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The Senate has confirmed the appointments of Robert Primus and Michelle Schultz.

Quick action comes on heels of a call for action by key trade group; Commissioner Maffei says it may not be enough

Loggers, oil field workers and timber haulers all got their say in the functional design of Western Star’s 49X vocational truck. Fortunately, the truck rides better than the work for which it is intended.

Reliance Partners’ Nicole Guinn explains why you should never allow police to make towing arrangements on your behalf and the benefits of rental reimbursement coverage.

While critics who oppose the USMCA believe this deal will ultimately disincentivize automotive companies to keep manufacturing facilities in North America due to an increase in production costs, there are strong country-of-origin protections in place that we believe will intensify North American automotive production.

One carrier says preparing for winter is “about training and accountability throughout the organization.”

“We automate tasks that our users find tedious or frustrating so that they can focus on what’s interesting.”

Both truckload tenders and tender rejections rose this week. If spot rates are to continue the succinct but lagging dance with tender rejections, we should see spot rates inflate over the next two weeks. Also, with Thanksgiving just a week away, drivers will be seeking freight that drives them toward home, which typically pushes rejections and spot rates higher.

Minor weather disruptions for truckers this weekend across the continental U.S.

“Obviously everything with COVID is a learning curve,” says Tom Hughes.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, COVID-19 altered supply chains for several products, including dog food. Plus, YRC Worldwide’s CEO updates progress of the company’s turnaround plan and Knight-Swift shuffles its executive ranks.

BlackRock leads a Series C round in the digital freight company, with participation from TFI International and Maersk

Efforts aimed at state’s legislative session that begins in January

The legality of AB5 in the California trucking sector is hurtling down two tracks, but the fight against it has been set back

Trucking executives were on hand at Stephens Annual Investment Conference this week, making it known that this cycle is different and that the current market dynamics are here for a while.

Ruling sets up for now a dichotomy between what state courts and federal courts have ruled

It’s the largest improvement program at the airport since the 1990s.

The room is part of a $650,000 upgrade of the unit’s San Juan complex.

The U.S., Mexico and Canada have agreed to keep their land borders closed for nonessential travel until at least Dec. 21.

Cargo transportation companies that ship goods to support NASA space missions will have a much cooler image than Earth-based haulers. SpaceWaves is a virtual conference designed to explore NASA’s needs in space and how logistics innovators can help the mission.

Kevin Hill and Michael Vincent talk about the importance of understanding how to interpret data  The second half of the week before Thanksgiving has shown continued growth in the market […]

Cargo never got a window view during air transport until the coronavirus pandemic led airlines to find innovative ways to mitigate the loss of passenger revenue. Alaska Airlines is joining other carriers in stowing boxes and mailbags in seats.

As COVID hospitalizations surge and business restrictions mount, could U.S. importers be overshooting the mark?

U.S. carload traffic on a weekly basis was 3.1% lower last week on a year-over-year basis and 1.7% higher sequentially.

Drivers who begin using exemptions as a result of the clarifications could see cost savings.

In partnership with Quest Diagnostics and DroneUp, Walmart on Tuesday announced a new drone delivery system for one of its stores in El Paso.

The Cass Freight Index returns positive trends for shipments in October. The expectation is strong volumes will continue with the outlook for higher expenditures on the horizon.

As Americans adopted pets in record numbers this year, supply chains faced unprecedented challenges to source new capacity.

This white paper, developed in partnership with Ryder, examines the ways that e-commerce has changed the way we purchase and recieve goods, what the expectations are for a retailer in 2020 and how a smaller player can compete with the big box stores.

“Ignoring ways to optimize work processes may be the death knell for some companies.”

Transflo has announced the appointment of Michael Southworth as president. Southworth joins the company from Verint Systems, where he was most recently general manager of the company’s Intelligent Self-Service business. […]

Nearly 92% of the U.S. Class I rail network is interoperable and close to fulfilling the federal positive train control mandate by the Dec. 31 deadline, according to FRA data.

Which of the big seven railroad companies has a volume growth strategic plan to sync with J.B. Hunt?

One in four vaccines loses its integrity during transit.

Operation Warp Speed is getting close to pushing out the initial supply of COVID-19 vaccines by the end of the year, but plans are still being refined for one of the most consequential logistics projects in modern history.

Risk of rollovers going up for drivers across the Plains and Midwest.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Ryder will provide one-time bonuses to all its front-line employees. Plus, inventory replenishment should continue to drive strong freight volumes into 2021, and autonomous vehicle makers weigh in on a Joe Biden presidency.

Convoy is adding three enhancements to its Convoy Go power-only program, including predictive routing and Automated Reloads with batched routes.

Some StopTheTires2020 members infiltrated the group’s social media platform to disrupt and cause chaos following the 2020 presidential election.

A newly minted truck driver told investigators he didn’t know about $2.8 million worth of marijuana hidden in a shipment of pork he was hauling from Canada to Texas.

Dooner and Hill talk sales strategies that will make your consultant smile and your business thrive The world of sales can be a difficult place to navigate, especially when it […]

Platform is designed to improve efficiency of returning empty containers.

In separate incidents, border officers in Texas discovered trucks used to smuggle alleged methamphetamine and marijuana.

YRC head Darren Hawkins has “a lot of confidence” heading into 2021. Network restructuring initiatives are expected to be greatly advanced as the carrier starts accepting delivery of new equipment.

A case that started with a trailer door that wasn’t closed goes to federal court, ends up with a loss for the LTL carrier

Logistics companies, apart from the big integrators, may feel like they’re in an information black hole when it comes to preparation for the COVID-19 vaccine. They don’t have clear information from drugmakers and have to collaborate with multiple partners that may be at different states of readiness.

Knight-Swift announces Adam Miller will lead Swift Transportation in addition to his role of CFO at the parent company.

