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In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, new governmental regulations and economic uncertainty, FreightWaves’ Driver Appreciation Award highlights leaders in the supply chain who value and respect drivers.

The coronavirus pandemic didn’t slow grain movement.

How the investment landscape is changing in 2020 and what technology looks most promising.

Driver amenities pay off for Shipper of Choice Facilities winners

FreightWaves conducted a survey of consumer packaged goods (CPG) shippers in April to gauge sentiment, transportation trends and current dynamics in the CPG supply chain. Sponsored by Echo Global Logistics

Interest is rising in Workhorse’s electric truck-based drone delivery system as the company seeks $40 million credit line to scale production.

How the COVID-19 spotlight could accelerate change for global supply chain.

The need for social distancing will push companies to look at increased automation of their warehouses.

“We have the instant ability to integrate with any robot system on our platform.”

Canadian e-commerce firm says Q1 saw the largest increase in merchants joining Shopify Fulfillment Network as $1 billion push into Amazon’s territory continues.

ATA intermodal group alleges $1.8 billion in haulage overcharges

Convoy built data-driven tools to be more fluid and responsive.

Amazon has expanded its brokerage service to 48 states, allowing shippers to easily connect with carriers on a digital platform.

Late season winter weather heading to northern Rockies tonight, possibly Midwest Friday.

One of the attributes necessary to become a Shipper of Choice is providing flexibility through increased hours of operation and constant and consistent communication with drivers. The FreightWaves Shipper of Choice Availability Award winners are among the best in the nation at this.

The Honolulu-based carrier has used some passenger airplanes to transport face masks from China, as well as food and medical supplies between islands.

Self-driving fleet transports products for “middle-mile” delivery

FreightWaves President George Abernathy interviews President and CEO of Werner Enterprises Derek Leathers to discuss the pandemic, the economy and technology.

A dozen companies met all the criteria for efficiency, availability and facilities to earn an overall 2020 FreightWaves Shipper of Choice Award sponsored by Transflo.

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ir Transport Services Group is making money from its aircraft leasing and outsourced transportation businesses as express carriers and other customers seek more aircraft to support supply chains.

Driver said pay should include tank wash revenues in the base, but he didn’t say it fast enough

Employees that are fired for falling asleep on the job can’t claim a disability after the fact, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit ruled.

FreightWaves LIVE @HOME kicked off its three-day virtual event with keynote addresses from J.B. Hunt’s Shelley Simpson, Revolution’s Ron Klain, and Echo Global Logistic’s Doug Waggoner among many others.

Public tanker owners post impressive earnings on an ugly day for tanker stocks.

Class 8 orders in April plummeted to their lowest level since September 1995 as the COVID-19 pandemic froze new bookings and led to postponing near-term deliveries.

Alaska Air lost $232 million on a net basis in the first quarter, but everything is relative these days and the loss doesn’t look so bad given the state of the airline industry.

The same health crisis that made TravelCenters of America an essential business during the coronavirus pandemic burned into non-fuel revenue in late March, leading to a first-quarter loss.

Online load board Truckstop.com laid to rest once again the rumor that it has aspirations to become a brokerage, but it will continue to build out features connected to Book It […]

The pandemic is exacerbating existing problems with vendors and software installation, according to a federal report.

Nearly 80% of owner-operators and small fleets do not have plan in place, ATRI finds.

Singapore-based container carrier digs out from $586 million fiscal-year loss to report $105 million profit and procures 5,000 40-foot units.

Trucking Freight Futures went off a cliff on Monday, posting the largest single-day drop across the board since launch, as the market recalibrated after the April-to-May contract roll.

At FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME, the CEO indirectly pushes back against criticism of broker margins.

ArcBest managed through the first quarter largely unscathed by the coronavirus outbreak. That has all changed in April as revenue is off 20% year-over-year.

Some shipping groups say the Board’s recent actions on demurrage and accessorial charges will help bring about more productive rail rate disputes.

Industry experience, continual innovation drive J.B. Hunt 360 technology platform

The Seattle-based global third-party logistics provider posted revenues of $1.9 billion during the first quarter, a 6% decrease year-over-year.

Logistics companies are performing at a high level despite supply chain challenges caused by the coronavirus pandemic and inadequate government planning, Ebola response coordinator Ron Klain said.

Continental customers will switch from using the RoadLog ELD to KeepTruckin ELD solutions.

Kirby Corp pulls 2020 guidance but inland barge utilization is still strong at 90%.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller introduced three new products at FreightWaves LIVE @HOME – Lane Signal, SONAR Signals and Mission Control.

Storms later today could briefly slow down freight flows in Atlanta, the nation’s leading freight market.

Idelic and Samsara have forged a partnership where Samsara ELD and camera data will be integrated into Idelic’s driver management platform. Plus, GE cutting 25% of aviation workforce, Amazon exec quits over employee firing, and road funding takes a hit.

New program to help qualifying Uber drivers earn money driving trucks

ArcBest sees “one of the best first quarters” in company history, but COVID-19-related demand headwinds took a toll on April’s results.

API integrations with shippers and carrier density were key.

Cargo in the hold, in the storage bins, under seats, on top of seats and with the seats removed. It’s all happening. And now some airlines are doing infill cargo with some seats removed.

In a transformational partnership for a growth-stage company, Platform Science will embed connectivity software at the factory in Daimler Trucks beginning in 2021.

XPO Logistics Inc. (NYSE: XPO) on Monday reported first-quarter revenue of $3.86 billion, down from $4.12 billion in the first quarter of 2019, as the COVID-19 pandemic in mid-March derailed […]

The family of a Wyoming man killed in a head-on tractor-trailer crash has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver and trucking company

Three former competitors’ collaboration had drawn criticism from the World Shipping Council and International Longshoremen’s Association.

