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A faulty Bendix brake part led to a Paccar Inc. recall of 8,008 Kenworth and Peterbilt medium-duty trucks.

Nikola Corp. maintains it can raise capital through equity sales, but its auditor says that’s uncertain, prompting a notice of going concern.

Perhaps the biggest question of 2023 for domestic trucking is when will the surplus of capacity fade to a point that prices stop falling. One data point provides deeper insight than simply a count of drivers or tractors.

This week in Borderlands: Nearshoring creates booming demand for border logistics facilities; Ascend reserves capacity in Volvo’s autonomous lane in Texas; ZF Group announces $250M expansion in Mexico; and Port of Brownsville posts record cargo volumes in 2022.

Steam Logistics is hiring new employees while paying others $2,000 to quit, avoiding the costs of layoffs.

After a year of sanctions and “self sanctions,” shipping cargoes caught in the crossfire continue to find their way to buyers.

Rail trade groups’ and rail unions’ responses to NTSB’s preliminary report on the Feb. 3 Norfolk Southern train derailment offer different views on what the next steps should be.

Will new leadership be enough to save the FreightTech company?

Air Transport Services Group says its leasing business is insulating it from a market downturn that is impacting its cargo airlines.

The FedEx Ground unit appears to be looking to work directly with contractors rather than through consultants and brokers.

Last year’s peak retail season stands apart from previous years in that there wasn’t much of a “peak” at all.

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The former safety manager of two California trucking companies was sentenced to three years of probation for his role in an illegal cargo tank repair conspiracy.

BNSF signs deals with the Transportation Communications Union and National Conference of Firemen & Oilers (NCFO), while NS also seals a pact with NCFO.

Autonomous truck convoy developer Locomation denied reports it is closing, but said it laid off most non-engineering employees.

The once zero-point violation could cost carriers at least three points in a roadside inspection and potentially many more, according to Reliance Partners’ Mark Barlar.

Qantas wants to capitalize on Australia’s e-commerce boom by increasing the number of freighters used to quickly haul packages around the country.

In order to remain relevant and endure a soft market in this year’s competitive trucking sphere, fleets must put in the legwork to create a positive driver culture and grow their advantage.

Nikola is still far from positive financial territory, but the integration of major components should help bring costs down.

What does it mean to have a former Daimler Truck executive in charge of Torc Robotics? Experience guides a big mission focus

Jennifer Homendy, chair of the National Transportation Safety Board, urged the parties involved in the derailment to heed the board’s recommendations to improve rail safety.

Short-term WALT leases present enticing returns for logistics real estate investors, according to latest research from commercial real estate firm Newmark.

Werner Enterprises announced Thursday that Christopher Wikoff will succeed John Steele as the company’s chief financial officer.

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Shippers and carriers alike have been forced to deal with the financial fallout of a global pandemic, war, rising fuel costs and the looming threat of an economic recession.

In order to combat challenges, recruiters should lead with integrity, according to Hansen and Adkins’ Tommy Valenzuela.

The leading hydrogen expert at S&P Global Commodity Insights reviews the state of the hydrogen supply chain and where it might be headed.

Cargo flow remained constant at ports in Houston and Corpus Christi, Texas, but slowed slightly in New Orleans.

This fireside chat recap is from Thursday, the third day of FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week. FIRESIDE CHAT TOPIC: Sorting through supply chain issues for autonomous trucks DETAILS: Autonomous trucks […]

Atlas Air took a profit cut in the fourth quarter, but comparisons with 2021 weren’t good because it was a record year financially.

One area of the supply chain that held together without much disruption during the pandemic was fuel. Gary Bevers talks about how that happened.

The National Transportation Safety Board outlined some additional context about the Feb. 3 derailment of a Norfolk Southern train in Ohio, including more information about the location of hot bearing detectors and the controlled venting of tank cars carrying vinyl chloride.

FreightWaves and bp pulse fleet President Vic Shao break down the present and future of electric infrastructure.

Oilfield supply distribution has long been a classic setup with a middleman, but a relatively new company under CEO Tim Neal has been taking a different approach.