UPS and Volvo Group concerned about changes proposed by regulators.

Baton releases case study demonstrating efficiency gains as the last-mile startup builds out tech-enabled network of trailer drop yards and local drivers.

Two years following its initial cross-country journey, Shell has announced its updated Starship concept tractor-trailer combination will make a second trip in early 2021.

What peak buying season means for maritime freight and how an Asian trade deal affects shipping costs “Sponsored by Amazon Freight.” freight.amazon.com Amazon Freight | We treat your freight like […]

The French auto parts supplier wanted a simpler routing guide and superior visibility at a low cost.

The trend of improving used truck sales stalled in October. But year-over-year price gains are holding up. Added capacity could be a problem if pandemic shutdowns slow freight demand.

1998: The Surface Transportation Board has approved the division of Conrail between Norfolk Southern and CSX, which will be left in control of most railroad traffic in the eastern half of the United States.

Landstar System inches its fourth-quarter expectations higher but cautions that this trucking cycle may not be different from those in the past.

Dallas-based Stevens Transport announced a new pay package Monday to reward drivers for their hard work and dedication.

Payouts will be $1,000 to full-time workers, covering about 75% of all company employees

Tight container market, COVID-19 pandemic concerns and sufficient network capacity are among top concerns of some grain shippers.

Holiday orders will be spread evenly throughout cycle, CEO says.

Given the tight market, Hunt customers can expect to hear from company soon on need for rate increases to cover higher costs

Net profit skyrockets by more than 2,800% to $144.4 million.

A Prologis research report highlights the ways warehouse automation is easing the growing pains of e-commerce.

Where we’re seeing the need for ocean freight-related ingenuity, logistics tech companies are beginning to fill the space, but we are far from seeing the full potential realized.

While the entire pharmaceutical supply chain is focused on distributing a COVID vaccine, the stresses it is putting on other areas of the chain are growing.

Snowstorm continues to impact markets with excess capacity in eastern California.

Maersk confirms that cargo demand looks strong through year-end, bucking the usual seasonal trend.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the CEO of U.S. Xpress says that demand for services has plateaued. Plus, trucking could see a fundamental shift in policy and regulation, and a push to ban internal combustion engines could harm the ag sector.

Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.

Trucks will haul goods to and from LA air gateway and service centers.

There will be more than 2,400 extra all-cargo aircraft in circulation by 2040 to support growth in global trade and e-commerce, Boeing says.

The collaboration will provide tires and tire management to TuSimple’s budding autonomous freight network.

Industry panel: Autonomous trucks will be phased in gradually, eventually transforming a huge swath of economic activity.

The International HX Series off-highway trucks are the first expression of a modular approach imbued in Navistar’s Project Compass initiative.

Expedited shipping rates rise 1.2% to 3.5%; other rates rise more.

How discount shopping will shape retailers, plus what the Target and Ulta partnership means moving forward Tuesday’s episode of Great Quarter, Guys kicked off with Andrew Cox grilling Seth Holm […]

How will Tesla fare on the S&P 500, Canada’s role in COVID vaccines, and an update on upstream supply chains  Tuesday’s headlines Tesla dropped the news that after five straight […]

The city of San Angelo, Texas, approved a deal with South Plains Lamesa Railroad to create a rail port connecting to Mexico.

Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the unusual freight market that has dominated 2020 and the future of Convoy.

“We do not believe that the digital broker is ultimately going to replace those traditional brokerages.”

Between drug clearinghouse and shut CDL schools, Fuller sees far fewer eligible drivers in the market

The rule defines performance and service metrics for Amtrak and it requires freight rail to meet an on-time performance standard.

Pricing and delivery bundle will be tough for traditional pharmacies to match, consultant says.

Emerge has announced Book It Now, a feature that allows carriers to instantly book freight from its Digital Freight Marketplace without the hassles of negotiation.

Protestors blocking ports and rail ramps in the Mexican state of Michoacán are disrupting Kansas City Southern de Mexico’s operations and damaging Mexico’s economy.

From trains to trucks to data centers, Cummins Inc. sees $400 million in revenue from hydrogen-making electrolyzers in 2025 as it pursues green hydrogen from renewable sources like solar and wind instead of gray hydrogen made from natural gas.

EPS reported above analysts’ consensus.

Many companies may have been paying tariffs on imports from China they were not required to pay. C.H. Robinson is trying to help businesses identify what they may be owed ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to apply for reimbursement.

It could take years for areas of Central America to recover from these back-to-back hurricanes.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA tells Washington state it can no longer enforce state meal-and-rest break rules on truck drivers operating under HOS regulations. Plus, carriers continue to be in a strong position as peak season rolls on, and delivery robots are suddenly in hot demand.

U.S. House lawmakers’ Climate Crisis Action Plan calls for 100% EV truck sales by 2040.

It’s the logistics, stupid — to borrow a phrase from former President Bill Clinton — when it comes to getting vaccines down to the local pharmacy level.

The Canadian government prequalified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehne + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

Based on Monday’s closing prices, Tesla would be one of the 10 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.

Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.

Earlier Harbor Trucking Association complaints about fees in Los Angeles/Long Beach now extended to New York/New Jersey; FMC commissioner says some action likely

The weekly DOE/EIA average retail diesel price rose 5.8 cents a gallon Monday to $2.441 a gallon. That’s the highest one-week increase in prices since September of last year when […]

A second StopTheTires protest scheduled to take place Nov. 26-29 has been canceled, according to the group’s Facebook page. The group, which had picked Veterans Day for its first protest […]

Port Laredo’s top three imports were motor vehicle parts, passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.

Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.

“Winter is Coming” is a warning in House Stark and usually a blessing for tankers. But there’s nothing usual about 2020.