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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.

Walmart’s On-Time and In-Full (OTIF) metrics are at the most strict levels in the company’s history just as the COVID exemption expires.

Tender volumes climb to another all-time high on Monday.

CBP agents across Texas seized $821M worth of drugs during FY 2020.

Baton co-founder Andrew Berberick explains how truckers can regain time and cover more freight through an elastic model of on-demand capacity.

Superstition is NOT the way for Dooner and The Dude; despite the bad luck holiday combined with 2020, they brought a great show to Friday’s WHAT THE TRUCK?!?

South Korean carrier turns quarterly $103 million loss last year into $20 million profit this year.

Concern over the supply chain for wood and aluminum components to build new trailers adds to consumer goods-driven demand that pushed equipment orders over 50,000 for a second straight month in October.

Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.

Zach Strickland and JP Hampstead discuss how the capacity maximums are affecting shippers, carriers and everyone in between. After a week full of announcements from the election to COVID-19 vaccines, […]

Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.

Hapag-Lloyd sees strength until “at least Chinese New Year” and a challenge to “get containers where they need to be.”

More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.

The earnings season for the third quarter has wrapped up and Todd Fowler of KeyBanc has a few things to say. Fowler is the lead transportation analyst at KeyBanc and […]

Bulkloads.com has enabled invoicing functionality for its app, allowing carriers to submit key documents and load information directly to shippers for payment.

An increase in consumer demand is causing a container clog, with many ports and carriers running out of space. This surge has caused container prices to sharply increase, forcing automotive suppliers to pay a pretty penny for real estate on these large container ships.

A massive ramp freighter — you can literally drive trucks right on board — suffered damage in an emergency landing in Russia on Friday.

The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. History 2020 will be memorable for many reasons. […]

Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics applauds the logistics industry for its greater acceptance of new technologies. He urges companies to continue the trend.

We expect strong holiday truckload and parcel demand
driven by a consumer spending portfolio that has been weighted heavily toward goods over services since the pandemic began. We believe that we are now in peak season and that shippers’ requests for trucking capacity will continue to rise.

Atlas Air says it faced hardships during the coronavirus pandemic, making it eligible for emergency airline aid from Congress despite a massive growth in business.

Drivers have only Friday to pick up loads out West before a snowstorm kicks in.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, passage of California Proposition 22 last week could boost trucking’s argument that it is exempt from the state’s AB5 regulation. Plus, Schneider’s CEO said the robust freight environment is just getting started, and victims of ransomware attacks face a difficult choice with no right answer.

What won and what lost in the third quarter for the rails?

The supply chain reported no disruption after thousands of truck drivers, part of StopTheTires2020, planned to shut off their rigs on Wednesday.

Startup electric driveline maker Hyliion Holdings Corp. decided against booking $1 million in revenue during its first quarter as a public company when it lost $9.1 million.

Chris Seeds joins withSONAR to talk data-driven broker and customer trust  Fresh off an appearance on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Chris Seeds of Bridge Logistics joined Luke Falasca and Kyle Taylor […]

E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems announces plans to acquire delivery and warehousing company Cougar Express.

No specifics in shipping company’s statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges

“Key by Amazon” is now available in 4,000 U.S. cities; the company has added in-garage grocery deliveries.

Gateway remains cautious and braced “for any shocks still to come.”

The I-75/I-71 interchange in Cincinnati is considered a top-10 trucking bottleneck in the U.S.

FedEx Express will hire more than 6,500 employees across Mexico by the end of the year.

“The outlook of container shipping still remains clouded in uncertainties over the possible comeback of the COVID-19 pandemic and U.S.-China trade conflicts.”

Although the pandemic has forced cutbacks in many areas, safety shouldn’t be one of them. In fact, fleets should invest more in safety compliance. Start by hiring a safety manager.

Of the choices given, drivers rank hailstorms as the most disruptive weather they face on the road.

Companies in the supply chain targeted in successful ransomware attacks face a dilemma: pay to regain access to their encrypted data and systems, or refuse, which carries its own cost.

Annual outlook forecasts an extension of decade-long bull-market.

Nine California state legislators send letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to take a technology-neutral approach to decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty trucking.

FreightWaves Classics will present articles about key events, companies,, organizations, etc. from the history of transportation, logistics, supply chain and freight.

Management from Schneider National expects tightness in the trucking markets to continue. Inventory restocking will keep truck demand elevated and new capacity is entering the market at a slower pace than in previous cycles.

Rewarding small fleets for driving safely turns their second-highest fixed cost into a controllable variable expense.

European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.

Inside the boxes agents found fake Chanel, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and Adidas merchandise.

Weekly intermodal traffic is still higher year-over-year although on a sequential basis, volumes appear to be leveling off for trailers.

Flatbed carriers Hornady Transportation and Builder’s Transportation Co. announce the completion of their merger. The deal is part of parent company Daseke’s operational overhaul.

In a letter to the judges considering whether the injunction blocking the law should be lifted, CTA lawyer says Prop 22 victory means trucking more targeted than ever

From IATA to TIACA. That’s a lot of alphabet soup for new CEO Glyn Hughes to digest, but by all accounts he’s up to the task.

