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South Carolina Ports Authority gears up for growth with delivery of ship-to-shore cranes.

Dooner and The Dude talk risk management with Travelers and learn how Pfizer hopes to change the world with its COVID vaccine

Schneider has added an app to its FreightPower tech solution, giving carriers the ability to book loads with a single click and shippers more tracking capabilities.

Self-driving vehicle company Nuro has raised a $500 million Series C round of funding, as autonomous delivery continues to pick up new markets. The raise, announced on Monday, was led […]

The United States is the largest steel importer in the world, buying $23.9 billion worth of raw steel in 2019.

Lawyer Keating hired a ‘runner’ who as it turned out was already involved in staging accidents with trucks; he then joined in on the planning, according to indictment

Industry speakers, technology demos and venture capitalists took center stage last week for FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit and LIVE @HOME events. Now you can catch sessions you may have missed or rewatch those that most interested you with a special rebroadcast of the events beginning Tuesday.

The Rail Pulse members control a potential car fleet universe of about 300,000 units.

Air Canada revenues came in below expectations, but the company was able to cut costs to beat earnings expectations.

Workhorse Group said 36% of its production staff is sidelined by the COVID-19 virus or awaiting test results. The company ditched its projection of building 300-400 electric delivery vans by the end of the year and badly undershot Q3 sales and earnings projections.

Initiative designed to leverage USPS’ network to provide peak-season relief for desperate parcel shippers.

Eta becomes the 12th named storm to hit the mainland U.S. this season, flooding parts of Florida.

Third-quarter revenue fell 14% year-over-year, parent company Berkshire Hathaway said. However, lower operating costs led BNSF to a sub-60 operating ratio.

Garner Transportation Group president and CEO is the second woman to chair the American Trucking Associations.

Manufacturers take varied approaches to avoiding the chicken-and-egg conundrum of electric trucks. PACCAR is selling and financing them with leases for battery-powered trucks.

The incoming Biden administration is expected to increase regulatory oversight of electric and self-driving vehicles.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Record-breaking Mexican blockade costs $81M; A&R Logistics expands in Houston; Mexican export bank seals $600M loan; and TA Services acquires Top Gun Freight.

Amazon has ambitions to expand its air network internationally, and now has its own airport sort center in Europe.

Record trucking volumes along with shrinking refinery production could make fuel prices an overlooked threat to carrier margins and shipping costs into 2021.

Roehl Transport sees plaintiff attorneys “having a field day” with the current proposal.

Volkswagen AG’s truck holding company TRATON and Navistar International Corp. reached a definitive agreement on TRATON’s $3.7 billion buyout of the maker of International trucks and IC buses.

Liam Salmon, who is battling a rare pediatric brain tumor, had a simple request for his fifth birthday: mail. And boy, did he get his wish.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Amazon once again reigns supreme atop the FreightTech 25 awards. Plus, SONAR gets a shipping-focused solution and complete coverage of Day 2 of FreightWaves’ LIVE @HOME virtual event.

Tender volumes climb to another all-time high.

FreightWaves’ LIVE @HOME virtual conference saw 22 companies showcase FreightTech innovations. Seven were awarded best of show for their outstanding virtual demonstrations.

XPO is `very comfortable with where we are’ heading into 2021, Jacobs says.

IT execs at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME explain why $90 billion industry is in need of IoT upgrade.

A “China+1” or “China+2” strategy makes sense for many reasons, but how much can companies afford to distance themselves from China’s manufacturing prowess?

Ryder is a major seller of used trucks. So it was notable that in its quarterly earnings report, it said the amount of money it was getting from the sale […]

One of the toughest obstacles for a new trucking company can be finding affordable insurance. Robert Haley, VP of Transportation for USI Insurance Services, and Pierre Laguerre, founder and CEO of Fleeting, discuss tips on risk mitigation for new carriers at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

The trans-Pacific capacity crunch continues. Container volume that’s either inbound to Los Angeles or stuck at anchorage is surging.

A disaster film based on climate change was the favorite weather movie among drivers in a FreightWaves survey.

In this Fuller Speed Ahead episode for FreightWaves LIVE @HOME, Steve Hackney, head of solutions engineering at Front, talks about how technological tools to improve workflow can not only reduce cluttered in-boxes but establish more personal connections with prospective customers.

