Any idea that cargo theft may have waned because of the COVID pandemic is unfounded, as data shows reported thefts have increased throughout 2020.

Preliminary results of a new survey have found that logistics companies are losing hundreds of thousands, and even millions of dollars, due to the use of low-quality technology integration tools.

Everyone has been in a company-wide Zoom meeting where not a soul has a question to ask at the end.

The distribution of COVID-19 vaccines is finally a reality, but it’s a carefully orchestrated process among the federal government, the manufacturer, a major health care distributor and FedEx and UPS.

Onfleet hires Scott Cross as CFO, and Stephanie Riffell joins Perishable Shipping Solutions as COO.

Mexican drivers were protesting having to return empty tractor-trailers through the Colombia-Solidarity bridge

Impending nor’easter could delay some COVID-19 vaccine shipments.

Forward Air is growing its traditional less-than-truckload terminal count. This time it is adding California’s Inland Empire to the roster.

Frozen Food Express is raising linehaul driver pay by 25% for new solo drivers and 20% for team drivers.

Membership is 20+ and will tackle digital initiatives for an industry mostly still operating on paper

A UPS plane delivers Canada’s first shipment of Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines as national rollout begins.

Gerald R. Ford International Airport in Grand Rapids, Michigan, could play an active role in the U.S. and worldwide distribution of COVID-19 vaccine because it is the closest commercial airport […]

With federal defense clearances and experience in transporting vaccines,, Boyle Transportation assumes niche role in moving COVID vaccine from Pfizer plant in Michigan to airports and UPS hub.

FedEx Express (NYSE: FDX)  and UPS (NYSE: UPS) trucks departed Pfizer Inc.’s (NYSE: PFE) sprawling manufacturing facility in Portage, Michigan, on Sunday morning loaded with COVID-19 vaccines packed in dry […]

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Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Automotive manufacturers are building in Mexico; FedEx Express expands in Querétaro; Dunavant Distribution expands in Houston; and agents stop over 200 people being smuggled in commercial trailers.

Airlines shed nearly 10% of their workforce in October.

Spot rates continued to increase after the holiday period ended even as capacity returned to the market according to the Outbound Tender Reject Index.

Pilots could have violated their medical authorizations to fly if they took the COVID-19 vaccine on their own without permission. The FAA removed that issue and gave them permission Saturday.

FedEx, UPS, AIT to get their delivery marching orders.

Soaring heights and crashing lows describe Nikola Corp.s first six months as a public company. Allegations of fraud and a stock price decline from the high $70s to the upper teens led Yahoo Finance users to vote the electric truck startup the worst company of the year.

Domestic express carriers spring into action, moving the first doses of COVID-19 vaccine to healthcare facilities.

Former Louisiana trucker Alfred Bourgeois was put to death Friday, after the U.S. Supreme Court rejected a last-minute bid by his attorneys for clemency.

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, C.R. England became the latest carrier to announce a large pay increase for its drivers. Plus, analysts debate the value of the Tesla Semi program and industry groups push for transportation workers to be among those with early access to a COVID vaccine.

Rejections ease again slightly.

Anticipation for the first COVID vaccine is about to be realized and with it a huge ground and air operation to immunize the world. ABI Research quantifies some of the transportation requirements.

The closure of the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico for nonessential travel will extend through Jan. 21, though commercial trucks remain exempt.

The European Commission has released its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy. Massive investments and infrastructure are needed to meet the EU Commission’s sustainability milestones.

Southwest Airlines furloughing additional 827 workers; Texas auto parts supplier closes facility.

OneRail and project44 have announced a partnership that will lead to a unified solution to provide shippers detailed visibility of shipments from the manufacturing floor to the end customer.

Former Louisiana trucker Alfred Bourgeois is set to be executed Friday, barring a last-minute court stay for the brutal murder of his 2-year-old daughter.

LATAM Airlines is offering to move domestic shipments of vaccines for free.

Narrowing millions of data points to three main categories, it’s now much easier to find PPP recipients from the smallest to the biggest

Dooner and The Dude lay out what thieves are looking for in your freight Headlines The DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index is slowly falling, finishing at 80 for this […]

Trucker Tools has integrated cargo insurance coverage from Loadsure into its app, allowing for easy one-click access to instant quotes.

Cardinal Logistics Management, a large North Carolina trucking company, acknowledges “data event” after ransomware gang leaks thousands of files.

Steve Ferreira and Gordon Trouncer Downes walk through the ins and outs of NYSHEX  The New York Shipping Exchange (NYSHEX) is a solution developed for the ocean freight industry by […]

To make the best possible match at the best price for everyone involved, shippers post their freight and take market feedback from carriers.

“It’s pretty attractive compared to factoring as an alternative,” said Wolfe. “There’s no chargebacks.

Nobody likes a line cutter, but when it comes to the rush delivery of COVID-19 vaccines, the Federal Aviation Administration is making an exception.

In an interview with FreightWaves, SSI Executive Director Andrew Stephens talks about zero-emission shipping fuel and sustainability challenges.

C.R. England is boosting driver pay an average of 15.5%, and when combined with a new bonus program, means some drivers could see a 25% pay increase.

The more dry ice used to cool a pharmaceutical shipment, the less product that can be carried on a plane. That’s because dry ice is poisonous when it turns to gas. The FAA issued guidelines to help airlines manage the dry ice risk.

Federal agents intercepted a shipment of 100,000 counterfeit surgical masks at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Supply chain tech investment is at a record peak, with over $52B invested in 2020 alone, up 2500% since the start of the decade.

