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John Flynn is convinced that safety equipment on heavy-duty trucks saves lives and could reduce nuclear verdicts. His company, Fleet Advantage, is taking a financial risk to prove his point.
TFI engages in a bidding war over CT; creditors committee highly critical of deal on CCC.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexican export factories back to work; Texas seaport awarded road improvement grant; Canadian company plans $26 million Texas distribution center expansion; $2.5 million in drugs found in mattress shipment from Mexico.
A decline in contract rates that were implemented prior to the COVID-19 outbreak may make this year tighter for carriers.
The funding will support projects replacing airport, port cargo and forklifts with new zero-emission technologies.
Some shippers and some specific invoices can be chosen for accelerated payments, but not necessarily across the board
Trucker Glenn Green was proud to serve on the front lines as an essential provider of refrigerated goods. However, he’s not feeling the love after his COVID-19 workers’ compensation claim was denied. Photo: Glenn Green
Vast coalition of trucking-related groups and companies wants 12% fee to disappear through next year
Dan Crain profiles the important Newark, New Jersey logistics hub, as well as some of the logistics startups in the area.
FedEx will see $370 million in noncash charges stemming from valuation declines in previously acquired operating units.
Tender rejections strongest since March.
The release will report the majority of where the dollars went but not a majority of the individual borrowers
The U.S. Department of Transportation says it won’t entertain requests from Chinese airlines to operate more flights beyond the current cap.
The rule seeks to address Democrats’ concerns about the safety measures the railroads would take in transporting liquefied natural gas.
Nikola will break ground July 23 for an Arizona plant that will hire 2,000 workers to assemble battery-electric Class 8 trucks before moving on to hydrogen fuel cell models.
EchoVC partner explains why the language of diversity fails to capture the extent of the problem and foster solutions.
Provisions still face major scrutiny by Republican-controlled Senate.
Lordstown Motors will reveal its commercial electric pickup truck next week even as
the startup faces a deadline to raise hundreds of millions to convert a former General Motors car plant to truck production.
The rail-related projects awarded federal grants seek to expand infrastructure capacity in the Midwest, Tampa and Houston.
Dooner and The Dude talk about Nikola’s battle with Bloomberg, Deuce Drone bringing you Buffalo Wild Wings, contact tracing in the supply chain, and live music.
New loans under PPP were less than $2 billion last week, and there’s plenty left on the table
The container ship helping set the record is longer than the Eiffel Tower is tall and capable of carrying 384 million pairs of shoes.
More forgiving sanctions approach would avoid rate surge seen after COSCO sanctions.
Personal protective equipment is moving by ocean, so FEMA doesn’t need to charter expensive freighter aircraft anymore to get the stuff to healthcare workers.
The Customs and Border Protection office in Buffalo reports a 4,000% jump in seizures of marijuana and other illegal drugs coming from Canada to the United States during the border closure to nonessential travel.
Tesla has submitted an application in Austin, Texas, for $68 million in tax incentives to build a proposed 5 million-square-foot manufacturing plant.
Digitization of forms and the use of blockchain will cut costs and time from the supply chain. Brian Aoaeh writes about those issues in India.
COVID-19 has shown that operating without a continuity strategy can upend the plans of any company.
Improper loading of cargo led to a weight and balance issue on a passenger plane, investigators found.
Pandemic-induced rail volume declines, operational changes among reasons for falling employment figures
Some of the same areas pounded by severe winds, hail the past two days may be targets again as summer begins.
Mo-Vac’s terminal manager stated that truck drivers, including Fabian Escobedo, were ordered to work at least 100 hours per week and sometimes worked 19-24 hours straight.
A panel featuring OEMs and utilities discusses regulatory issues, incentives and technical solutions designed to make electric truck adoption more affordable and convenient.
Fiscal-year finish 50,000 containers below plan is forecast.
The carriers continues their power grab this week. Shippers remain in control, but carriers are much better off than they were a few weeks ago. Capacity is beginning to tighten and rates are being pushed up.
On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about new insurance ruling, Nikola vs. Bloomberg and more.
To watch the stock of Nikola Motors, the company that has raised millions to produce a hydrogen-produced truck, you’d think that the day of the diesel engine was going to […]
New court documents shed light on a shipboard drug ring.
Truck owners can respond to engine issues by repairing or replacing their troublesome trucks — or using them for spare parts.
The U.S. Postal Service (USPS) is fighting to keep its head above water amid staggering financial losses related to the coronavirus pandemic and the Trump administration’s refusal to grant the […]
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about spot and contract rates driving revenue lower, and Andrew Cox and Anthony Smith discuss industrial production revving back up […]
Some small and mid-size airlines are filing for bankruptcy, or going out of business. Lufthansa is a major airline and it too is on the ropes.
Car ended up under big rig, but Ace and truck’s driver win in court.
Chaves, ex-owner of CAT Transportation Inc., is awaiting sentencing in another federal case after pleading guilty to falsifying DOT records, bank fraud, identity theft and tax evasion in August 2019.
A research report from Prologis highlights the growing need of logistics space. The recent April downturn reversed course quickly in May, supporting the notion that any demand degradation will be “short-lived.”
The concept of shared truckload isn’t new, but technological advancements in the space make the method more viable than ever.
Chinese warehousing robotics startup Geek+ is the most funded startup in the world in its segment.
Weekly rail traffic moved higher week-to-week amid growing builder confidence and higher retail sales in May. But will the upward trend last?
Fetch Robotics partnership debuts autonomous cleaning solution for warehouses and other large facilities
State routes closed near Phoenix as wildfires continue burning across more than 100,000 acres.