Ascend TMS and ATBS are setting up a cooperative agreement to take data from Ascend and send it into ATBS’ tax and financial services.

FreightWaves’ Scott Berhang chats with fuel buyer Dolores Santos about what makes a good fuel buyer, especially in a tight distillate market.

A confluence of events, including Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the resulting fuel embargoes, have rejiggered the global supply chain, says John Harms of Brown Brothers Harriman. All of that has led to sustained volatility, and it is not abating anytime soon.

“When you work in the automotive industry, there’s an inherent pressure and stress that comes with moving these shipments,” said Gregory Grimes, the owner and managing partner of West Central Motor Freight.

Radford University’s Zach Collier discusses the state of the semiconductor industry with FreightWaves’ Eric Kulisch after chip shortages roiled the global economy during the pandemic.

David Fialkov, a key government affairs representative for two retailer outlets, sees a mixed bag of government regulations and their impact on diesel supply.

As Nikola Corp.’s third CEO, Michael Lohscheller expects to deliver a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck in the second half of 2023 — and a hydrogen business.

“We knew the port terminals, we understood their operations, but mostly we understood their systems and data. We thought we could be the bridge that wasn’t created before that could speak both parties’ languages and get containers in and out,” said BlueCargo co-founder and CEO Alexandra Griffon.

Express carrier SF Airlines is gaining in-house capability to upgrade airframes through a joint venture in China with ST Engineering.

It is important for drivers to stay safe and healthy while on the roads. Here are some healthy snacks.

Big names like C.H. Robinson, Uber Freight and Convoy have all cut staff in recent months. Here’s what’s driving the freight brokerage layoffs.

Norfolk Southern and the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way – Employes Division have reached an agreement for sick leave.

The annual OOIDA survey on driver compensation has findings on use of digital brokerages that don’t appear to line up, but definitions may be the issue.

Lifting a CDL requirement for apprenticeships could get more prospective truck drivers on the road, according to a pilot program supporter.

New Alphaliner data highlights the enormity of new container shipping capacity that’s poised for delivery.

Mixed commentary suggests that further ticket revisions will be ‘more surgical.’

Consumer Brands Association’s Tom Madrecki says during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week that a new Congress brings glimmers of hope.

Christina Hultsch, a partner in Benesch’s Healthcare Practice Group, addressed how generic pharmaceutical wholesalers fared during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the big three manufacturers and discussed some of the difficulties of shifting drug manufacturing production back to the U.S. during Global Supply Chain Week on Wednesday.

An Airbus affiliate that converts used passenger planes into cargo haulers plans to outsource some work to a new partner in China.

The Colliers report highlights resilient demand through the year-end, with some cooling in 2023 as macro conditions weaken.

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Target plans to add a half-dozen sortation centers to its U.S. network by 2026, bolstering its last-mile capabilities.

In this fireside chat for Global Supply Chain Week, FreightWaves’ rail and intermodal market expert Mike Baudendistel talks with Herman Haksteen, president of the Private Railcar Food and Beverage Association, about rail service issues and the rail car leasing market.

HelloFresh executive Matt Cicinelli discusses how the pandemic shifted the company’s supply chain strategy during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

Fillogic CEO Bill Thayer chats middle mile and reverse logistics at FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

Experts at Conversion Interactive Agency and People. Data. Analytics. (PDA) advise these strategies for reaching candidates where they are and retaining them long term.

FreightWaves’ Geoff Lochausen and Ben Richey of Black Rifle Coffee Co. discuss the role American consumers played in the volatile supply chain market over the past year.

Pactum CEO and co-founder Martin Rand explains where AI fits into supply chain contract negotiations.

Almost eight months without a union contract, container terminals and their workers are making customers nervous and risk losing business permanently, Global Supply Chain Week panelists warn.

Nikola customers will test Plus autonomy on the startup’s battery and fuel cell electric trucks this year and make it standard in 2024.

Shippo launches Shipping Elements, a suite of embeddable shipping components for e-commerce platforms.

