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In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, prosecutors have indicted 11 for staging truck accidents. Plus, Mike Boeglin’s widow is still searching for answers in her husband’s murder, and TFI International is hit by a ransomware attack.

The U.S. Transportation Security Administration is not ready to implement new international security standards for cargo carried on freighter aircraft that go into effect next year. Whatever the plan, the air cargo industry will face higher costs to inspect cargo.

Five companies recently announced big plans in Mexico, including two new factories and several major expansion projects.

Hacking group posts files purportedly stolen from Canpar Express after ransomware attack targets TFI International’s Canadian parcel and courier subsidiaries.

On-time scheduling called out for allegedly resulting in trailer trucks dispatched empty.

Gasoline soars but diesel inventories are plentiful, curbing impact of possible refinery shutdowns

Dave Clark, who effectively invented the modern-day Amazon shipping network, is promoted.

Incident management team is assisting in vessel recovery and pollution removal while keeping an eye on approaching tropical storms.

The commission overseeing pandemic loans has asked the Treasury Department for virtually every document that was used to grant struggling less-than-truckload carrier YRC a $700 million loan.

The railroads are taking precautions to ensure their networks are secure ahead of two U.S. Gulf Coast storms.

Storm coverage, Tenstreet joins the fight against human trafficking, 3PL marketing, more

The TN360 solution uses AI to provide actionable data insights for improving fleet management.

DHL Supply Chain North America will provide three months of fully paid maternity leave starting Jan. 1 as part of a push to recruit, retain and promote women in its management ranks.

One participant pleaded guilty earlier this month and appears to have provided evidence for further mail fraud charges.

NEXT Trucking, Fuel Ox, Bendix and Southeastern Freight make strategic employee moves.

International travel is Qantas Airways’ bread-and-butter business, but it has been mostly wiped out by the coronavirus crisis. Now that underutilized side of the company is getting folded into the domestic unit to save money.

Environmental groups and several states have filed lawsuits against regulation governing liquefied natural gas by rail over environmental and safety concerns.

Ocean cargo will be delayed as back-to-back tropical cyclones eye the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Detroit police have not made any arrests in the six years since truck driver Michael Boeglin was murdered and his rig set on fire in Detroit.

Motiv Power Systems can tap $15 million in new cash from its largest investor as it fulfills pandemic-delayed orders for software and power electronics for electric trucks.

A ransomware attack has hit TFI International’s four Canadian courier divisions, targeting Canpar Express, ICS Courier, Loomis Express and TForce Integrated Solutions.

Another massive weekly gain in outbound tender load volumes The freight markets continue to accelerate with outbound tender volumes climbing another 7.4% week over week. This has continued to keep […]

Ocean cargo will be delayed as two back-to-back hurricanes are forecast to hit the U.S. Gulf Coast.

Prices are firming and demand is rising for used trucks after more than a year of doldrums mirroring a slowdown in new truck orders.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Sunday as they barrel toward the Gulf of Mexico, with Marco nearing hurricane strength.

Don’t miss the latest from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit! Intriguing guests, in-depth interviews, product demos and so much more highlighted freight’s hottest virtual event.

Tropical weather alerts posted for parts of the U.S. with two land-falling hurricanes likely in the coming days.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: China automaker picks Dallas as distribution hub; Volvo delivers 55 trucks to Mexican carrier; Port Houston volume down 10%; and VW Mexico agrees to 5.5% employee pay raise.

Airfreight exports from China slowed a bit in mid-August, allowing shippers to take back a tiny bit of pricing before rates shoot up for the next few months in as retailers build inventory for the holidays.

Freight is getting crammed into the U.S. West Coast as fast as carriers can pick it up. How long will it last?

The House voted in a rare Saturday session to pass legislation that would provide $25 billion in emergency funding to the U.S. Postal Service (USPS).

Bain & Co report discusses the region’s e-commerce market and the futuristic trends that are at play.

Tropical Storms Laura and Marco continue to gain strength Saturday and are expected to hammer the Gulf of Mexico early next week.

COVID-19, polarizing political and social climates, explosions and UFOs are just a few of the unforeseen events making 2020 one for the history books.

Inspectors will focus on brake hoses/tubing during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29.

JP Hampstead and Zach Strickland talk about freight market conditions and intermodal.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pair of potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue to hold all the cards when it comes to rate negotiations, and Amazon charts a new path for merchants.

In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two freight-related companies in Texas are eliminating 382 jobs.

For only the third time in recorded history, two named tropical cyclones could end up in the Gulf of Mexico at the same time.

The trucking market remains strong.

Even as city and state officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are […]

Lufthansa is expanding its network of cold storage facilities for pharmaceutical products. The network meets the highest industry standards.

Truckers Against Trafficking helps us shine a light on human trafficking, hurricane events center, supply chains in Africa and more

With diesel cheap, the fuel advantage for moving a ton of freight narrows for the railroads.

Q2 EBITDA increases 53.7% and operating cash flow jumps 86.9%.

Postmaster General Louis DeJoy calls on Congress to free the agency from inability to adjust rates

The Port of Montreal is expected to reopen Sunday after longshore workers and employers agreed on a seven-month truce to hash out a new contract.

Makeup orders for tractors and trailers lead to rehiring of some laid-off workers and rebuilding shrunken backlogs from March and April coronavirus shutdowns. But how long will it last?

Fire erupts on the Waymon L. Boyd in the Port of Corpus Christi shipping canal.

