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The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose 2.4 cents, though diesel futures are climbing rapidly.

A prolonged period of elevated expenses has some fleets harnessing the power of the sun to mitigate the impact.

Nearshoring growth paired with lack of cross-border visibility is creating new challenges for cross-border logistics providers. Nuvocargo combines technology and expertise to overcome hurdles common to traditional big-box brokerages.

Venture Global LNG is building a large fleet of liquefied natural gas-powered vessels, amid numerous legal fights.

The trucking industry has a duty to the public, primarily to eliminate all truck crash fatalities and to increase the minimum insurance requirements.

The odds of winning the big AB5 independent contractor case on appeal, after last week’s smackdown in a lower court, are considered slim, observers say.

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Silk Way West Airlines is buying another 777 freighter from Boeing.

Broker Landstar System has added two top sales positions following its CEO transition.

Discover how Giovanni Gubbels, founder of CtrlChain, is revolutionizing the logistics industry by enhancing collaboration and optimizing capacity through digital transformation.

Wise PanAmerican Solutions has seen an increase from international companies interested in doing business with Mexico.

This week in Borderlands: Container shipments from China to Mexico skyrocketed in January; construction set for border logistics park in West Texas; Nippon Steel set to build $71M plant in Mexico; and China-based auto supplier announces $178M investment in Mexico.

Friday saw a pivotal shift for Flock Freight as the company opted to downsize its workforce by 54 individuals, a strategic decision aimed at realigning the company’s trajectory towards profitability.

A new attempt to keep California’s independent contractor law AB5 from the state’s trucking sector was thoroughly rejected by a federal judge this week.

Ronald Britt was driving his 80,000-pound truck around 60 mph on Interstate 55 when he crashed into a vehicle in a “super fog” that spurred multiple crashes on the roadway, authorities said.

Major weather events in the past few years have greatly affected supply chains and logistics. It’s likely to be the same in 2024, as El Niño causes different effects in different regions.

In this edition: Chiquita and Daikin Reefer continue with what works, new robots that can thrive in any temperature and happy Frozen Food month.

Uber and Lyft have declared their intention to pull out of Minneapolis after a minimum pay ordinance for app-based drivers survived a mayoral veto.

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The Volkswagen diesel scandal settlement is providing more money to buy zero-emission drayage trucks and other vehicles in California.

After numerous rides in autonomous trucks monitored by safety drivers in case of a mishap, I found it almost surreal to climb into Aurora Innovation’s Class 8 driverless truck, buckle […]

Lindsey Trent, president and co-founder of Next Generation in Trucking, joins Jeremy Reymer to share her passion for creating a path for a younger workforce in the trucking industry.

Today’s FreightTech roundup takes a look at HEALE Labs’ goal to improve data sharing with digital currency, PrincetonTMX’s partnership with Loop and other highlights of the week.

EROAD develops flexible, scalable technology solutions to address today’s challenges and position fleets for continued success amid growth, evolving business needs, and regulatory changes.

The FedEx pilots union is telling members that the company’s slow response to its demands is triggering tougher tactics. FedEx says there is so much turmoil in the union that it doesn’t know what demands to take seriously.

Prosecutors said Viorel Pricop set fire to Swift Transportation trailers after the company helped law enforcement bring federal charges against him.

The main features of Modern Advanced Driver Assistance Systems include pre-collision assistance and blind spot monitoring. More advanced features include driver monitoring.

The closely watched International Energy Agency analysis of oil supply and demand is seeing consumption growing in part because of shipping diversions.

A study by last-mile solutions provider OneRail addresses retailers’ concerns about diversifying delivery networks and highlights strategies such as leveraging technology for strategic planning.

An Illinois trucking company with 183 trucks and 171 drivers recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

Truckers who hit overpasses in British Columbia could pay up to $100K, spend 18 months in jail.

Georgia is paying $6 million toward a $17.45 million Port of Brunswick harbor improvement project, which includes more warehousing and roll-on/roll-off storage.

Yellow filed an objection to numerous WARN Act claims in a Delaware bankruptcy court on Tuesday, saying its shutdown was sudden and it fought until the end to save the company.

Fuel fraud is a growing problem for fleets of all sizes. QuikQ is using RFID technology and multifactor authentication to expand the ways fleets can fight back.

Newly launched LocusHub lets warehouse managers customize autonomous mobile robots’ workflow routes, forecast staffing and orders with machine learning, and pinpoint bottlenecks.

The Port of Huntsville in Alabama reported 24% year-over-year growth at its intermodal container yard in 2023.

Union Pacific CEO Jim Vena defended the railroad’s safety record, which recently has come in for criticism from Federal Railroad Administration Chairman Amit Bose.

Bad blood between factions in the FedEx pilots’ union is making it difficult to present a unified position in collective bargaining with the company. Some hard-liners are turning against leadership and pushing for a strike to get better terms.

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Navistar has announced it will partner with Plus to integrate its autonomous driving technology into Navistar’s vehicles.

ZPMC’s cranes appear to be part of a global digital surveillance effort on the part of the Chinese.

A battery-charging network strategy aimed at phasing out diesel-burning trucks kicks off with 12,000 miles of interstate freight corridors.

The two key ratings agencies expressed caution about the debt metrics on GXO’s acquisition of Wincanton. (Photo: GXO)

You’re familiar with the term “when pigs fly.” But what about a whale? Airbus flies a fleet of cargo jets that have an uncanny resemblance to a beluga whale.

Uber Freight has set a goal to acquire over $2 billion in freight under management in Europe by 2028.

