Seeking clues in TuSimple’s delayed financials; a case for an autonomous trucking slowdown; and Kodiak Robotics’ dual-use approach to autonomy.
This week in Borderlands: Mexico recorded 237 cargo thefts the first two months of 2023; Port of Lazaro Cardenas will receive a $322 million investment; Penske Logistics is laying off 152 workers in Fort Worth; and a Texas contract manufacturer expands its logistics facility and trucking fleet.
This week in Borderlands: Production, exports of Mexican-made trucks soar in November; Penske Logistics to open major facility in Houston; ShipMonk opens e-commerce fulfillment center in North Texas; and $100M worth of meth seized at border checkpoint.
Los costos logísticos como porcentaje del PIB alcanzan el nivel más alto en 13 años, según el Informe sobre el Estado de la Logística
Logistics spending surged across the board, led by a nearly 40% increase in demand for private fleet or dedicated contract carriage services, the State of Logistics Report says.
The 32nd version of the venerable report waxes philosophical on why more, not less, logistics spending will be needed.
Former President Richard Kuehn plans to stay on as an adviser for a period of time.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Heartland Express announces an operating income improvement in its Q4 earnings. Plus, an appeals court says California can’t regulate a truck driver’s meal and rest breaks, and Daseke’s board chairman talks the future of the company.
Penske Logistics “strongly refutes” claims by Loves but defers other comments.
USA Truck will deploy Trucker Tools’ Smart Capacity solution, while Penske adds tracking solution as Trucker Tools continues to add large transportation partners to its platform.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, YRC’s loan is facing scrutiny from Congress, plus LTL tonnage is on the rise and prosecutors ask for the reinstatement of the conviction of former Pilot CEO Mark Hazelwood and two others.
Penske Logistics plans to acquire Black Horse Carriers, a Chicago-based trucking company with more than 2,000 vehicles and 4,000 employees.
As the temperature-controlled supply chain continues to call for greater transparency to ensure food safety, Penske Logistics welcomed the opportunity to ensure its cold chain operations were the gold star in the industry.
3PLs struggle to gain foothold in final mile, keeping them e-commerce outsiders.
Tomatoes imported from Mexico will begin undergoing tougher inspections at the border starting April 1. The increased inspections are part of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s deal with Mexican growers to suspend its anti-dumping investigation into the produce.
Penske Logistics blames layoffs and closure of its cross-dock facility in Michigan on Ford Motor Co. selecting another logistics provider’s contract bid.
Ryder is partnering with In-Charge Energy and ABB to make transition to electric vehicles easier.
The hype surrounding zero-emission electric trucks is evolving into real-world results for two major freight haulers. Both Penske Truck Leasing and NFI Industries have crossed 10,000 miles of battery-powered, zero-emissions freight hauling.
Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics announced it is laying off 80 drivers and will close its terminal in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in July.
Penske Logistics has reached agreement in principle to acquire Epes Transport Systems, of Greensboro, NC. The deal, expected to be finalized in the next few weeks, will add over 1,200 units to Penske Logistics.
As capacity tightens, there are two ways fleets and shippers can go: they can add more capacity through acquisition or equipment purchases, or they can tap into existing capacity in a different way. That way might be boosting the rental and dedicated transportation markets.
