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Mack Trucks is well on its way to making up lost production from a 12-day United Auto Workers’ strike and sees state-level infrastructure spending buoying its off-highway vocational truck business in 2020.
Expansion of airport is key component of the Qatar Airways expansion plan
Volatility returned late last week in the West and South Trucking Freight Futures markets.
The transportation industry is in a constant state of flux, experiencing market changes influenced by everything from macroeconomic conditions to hurricane season. Understanding data, learning to benchmark and knowing how […]
Roadblocks in building an urban warehouse footprint; Blockchain gets XI endorsement
Market prognosticators have been saying dry bulk will recover “next year” almost every year for the past decade. Will it finally happen in 2020?
The U.K. was scheduled to leave the EU on October 31, but now has until January 31, 2020 to get a deal approved by Parliament.
Forager, a Chicago-based cross-border freight brokerage, announced the official launch of its new technology, SCOUT. The instant pricing and booking technology brings on-demand pricing and capacity to the United States-Mexico-Canada […]
Snow, record cold coming to mountain west as temperatures dip below zero. Storm creeps into Plains, Midwest for Halloween.
Francis Alvarez, who operated a forwarding service in Houston, faces a maximum of 10 years in prison and a $1 million fine for violating the Sherman Act.
While technology helps improve fuel economy, the truck drivers (pictured here) that participated in the NACFE Run on Less Regional demonstration pointed out the important role drivers still play.
Roadside inspections can be a scary proposition for drivers, and it’s obvious why. Even simply mistakes or misinterpretations of regulations can lead to drivers and fleets being penalized. Because of this, it’s more important than ever to provide proper training and coaching for drivers.
ZF is moving full speed ahead as it builds out its electrification and e-mobility platforms and believes its proposed acquisition of Wabco will allow it to offer full-system solutions to commercial vehicle operators.
When Jim Handoush was growing up, he thought he was destined to work for Apple, which was in its infancy at the time. Today, Handoush doesn’t work at Apple, but is now helping guide the ship for another startup that is hoping to be just as disruptive.
Great Dane is gathering all the key issues trailers can have into an integrated platform to make it easier for drivers and fleets to see when something is amiss.
Kenworth Truck Co. is finally satisfied that over-the-air software updates are safe for its trucks.
Austin, Texas-based centralized freight platform Shipwell raised $35 million of venture capital funding from a consortium of investors led by Georgian Partners of Toronto, Canada.
Reefer volumes have declined in 2019 as shippers have taken advantage of cheap van rates, but declining production and trade wars have hurt the cause as well.
The transaction is worth approximately $12.6 billion.
CEO Alain Bedard says company may buy more firms in the United States as it looks to bolster underperforming logistics and final mile units and clean up market.
Dana is supplying its electrified powertrain to a terminal tractor designed by Lonestar Specialty Vehicles, offering a new chance for fleets to electrify their operations. The tractor has up to 22 hours of continuous charge and can be recharged in just two hours.
The fires are occurring nearby the Carquinez Bridge.
Ten trucks participated in NACFE’s Run on Less Regional event, showcasing the fuel efficiency opportunity that awaits regional haul fleets. The trucks achieved an overall 8.3 miles per gallon during the 18-day event, far ahead of the national fleet average of about 6 mpg for regional trucks, Mike Roeth, executive director of NACFE, said.
Daimler AG is targeting 2039 to sell only battery- and hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks in its key markets. But the pledge comes with several caveats.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico’s government nears legalizing marijuana; U.S.-Mexico sugar trade agreement in limbo; […]
Camera monitoring systems could eventually replace bulky exterior mirrors on Class 8 trucks. Stoneridge Inc. and Robert Bosch are the only two suppliers deep into the safety and fuel-saving technology so far.
New features have been added to FreightWaves SONAR. Learn about them here!
Officials in Mexico recently authorized the transport of non-radioactive hazardous materials across the World Trade Bridge between Nuevo Laredo, Mexico, and Laredo, Texas. The approval applies to low-risk hazmat waste […]
Engines in Australian trucks may have been modified to allow them to break speed limits. Australian police have been reading premises across the country. In other Down Under News: APE eats up AHG; new boss for Orcoda; mobile phone driving surveillance laws; broken bridges; accident black spots; corporate debt.
