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Dooner and The Dude are talking all about Hyliion going public and making Thomas Healey America’s youngest billionaire, digital freight brokers vs traditional freight brokers, EVs vs oil/gas, more
Third-party food logistics company FreezPak Logistics announces plans to open a new facility near Port Elizabeth to meet “continually growing demand for cold storage space.”
Upcoming changes to the hours-of-service regulations provide truck drivers with more flexibility in their days but open the door to violations for those uneducated on how to properly utilize the exceptions.
Individuals who allegedly crossed border illegally were reportedly found climbing moving train and locked in grain hopper.
Malls are now creating e-commerce platforms by consolidating products sold within their spaces and pushing click-and-collect options as delivery models.
German gas manufacturer Linde GmbH allegedly blew hot air at U.S. Customs in its import declarations to fake the value of goods and lower its duty liability.
The Trucker Tools driver mobile app was introduced in 2013, and new features have been added continuously over the past several years.
Holders of stock in a shell corporation voted Monday to merge with electric driveline maker Hyliion Corp., pledging $560 million to fund the startup’s business plan to make heavy-duty trucks cleaner and quieter.
Forward Air adds traditional LTL service to more of its facilities as carriers put more assets to work in the space.
JLL projects an additional 1 billion square feet in logistics property demand by 2025. That may be way too low.
TruckPark, whose mobile app allows truck drivers to reserve truck parking, has now introduced a fleet version for dispatchers to manage reservations.
The French shipping giant’s network is down.
Lawsuit ultimately involved 275 class members, settled for $2.8 million
Some places from Georgia to New England could get drenched 3 to 6 inches of rainfall Tuesday.
Startup hybrid truck drivetrain maker Hyliion expects to complete its short trip to public trading on Monday when Tortoise Acquisition shareholders count votes on a reverse merger under which Hyliion would trade on the NYSE and get $560 million to fund its business plan.
Research by digital brokerage shows carriers that got funds consistently bid lower for loads in April
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: DHL Express launches Hong Kong to Mexico service; new candy factory opening on the border; Texas port sending liquid C02 to Mexico; CBP seizes $4 million in drugs at Texas port.
Making more money doing less less work. That’s air cargo in a nutshell. Volume is down from 2019, but yields are up.
Transportation costs are hitting record levels as companies struggle to grab capacity amidst an unusually early peak season.
Nonprofit trucking group Trucks with Room to Spare delivers critical supplies to those hardest hit by natural disasters in the U.S.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Schneider National has boosted truck driver pay, freight volumes may have hit their peak and oversized returns remain a concern for shippers.
Calls for the top of the trucking market may be premature.
Former top exec at Fleematics is chairman, ex-CalAmp CEO Burdiek also in a top role
Organizers of the Great American Trucking Show (GATS) announced Friday that they are canceling in-person event in 2021 because of uncertainty surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.
Company will disclose additional pricing information by mid-October.
Marine fuel prices are down 30% year-on-year despite the IMO 2020 regulation.
Truck platoon technology company Locomation has announced a rare deal for the sector: a hefty purchase order from Wilson Logistics, a transportation logistics company based in Springfield, Missouri. Under the […]
On today’s episode, Dooner and The Dude are talking about the state of FreightTech in 2020.
From trucking, security and data exchange to customs and civil aviation permissions, the Amsterdam airport is covering all the bases for rushing out approved coronavirus vaccines.
Executive Director Gene Seroka shines spotlight on trade gap on “Squawk Box Asia.”
U.S. Xpress’ industry forecast calls for the truckload market to experience high driver turnover, declining capacity and “overwhelming” volumes through 2021.
Flooding is the second-deadliest weather hazard in the United States each year, and half of flooding-related deaths occur in vehicles.
Two trucks carrying oversized loads struck the same overpass on Interstate 20 in Midland, Texas, forcing a temporary closure of the roadway.
French ocean carrier CMA CGM is diversifying into a multi-modal transport and logistics company, dipping its toe into the air cargo market after buying a huge third-party logistics company last year.
Demand for drivers described as ‘insatiable’ as Schneider appears to be leading the way in hiking compensation
Opposition cited “unfair competitive advantage” if exemption were granted.
Mike Tegtmeyer of AIT Worldwide Logistics urges companies to factor global events like the COVID-19 pandemic into their business continuity planning.
This week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 80 (Carriers) Last week’s DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 85 (Carriers) Three-month DHL Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 80 (Carriers) […]
U.S. rail volumes were down by only 1.3% compared with the same period in 2019. Intermodal traffic provided the boost.
Slow-moving rains may produce flash flooding from the Carolinas to the mid-Atlantic.
Truckload giant appears to be out ahead of others as driver market tightens
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Walmart pledges to replace diesel in its trucking fleet, California seeks to ban the sale of fossil fuel-powered vehicles and Covenant previews a strong conclusion to 2020.
Ignore heavy-goods returns at your own peril, experts warn retailers.
Shipping channel widening is expected to begin next year.
Canadian EV manufacturer Lion Electric plans to deliver its first battery-powered electric trucks in October as orders from Amazon and CN generate buzz.
Also on this week’s podcast: new technologies gunning to displace diesel, but it’s a tough battle
Workhorse Group’s 1,000-cubic-foot composite body electric delivery van covered 160 miles on a single charge in EPA testing, which the company says lowers its total cost of ownership.
How will new legislation impact the future of trucking?
Good luck finding an available aircraft to haul your goods at a reasonable price for the next three months. Competition for airlift is fierce these days. Find out why.
