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Periods of heavy snowfall, strong winds may disrupt local/regional supply chains in Pacific Northwest.

Michigan semi driver charged in deadly pileup pens heartfelt note as authorities continue investigation into suspected case of distracted driving that claimed three lives.

A U.S. judicial panel will hold a hearing in late January that will take up defendant Class I railroads’ request to move legal proceedings on fuel surcharge price fixing to one court.

The air cargo market was stricken through 2019, but the Belgian hub still expanded volumes.

El Al is hiring Atlas Air to provide a large freighter and fly it on a key route between Europe and Tel Aviv.

Truckload returns in the U.K. are expected to double in the next three months.

Railcar manufacturer says deliveries fell off from a record sequential quarter.

The “New Year’s Eve surprise” may have been a first step toward getting the California trucking industry out from under the AB5 legislation that will have serious consequences for the […]

Wider use of technology within supply chains has helped create greater efficiency and better forecasting of logistics operations.

During the third quarter of 2019, the number of train robberies in Mexico rose 13% compared with the previous quarter, according to data compiled by Mexico’s Railway Transport Regulatory Agency […]

The trucking world can be confusing at times and no where else is this more obvious than the trucking world’s use of the term mile.

Diesel prices, like all commodities, are priced based in real-time based on the balance of supply and demand. Before we dive into how diesel prices are generated, we should discuss the two most important factors in what prices consumers will see at the pump: retail and wholesale.

A host of issues, from regulations to overcapacity, are coming together to place unanticipated stresses on carriers just as 2020 begins.

Kenworth and Peterbilt will both put power electronics from Dana in their electric medium-duty trucks.

Airport reports increasing cargo activity

The ban follows an Iranian missile attack on U.S. military assests in Iraq.

The first daughter’s speech touches on trucking and smart workforce development solutions.

Senate Finance Committee overwhelmingly approves replacement trade agreement to NAFTA and paves way for full chamber consideration.

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is providing temporary relief to employers who are trying to hire new truck drivers but are unable to complete required background checks in the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.

Seko Logistics acquires Air-City to boost exposure in NYC and China

The U.S. Maritime Administration (MARAD) has announced more than $7.5 million in grants for nine “marine highway” projects.

IATA also said it is critical for governments to communicate with airlines about potential risks.

The study looked at 85 different technologies that can help drive fuel efficiency.

Traditional U.S. import rush prior to Chinese holiday is subdued in 2020.

Drop in imports and exports in November occurred as Canadian National network’s capacity declined by 90% amid an eight-day rail worker strike.

Boeing’s troubles keep mounting with the 737 MAX, but there are indications that regulators may be able to clear the plane for flight again in a few months.

New hopper cars and a high-efficiency train model at some elevators help boost volumes.

Averitt Express its first distribution center in Atlanta

Importing and selling counterfeit Native American-style jewelry violates the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Trucking Freight Futures are mainly mixed to start the week on Monday.

Continental Automotive’s Transparent Hood technology could help trucks see what’s over the hill ahead. #CES2020

HubTran in vanguard of digital push to streamline back-office processes.

Employers allowed to continue driver hires while agency corrects connection issues.

Outlook for future improvement to earnings is still hazy as Morgan Stanley analyst lowers fourth-quarter estimates for most transportation companies.

We kick off the week with headlines involving major trucking crashes in Pennsylvania and Indiana, the Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse websites opening day struggles. Don’t worry, though, if you’re trying […]

The autonomous trucking startup plans to test vehicles in most continental states by the end of 2020.

Businesses today are looking to make last-mile deliveries as flexible as possible to ensure high-quality customer experience.

Occasional blizzard conditions, several feet of snowfall over the next week.

Panasonic is lending its vehicle connectivity and monitoring solution to a last-mile electric vehicle produced by Tropos Motors. Also, vote nears on Connecticut tolls and group seeks to defund FMCSA.

Mercedes-Benz is shoring up its green credentials with the Avatar-inspired Vision AVTR concept car at #CES2020.

Third-party logistics provider Source Logistics recently signed a pre-lease agreement to rent the new 423,280-square-foot building No. 2 at the Port Grande logistics facility in Laredo, Texas. The new facility […]

Uber and Hyundai have showcased a full-scale prototype of an eVTOL aircraft that will be mass-produced for Uber’s air taxi network.

They are joined on stage by Roxo the robot.

Borden Dairy Co. filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection Jan. 5, blaming rising raw milk costs, reduced milk consumption and increased competition among non-dairy alternatives, including almond and soy milk.

Is IMO 2020 fallout for dry bulk shipping a warning sign for container sector?

Postmaster General Megan Brennan delays her Jan. 31 retirement as USPS searches for successor

The loss of a DHL contract has led to a New York carrier issuing layoff notices to 48 employees.

Toyota said at #CES2020 that it plans to build a 175-acre city of the future at the foot of Mt. Fuji in Japan that will operate on hydrogen fuel cells and solar power.

ZF Friedrichshafen said at #CES2020 that it will deliver a Level 4 autonomous driving system to a trucking customer by 2025.

Federal appeals court panel upholds district court ruling that Walmart must pay California drivers additional wages for non-driving time

Initiative will consider strategies to cut ozone emissions by 2027.

The U.S. Federal Aviation Administration said Monday, Jan. 6 that it is closely monitoring events in the Middle East “to identify potential risks to civil aviation safety.” FAA’s statement comes […]

Limited prohibitions of certain American-made technology exports and financial transactions are currently in place for the Middle East country rebuilding from 20 years of war.