Truckers and trucking companies worried about IMO 2020’s impact on diesel prices would have received no comfort from what executives said.
The issue of driver turnover has plagued the industry for decades and, it seems to me, that trucking companies should have made better progress in bringing it under control.
Amazon looks to boost value proposition for big shippers with customized delivery service at rock-bottom rates
“This new humanitarian mechanism will help international companies that seek to engage in permissible humanitarian trade with Iran to ensure that they do not run afoul of sanctions,” Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said.
Foreign exchange expenses, Hong Kong unrest and trade war impact freight revenue
Offshore energy operations could get competition from foreign ships.
Volumes slow but steady heading into peak season
All remained quiet on Thursday as Trucking Freight Futures spot contracts near expiration.
FreightTech 25 winners will be interviewed live, and attendees will get to hear commentary on the state of the industry and the recession, as well as the outlook for 2020.
by Ray Haight, TPP Retention Coach The issue of driver turnover has plagued the industry for decades and, it seems to me, that trucking companies should have made better progress […]
Orient Overseas Container Line (OOCL) said both container volumes and revenue were higher in the third quarter this year than in 2018.
Merchandise of almost any kind is valuable. Packaging it correctly is one key to making sure it arrives at its destination undamaged. Learn some tips about how to package correctly.
Weather issues from the west coast to the Mississippi River valley will make for a messy weekend for truckers.
On today’s episode, FreightCaster Kyle Cunningham calls the shots on the markets across the country where the biggest college football matchups are happening this weekend and Zach Strickland delivers today’s […]
Marine transportation outperforms as barging gets back to normal, but other units struggling.
CEO of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics company pushes for crackdown as carriers with dubious labor practices place unprecedented pressure on truckload business
Canadian national Alexis Vlachos, who was sentenced to prison last September, will not be able to export or receive anything from the U.S. for the next seven years, the U.S. Bureau of Industry and Security said.
Carrier reports record operating and unit revenues
Plus: USDA updates hemp import guidance; Trump sues California over emissions regulations
The rail equipment manufacturer said it delivered record railcar deliveries in the quarter.
The impact of IMO 2020 on diesel prices will be the subject of the lead interview this weekend on FreightWaves Radio. Co-host John Kingston attended the Argus Fuel Oil conference […]
RMIS fulfills 97 percent of requests for insurance certificates within a minute.
Global logistics software developer WiseTech (ASX: WTC) has come under renewed attack from investment advisor company J Capital. WiseTech continues to reject all claims of impropriety and asserts J Capital is simply “wrong.”
The United Auto Workers is ending its strike against Mack Trucks after 12 days. The first walkout in 35 years idled six facilities in three states and forced the layoff of 3,000 workers at Volvo Trucks only North American assembly plant.
Canadian firm’s earnings report reveals August purchases of Quebec cross-border carrier Craler and Georgia-based logistics provider
South Korea-based ocean box shipping line Hyundai Merchant Marine (KRX: 011200) has revealed plans to issue a 660 billion Korean won (US$562.4 million) convertible bond. It’s a bold move for a company that’s already carrying KrW4.1 trillion (US$3.49 billion) of debt. One analyst has described the company as having a “horrible balance sheet”.
Forward Air management guided for negative EPS growth in the fourth quarter.
Correction: The story has been updated with correct figures for cargo revenue. The original story said cargo revenue increased 9% to $60 million, but that line item covers cargo and […]
General Motors strike, a personal injury lawsuit and soft freight market drive across- the-board losses.
Werner Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $39 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter in 2019.
Canadian and U.S. trucking units continue to squeeze revenue and profits from uneven freight market as LTL and last-mile deliver uneven performance.
Amazon.com. Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN) late Thursday reported third-quarter revenue of $70 billion, a 24% increase over the same period in 2018, as well as a 46% surge in worldwide shipping costs […]
This Week’s DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last Week’s DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Three-Month DHL Supply Chain/FreightWaves Pricing Power Index Outlook: 45 (Shippers) […]
Shawn Cole spotlights Delta’s large-scale cargo operations, which is bigger than you might expect.