The regulation duplicates employer provisions already in place, according to the agency.

It’s not just container shipping that’s rolling in profits. LPG tanker rates are hitting new highs on Asian demand for U.S. propane.

The German automaker wants to put all its time and energy into R&D and building infrastructure that supports the production of EVs, such as plant improvements and equipment upgrades.

There is a strong pipeline of West Coast imports that should feed those markets well into Q1, but the retail portions will be less time-sensitive post-Christmas. The one factor that may be suppressing volumes in the holiday season is retailers’ decision to slow the velocity of their sales in the face of low inventory levels.

If visibility has moved from perk to table stakes, what exactly is “the next big thing” now? What innovative technology can companies adopt to help them stand out among their competitors?

Former Trimac workers claim the bulk carrier failed to provide respirators and implement safety measures at its tank washing facilities in Georgia.

Bob McGhee of AIT Worldwide Logistics detailed the meticulous process behind military shipping. He also expects tight air and ocean capacity will continue well into next year.

Flock Freight designed Instant Prebate to provide automatic cost savings on contracted TL freight. Savings vary by lane, commodity and time of shipment, but they can come in as high as 50% on some loads.

Whiz-bang systems and equipment will be glimpsed from afar this time around.

Snowstorm could have major impacts on ground and air transportation along the I-95 corridor.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, shipments designed to test the COVID supply chain identified some potential delivery issues. Plus, U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said he would not have made a $700 loan to YRC Worldwide and trucking safety groups have concerns about possible exemptions for vaccine deliveries.

Few doubt that Tesla (TSLA) has deep pockets, but some wonder whether the electric vehicle company should bite the bullet and abandon one of its most highly anticipated but long […]

Who will get to the front of the COVID vaccination line? Virtually everyone agrees front-line doctors and nurses, and people in nursing homes, should be first, but after that industry sectors are fighting over who is more important. Freight transportation groups say they should be in the top tier.

A disaster film based on an actual weather event ranked highest in a FreightWaves survey.

Empty containers returning to Asia jumped 55% to 283,563 units.

Truckload carrier Titan Transfer adds another fleet to the portfolio with the acquisition of JTL Carriers.

CN joins other Class I railroads in courting automotive and container shippers in the Upper Midwest through this latest offering.

How warehouses and final-mile logistics are changing to suit the consumer Headlines Drivers who haul hemp may see new protections from wrongful arrest. Blockchain technology may provide law enforcement with […]

Early signs about the end of tight capacity begin to surface.

Toyota is using the next-generation fuel cell that powers its 2021 Mirai passenger car in production-intent Kenworth trucks for internal testing as it begins handing off the earlier-generation fuel cells for customer demonstrations.

Leading supply chain experts will share their insights on what happened to the supply chain in 2020 and look ahead to 2021 as part of FreightWaves’ North American Supply Chain Summit on Tuesday.

What do you do when you find yourself with $7 million?  Maven Machines succeeded in raising that much money this year to invest in its cloud-based freight software, which includes […]

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin had his day in court so to speak. He said he stands behind the YRC loan and others made, noting that many lawmakers wished Treasury had taken on more risk.

U.S. weekly carloads last week were only 1.4% lower than year-ago levels, while intermodal traffic is still experiencing double-digit percentage increases.

Operation COVID Logistics is underway, with the auxiliary materials to administer vaccines moving out to local distribution sites.

“Additional stress on an already-overloaded system tends to further destabilize the system.”

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses rejection rates in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and then Michael Vincent talks about volatile holiday markets in the Shipper Update.

Train lengths, improving network velocity and coronavirus uncertainties are among the big themes expressed by Class I railroad executives at a recent investor conference.

Business-to-business exemption may play key role if trucking falls under employee classification law

The market for reliable, complete data and forecasts about agricultural commodities markets is a large and growing opportunity.

U.S. officials at Operation Warp Speed say they are ready to go with the COVID-19 vaccine distribution, but a high-ranking state health official says people should be prepared for hiccups based on recent trials

Drivers will hit areas of heavy snowfall and gusty winds in some popular destinations for carriers.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, it’s been one year since the collapse of Celadon, and FreightWaves talks to some former drivers. Plus, Estes has been hit with a COVID-related lawsuit and Covenant is bumping up driver pay.

USDA rule under review at OMB expected to help prevent unlawful arrests and cargo seizures

Black Friday-CyberWeek performance of mid- to high-70% range for FedEx and UPS was way off from 2019 levels, Convey data shows.

FMCSA has included restrictions and limitations in waivers so far to avoid compromising safety.

A new lawsuit against less-than-truckload carrier Estes Express is just one of what are now believed to be more than 1,200 lawsuits filed by workers against their employers over a COVID-related dispute or claim.

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday nominated Liane Randolph as the new chair of the powerful California Air Resources Board (CARB).   Randolph, an attorney, has been a commissioner at the California […]

FedEx Canada and Innomar Strategies secure a Canadian government contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The United States stands to prosper with more supply chain collaborations between Canada and Mexico, according to trade experts.

Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor talk freight forecasting during a global pandemic.

Landstar System announced after the market close on Wednesday what it would do with cash on the balance sheet. The company plans to pay a one-time special dividend of $2 per share in January.

The all-time best month tops the mark set in just October.

The trans-Pacific surge will persist through Q1 and January could see all-time-high container volumes, predicts Flexport’s Nerijus Poskus.