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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.

“We are going to lose some of the food and pharmaceuticals.”

Workhound and Brand Outcomes executives discuss the importance of using the right metrics to measure the costs of recruiting and retaining drivers.

Startup hybrid truck maker Hyliion is offering short-term rentals of its diesel-electric model through Idealease, hoping to get orders as the company prepares for its public debut.

Carriers with exposure to essential retail are benefiting from increased freight demand as retailers of grocery, household and home improvement goods struggle to keep inventories on their shelves.

Nearly 1 billion bushels of corn and soybeans were wiped out. “It can take a chunk of truck loads away that would normally move.”

Some of today’s most innovative and disruptive companies in the logistics industry showed off their products during FreightWaves’ first virtual Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

To reach out to prospective younger drivers, effective branding and social media are a trucking company’s best tools.

Isolation doesn’t mean workforces can’t stay connected. Trailer Bridge President and CEO Mitch Luciano explains why virtual engagement must be a priority during the health crisis.

DDC’s Crotty says some parts of the supply chain aren’t ready for full-blown switch

Reliance CEO Andrew Ladebauche and Chief Marketing Officer Brenda Wiser say that good CSA scores and a better understanding of technology’s role are keys to avoiding double-digit premium rate increases.

Innovation was on full display as some of the brightest companies in the logistics industry demonstrated their latest tech during FreightWaves’ first virtual Carrier Summit on Wednesday.

If 2020 has proved anything to supply chain participants, it is that digitization is here to stay. COVID-19 has placed the focus on logistics and the supply chain like never […]

When full visibility of a load is combined with predictive maintenance, downtime will drop and carrier profitability will rise, experts say.

Commercial Vehicle Training Association’s Don Lefeve and Roadmaster Drivers School’s Brad Ball discuss the state of CDL training at FreightWaves Carrier Summit.

Phillip Stutts built a career out of listening to data. Too often, though, companies ignore what the data is telling them.

Risk management firm uses artificial intelligence to visualize problems and get ahead of them before disruptions occur.

Top July welcome news amid “devastating effects of the coronavirus on the economy.”

New normal for container shipping: active capacity management and digital spot bookings.

The United Nations’ World Food Program is running a global air network with partner airlines to deliver COVID relief supplies to underserved communities but doesn’t have enough funding to continue the flights much longer.

The short line operator prepares itself to manage future growth opportunities.

Atlantic hurricane season is staying busy with a well above average number of storms so far.

CarrierGo Premium users will have a greater chance to become carriers of choice and participate in larger marketplaces, according to Blume Global.

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA seeks input on broker transparency, logistics is well represented on the Inc. 5000 list, truck orders returning and Daseke CFO talks the future of the company.

Shipco Transport and its container freight station subsidiary ICT have adopted Vector Software to reduce human contact and on-site paperwork processing as the coronavirus persists.

Tensions between the U.S. and China are high on a number of trade, diplomatic and security fronts but are easing when it comes to air travel. Both governments are now allowing more flights from each country.

U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered more than a half-ton of marijuana in a Canadian truck that was supposed to be hauling office furniture to Michigan.

The Port of Veracruz, one of Mexico’s largest maritime trade ports, has a 100-year concession with an entity called Administración Portuaria Integral de Veracruz.

Electric mobility startup Xos Trucks announced a $20 million investment to keep up with orders for its electric chassis used by regional and last-mile delivery trucks.

FedEx imposes peak season surcharges and takes different tack than UPS.

Executive Director Gene Seroka does not want to break the 15-month record set during the recession of 2008-09.

During comment period, agency wants input on cost/benefit issues, big vs. small brokers and how broker documents might be shared with carriers