The wording in the temporary injunction blocking enforcement of AB5 in trucking leads plaintiffs to think they’ll win the entire battle.

The amount of capacity allocated to the amount of freight moved is the most important factor in determining freight rates.

Grounded airline handled 10-15% of air cargo in India

Lockheed Martin rolls out big, slow, low-altitude air transport vehicle’ does Precision Scheduled Railroading run afoul of common carrier requirements?

January Trucking Freight Futures soar as a busy and volatile week comes to an end.

The U.S. and Kazakhstan have signed a tentative Open Skies agreement. That’s a fancy way of saying free trade in the aviation market.

The use of drones and other technology will help ports streamline operations, increase safety and vigilance for drugs and pollution.

Sources confirm shutdowns and delays on system’s opening day.

Volatile Pacific Northwest freight markets not getting break from winter weather.

Brian Aoaeh writes about the “other” side of ecommerce – the returns of unwanted merchandise and how retailers are handling the issue.

The Jones Act has been in effect for nearly 100 years. Read about its pros and cons in this commentary by Darren Prokop.

HERE Mobility has over 700 supply and demand partners active on its mobility marketplace across 100 major cities in the world.

The high-stakes wild cards to watch in what promises to be a volatile year.

UPS says Daniel Kepner, 53, and Dennis Kehler, 48, were driving together in one of the three tractor-trailers involved in the early morning pileup east of Pittsburgh that left five people dead and about 60 injured.

Authorities cite distracted driving in nine-vehicle Sunday crash that claimed three lives in Boone County.

German auto suppliier Robert Bosch combines an LCD panel, a driver-monitoring camera and facial tracking software to create a Virtual Visor that dramatically reduce sun glare for drivers.

UPS and FedEx offer cooperation to authorities and sympathies to victims in collision that left five people dead and scores injured 30 miles east of Pittsburgh.

Major weather events such as hurricanes, blizzards, and historic flooding can produce immediate volatility as well as lasting effects on supply chains, depending on where they hit.

The overall GDP number is not very useful when looking for insight into freight conditions in the economy. The U.S. economy is dominated by the service sector, which includes segments like healthcare, education and financial services. These areas make up over half of all of the economic activity in the U.S., but do not play a significant role in freight movements in the economy. As a result, as long as the service sector is healthy, the U.S. economy can continue to grow even if the production and transportation of goods is stalling.

Sixty people injured in pileup after three tractor-trailers loaded with parcels crash into bus that had struck an embankment in Westmoreland County.

Overseas shipping – particularly during the holidays – can be difficult. Here are some tips for making the process easier and more successful.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo road ranked No. 3 for truck congestion in Texas; U.S.-Mexico […]

Market Expert Zach Strickland provides timely advice for shippers that need to choose either a carrier or a 3PL.

U.S. rail volumes fell 5% in 2019 amid trade worries, a sluggish industrial economy and a significant drop in coal carloads.

Insurance premiums are a growing concern in the trucking industry, even as statistics show reduced incidents. What is driving the soaring insurance costs?

Happy New Year and top of the decade to you! We kick off with the top headlines of the week and bring you backhauling into the weekend with a variety […]

California’s effort to restrict owner-operators in trucking would create havoc for farm and forest product exporters, says the Agriculture Transportation Coalition.

WorldACD figures revealed an air cargo bump in the fourth quarter driven by the Asia-Pacific region.

The International Longshore and Harbor Workers Union (ILWU) wants a judge to reverse or reduce a $93.6 million jury award against it or order a new trial.

New Class 8 truck orders dipped to their lowest level in a decade in 2019, payback for an ordering frenzy a year earlier.

A big rig will get around 6 miles per gallon.

Trump’s influence over new agency chief could lead to service overhaul in 2020.

This week, Andrew and Kevin break down AutoZone, 1980’s trucking deregulation, and special co-host and railroad guru Mike Baudendistel explains whether intermodal is still a growth story.

The Commerce Department increases maximum penalty amounts for violations in accordance with the 2015 Federal Civil Inflation Adjustment Act Improvements Act.

Trucking fundamentals still strong as peak season ends

The ongoing political strife in Hong Kong is not directly slowing shipping activity at the world’s busiest cargo airport, but could gradually reshape supply chains in unexpected ways.  A two-day […]

Trucking Freight Futures rally on Thursday in first trading session of 2020 after the December 2019/January 2020 spot contract roll.

Private equity firm Paceline acquires a maintenance-of-way equipment lessor from Progress Rail, a Caterpillar subsidiary.

Killing of Iranian general and Iranian retaliation could spark another tanker rate spike.

Volatile Northwest freight markets getting two weekend snowstorms.

Despite a tough 2019 market, shippers face increasing price volatility around intermodal drayage as rail becomes more cost competitive compared with over-the-road trucking. Last year was one that intermodal marketing […]

MSI expects bunker surcharges to also be a factor in container rates.

The extended strength in the official manufacturing PMI is positive for markets and aided by a drop in U.S.-China trade tensions.

FreightTech will be even more important and pervasive in 2020. Learn about some of the expanding trends in FreightTech.

Global Shippers Forum issues top tips on coping with the introduction of new low-sulfur bunkers.

Good day, Hydrogen fuel cell trucks are making inroads at California ports and now the state is planning the nation’s first zero-emission “hydrail” project, Forbes magazine reports. The nine-mile line […]

The autonomous trucking technology startup uses its bench of knowledgeable founders to develop tools to enhance trucking operations.