As more and more consumers exchange the shopping mall for the mouse pad, the swift uptick in e-commerce has greatly benefited couriers, but can the sector sustain this trend?
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to end the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035, but while it also addresses trucks, it is unclear whether it also bans truck sales.
Cowen raises price projection for the truckload carrier after its announced third-quarter forecast
FTS International lists $517.2 million in assets and $535.3 million in debts.
The railroad will convert to flat switching at the Pennsylvania yard.
Possible cracked brake pedal plate leads to safety recall covering 17,545 Volvo trucks spanning its lineup in the U.S. and Canada.
The Ocean Carrier Equipment Management Association says the Federal Maritime Commission’s jurisdiction does not apply to a domestic transport dispute with container-hauling truckers.
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Navistar has announced five additional telematics and fleet management providers are now integrated with its open-platform OnCommand Connection system.
The grants help localities, short lines and passenger railroads improve the safety and efficiency of their rail networks.
The insurance underwriting process historically has relied on data that is updated only periodically.
JAL supports testing drone systems to safely and efficiently deliver essential goods to the country’s health care network.
With TikTok, Walmart now has dominance in storefront and online retail — and social media.
A digital marketing guru has launched a service aimed at upskilling small and medium-size business owners in the logistics and trucking space. Blythe Brumleve is the founder of Digital Dispatch, […]
After flash flooding and record rainfall from Texas to Mississippi Tuesday and Wednesday, risk remains in the South for another day.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a federal rule is in the works that could put an end to the independent contractor confusion; Hyundai said it will start testing a fuel cell truck next year in the U.S.; and Convoy CEO Dan Lewis shares what he learned visiting truck stops.
Augmented reality can help managers visualize warehouse operations better and train workers on a virtual 3D interface.
Covenant also announces it reached agreement with Triumph over sale of TFS factoring unit
Mebane City Council nod just one step in the process, UPS said.
American steel producers have complained that imported steel rebar from Mexico and Turkey have unfairly undercut U.S. prices.
Plan to go to all renewable fuel sources part of a broader commitment to zero out emissions by that year
South Korean carrier announces opening of fleet control center but doesn’t open up about sailing plans.
Truckload carrier also sees strong third quarter
Bullish signal: Strong demand for box equipment extends into 2021.
Daimler Trucks North America is expanding a recall of medium-duty models because the engine harness could chafe. If the wires are damaged and short, some of the 10,500 recalled trucks may stall and not restart.
Credit agency raises flag on long-term funding issues.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed an executive order Wednesday that aims to end the sale of new gasoline- and diesel-powered passenger cars in the state by 2035. Many heavy-duty trucks […]
XPO’s Jacobs said facilities will be two of the most highly automated ever built.
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Intensive five-year government project will hopefully lead to increased efficiency in planning of ocean shipping routes. “A lot of these seaports are continuing to see growth.”
The Jacques Saadé is the first of nine vessels designed to reduce CMA CGM’s environmental footprint.
The new standard developed by the Railway Supply Institute builds upon existing federal and trade standards.
Nikola Corp.’s hunt for a partner to build hydrogen fueling stations for its electric trucks stalled because of a short seller report attacking founder Trevor Milton on the startup’s technology claims, the Wall Street Journal reported.
Transflo and InMotion Global have reached a deal to offer the AscendTMS free for a limited time to Transflo customers.
The rules under the Fair Labor Standard Act would be the first set of federal guidelines to define when a worker is an employee rather than a contractor
The U.S. railroads with operations that cross the U.S.-Mexico border are bolstering their networks to manage an anticipated increase in volumes.
Today’s fast-paced freight environment allows no time for back-office glitches. Shippers expect your brokerage to efficiently handle volumes of any size — a challenge only a proven automation solution can tackle.
Earnings reports from retailers show a clear shakeout between winners and losers.
Bias-ply tires persist within the nation’s container chassis fleet, but equipment providers vow that their days are numbered with the ongoing switch to radial tires.
Teddy brings high winds and flooding to highways as it makes landfall in Nova Scotia, Canada, as a post-tropical storm east of the Port of Halifax.
Logistics companies are making lemonade from lemons during the coronavirus. New processes and workarounds keep freight moving, but often at extra cost.
After record rainfall and major flash flooding in Houston Tuesday, the threat for drivers shifts eastward.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the increasing role SPACs are playing in helping companies go public is under the microscope following the controversy surrounding Nikola Corp.’s public debut. Plus, can the shipper-broker-trucker relationship be improved? And UPS tries again for an exemption from some driver-training regulations.
Analysts point to upside prospects for container-ship stocks as charter rates rebound.
The autonomous trucking company partners with Volkswagen’s TRATON Group on a Swedish autonomous truck program.
Tesla’s new 4680 battery is the automaker’s big breakthrough in the company’s quest to create a more affordable electric car, officials said.
Hurricane Teddy moves toward Canada’s Maritimes as the Port of Halifax and trucking companies prepare for the arrival of the second powerful tropical storm to hit the region in nearly a year.
Nikola’s chief financial officer tried to clear a cloud of confusion over the startup electric truck maker, dissecting who does what on the Nikola Tre that goes into production in Europe in 2021.
Convoy CEO Dan Lewis’ presentation on Tuesday was titled “Your Problems are Our Obsession: Things I Learned by Sneaking into Warehouses and Camping Outside Truck Stops.”
Naval architect says the release of 1,500 tons of ballast left the ro-ro vessel without the needed energy to make a turn leaving the Port of Brunswick.
Ratings agency mum on whether it liked what it saw at troubled LTL carrier
