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The Association of American Railroads is suing the state of Ohio over its new law on freight train crew sizes.

New Jersey container imports are unscathed “so far” but the port’s automobile trade faces fallout from the ongoing fire.

An article published in the July issue of American Shipper in 1975 tells the stories of two steamships when they ruled the seas. The stories are full of adventure, mishaps and big wins, giving a glimpse into the life of a sailor in the late 1880s.

Nikola is still short of votes to double its outstanding shares, but Delaware’s governor can give the company what shareholders have not.

Now on demand on episode 600 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by project44’s Jett McCandless; Covenant’s Matt McLelland; FreightWaves Justin Martin

o prepare for a compliance review, motor carriers should rely on the expertise of a third-party expert that understands the nuances of how FMCSA determines safety ratings.

Körber’s transportation consulting experts offer six detailed ways shippers can improve their relationship with all their carriers. Plus, Tips for a smoother peak 2023. Although carriers face the issue of […]

Demand from retail shippers is historically quiet in the period from now until August, after which retailers restock their shelves for the back-to-school season.

Prices realized for newer truck models in auctions and trade-ins are falling because of high use during the pandemic.

Losers among transportation startups are rapidly being defined, It will take longer to determine the winners.

The BLS report on truck transportation in June showed a slight decline from May, but revisions mean job levels are higher than April.

As the labor strike continues at the ports of Vancouver and Prince Rupert, Class I railroads are taking steps to ensure that their networks face minimal disruptions.

Unlock the full potential of your freight procurement RFP.  As a high volume shipper, building a stable carrier portfolio is crucial, and a well-run RFP is the first step towards […]

Earnings estimates for truckload and less-than-truckload carriers get a notable negative revision at Morgan Stanley.

Amazon’s private airline that outsources cargo flying to third parties has ended its partnership with Silver Airways, a small regional carrier that operated five small ATR72-500 turboprop planes on small […]

British Columbia port workers’ strike ongoing and UPS Teamsters threatening to strike at month’s end.

After months of carping, California and engine makers agree to flexibility on emissions but hold to the state’s tough mandates.

DHL Express cut the ribbon Thursday on the first hub ever opened in Atlanta by an air express carrier.

In this issue, trucking market enters dog days of summer; Nikola sales numbers; Yellow talks intensify; and more.

Two New Jersey firefighters died fighting a blaze aboard the Grimaldi car carrier Grande Costa d’Avorio at Port Newark on Wednesday night.

The Swiss company’s precision dropping system autonomously releases cargo from a few feet in the air when the drone has reached its destination.

Groendyke Transportation’s recruiting manager shares how embracing change has helped the company grow.

Western Global Airlines has hit hard times, losing Amazon as a primary customer, piling up debt and facing at least two lawsuits.

The rail industry has taken steps to prevent another Lac-Mégantic derailment, but more needs to be done, said the chair of the Transportation Safety Board of Canada.

FedEx is encouraging UPS shippers to get off the fence today. It is also setting policies for onboarding.

Mexico is kicking out freighter aircraft from the country’s busy international airport to address overcrowding. The move to another airport is creating headaches for airlines.

Trucking giant Yellow said it may run out of money sometime this month.

A new survey from Proxima says human rights within the supply chain are a growing concern for leaders of companies across the U.S. and the U.K. Here’s what you need to know.

Class 8 orders in June remained muted as manufacturers focused on reducing their backlogs of unbuilt trucks.

Single-sourcing of carriers doesn’t guarantee the best prices, experts say.

A former driver for Ameritrans Express, a contract delivery company that hauls mail for the U.S. Postal Service, says he and other workers wonder whether they will be paid after the company filed for bankruptcy protection.

The Logistics Managers’ Index registered another all-time low in June as inventories throughout the supply chain continued to contract.

Less than a year after purchasing Romeo Power to secure its battery supply, Nikola is liquidating the subsidiary.

WHAT THE TRUCK?!? is now on demand where Dooner is joined by Rachel Premack; Andrew Salazar; Justin Martin

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine wants President Joe Biden to declare East Palestine a disaster area, while Norfolk Southern calls for rail car owners associated with the Feb. 3 derailment to help pay cleanup costs.

Knight-Swift provided a second-quarter earnings warning on Wednesday while also confirming the closing of the U.S. Xpress acquisition.

More than 7,400 dockworkers in Canada remain on strike Wednesday after labor contract negotiations with their employer have stalled.

No new talks are scheduled after the Teamsters rejected a UPS proposal.

Researchers at the University of California at Berkeley and the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory are looking at the idea of using the battery systems of battery-electric locomotives as a way to back up the U.S. power grid.

FreightWaves spoke with research scientist David Correll about how much progress has been made toward addressing workforce challenges.

The benchmark diesel price used for most fuel surcharges declined Monday for the 20th time in 22 weeks.

The Greenbrier Companies sees “steady production” as the rail equipment manufacturer prepares to close out its 2023 fiscal year.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration says non-vessel operating common carrier W8 Shipping exposed workers to deadly safety hazards at one of its auto export facilities.

Knight-Swift has closed on the more than $800 million acquisition of U.S. Xpress.

Heavy usage of financing tools among S&P 500 companies is boosting free cash flow but comes with significant risks to investors and the economy.

More than 7,400 dockworkers have gone on strike in Canada, potentially causing disruptions at ports in Vancouver and Prince Rupert.

The Reliable Rail Service Act would charge the Surface Transportation Board to provide more clarity on the freight railroads’ common carrier obligation.

Research and development initiatives in the freight rail industry should turn their focus on integrating systems that are typically siloed in railroad operations, sources tell FreightWaves.