Alex Winston, president of Expedite All and Reefer Van Network, talks about the benefits of small truckload.

The EU is Streets Ahead of the US in Electric Vehicle Uptake

Michigan truck owner has not provided enough safety evidence in his hours-of-service request to federal regulators.

Benchmark price for most fuel surcharges fell again, but diesel futures turned higher on news regarding Russian sanctions by the European Union.

Supply chain veteran and patent holder Julian Van Erlach explains how FabFitFun continues to ship “more gross profit dollars per package.”

Some say LTL is embracing the notion that prices should be regularly adjusted based on customers’ shipment profiles and the carriers’ network needs. Others say the model poses stiff challenges.

“The digitalization of trade documentation is in full swing worldwide, and companies need all the support and advice they can get to implement the optimum solutions into their everyday workflows,” said CargoX CEO Stefan Kukman.

The Environmental Protection Agency has given Norfolk Southern a new order as the Ohio derailment cleanup transitions to longer-term remediation, and the U.S. Department of Transportation has given the railroads a list of what safety actions they should undertake.

Oregon-based DAT, the freight industry’s largest load board operator in North America, is working with its security partners and law enforcement after it identified “unusual activity” on some customers’ accounts late Monday.

Two container shipping experts give their take on how the hangover after the pandemic boom could play out.

Who are the key players in the rapidly growing last-mile delivery space? Coresight Research highlighted 10 companies.

Port expert Walter Kemmsies discussed the distortions in trade and demand for goods and services created by the pandemic during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

New York Shipping Exchange head Gordon Downes talks about the ocean shipping market at FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

TFI International said Tuesday it acquired asset-light intermodal provider Axsun.

Jackie Gonsalez, vice president at Crowley Logistics, discusses post-pandemic maritime trends with Thomas Wasson on Tuesday during Global Supply Chain Week.

Air Canada is investing heavily in its dedicated cargo operations at a time when freight rates are slumping.

Trade Tech co-founder and President Bryn Heimbeck talks about how technology can help the supply chain move forward.

Rosemary Coates of the Reshoring Institute discusses supply chain strategy during FreightWaves’ Global Supply Chain Week.

“If we take what we’ve learned about compliance over the last 20 years and combine it with the latest technology, it’s possible to speed up the process significantly and make it a better experience for drivers,” Foley and CEO Joel Sitak said.

Expeditors suffered a significant decline in fourth-quarter earnings as the air and ocean freight markets dropped sharply.

Big fleets can afford them, but are electric trucks a solution for 3PLs? Uber Freight and WattEV are working together to find out.

Leaf Logistics’ Flex Fleets offers shippers and carriers the best combination of service and financial performance.

An economic study commissioned by three rail supply trade groups has determined that the U.S. rail supply industry’s impact to the nation’s GDP exceeded $75 billion in 2020.

When asked to select statements that applied to them, 35% of self-identified owner-operators checked, “If the market does not rebound materially by the end of 2023, I will leave the industry.”

Experts predict more nearshoring of manufacturing to Mexico in 2023, especially for supplies of components used in green technologies.

Union Pacific reached sick leave agreements with the National Conference of Firemen and Oilers and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen over the weekend.

U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and others have suggested the freight rail industry needs more regulation to ensure safe operations.

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Four lawmakers from Illinois want the Surface Transportation Board to delay its decision on whether to approve the merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern because of their concerns about the freight rail traffic projections used in STB’s environmental review.

This week, FreightWaves will host Global Supply Chain Week, a three-day virtual experience featuring dozens of leaders in global trade.

Inventory management is one pipe in the supply chain that can stoke the flames of inflation.

Ameriflight is tentatively betting on two futuristic cargo aircraft from startup manufacturers to augment its feeder service for integrated express carriers.

Cummins Inc. will retire two legacy engines, replacing them with one fuel-agnostic powertrain for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

Daimler Truck North America is recalling 77,000 trucks for brake module corrosion, the third recall for the same issue.

AskWaves looks into why the trucking industry is resisting a proposal to tighten the scope and duration of temporary federal exemptions for motor carriers.