Approximately 100 members of the International Longshore and Warehouse Union Local 10 refused to cross the protest line Tuesday as owner-operators blocked the gates of the SSA terminal, which is the largest operator at the Port of Oakland, in opposition of California’s controversial independent contractor law, AB5.
Anahuac Transport Inc. pleaded guilty to potentially contaminating rocket fuel it transported to the Johnson Space Center.
While many expect digital freight to disintermediate the broker, MVMNT has other plans in store.
After a slow showing early Monday morning, an estimated 400 owner-operators managed to shut down truck traffic at all three terminals — SSA, TraPac and Everport — at the Port of Oakland to protest California’s controversial independent contractor law, AB5.
California companies may be able to get up to $500,000 per purchase of a qualified zero-emission terminal tractor, refrigeration unit or forklift.
GXO Logistics Inc. plans to permanently shutter its Milwaukee-area facility and lay off 144 workers by September.
Seattle-based Flexe recently reached a $1 billion valuation with its latest $119 million series D funding round.
Chameleon carriers have been a dangerous part of the transportation industry for decades, experts say.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Texas port begins $68M channel improvement project; U.S. authorizes entry of Jalisco avocados; Commodities Integrated Logistics Group expands in Pharr; and Texas CBP intercepts first-in-port pests in shipment of flowers.
New rules proposed by the Securities and Exchange Commission regarding disclosure of climate-related risks and greenhouse gas emissions could greatly impact the trucking industry.
Canadian trucking association says officials still need to iron out all the details for the ELD mandate scheduled to take effect Jan. 1.
After a record year of freight demand in 2021, carriers playing in the spot market benefited from a blank check when naming rates. The federal stimulus enabled consumers to pay […]
While companies generally support the Securities and Exchange Commission’s goals of providing climate data to investors, they have apprehension about the burden the rules could place on small carriers.
The protests stem from the potential impact the AB5 law will have on the over 70,000 owner-operators who operate in California.
California’s trucking sector is looking at numerous ways to keep in compliance with AB5, but is doing so without specifics on what’s right and wrong.
Canada-based Shoreland Transport has acquired Connors Transfer Limited, increasing the company’s fleet to 258 trucks.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Cargamos aims to revolutionize last-mile deliveries across Mexico; Pass Automotive to manufacture parts for Tesla in Mexico; speculative truck terminal under construction in Houston; and Posco International to build electric vehicle parts plant in Mexico.
Texas man gets 2 years in prison for selling $215K worth of fraudulent CDLs.
Nippon Express has launched a multimodal transport service for shipments from the U.S. and Canada to Asia via Mexico.
With security breaches on the rise, companies across the industry realize that their current strategies are not doing enough to safeguard their systems, files and data.
The federal government has cracked down on cannabis use among truck drivers. But recent research suggests legal marijuana may actually boost safety on the road.
Enforcement of Canada’s federal ELD mandate will begin Jan. 1, requiring electronic data collection of truck drivers’ hours of service.
Canada has extended its border restrictions for unvaccinated truck drivers to Sept. 30.
When pandemic-fueled headwinds pushed historic amounts of freight into the spot market, many shippers found themselves running an unmanageable amount of seasonal bids to compensate for annual contract failures.
Semi-autonomous truck seamlessly navigates heavy traffic in demonstrations along the Southern California freeway
A new law authorizing tandem loads of 20-foot containers went into effect in Louisiana on June 17.
By making smaller investments in your people and technologies, fleet owners can start making significant progress toward their sustainability and fuel-saving goals today — while preparing for an EV future.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Tribal aims for Latin American SMBs using blockchain and crypto; Nuvocargo starts a service aimed at streamlining invoicing and payments; a Japanese air conditioning manufacturer plans a $230 million plant in Mexico; and Mexican seaports handled 9.8% more loaded containers in Q1.
Loaded and Rolling: Holiday impact on trucking; CA AB5 law goes into effect; Inflation headwinds batter consumer spending in May
commitments to cut their carbon footprint—such as becoming net zero by 2030.