The railcar lessor is looking for further add-ons to its fleet as competitors face pressure from the COVID-19 pandemic and the volatile crude oil market.

Trump says meeting with administration officials “will work out well.”

FreightWaves LIVE @home is coming up May 5-7 and on this episode we preview THE virtual event to define our industry.

New data from eeSea reveals that U.S. ports will see capacity plunge by up to 20% this month.

Freight Futures data to watch today: May “spot” month settlement prices Friday marked the first trading session for the May “spot” month Trucking Freight Futures contracts. The spot National contract […]

Leto discusses the benefits of opening the economy sooner rather than later.

Long-dormant power was seen as a tool to boost prices

Some national chapters are offering memberships to those working at sea during the coronavirus pandemic.

Multimillion-dollar backlog will help the rail equipment and locomotive manufacturer stay afloat, executives said.

U.S. Federal Maritime Commission asks lawmakers to consider “financial bridge” to help container terminals make their lease payments.

Air Canada is trying to navigate the darkest period in aviation history through cost cuts, financing and new cargo operations.

The COVID-19 pandemic dented volume growth in the first quarter for the privately owned railroad.

Volkswagen truck holding company Traton Group urges a Euro-style “cash for clunkers” program to boost new truck purchases following lower first-quarter sales, profits and orders.

Continental is shutting down its Roadlog ELD service, as of Aug. 14. Plus, FreightWAVES LIVE@HOME is one day away, Trump pushes severing of supply chain from China, and Walmart launches two-hour delivery.

Severe thunderstorms, flash flooding could disrupt freight flows today from Texas to Tennessee.

United Airlines is steeling itself for a worst-case scenario that leisure and business travelers will not resume flying anytime soon, even with coronavirus restrictions lifted.

Like all industries, the coronavirus has impacted railroads. What should they be doing to gain market share and better serve their customers?

Flexport CTO James Chen articulates his vision of the future of global trade technology.

Chief marketing officer, service center manager and executive vice president are named.

Plummeting prices make ExxonMobil’s fuel system-friendly diesel formulation that eliminates additives and reduces NOx emissions a better deal.

Celadon Group says White Willow Holdings made the most viable offer for its Mexico trucking and logistics subsidiaries after a proposed sale to P.A.M. for $7 million fell apart, according to court filing.

The agencies’ report, which uses findings from Sandia National Laboratories, says a crude oil’s vapor pressure shouldn’t factor into deciding whether certain types of crude oil can be transported via rail.

We are bearing witness to today’s trucker as the backbone of our nation’s supply chain, staying the course during this turbulent time and supplying our essential needs through product deliveries every day. While the public has a newfound appreciation of truck drivers and those that support them inside the business, there are pockets of concern in the trucking industry. While many are thanking drivers at #KnightsoftheRoad and #ThankaTrucker for their dedication to their job, and their willingness to perform their duties as an essential worker, there are other mounting problems.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Trucking schools see demand surge during coronavirus; $11.5 million drug bust at Laredo’s World Trade Bridge; cargo theft of trucks in Mexico up 25% during pandemic; Arizona fast-tracks project to expand truck parking on Interstate 40.

Chinese imports have fully recovered. Does this mean the domestic trucking market will see a similar outcome?

Refiners made lots of it and now U.S. inventories are historically high

Cancer advocate reminds truckers that May is Melanoma Awareness Month

Green shoots for volumes but not tender rejections

FreightWaves LIVE @ HOME will still feature the rapid fire demonstrations that FreightWaves events are known for, giving companies across the industry a chance to showcase their most innovative products.

The rate debate rages on between brokers and truckers, Mayday protests in transportation, Ingrid Brown, and more

Thursday’s session was the last trading session for the April Trucking Freight Futures contracts, and prices were lower across the board for a seventh consecutive session as the spot National contract finished down 0.7% to close at $1.320 per mile.

The board hopes the decisions will clarify the controversial practice for stakeholders.

United Airlines isn’t sugar-coating the airline industry’s economic reality. United expects to survive the coronavirus crisis, but business will be slim for months to come.

Less than six months after he was hired, turnaround veteran Jon Pertchik refashions the travel plaza and truck stop business with an emphasis on getting costs in line with spending.

Company reports 30% plunge in revenue during month, but CEO Tim Phillips hopes the resumption of auto and heavy truck plants will bring some relief this month.

Trump appointee reaches out to ‘Mayday’ trucker to set up possible meeting

Online shopping surge, coronavirus breed new e-commerce alliances

The global pandemic offers industry players the chance to trade competition for collaboration and disrupt the status quo.

Airlines have suffered mightily from the loss of passenger traffic as a result of the pandemic. But there also has been a demand for their services to move freight, including […]

Shippers and forwarders will be cautious with how much cargo they commit to the ocean container carriers this contract season, industry experts say.

Plus: Red Roof hotel offers trucker day rate; a Beijing to Berlin convoy

Dan Cushman retiring after 11 years as the head of P.A.M. Transportation. The search is underway for a permanent replacement.

Anger mounts among small-business truckers as they protest low rates amid COVID-19 pandemic

“So All Forward not only gives us access to rates, but it gives us the platform to get opportunities,” said Derek Scarborough of Global Logistical Connections Inc.

COVID-19 can accelerate many existing but slow-moving trends in the industry as it has forced changes in behavior and altered industry priorities.

Weekend weather may delay loads heading into Seattle, Portland, Medford markets.

Zach and Anthony review some of the latest company earnings and a major economic releases which have yet to reveal the full story of the COVID-19 impact on the freight economy.

“Each morning at 6:00 a.m., Chris Hoisington at Kraft Heinz receives an emailed report detailing everyone who touched the forklift on the previous day.”