Ford’s electric Transit van will have a base price of $45,000 when it hits dealer shelves in 2022, and reportedly be 40% cheaper to maintain.

Snowstorm will slam a few high-volume reefer markets over the next few days.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the Teamsters have asked a judge to delay oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging California’s meal and rest break rules. Plus, Alibaba is expanding its third-party logistics footprint and it has repercussions for Amazon, and Daimler Trucks launches a new division dedicated to connectivity.

As ransomware attacks target the supply chain, victims have to weigh the price of paying against the consequences of not.

Engine maker Cummins is working with Navistar to develop a Class 8 hydrogen fuel cell truck that carrier Werner Enterprises will put through its paces as fuel cells continue to find favor in the future of long-haul trucking.

Dooner and Hill tell you how to propel your brand to success without breaking the bank. Spending thousands of dollars on fancy marketing techniques may seem like the only way […]

There are not enough containers in China to handle all the U.S.-bound cargo — and box factories are now sold out into Q2.

Truck retail sales in Mexico fell 21% for the month; exports declined 16%.

Zach Strickland and Anthony Smith give a post-election market update ahead of peak retail shipping season. Sponsored by Amazon Freight. The stock market soared this week, after the 2020 presidential election […]

The A380 isn’t prized for its cargo capability, but when operated in “ghost” mode there’s a lot more room for stuff.

Big Brown’s culture gets a shake-up as it eases policies on employee appearance.

Daimler Trucks is bringing its global connected vehicle development efforts under a single group that will be based in the United States.

This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.

A StopTheTires2020 group plans to shut down because they oppose Biden’s “ban on fracking.”

Freight forwarder guides customers through online shopping shift and transport capacity choke points.

Alibaba is a massive online shopping platform, but it also wants to be a dominant logistics provider around the world. It now covers Japan.

Market conditions hastened the railcar manufacturer’s decision to move all of its railcar production to Mexico, according to company executives during the third-quarter earnings call.

Now is the time to get quick approvals for technology and innovations that will help meet customers’ needs and wants during uncertain times.

Without humans at the helm, the industry’s vast technological gains would be virtually useless.

Daimler Trucks’ electric truck mileage milestone and new orders for battery-powered trucks at Workhorse Group and Motiv Power Systems keep the juice flowing in industry’s nascent transition from diesel.

Direct-to-consumer is viewed as a strong growth driver in the future for CPG companies.

Carriers and shippers should expect ground, air and maritime transportation delays due to Eta.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, J.B. Hunt is not expecting a slowdown in freight through at least the first quarter of 2021. Plus, Nikola Corp. and General Motors continue talking about a battery agreement, and some roads are just made for truckers.

Fallout within the food and beverage supply chain from COVID-19 continues and it’s unclear when, if ever, it may return to normal.

Canadian trucking and logistics firm Titanium Transportation Group set a third-quarter record for revenue as U.S. freight brokerage businesses delivered rapid growth.

In this issue trucker protests, vaccines, Nikola Badger, giving back, and more.

Gains come as the shipping giant braces for peak-season impact.

FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.

Each cut to separate the car carrier into eight pieces is expected to take “at least a week in ideal conditions.”

Pfizer says it would distribute its COVID-19 vaccines directly to administration sites in Canada, echoing its approach in the United States.

Cybercriminals launch new cyberattacks against the international trade community every day, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.

Two Atlantic hurricane season records have been broken recently, with 20 days left to go.

The transportation industry’s technological renaissance has inspired a new era of innovators – and a new era of holdouts. In a volatile market, the innovators come out on top.

But passenger rail stakeholders are hoping Biden will continue his longtime support of their industry.

Management from J.B. Hunt sees the current inventory replenishment cycle sustaining a high freight demand environment through the first quarter of 2021.

A railroad from Mexico’s Port of Mazatlan to Winnipeg, Manitoba, would require enhanced container-handling facilities at both sites.

“The sky goes on forever and the sun is beautiful out there,” says a trucker about the views from Montana to Idaho.

Canadian Pacific, CN, and the Canadian government are taking steps to ease the social and reputational risks, according to a Monday report by Moody’s Investors Service.

Air Canada sees a business opportunity flying all-cargo planes for e-commerce companies.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, some carriers believe a proposed rule that would allow hair testing could weaken the effectiveness of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Plus, the U.S. Postal Service cuts a deal to ensure parcel delivery and Workhorse Group blames COVID-19 for not hitting production targets.

Snow and ice will slow down freight flows in several states over the next two days.

CEO Hindes to stay with combined company

Loadsmart has added less-than-truckload (LTL) and rail services as the digital freight brokerage continues to expand its multimodal offerings. The expansion, announced Tuesday, allows customers to book shipments across all […]

Developer’s scale designed to make life easier, less expensive for warehouse customers.

The official line on continuing negotiations is unchanged. But Nikola’s CEO refers to GM batteries and fuel cells for its trucks as alternatives.