This week in Borderlands: Vertical farms in Texas are designed to disrupt fresh produce supply chains; Mexico imposes a 50% tariff on white corn exports from the U.S.; Quality Custom Distribution is opening a new facility in Texas; and CBP officers seized nearly 900,000 fentanyl pills in California.

If the spread between contract and spot rates narrows, capacity will become increasingly inconsistent in the second half of the year.

Less-than-truckload carrier ABF Freight announced a new five-year collective bargaining agreement has been ratified by its union employees.

Some families of victims of deadly railway accidents say railway police are torn between seeking the truth and protecting the company name. Railroads say safeguards are in place.

As a new Florida immigration law takes effect, some truckers have taken to social media to call for a statewide boycott.

The Teamsters on Friday said “significant movement” being made with UPS, but that it will not prevent them from continuing to exercise “leverage.”

Ongoing retailer destocking/inventory reductions and the shift to cheaper private-label brands are posing problems for branded packaged food companies.

ZIP codes are a big reason our postal system works today, but it took years and a cartoon for the system to actually be adopted. Where did the coding system come from and why was it introduced?

Maritime’s peak season — which typically ramps up in August and lasts throughout October — is expected by retailers and supply chain professionals to be weaker than it has been in previous years.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Daniel Sokolovsky; Ryan Rogers; Rob Carpenter; Michael Precia and the future of freight

Shippers often lack insights into long-term performance trends and hidden inefficiencies across their facilities. These inefficiencies lead to increased operating costs in the form of higher accessorial fees and truck rates.

Softening demand in an excess of vessel capacity is putting tremendous downwards pressure on ocean container spot rates.

Private equity giant The Carlyle Group is no longer the owner of car hauler United Road as a debt restructuring has led to new equity.

Ameritrans Express LLC, a contract delivery service for the U.S. Postal Service, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy amid claims by some of its contractors that they have not been paid since March.

The VP of safety at Reliance Partners joined Dooner during Monday’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? to discuss trends that could be contributing to crash fatalities.

“People that are integrating with AI will be able to significantly save money and move ahead of others that are not looking at AI as a promising tool for the industry,” Ezlogz CEO CJ Karman said.

3PL RXO has had its outlook dropped to stable by S&P, but its debt rating held steady.

Yellow Corp. sent a letter to the White House on Thursday seeking assistance in negotiating with the Teamsters.

Ditat helps Artur Express grow revenue by bringing its detention-monitoring and management capabilities into real time.

The Transportation Security Administration’s grace period for “impossible-to-screen” shipments is ending soon. They won’t be allowed to fly overseas unless companies adopt existing security programs.

A heavily competitive marketplace will restrain price increases at UPS, experts say.

A new report is highlighting the contributions of seafarers and how these unsung heroes of the sea help boost gross domestic product.

FreightWaves SONAR has launched the Index-Linked Contracts solution to help shippers and carriers get consistent service and volumes.

The voluntary structure of NHTSA’s automated vehicle testing initiative will hinder the agency’s ability to modify AV safety regulations down the road, OOIDA contends.

Partnering with Relay for digital fuel payments — and utilizing its integration through Amous — has completely eliminated fuel theft for PURE, saving the company an average of $10,000-$15,000 per month.

In 1872 the British brigantine Mary Celeste was discovered adrift in the Atlantic Ocean without any damage but missing its crew. Author Valerie Martin discusses some of the theories behind what happened and her research into “The Ghost of the Mary Celeste,” a nonfiction book about the case, on this episode of Tracks Through Time.

Sluggish demand is capping shipping lines’ income. In response, at least one carrier is reportedly moving to limit losses on legacy charters.

At FreightWaves’ Future of Supply Chain event in Cleveland, Craig Fuller gives his monthly outlook on the freight market, and he is bearish.

These new API offers from p44 represent the next step in supply chain connectivity, paving the way to a more transparent and collaborative future.

People remain invaluable in solving the unanticipated problems that arise in the course of everyday operations.

“There’s a disconnect between what I think employers think they’re saying to drivers versus what drivers are seeing and feeling,” said Seiza’s Ron Yazzetti.

By focusing on customer change management, FreightTech providers see real results with AI-driven technology.

Houston saw lower container traffic in May, while freight flows rose in New Orleans and Corpus Christi, Texas.

California’s Supreme Court will review a lower court and appellate court decision to settle the question of Prop 22’s constitutionality.

Yellow has suffered from financial mediocrity that has led to the inevitable outcome. 

Uber Freight’s Market Access is an AI-powered algorithm that gives shippers transparent freight pricing and greater control over their procurement stipulations.

Amid waning revenue, Amerijet is laying off 15 workers after signing an expensive contract with its pilots.

Declining demand for Chinese exports and reduced stimulus options threaten bulk commodity import prospects.

Speedcargo seeks out hidden cargo space among airfreight providers.

Some Wall Street analysts weigh in on which less-than-truckload carriers would most likely pick up the slack if Yellow shuts down.

After months of turmoil and an inability to regain meaningful momentum, TuSimple looks at selling its U.S. operations.

Government sponsors are finding ways to add capacity for truck parking through long-standing federal grant programs.

Contract rhetoric with UPS has ratcheted up as the Teamsters walk away from the table and issue a new ultimatum.

By making integrations accessible and affordable, Bitfreighter enables brokers to enter into the once-dreaded “EDI conversation” with shippers on the front end, using connectivity as a selling point.

With offerings like its Clean Advantage Card and Fuelman Mastercard with EV payment capabilities, Fuelman is anticipating the current and upcoming expense management needs of fleet managers as they begin their electrification transition.

More than 60 small trucking companies are collectively owed millions of dollars after a Mississippi-based logistics firm folds, files for bankruptcy liquidation.

Daylight recently opened the first LEED-certified trucking facility in Texas, proving its continued commitment to both sustainability and the people of the Lone Star State.