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In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the battle lines are being drawn in the regulatory fight over broker transparency. Plus, J.B. Hunt announced several executive changes, and self-driving startup TuSimple secures $350 million in funding.

Nuvocargo’s meteoric growth continues with four new hires aimed at expanding the company’s global reach.

A Texas oilfield services company filed for bankruptcy protection, leaving small-business truckers that haul oilfield equipment in the lurch.

UPS Healthcare is increasing its capability to provide dry ice for COVID vaccine shipments while Swiss firm SkyCell is going to market with a shipping container it says is more efficient and safer because it uses less dry ice.

Bulk soybean and corn exports are way up, but containerized ag exports are waylaid by equipment shortfalls and Chinese inspections.

Is Big Sky bad for trucking, Thanksgiving/Black Friday data, unforgiving bridges and more

CDC data show transportation workers can be at increased risk for infection.

The weight of an electric semi truck battery has been a longstanding conundrum for electric vehicle advocates, as conventional wisdom posits that it would need to be so dense and […]

Michael Vincent and Zach Strickland give an update on the headlines of the day, talk maritime rates with Chris Richards and air cargo with Eric Kullisch

The bridge/overpass on Independence Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri, has been struck continuously by tractor-trailers for years.

Andrew Cox and Seth Holm debate the resurgence of bitcoin and the value of buying new trucks as a fleet.

Cash payout to class members small; but debt forgiveness more than $1,300 per driver

“While COVID-19 has fundamentally shifted how many American families will celebrate Thanksgiving this year, we are very proud to be providing a bit of home.”

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his government will be ready to distribute vaccines “as quickly as possible,” but acknowledged that the manufacturing countries will prioritize their own citizens first.

Full Truck Alliance is an investor in Plus, an autonomous trucking company rolling out a Level 3 truck in China starting in 2021.

All trucking operational costs fell in 2019 as freight demand contracted. Drivers earned less per mile but received bigger retention, signing and safety bonuses, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.

e-Cube Solutions is tearing down four 747 jumbo jets from British Airways for parts and scrap. On Monday, one of the planes caught fire.

Rep. Joseph D. Morelle of New York says LNG unit trains would pose a safety threat to the local community.

Beginning Dec. 7, empty northbound tractor-trailers entering the U.S. from Mexico through Laredo, Texas, will be routed to the Colombia-Solidarity Bridge.

State looks at public-private partnerships to provide funding through tolls; would not be on Penn Turnpike

Dispatch services are operating illegally as unlicensed brokers, TIA claims.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Zach Strickland discusses freight shifting east on the Carrier Update.

Detroit, like the rest of the U.S, is experiencing a resurgence of positive COVID-19 tests. However, the auto industry is projected to continue operations as normal thanks to effective virus protocols in place.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services announces several changes to the executive roster on Tuesday, including the appointment of John Kuhlow as the company’s permanent chief financial officer.

With nicknames like “Blood Alley” and “The Dragon,” it’s no wonder why these are among the most dangerous roads for truckers.

A New York startup builds an AI model of the global supply chain.

XPO Logistics’ Nick Ober said during the What The Truck?!? podcast that using technology improves carrier relationships and the overall customer experience.

Ozzy Martinez had been transferring to a dredging vessel when he fell overboard near Blount Island in Jacksonville.

Dicey weather could delay truckers from Denver to Chicago, including the very busy Joliet market.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, tightness in the reefer market could drive up the price of COVID vaccine distribution. Plus, a charity group is helping truckers in need this year, and investment firms are buying into digital freight brokerage.

With European investors and loads of experience in Asia, Hyzon Motors is targeting the U.S. for heavy-duty fuel cells it plans to build in General Motors’ former research and development facility.

A creative sale-leaseback deal gives Alaska Airlines more Boeing 737 MAX aircraft while reducing operating and leasing costs, plus debt.

As a major shareholder of CN and CP, TCI Fund Management has submitted proposals for climate action. TCI also requested shareholder votes on climate plans at yearly meetings.

Increase follows movement in commodity and wholesale markets

One of the world’s largest OEMs to back California and Biden transportation electrification goals

IMO 2020 and new amendments have the potential to further lower emissions for maritime freight. Carriers are using low-emission fuels, scrubbers and shore-to-ship power.

The Ysleta-Zaragoza International Bridge in El Paso, Texas, will be closed to northbound truck traffic for two weeks to allow for upgrades on the Mexican side.

