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Lineage Logistics has acquired eight Burris Logistics cold storage and e-commerce fulfillment facilities in six states.

Investment firm Oaktree Capital Management has acquired Consolidated Chassis Management as the intermodal equipment provider becomes the sole manager of a new pool.

The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has filed a lawsuit against Union Pacific in federal court over the dismissal of 21 conductors and locomotive engineers who had failed the railroad’s vision test.

Estes Express confirmed Tuesday that the LTL carrier has been the target of a cyberattack.

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Trade officials in the U.S. and Mexico are urging Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to end state-run cargo truck inspections in El Paso and Eagle Pass.

The benchmark price for most fuel surcharges moved by only a small amount, but futures markets are going through some big swings.

The Chapter 11 filing of the ILWU dockworkers union dates back to a dispute over two electrician jobs in Oregon a decade ago.

DHL Express rate hikes take effect Jan. 1.

Postal Service auditors have advised the agency to boost oversight of contract trucking companies.

A new report from the Anderson Economic Group says the UAW strike against the Detroit Three resulted in $3.95 billion in losses in the first two weeks.

The logistics industry continues to be a strong area of focus for government leaders hoping to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and slow the progression of transportation-related climate change. As a result, legislators are driving emission-cutting regulations forward at breakneck speeds. 

Steve Burns cashed out more than $60 million in stock in Lordstown Motors. Now he is buying its assets out of bankruptcy for $10 million.

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More than one-third of shippers and brokers polled said they were still searching for a permanent less-than-truckload provider following Yellow’s exit.

There’s been a major technology failure at Estes Express, but it’s unclear whether it is a cyberattack.

A new report is offering more details about what led investigators to file murder charges against a New Jersey truck driver after a woman was found dead on the floorboard of his tractor-trailer in Maryland.

Mack Trucks and the United Auto Workers union reached a settlement on a new five-year agreement, avoiding a walkout like four years ago.

Pitney Bowes President and CEO Marc Lautenbach had been at the center of a proxy fight with Hestia.

NS is examining the root cause of the Friday evening to early Saturday morning outage, which the railroad says was not a result of hacking or related to a previous system outage that occurred in late August.

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The NMFTA’s Digital Solutions Conference on Cybersecurity attendees will hear from professionals on the leading edge of the cybersecurity industry, ranging from industry practitioners to representatives from government entities and thought leaders in academia.

Two children were among the five people killed after a truck carrying ammonia rolled over Friday in Illinois.

The SSC’s newly released API technical standard is available on GitHub.

August was a better month, but express carriers are still flying less than they were a year ago because of slow shipping demand.

The on-paper benefits of out-of-home delivery are clear. Customer acceptance is somewhat less so.

Just when it looked like West Coast port labor drama had dissipated, the ILWU has filed for bankruptcy protection.

This week in Borderlands: Arizona border officials want Mexico trade lanes reopened; Study finds ending US-Mexico tomato pact could raise prices by 50%; Texas port receives $20M to fund rail infrastructure project; and Accurate Transport opens logistics hub in Houston.

Sharply increasing fuel costs may exacerbate the carrier exodus this winter.

Multiple people have been killed after a trucker hauling anhydrous ammonia crashed on an Illinois highway Friday night.

Rebates from UPS are designed to offset early-termination penalties from other carriers if shippers return to UPS.

In this month’s State of Freight webinar, FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller reviews data that shows a stronger market than rates and rejections might suggest.

The sale of BNSF Logistics’ brokerage unit to J.B. Hunt will likely involve layoffs of an unspecified number of employees, parent company BNSF confirmed Friday.

United Auto Workers-represented workers at Mack Trucks could strike as soon as Monday if no deal is reached to replace their four-year contract.

By next week, it is likely that actual freight flow will have finally risen on a yearly basis for the first time since May 2022.

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Often, the final straw for drivers is simply feeling unheard, unseen or unappreciated by their carriers. The right rewards program can help solve that problem.

In light of today’s soft economic conditions and high inflation rates, companies should have plans in place for providing standout service without blowing their own budgets going into peak season.

American Shipper magazine has an extensive history of monthly printed issues, each with interesting cover designs. We’ve compiled a gallery of our favorite covers from the 1970s.

While volatile markets are inherently difficult to navigate, they also provide an opportunity for enhanced relationship building between shippers and their transportation partners.

In this episode of Taking the Hire Road, Jeremy Reymer, founder of DriverReach, is joined by an industry friend and leader in recruiting, Jason Crowell, director of recruitment at Custom Commodities Transport.

Forward Air’s planned merger with Omni Logistics hit a roadblock this week as a Tennessee court said it will decide next month if shareholders get a vote.

BNSF and SMART-TD have reached a tentative agreement addressing how BNSF handles work schedules for train conductors and other related union members.

Ensuring that the food on our plates is safe and of high quality is a primary concern for consumers, regulators and the food industry alike.

Sixteen environmental groups have filed a rulemaking petition with the EPA asking for the federal agency to require coal train operators to have Clean Water Act permits when moving coal.

Startup Flipturn really was named for the swimming maneuver. Now it wants to make trucking electrification just as smooth.

Over the past two years, cyber liability insurance has become an important strategy for many freight brokers as they’ve recognized the importance of having a plan to fall back on.

Ditat TMS carriers and Blue Yonder shippers can enjoy the benefits of a contract model within a spot market-like scenario thanks to their recent integration.

