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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.

From road closures to terminal shutdowns, shippers can stay ahead of the weather to minimize its impacts.

Dooner and the Dude kick off the week with another big vaccine announcement, plus a peek at some unique Christmas gifts.

KeepTruckin’s Aman Shahi details why the Smart Load Board is superior to traditional load boards.

The London-based maritime market data provider will offer subscribers airfreight indices via partnership with TAC.

There are too many airlines in Korea’s domestic market to survive, so the government engineered a merger between Korean Air and Asiana.

1971: The round-up of all imported autos into Jacksonville is near conclusion as the latest arrival of 785 Chrysler Colts enters the Port.

CSX and Union Pacific executives talk about their companies’ plans to grow the business.

People aren’t going out as much and that is putting a small but notable squeeze on one part of ambitious renewable fuel plans

“Catastrophic winds, life-threatening storm surge and extreme rainfall” will impact supply chains.

A car-crazed high schooler, Samatha Parlier learned long before becoming vice president of vocational market development for Daimler Trucks North America that even though both have wheels and engines, off-highway trucks are quite different from passenger cars.

State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.

In October, Microdea was acquired by Transflo.

Being an ‘honest broker’ in Washington is the road to success, Reinke says, based on her years at CSX

Two feet of snowfall and whiteout conditions heading to the Sierra Nevada.

Air cargo carrier names Yulia Celetaria health care director and forms vaccine task force.

Full Circle TMS is integrating FourKites’ predictive visibility platform into its system, providing customers more insight and visibility into shipments.

The pandemic has accelerated deployment of delivery robots, but questions about performance and business case remain.

Pop-up DCs expected to handle 30% of Walmart’s U.S. peak-season volumes.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Volkswagen invests $233 million in a new engine line in Mexico; […]

Drone applications are growing by the day, but only a few directly involve airlines. Air Canada is taking a novel approach, acting as a freight intermediary that matches shippers with drone operators.

Trucking and rail volumes remain elevated while the imports fade. Is this is beginning of the end of the 2020 freight boom?

Truckers Final Mile charity helps bring deceased truckers home but also wants to ensure children who lost a parent have a present under the Christmas tree.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, we take a look at third-quarter earnings with an analyst from KeyBanc. Plus, Hyliion is not recording revenue for its early products and Wall Street is OK with that, and carriers are dominating retail peak season.