On today’s FreightWaves NOW, Michael Vincent discusses tightened capacity due to the holiday season in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet and Anthony Smith gives an update on housing and […]

VectoIQ, the company that led the reverse merger with Nikola, led the raise, according to Forbes.

Willie Walsh was one of the most influential airline executives at British Airways’ parent company. Now he takes the reins at the International Air Transport Association.

Dooner and The Dude discuss buying habits before Black Friday, plus they welcome the flyest guy on 18 wheels

1992: Textiles and trucking are among industries with the most at stake in the North American Free Trade Agreement.

October’s total employment level among the U.S. Class Is was the second lowest for 2020 as railroads implement PSR.

Exemption granted weeks after similar waiver approved for Samsara’s AI dash cam.

SBA got a short stay but court considering a longer delay

Forward Air adds to non-airport less-than-truckload service by opening a facility in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

A new television drama from ABC depicts an over-the-road trucker as a kidnapper and killer, but for the trucking industry, it ignores efforts to prevent human trafficking.

Mirroring bullish comments by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd, container line CMA CGM reports a strengthening market in the fourth quarter.

Clutch failures in a 2-year-old Eaton recall are responsible for the callback of 8,267 Daimler Trucks models from 2018-2019 in the U.S. and Canada.

LoadSmart and Uber Freight attract venture-style capital from traditional investors.

Delays in freight flows likely from the Rockies to the Great Lakes.

A couple of South Florida air charter companies hoped to fly care packages to Cuba, but the U.S. State Department and some cargo rivals opposed their effort for different reasons.

Autonomous delivery company Gatik partners with Canada’s largest supermarket to deliver goods from distribution centers to retail stores.

The adviser overseeing Operation Warp Speed said distribution of the first COVID-19 vaccines could begin as soon as Dec. 11.

Miss one of our shows this week? Get caught up here!  You can find every FreightWaves podcast conveniently in one feed via the free FreightCasts channel on freightwaves.com/podcasts, iTunes, Spotify […]

CP’s partnership with Maersk is starting early, with the first vessel coming into Vancouver in December versus March 2021.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: more factories and jobs for Mexico; Penske truck leasing adds Texas facility; BH Properties acquires logistics warehouse in Laredo; and driver and dog killed in crash with tractor-trailer.

Lufthansa Airlines has added a new CFO, and played musical chairs with a number of other leadership positions.

Temperature-controlled equipment rates are already breaking records, could the vaccine distribution push them higher?

Michigan-based DIS Transportation and DIS Express file for Chapter 11 protection after working with a consultant for more than a year to improve operations.

Truckers Christmas Group Organization (TCGO) delivers holiday hope by providing financial assistance to deserving truck drivers and their families who have fallen on hard times.

Canada and the U.K. reach an interim trade agreement ahead of the exclusion of the U.K. from CETA at the beginning of 2021.

The railroad has opened a new intermodal terminal in Minneapolis, and service to and from Los Angeles will begin in January.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, spot rates could be heading higher yet again. Plus, truckload carriers wonder if we are in peak season or a new normal; and a Texas group tackles tort reform.

Consumer Brands Association’s latest survey shows fear among consumers regarding future stockouts.

Tender rejections reaccelerate.

A detailed analysis shows UPS plans to push higher costs and fees on e-commerce users next year.

Mining big data to discover problems before they lead to breakdowns is comparatively new in commercial trucking. Heavy hauler United Road tested the service from Uptake. After a 400% return on investment, it is expanding predictive maintenance to more of its fleet.

Railroads are leveraging automation and evaluating assets to improve fuel efficiency. Corporate climate goals are on the rise as railroads increase their conservation and emission-reducing efforts.

Dooner and The Dude bring some rock ’n’ roll to your Friday, plus show you a good cause that needs your help

U.S. shipbuilding also hit as demand dropped amid excess vessel capacity.

Weston LaBar is the CEO of the Harbor Trucking Association. That’s the trade group that represents the drayage community in the ports of Long Beach and Los Angeles. On this […]

Steve Ferreira and J Mintzmyer discuss the reasoning behind the raging shipping market

The facility aims to provide plastics producers with an alternative to the Gulf Coast.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller talks supply chain capabilities with Wolfgang Lehmacher From running his own public speaking campaign, serving on multiple corporate boards and working through executive management, Wolfgang Lehmacher […]

XPO Logistics and Southwest Airlines will be eliminating jobs in Texas.

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.