An increase in U.S. rail traffic pulled headcount higher in July.

Longshore workers and employers have reached a tentative agreement to end a strike at the Port of Montreal.

Ballot initiative would allow their drivers to stay as contractors; otherwise, the ride sharing companies will need to file a plan with the courts on complying with AB5

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

One engine oil for all engine types? Whether it’s diesel, gas or natural gas, Valvoline says its new oil simplifies maintenance and reduces costs through extended drain intervals.

Temperature-controlled e-commerce fulfillment provider Perishable Shipping Solutions has closed an $8.7 million funding round. The company plans to add new terminals to its two-facility operation and hire staff.

Already dominant in cloud computing and online delivery, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is taking its market-moving mentality to another multibillion-dollar sector: commercial transportation electrification. “Our approach is not to wait around […]

For the first time in almost 90 years, two hurricanes could hit the U.S. Gulf Coast on the same day.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, more news from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, a look inside the nation’s first digital trucking fleet, Amazon’s latest court loss and why Prologis is training logistics workers.

Buckle up, folks, this should be good. Volumes are gushing and rates pushing higher.

Amazon ratchets up service requirements on SFP merchants.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 5,604 M2 Business Class medium-duty trucks. Engine harness chafing could lead to a short circuit and an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.

The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and draymen.

The Transportation Security Administration doesn’t have all the answers for securing airports, passenger flights and air cargo, so it relies on industry advisers. Four new members are joining the industry-led security committee.

Supply chain security is an ongoing and ever-evolving process, requiring active risk mitigation and management. This white paper, brought to you by Overhaul, offers solutions for mitigating risk and maintaining security.

Shared truckload alleviates LTL pain points

Joined by special guest Zac Rogers, Anthony and Zach discuss the current freight market’s propensity to overachieve over the past few months and explore reasons why that will persist or crumble.

The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.

Live from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, Andrew and Kevin host Ben Gordon, Managing Partner at Cambridge Capital and BGSA, to discuss final mile strategies, recent M&A activity and story stock […]

Weekly U.S. intermodal volumes notched higher again for the second week in a row.

A fresh start in trucking can be overwhelming and risky for those without prior experience. Reliance Partners’ Morgan Thomas details what new ventures can expect within their first years of operation.

Maritime Employers Association announces longshore workers will handle ‘controlled substances and COVID-19-related merchandise.’

Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.

Keller Trucking uses TCA benchmarking program to identify Best Practices and elevate profitability.

SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.

Numerous rulings, some in conflict, could mean that the issue will head to the Supreme Court; underlying employee vs. contractor case not answered yet

Chris Hummer of Don Hummer Trucking shared insight on how his company was able to thrive during the pandemic with Heidi Boggs of McLeod Software, in a virtual technology talk on Thursday at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

A trucker could face life in prison after being charged with trafficking almost 200 pounds of meth, likely worth millions of dollars, from the U.S. to Canada.

Driver wages are holding steady during the coronavirus pandemic, but care for safety is where priority should remain, says CEO of National Transportation Institute.

Ruan Transportation quickly pivoted to adapt to changing economic conditions brought about by the coronavirus. Find out how they did it.

“We want to be one of the leaders, one of the innovators.”

Veterans who work for trucking companies and trucking companies that hire veterans discover a mutually beneficial relationship.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? LIVE at Carrier Summit 2020

FreightWaves’ JT Engstrom and Tenney Group’s Spencer Tenney sit down at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit to discuss reasons trucking deals are outpacing broader deal flow.

Prologis Community Workforce Initiative announces plan to prepare 25,000 workers for a career in the logistics industry by 2025.

Best response time for acting on a driver application might be as short as five minutes: Crawford

Convoy has added several new TMS partners to its platform, expanding opportunities for shippers to easily access its real-time prices with guaranteed capacity.

Container ships at California ports may have to run on their diesel instead of using onshore power.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the FreightWaves Carrier Summit began on Wednesday; a new upstart wants to dig deeper into supply chains; and FedEx sets peak season shipping charges.

Driven by tax breaks, production is rising of the fuel that is a one-to-one substitute for conventional diesel.

United Airlines’ early commitment to quasi-freighter operations as the coronavirus crisis grew has paid off financially. The airline is ramping up cargo operations even further during the third quarter.

Live from Carrier Summit, WHAT THE TRUCK?!? has full event coverage and interviews.

More than $125 million in drugs has been seized from tractor-trailers attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border in Texas and California since July 15.

Declines in Cass freight data continue to outpace the industry by a considerable margin. The firm sees improved results on the horizon.

The US third-party logistics industry will post lower gross revenues for the second straight year, Armstrong & Associates study predicts.

Carriers looking to attract more drivers may have to get creative with recruitment, as well as consider raising pay or adding bonuses, said Rob Hatchett, president of SeatMyTrucks.

Amazon will open 11 sites in Phoenix as part of a broad plan to get capacity online fast.

Understanding freight networks and making data-driven decisions are key for carriers to improve profitability, Garner Trucking’s CEO and KSM Transport Advisors’ president said during the FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

FreightWaves’ Kevin Hill interviews co-founders of Baton about their technology plans to eliminate long-haul truck driver dwell times.

How to avoid legal HR pitfalls when recruiting drivers was discussed during a virtual fireside chat at the FreightWaves Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

Digital logistics platform Zuum Transportation closes $8.58 million seed funding round to streamline and automate freight.