Trinity Industries Inc. (NASDAQ: TRN) reported third-quarter net income of $49 million and earnings per share (EPS) of $0.39, compared to net income of $27.9 million, and EPS of $0.19 […]
The autumn peak season will be over before you know it. Trans-Pacific container rates have yet to budge.
Rail volumes fell yet again and the industry is casting its doubts about the fourth quarter.
Truck engine maker testifies on prospects for “net zero” pollution by 2050.
Ocean carrier says the onus in on marine fuel suppliers to scale up production to meet target dates.
Drive My Way CEO also advises attendees at the Women In Trucking conference to use woman-to-woman messaging.
Trucking Freight Futures relatively unchanged in quiet Wednesday trading session.
The U.S. Department of Commerce has opened an inquiry into whether companies are circumventing anti-dumping and countervailing duty orders on steel rebar from Mexico by bending the product “at one […]
The container leasing company Triton International said it had “solid” financial performance in the third quarter despite weak leasing demand since last fall.
Logistics investments are core assets for Norwegian oil fund
Updated at 3:15 p.m. EST. Earnings call adds. Cargo business fell during a challenging third quarter for American Airlines [NASDAQ: AAL], which faced operational disruptions and higher costs from labor […]
Snowstorm causing problems in a once-thriving freight market out west. Fires, wind, rain in other regions of U.S.
New York startup to jolt U.S. growth with micro-fulfillment centers that aim to give small retailers relevance in the Amazon age.
Lost in the US-China’s trade war’s impact on imports is the devastating effect on US exports
Among the resistant 30%, reasons to avoid dash cams range from protecting driver privacy to the fear of driver turnover.
Top shipping execs reveal the inside story of the recent crude-tanker rate maelstrom.
The world’s second-largest 3PL does not expect a rebound in air cargo markets until the second half of 2020.
Daimler AG reported high sales and earnings in the third quarter but is cautioning that tougher times lie ahead for its Mercedes-Benz car and Daimler Trucks businesses.
The latest in a series of collaborative videos and commentary between FreightWaves and SmartDrive.
Old Dominion posts first year-on-year revenue drop in 3 years as macro weakness hits home
Designs of future vocational trucks by students at the ArtCenter College of Design may contain some long-term value for the Western Star Truck Sales subsidiary of Daimler Trucks North America.
Prioritizing high-risk motor carriers for interventions an added challenge.
Shippers will shun container lines that lack transparency or overcharge for low-sulfur fuels.
Container ship lessor says charter rates on larger vessels is improving as supply falls.
Broadford Global has made a mandatory unconditional offer for all the H shares in the dual-listed Dalian Port Co. (HKEX: 2880 and SSE: 601880) of Liaoning Province, China.
Murray Mullen suggests freight market weakness could take carriers out of business, but says his company is ready to jump on acquisition opportunities to grow its less-than-truckload business.
Union members belonging to the International Brotherhood of Teamsters have ratified a new 10-year contract with Air Canada. The airline said it was notified of the results by the union […]
Stock soars after the electric vehicle maker posts better than expected Q3 results.
Rush Enterprises Inc., the largest dealer network of commercial vehicles in North America, reported lower earnings and higher sales in the third quarter. But the company warned that a glut of used trucks is causing faster-than-normal depreciation and is hurting sales.
Authorities in Mexico have proposed legislation to legalize around 18 million so-called “carros chocolates,” or chocolate cars – vehicles illegally imported into the country from the United States. If the […]
The company warned of its upcoming poor performance in September but still missed analyst’s earnings estimates.
Delta Air Lines [NYSE: DAL] is selling $1.5 billion worth of bonds to help pay for its 20% stake in South American carrier LATAM Airlines, according to a prospectus filed […]
Battery Council International, which represents U.S. lead acid battery manufacturers, praised the removal of the potentially unsafe products from the supply chain.
In a tough freight environment, the Chicago brokerage outpaced Wall Street’s expectations.
The railway also earned record third-quarter revenue.
Electric truck maker Workhorse Inc. is selling its Surefly flying car project to aerospace and defense contractor Moog Inc. for $4 million and forming a joint venture with Moog to boost its truck-based drone delivery efforts.