Two lawyers in the trucking industry break down the Supreme Court’s decision on the AB5 case, which will be “disruptive” to truckers.
Gathering data for accurate emissions calculations is complicated and time consuming. Standardization could make it easier.
Texas, California, Florida top 2022 money list for FMCSA’s motor carrier safety grants
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is launching new state-run checkpoints to inspect trucks for human-trafficking operations.
The company marked its progress by submitting its Voluntary Safety Self-Assessment to the U.S. Department of Transportation for public disclosure on how Locomation is addressing safety and its readiness for public road testing.
The company specifically runs its fleet on Interstate 5 using proprietary technology to relay drivers.
Convoy and MercuryGate are expanding their partnership with the goal of giving freight brokers control over costs, while expanding their trucking capacity networks.
PGT Trucking, Inc. has a proven solution to assist prospective owner-operators through today’s market challenges — lease purchasing.
Container and breakbulk volumes rise as Gulf Coast ports record strong shipping volumes in May.
Shorter RFP cycles allow shippers to take advantage of market shifts in the short term, enabling them to maintain rates that are as close to real-time market offerings as possible.
This year, American consumers are expected to spend $7.7 billion – a number that has climbed over $1 billion since 2019 – on food items leading up to the July 4 holiday.
Changing how recruiters communicate with drivers from the very beginning is one of the simplest and most effective ways to tackle driver hiring issues.
Convoy released a sustainability report Tuesday conveying its goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.
Traditional loans or recourse factoring are not the only ways to get carriers paid and build up credit. ComFreight has set out to help brokers grow and solve the problem of contract-heavy, high-stress traditional financing with HaulPay.
Port X aims to create an environment where drivers feel like part of the greater team, not sequestered from it.
Authorities said the people inside the truck appeared to be undocumented migrants in a presumed human smuggling attempt.
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has invalidated an ELD from ArionTech Inc. for “failure to meet the minimum requirements.”
FreightWaves founder and CEO Craig Fuller assesses the potential for a “great purge” in trucking fleets.
German logistics giant DB Schenker on Friday made a big move into the North American trucking market with a deal to acquire USA Truck.
The collapse of spot rates and surge in diesel prices is pushing small truckers out of the industry. One broker called it the “Great Purge.”
As the industry continues to grapple with the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic, dedicated options seem to be making their way back into the spotlight.
Freymiller was founded by Don Freymiller in 1968 in Wisconsin. Today the company operates out of Oklahoma City providing reefer services nationwide.
Freightwaves’ Mary O’Connell and Arrive’s David Spencer return with a June market update.
“We deliver, so you can” is more than a tagline — it’s the foundation upon which Arrive Logistics has built its business.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: E-commerce businesses have big cross-border opportunities; Arizona restricts trucks along portions of I-10; Port Houston utilizes its first zero-emissions drayage truck; and Cargobase opens an office in Mexico.
Rising fuel costs have affected every link in the supply chain across all modes of transportation.
Cold chain solutions provider FreezPak Logistics announced plans to add renewable solar systems to three of the company’s logistics operations.
Truckload carrier P.A.M. Transport will acquire Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million, its first purchase in almost 20 years.
Werner’s senior vice president discusses how technology impacts brokers and truck drivers during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.
Nolan Transportation’s Drew Herpich offers advice on how small carriers can best navigate the evolving business landscape.
COOP by Ryder’s national sales manager discusses factors impacting volatility in freight markets during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.
Logistics provider Schneider is recognized by PepsiCo as its Asset Sustainability Carrier of the Year.
By Justine Hu and Finch Fulton Hu was an External Affairs and Policy Intern and is a current student at Carnegie Mellon’s Public Policy and Management graduate program.Fulton is Vice […]
FreightWaves presents the Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit on Wednesday, June 15.
Logistics provider LeeWay Services Inc. filed for an initial public offering of up to $17 million with the Securities and Exchange Commission Monday.
Mexico-based suppliers are gaining ground in global manufacturing. Also, John Deere is transferring some U.S. operations to Mexico.