Clarendon Capital’s John Larkin talks SPAC with HCAC’s Dan Hennessy during FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit.

Dooner and The Dude are live from FreightWaves’ premier virtual event LIVE @HOME

Drayage operator Best Transportation is willing to support FMCSA’s pilot project with an apprenticeship program.

After brief grooming as chief operating officer, the veteran Meritor operations leader will succeed president and CEO Jay Craig, who becomes executive chairman.

CTA and HTA launch persuasion campaign for relief, say their members got waivers from some carriers last spring

UPS International Sustainability Director Peter Harris talks e-bikes, smart grids and other innovations to manage congestion and reduce emissions in urban delivery.

Waymo’s John Verdon talks about the future of self-driving technology with FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME Fully autonomous vehicles may seem like an idea only the Jetsons […]

A Canadian trucking and logistics company has put money down on 150 Tesla Electric Semis in what could be the biggest big rig order yet for the electric vehicle company.

Kenworth and Peterbilt climbed Pikes Peak with Class 8 electric trucks, then descended the 12-mile course of switchbacks and twisting turns to show the range-extending value of regenerative braking.

Presenters brought their best to the final demo block of FrightWaves’ free LIVE @HOME conference on Friday afternoon.

Jaguar acquires five short lines, while OmniTRAX readies more business-ready sites.

Hirschbach Motor Lines is hosting the unveiling of the newly wrapped Pride-themed Rainbow Rider on Saturday at the Hirschbach Orientation Building in East Dubuque, Illinois. The event is open to the public.

The industry’s brightest minds displayed their cutting-edge solutions in 7 minutes or less.

Wholesale by Vels sees newly formed Amsterdam-based air cargo consolidation service for freight forwarders taking off during coronavirus pandemic.

Ryder’s Dave Belter joined FreightWaves President George Abernathy Friday as part of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME to discuss an “Inside Look: The Freight Market During the Upcoming Holiday Season.”

Convoy’s Terrazas: Increases are less than what would be expected given strong market

We’re creating targeted content for the retail, CPG, and automotive supply chains.

FreightWaves CEO announces SONAR SCI at FW LIVE @Home. SCI stands for “supply chain intelligence.” Read how SONAR SCI can help your business.

Delta is responding to customer willingness to pay good rates for airfreight by adding more cargo-only flights.

Canadian supply chain software firm Descartes Systems Group expands its final-mile offerings with acquisition of ShipTrack.

This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 75 (Carriers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 65 (Carriers) […]

Undefeated champion Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) secured first place in the 2021 FreightTech 25 – a position it has held for the past three years. The Seattle-based disruptor – known most […]

Hwy Haul connects farmers, distributors, wholesalers and retailers directly with truckers.

Rail jobs resume downward slide after increase a month earlier

Drivers will have to chain up this weekend in high-volume western freight markets.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Heartland Express is raising driver pay, plus J.B. Hunt details its technology transition and we have complete coverage of Day 1 of FreightWaves’ LIVE @HOME virtual event.

While some truckload carriers posted significantly better-than-expected results, most saw their shares sag as the bullish trucking trade cooled heading into the third-quarter earnings season.

Americold announces another large acquisition, a couple of expansion projects, and informs analysts and investors that the holidays haven’t been canceled.

He became America’s youngest self-made billionaire after taking Hyliion public this fall, and now he’s discussing the future (which doesn’t likely include a presidential run.) Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas […]

FleetCor’s third-quarter revenue topped most Wall Street expectations for revenue at $580.8 million, while its earnings per share missed expectations by 46 cents.

Digital brokerage increased revenue, EBITDA

Digitalization is giving freight-industry participants the flexibility they need to deal with the COVID-heightened pace of change.

Echo exec Gustafson has praise for technological changes

Plus COO Shawn Kerrigan joined FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller on a special episode of Fuller Speed Ahead Thursday as part of FreightWaves LIVE @HOME.

With with special guests Shelley Simpson, Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer and President of Highway Services, J.B. Hunt; Eric Rempel, Chief Innovation Officer, Redwood Logistics; Hunter Burke, Loadshop Founder & Product Leader, Loadshop; Lisa Flynn, Director of Delivery Services, SkyBitz

Volvo Trucks North America will begin building Class 8 VNR Electric day cab trucks in Virginia in December, continuing an industry surge in bringing battery-operated commercial vehicles to market.