Gov. Eric Holcomb of Indiana has signed a bill that allows juries to know whether a plaintiff in a vehicle accident was using a seat belt. The ATA has praised the legislation.

Werner dedicates itself to helping shippers navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s market, making it an ideal carrier for those looking to be on the front lines of the future of transportation.

Descartes’ monthly report shows strong February container imports, but March and April volumes appear less certain.

TFI International has acquired less-than-truckload carrier Hercules Forwarding, which generates over $100 million in revenue each year.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges fell slightly for the third straight week.

Union Pacific recently won a state court ruling in a legal battle to close a rail car shop in Palestine, Texas.

Legislation touted for supply chain emergencies could be used by carriers to haul heavier loads indefinitely, according to lobby group.

Ongoing efforts to stabilize finances at Amerijet appear to have cost Chief Commercial Officer Eric Wilson his job.

An NLRB rule on joint employee status that was widely feared by employers has been vacated by a federal court in Texas just before it was to take effect.

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PS Logistics announced the acquisition of flatbed fleet Yordy Transport on Monday.

Data compiled in the Cass Freight Index shows the freight market continued to hover near cycle lows in February.

Mexico ranked as the United States’ top trading partner in January, accounting for $64.5 billion in cross-border commerce.

Airbus for years has operated whale-shaped cargo jets to support its manufacturing operation in Europe. Now it has dedicated a portion of its fleet to haul extra-large shipments for external customers.

This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring boom bringing more production closer to US; Mexican and US officials sign agreement to expand international bridge; Old Dominion receives approval for new terminal near Phoenix; and construction begins for 785,000-square-foot logistics park in Houston.

Pilots at FedEx say talks on a new contract are at a stalemate and have asked the National Mediation Board to send the dispute to arbitration.

Ben Schill, CEO of Wisconsin-based Paper Transport, joined Jeremy Reymer on this week’s episode of Taking the Hire Road.

LG Business Solutions USA will unveil its family of autonomous mobile robots at industry trade show MODEX in Atlanta.

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A big fine for Lordstown Motors and SuperTruck news carry the week over Work Truck Week and technology and maintenance event.

BlueGrace plans to integrate Evos into its BlueShip platform for real-time optimization and will sell the SaaS platform as a stand-alone product.

ArcBest reported another big tonnage decline in February as it continues to replace transactional freight with better-priced business from core accounts.

Truck transportation jobs in the monthly BLS report were slightly down, but that couldn’t be said for plunging warehouse numbers.

The initial shock factor is waning and ocean spot rates are losing momentum across the globe.

Trucking, logistics and truck stop chains are collectively owed millions of dollars after a Virginia-based logistics firm recently shuttered operations and filed for bankruptcy liquidation.

Walter Mitchell, CEO of Tai Software, explains where freight brokerages can leverage AI to better their business and how the second phase of TMS calls for great sophistication.

Lufthansa Cargo saw a big drop in profitability last year because of difficult market conditions.

Supply chain software provider E2open, with Elliott Investment Management holding a big stake, has launched a “strategic review” on its future.

Pilot Travel Centers plans to add 35 travel centers, 500 truck parking spaces, and more than 30 maintenance and tire service shops.

NTSB head Jennifer Homendy told a Senate committee that the burning of chemicals on derailed Norfolk Southern rail cars in East Palestine, Ohio, was not necessary.

The Securities and Exchange Commission has withdrawn a rule that would have required reporting of scope 3 emissions, those related to companies’ supply chains.

While an uptick in the market might be coming for freight, it will still be challenging. Repowr’s chief of staff explains how having access to trailer sharing can help.

Transfix’s new feature aims to streamline logistics for small and midsize businesses by addressing manual processes and securing competitive rates, in line with an integrated marketplace approach.

Cummins Inc.’s environmental citizenship record didn’t shield it from the U.S. attorney general’s criticism when it agreed to pay a record fine.

Supply chain software provider Descartes said it continued to pick up market share on its way to another record quarterly performance.

A new Florida law aimed at combating predatory truck towing requires operators to cap rates and make them more transparent for truck drivers and carriers.

John Stauffer, co-founder and COO of Isometric Technologies, explains how data can provide a competitive advantage — if handled correctly.

The latest figures from ACT and FTR show a new truck build market that remains solid but that slowed from a month earlier.

A Qatar Airways 747 freighter touched down for the last time on Friday. The plane has been sold to UPS.

As technology continues to evolve, the pressure on data science teams for 3PLs will only grow. Siloed platforms and fragmentation in the industry are apparent.

Transportation attorney Matthew Leffler explains why brokers need to keep on top of several major issues facing trucking in 2024.

Ports across Mexico moved 728,116 twenty-foot equivalent units during January, a 20% year-over-year increase.

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Logistics companies are starting again to look for acquisitions that can help them better compete across modes, services and geographies.

FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell and Cargado CEO Matt Silver break down the changing role of 3PLs in U.S.-Mexico freight movements.

Truckstop’s Brent Hutto shared his view of the truckload market on Wednesday at FreightWaves’ 3PL Summit.

Qued President Tom Curee discusses the company’s new software offering that streamlines and automates load appointment scheduling among shippers, 3PLs and carriers.

Implementing FreightTech solutions requires understanding business needs, selecting partners that support users, capturing internal data and ensuring scalability.

At the FreightWaves 3PL Summit, TIA’s Anne Reinke talks about the natural distrust between brokers and carriers.

Echo Global Logistics CEO Doug Waggoner sees the potential for spot rates to rebound by the end of the year.

Intermodal at Savannah posted its strongest February ever.