Dock-to-driver programs can be a steppingstone for someone who can’t afford truck driving school.
FreightWaves’ Mary O’Connell talks with Anshu Prasad about creating reliable and effective transportation networks.
With a federal judge recently invalidating leases to drill for oil and gas in the Gulf of Mexico, now is a great time for shippers and carriers to shift focus toward network and route efficiency in order to reduce the amount of empty miles and unnecessary fuel usage.
Major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon are suddenly packed with inventories. It’s a whiplash that’s spooking investors.
Tractor Supply Co., which sells everything from lawn mowers to pet supplies, is a 2022 FreightWaves Shipper of Choice award winner.
A combination of rising fuel prices, lowering spot rates and falling imports makes for a freight market in transition.
Bid rates have all but bottomed out, and many shippers are jumping at the chance to save some money. Some industry experts, however, are urging shippers to proceed with caution.
Fruehauf returns to the U.S. with a new trailer manufacturing plant in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Some truckers who joined the People’s Convoy are angry with organizers over the protest’s collapse and the fate of the $1.8 million raised from supporters.
There are a few key factors to consider when looking to book spot market freight, according to my seven years as a freight broker.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Port Houston kicks off a $1.1 billion ship channel expansion; trucks carried 68% of all U.S.-Mexico cargo moved in March; a Texas woman pleads guilty to embezzling millions from a shipping company; and Siemens plans to build a $35 million export plant in Mexico.
Joining larger fleets as independent contractors could provide drivers with the support they need to weather volume changes and rate decreases while simultaneously coping with rising fuel and operational costs.
Truck transportation job gains posted in May were up more than 13,000, the third time in the last four months they’ve exceeded 10,000.
Jaypur Logistics tried to avoid a federal out-of-service order by changing its name to JPL Logistics, according to the FMCSA.
Right now, every dollar matters, and it is important for companies to up their game when it comes to transportation spend management.
“As a $4 billion industry leader, we have a great responsibility to pursue activities and initiatives that improve the sustainability of our operations, provide an inclusive workplace for all and give back to the communities where we operate.”
The transportation and logistics industry is full of revolutionaries, innovating on everything from load matching to driver wellness. Tenstreet has made a name for itself in the recruiting and retention space.
The benefits of hands-off load matching do not end when the market takes a turn.
A technological revolution and a pandemic-fueled capacity crunch came together to push digital freight matching into the spotlight over the past few years.
Hard to abate sectors such as long-haul trucking are considering clean hydrogen to decarbonize.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Are the U.S. and Mexico winning globalization? Fleetmaster Express received its first two Volvo VNR electric trucks; a Texas seaport announces a new ro-ro service from Asia; and a Houston multimodal park signs two tenants.
Partnering with the right carriers can be a complex decision, and making the wrong choice can easily threaten a shipper’s bottom line.
Overall traffic fatalities in 2021 projected to be highest since 2005
What are leading carrier’s IT executives looking for in a modern TMS? Drawing on the combined expertise and hands-on experience of dozens of trucking/logistics IT Executives, this comprehensive guide explores […]
Used trucks had doubled in price over the last year. Now, auctioneers are reporting that prices are finally softening.
Motive raised $150 million to invest in products aimed at the “safety, productivity and profitability” of businesses.
The need for streamlined supply chains has never been more pivotal, but many current technologies were not designed to cope with the level of uncertainty companies are facing in 2022.
Schneider’s second corporate responsibility report focuses on emissions and social initiatives.
This webinar addresses one of the more controversial topics in the industry today: driver privacy and dash cams. Join FreightWaves and Motive for this live hour-long webinar on Thursday, June […]
The three brothers who own Stan Koch Trucking split into factions years ago, but a court case settles the amount that two of them will need to pay.
Experts discuss the challenges facing carriers and shippers when it comes to measuring emissions and why it matters.
The number of carriers receiving FMCSA conditional safety ratings is increasing as more off-site audits are conducted.
The Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit takes place on June 15, 2022.
Truckers will need to be patient as retailers burn through their buffer stock.