The TSA is doing a better job partnering with airfreight companies on security, but better training and technology are needed to meet future security obligations.

Executives from Horizon Fitness, Estes Forwarding Worldwide and The DDC Group talk during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME about keeping up with the trend of online ordering and home delivery.

With special guests Mustafa Azizi, Co-Founder and CEO, ZUUM; Robert Brothers, Vice President of Product Development, McLeod Software; Vaughn Moore, President and CEO, AIT Worldwide Logistics; Hope White, Chief Executive Officer, H.D. White Logistics, LLC

Rapid-fire demos give industry movers and shakers an opportunity to showcase their latest innovations — with added flair and no PowerPoints.

Runaway truck ramps are a trucker’s last resort. Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels reminds truckers that the best way to tackle the downhill drive is through preventative maintenance, obeying road signage and simply taking things slow.

Keating, already sued as an organizer in a RICO suit, charged with 1 count by US attorney

Business “rebounded dramatically” in the quarter, Jacobs says.

Euronav exec curses crude-tanker market (literally). Scorpio exec pitches product-tanker promise and throws shade at crude side.

Blue North executive Brit Fitzpatrick talks community support and female leadership in supply chain management during FreightWaves Venture Summit Tucked in the foothills of northern Kentucky, just outside Cincinnati, Brit […]

Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy make his case for why natural gas provides the best and cheapest way for the trucking industry to embrace electrification.

Watch demonstrations from Axele, SkyBitz, J. J. Keller, Trimble Maps, Optimal Dynamics, Transflo, Cargo Chief and Turvo.

Flurry of port activity could point to “growing concerns of future supply chain disruptions.”

No more need to build information technology from the ground up when available cloud-based solutions can cheaply and efficiently modernize a trucker’s operation, experts tell the FreightWaves LIVE @HOME audience.

The once little-regarded special purpose acquisition company is all the rage on Wall Street as $56 billion in blank check companies seek reverse merger targets. A leader of two of those efforts cautions day traders to know what they are investing in.

Wabash National saw a 37% surge in its backlog of trailers to build from the second to the third quarter as record orders piled in. Third-quarter margins declined but the trailer and last-mile equipment builder was profitable.

With intermodal volumes growing in the third quarter and October, how will the railroads handle intermodal traffic in the fourth quarter?

Beset by poor margins, refiners have announced closures and are expecting a lot more in the not-too-distant future

Systems issues at the Canada Border Service Agency leads to a significant backlog of incoming shipments, trucking industry group says.

Manders predicts more volatility in 2021 as businesses struggle for capacity assurance amid unprecedented inventory restocking efforts.

A comfortable merger still requires managing change and making parts fit as technology races ahead, says Trinity Logistics President Sarah Ruffcorn

Craig Fuller and Mike Isaac discuss Isaac’s book as well as the rise and fall of Uber. They dive into the evolution of Uber, the company’s new reliance on Uber Eats and the impacts of new regulations.

Andrew and Seth are joined by Thiago Olson, Managing Director of Engage Ventures to discuss Engage’s unique VC model, their hyper-focus on southeastern startups and what opportunities he is seeing […]

ArcBest CEO Judy McReynolds talks about the company’s customer service model and how it has helped them thrive throughout the pandemic at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME on Thursday.

Leveraging more advanced data accuracy tools and processes, shippers and CPGs achieve a higher level of on-time performance by making more informed decisions in real time.

J.B. Hunt has been recognized for its five-year, $500 million technology investment, but how it got to that point is now equally well known.

Atlas Air rode the rising tide for air cargo to higher profits in the third quarter.

Truckers can protect themselves from the devastating effects of extreme heat, cold and poor air quality while on the road.

Port restrictions may get tighter in the coming days as Eta becomes a tropical storm again, heading to the mainland U.S.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit looks at the intersection of venture capital and freight. Plus, COVID-19 is accelerating logistics investments and California is using technology to catch emissions cheaters.

Major companies in the transportation and logistics world have taken interest in Canada’s massive undertaking to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.

The airfreight market is gaining strength as trade and e-commerce grow, but the disappearance of most international air travel is hurting airlines. And the situation appears to be worsening with new waves of COVID in Europe and the U.S.