Anthony and Zach discuss the dynamic between the spot and contract market as rates continue their wild ride in 2020. Do carriers, brokers or shippers control the spot market?
LATAM Airlines Argentina is closing, but the move won’t impact international travel.
Flatbed carrier Daseke reported five weeks of volume improvement in its second quarter update. The carrier improved its liquidity position through the first two months of the quarter.
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to hit the United States-Mexico auto supply chain hard, truck capacity has fluctuated at the border.
FMCSA officials clarified HOS rules for National Tank Truck Carriers.
TFI International says it completed its acquisition of Gusgo Transport in a deal that adds a small Canadian container trucking and storage company.
Dangerous winds, torrential rainfall could be trouble for truckers Thursday from Texas to Wisconsin.
Nikola Corp. founder and Executive Ehairman Trevor Milton says he is justified in threatening on Twitter to sue a reporter he accuses of lying about the startup electric truck maker to drive down its high-flying stock price.
Amendment more than doubles current minimum of $750,000 for commercial trucks
Expiration pushed to Sept. 30 as need for new drivers continues.
Washington State Potato Commission wants you to get fries with that burger.
The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission has rolled out guidance on how the ocean shipping industry can collaboratively improve the flow of containers among ocean carriers, marine terminals, shippers and drayage truckers in San Pedro Bay during COVID-19 and beyond.
French 3PL FM Logistic reports strong organic growth in its recent fiscal year as European expansion progresses. The company didn’t issue annual guidance due to COVID-19 uncertainty.
The FAA chief was on the hot seat during a Senate hearing Wednesday looking into reforming the certification process for new aircraft after the 737 MAX grounding.
The best time to build on your company’s offerings through acquisitions may actually be during a global disruption.
New data reveals third-quarter ocean schedules still largely intact — a positive sign on cargo bookings.
Port Logistics operates a 140,000-square-foot refrigerated warehouse at Berth 219.
Over 100,000 trucks moved across the U.S.-Canada border last week, a level of crossings not seen since it closed for non-essential travel in March.
In the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Zach Strickland talks about tightening capacity in the Dallas market, and Mike Baudendistel compares total carloads year-over-year in the Rail and Intermodal Upda
The varied duty cycles of regional haul trucks doesn’t prioritize fuel savings – the second-largest operating expense – according to the North American Council for Freight Efficiency.
Deutsche Bank analyst Amit Mehrotra favors a few transportation stocks as the second quarter comes to a close.
The yard was once the largest hump yard on the railroad’s network.
CEO of on-demand driver platform talks about changing the face of trucking entrepreneurship
Brian Fielkow writes about what companies in logistics and freight should be doing to end racial discrimination and inequality.
“It was so hot in there,” trucker Harvell Martin recalls of pulling crash victim from fiery wreck after she spun out on rainy interstate.
OmniTrax, a short line operator, says the appointment will help the company capitalize on customer interest for rail-based supply chains.
Volumes are on the rise again. DDC’s Chad Crotty details what carriers should be doing to keep pace with the recovery.
The U.S. Senate is proposing fixes for the FAA certification of new aircraft. It’s an issue after the Boeing 737 MAX was grounded.
Turvo has been building the next-generation of supply chain management, hoping its solution can replace a traditional TMS and redefine logistics collaboration.
The closure of the United States-Canada border to nonessential travel is disrupting Canadian consumers’ and small businesses’ reliance on “hacks” to get products from the U.S. — and that’s a good thing, says the CEO of A & A Customs Brokers.
Private business will be loath to invest in electric vehicle charging at travel plazas if states install chargers at public rest areas, says the trade group for truck stop operators.
GoFor Industries closes on C$9.8 million seed round as it aims to expand its on-demand delivery platform for construction industry into more North American cities.
Cold storage facility operator Americold announces plans to resume facility expansion project in New Zealand.
Storms later today could produce tornadoes, severe winds, large hail in Upper Midwest.
Information will be displayed through telematics for Indiana and Iowa
The Walmart and Shopify partnership looks like it will shake up e-commerce as we know it.
Ships could be idled as thousands of seafarers refuse contract extensions.
The 1920 Merchant Marine Act authorizes the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission to investigate and penalize foreign governments with ocean shipping regulations that discriminate against U.S. trade.
Winter is a cold period for airlines’ bottom lines. Throw in COVID-19 challenges and airlines face a difficult road to next year. That is why they are knocking on doors for help.
Jaguar Transport won a public auction for Celadon’s Mexican businesses, with a winning bid of $6.8 million.
Reduced number of canceled sailings indicates return of cargo.
Goal is to get freight companies and truck automation vendors to deploy AV technology in daily revenue service.
Because of strained supply chains, will just-in-time delivery be used less by industry? Darren Prokop explores this topic in his latest commentary.
Canadian environmental services company Aevitas adds flatbed fleet with the acquisition of Fast Lane Freight Services.
On today’s Midday Market Update, Michael Vincent and Kevin Hill talk about the SONAR-powered data, issues and news that move you.
Zach Strickland explains how reefer rejections are falling as Ontario, California, booms in the Carrier Update presented by PowerFleet, Luke Falasca talks to brokers about tender rejections pushing year-to-date highs […]
On the plus side, the Appalachian Regional Port nearly doubles the number of containers handled.
The U.S. is loosening restrictions on flights by Chinese airlines after China partially reopened its aviation market to U.S. carriers.
Rail unions don’t want unemployment and sickness benefits to be subject to government spending cuts.