This AskWaves article looks at how a U.S. federal government shutdown would affect freight rail operations and proposed rail safety and economic rulemakings.

International 3PL Iron Mountain can help organizations set up a distribution or fulfillment function in a new market in just 30 to 60 days.

Air Transport Services Group has not been forced by primary customers Amazon and DHL to significantly trim flight activity, as originally expected.

The U.S. government at the start of World War I looked to concrete vessel hulls to counter severe steel shortages when the country entered the war.

Warehouse Services Inc. said Thursday it has acquired Sky Transportation Services, a dry van fleet specializing in cross-border shipments.

A broker that hired a carrier whose truck struck a teenager is not liable, according to an Illinois appellate court.

In this issue of the WTT newsletter: government shutdown alert; Flexport shakeups; used truck prices hit new lows; and more.

A flood of tanks, military vehicles and weapons systems is flowing from the U.S. to Europe. Shipowner ARC plays a pivotal transport role.

While AI has the potential to prevent accidents, it can only deliver on its potential if it’s consistent and accurate.

Recruiting costs for companies with a frequent hiring need often exceed thousands of dollars per driver. In an economic environment that has left most carriers strapped for cash, this financial burden can be insurmountable.

The Office of Inspector General reported the rate of illness and injury at U.S. warehouses as “consistently high.”

Confusion erupted on Monday following reports that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration was looking to set a 68 mph maximum speed setting for trucks newer than the 2003 model year.

MNX Global Logistics focuses on managing time-critical, specialized shipments.

Seacor Holdings has sold its U.S. harbor towing operations to firms in Louisiana and Texas.

FLS Transportation builds out a North American footprint with the acquisition of AMAC Logistics.

Hyzon Motors agreed to pay a $25 million fine to settle a Securities and Exchange Commission fraud case.

Comments from Amazon merchandising expert add context to nuanced issue.

“Violations could indicate that you don’t have sufficient safety management controls,” said Rick Malchow, industry business adviser at J. J. Keller & Associates Inc.

Loadsmart CEO Felipe Capella said there’s “massive value potential for the whole freight industry” by applying computer vision technology.

The Federal Aviation Administration and Customs and Border Protection are two key agencies involved in goods movement that will be short-handed if the government shuts down nonessential services.

Here’s how 10 federal agencies plan to protect carriers and their customers if Congress fails to approve funding by Saturday night.

Cargo volumes were a mixed bag for Gulf Coast ports in August, with Corpus Christi and New Orleans reporting gains, while Houston saw a 20% decline in container shipments.

In an article published in 1981 in American Shipper magazine, a Bethlehem Shipyard case focuses attention on a maritime problem as old as the “master’s gratuity,” according to a former company official who was charged with bribery at the time.

Declaring East Palestine, the town impacted by a Norfolk Southern train derailment, as the site of a public health emergency would allow area residents to have long-term access to Medicare, Ohio’s senators said in a letter to the EPA.

Supply chains are one crisis away from seizing up again, say the CEOs of Prologis and Home Depot.

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Several data points provided by ACT Research on Wednesday showed the trucking market may be shaking off the downcycle.

Seattle-based logistics provider Flexe has laid off a third of its workforce.

WestJet Cargo and Lufthansa Cargo are connecting new cities to their narrowbody freighter networks.

Zerobroker’s fundraising round saw participation from freight forwarder Flexport, FundersClub and Streamlined Ventures.

Two Florida East Coast Railway terminals will gain access to Norfolk Southern’s network, and NS and FEC will use a steel wheel interchange in Jacksonville, Florida, which will bolster access to Midwest markets.

A ShipStation survey found U.S. consumers are more concerned about package theft than late deliveries. 

Soft economic conditions have prompted many companies to swap out previously devised growth strategies for more conservative “stay afloat” plans. This is not the case for XPO.

The Georgia Ports Authority reported a dip in August volumes at the Port of Savannah. But volume increases for rail traffic and roll-on/roll-off cargo were bright sports for GPA last month.

Online marketplace uShip has been investing in technology, sales and partnerships in anticipation of when the freight economy surges again.

The Federal Trade Commission and 17 state attorneys general filed suit against Amazon.com on Tuesday, alleging the e-commerce giant used its monopoly power to “inflate prices, degrade quality and stifle innovation for consumers and businesses.”

Daimler Truck set a record for a zero-emission hydrogen-powered fuel cell truck, traveling 650 miles on a single fill of liquid hydrogen.

A new regulatory agenda sets dates for trucking sector rulemakings ranging from speed limiter mandates to automatic emergency braking.

FedEx partners with an AI-powered robotics firm to load FedEx Ground trailers.

Inflation and economic fallout from the war are curbing demand just as a tidal wave of new ship supply hits the water.

The most widely used IRS rate for per diem payments will be held steady in 2023-24.

Brokers know that cash flow is one of the most critical aspects of their companies’ success — or failure. Despite this, the primary focus of popular industry technologies lies in freight delivery, not necessarily extending to proof of delivery or payment collection.

By employing the China Plus One strategy, companies can hedge against the headwinds they are facing in China while still benefiting from the country’s wealth of resources and well-established supply chain processes.

Another top-level cargo executive for a Middle Eastern airline has found a new job. Atlas Air, which leases and flies cargo and passenger aircraft for airlines, logistics companies, sports teams […]

A former Texas Border Patrol agent pleaded guilty to hiring undocumented immigrants as drivers for Gonmor Transportation.

UPS is looking to fill full- and part-time seasonal positions.