All eyes are on California’s new regulation to decarbonize drayage trucks. It probably won’t please everyone.

Some large retailers say they’d rather pay trucking companies more during this freight recession and avoid a trucking bloodbath.

Alaskan trucking companies are betting that six-figure salaries could lure truck drivers to haul freight in the frigid Arctic.

Thousands of small truckers are shutting down, while megafleets are reporting losses in the millions.

Deregulating trucking made modern supply chains achievable — but it also carved out one of America’s essential blue-collar professions.

Many industries are enjoying high profits from historic inflation. The furniture industry isn’t one of them. Thank the supply chain crisis.

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg has been lambasted for his performance. Supply chain insiders don’t entirely agree with the criticism.

The ELD mandate put more pressure on truck drivers’ workdays and may have pushed its most-tenured employees out. 

Rail is dominated by just a few large players. A new merger is going to make the industry even more consolidated. Some farmers are worried. 

Historic rainfall has flooded key agricultural areas of California. Farmers there say the deluge has delayed their planting and harvesting — and even sparked disease in some crops. 

El 20% de los campos de fresas de la principal región productora de California están bajo el agua.

Dog food has become an inflation safe haven for packaged-food giants — because pet owners won’t trade down categories for their “fur babies.”

Hay unos 6.000 detectores de cajas calientes a lo largo de las vías de EE.UU.

A study found use of hot-box detectors has contributed to a 59% decrease in certain train accidents since 1990.

Kraft Heinz will sell Lunchables in schools directly to kids. It’s an auspicious deal but not the best indicator for the nation’s health.

Las corredurías o brokers de carga contrataron a demasiados empleados durante 2021 y 2022, y esa marea está cambiando ahora

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.

Más allá del hecho de que, al parecer, nadie puede conseguir sus camiones

Communicating to an industry audience isn’t very “badass,” but it should be a priority for Elon Musk’s Tesla Semi.

There are no federal requirements on the usage or maintenance of heat-detecting devices that have helped cut down on derailments.

One analyst expects Norfolk Southern will pay up to $50 million following its Ohio derailment — about 1.7% of its 2022 profits.

Puede que sea un buen momento para comprar acciones baratas de Norfolk Southern.

Despite record-low unemployment, the packaging giant behind Bubble Wrap says consumers aren’t buying red meat or shopping online like before.

No culpes al enero seco

Beer is too expensive, but consumers are happy to spend top dollar on hard liquor.

Cardboard boxes are a humble but key indicator. Manufacturers are quickly halting output of this good in a spooky sign for the economy.

Esto podría ser un baño de sangre de cajas

Durante la última década, mientras el resto de nosotros no mirábamos, Rusia ha invertido seriamente en su región ártica. Ahora, alrededor del 20% del PIB del país y el 30% de sus exportaciones proceden de estas gélidas tierras. El cambio climático ha suavizado el paisaje donde las reservas críticas de petróleo y gas estaban atrapadas […]

Some 20% of Russia’s GDP comes from its Arctic region. Climate change means Russia can extract and ship fossil fuels more easily from the once perpetually frozen landscape.

Supply chain financing is a major way that corporate behemoths keep cash flow humming. This tool is about to get its moment in the spotlight. 

2022 brought a recession in the trucking industry, but few large trucking companies declared bankruptcy.

La mayor quiebra de un transportador fue la del Servicio Postal

Major U.S. railroads have pushed for years to eliminate the in-cab conductor role. But unions think the cost-cutting rule could undermine safety.

El sector del transporte por carretera se tambalea, y no sólo los propietarios-operadores.

Soaring diesel costs plus sinking volumes made trucking conditions especially challenging in October and November. 

Inflation has famously slammed the price of food and gasoline this year, but televisions and smartphones are historically cheap. What gives?

Los ferroviarios ven ahora que han ido demasiado lejos

America’s freight railroads descended into chaos this year. Their best way out might be reconsidering their operational style — but Wall Street might not approve.

Los sindicatos que representan a más del 56% de los empleados ferroviarios han votado en contra del acuerdo

Four out of 12 unions voted no on the White House-brokered tentative agreement. Now, they will have to accept the contract.

The Senate voted 80-15 to intervene on a potential rail strike. The bill does not mandate seven days of paid sick leave. 

The Senate will likely vote Thursday to end any possibility of a legal rail strike. But a “wildcat” strike could still happen.

No me había dado cuenta de la gravedad de la situación”, dice un agricultor sobre las luchas de los trabajadores ferroviarios

The House of Representatives voted 290-137 to intervene on a potential rail strike. It also voted to guarantee seven days of paid sick leave.

Congress is poised to pass a bill that will thwart a rail strike. But some lawmakers are breaking rank to call for an amendment that rail workers agree with.

Los legisladores debatirán la propuesta de dar siete días de baja a los trabajadores del ferrocarril

Truck drivers say new technology has made their jobs a “race against the clock.” Technology manufacturers are trying to argue the other side.

Demand for durable goods is soft and diesel rates are sky-high. It’s a spooky sign for the trucking industry.

¡Nuevos equipos en abundancia! (¿Justo a tiempo para un baño de sangre del transporte por carretera?)

Most trucking experts anticipate we’re headed into a freight recession — or we’re in one already. Yet truckers are ordering more equipment.

The idea that America has a truck driver shortage isn’t going away so easily, and it’s shaping major policy.

Supply chain chaos has helped increase the cost of a new car by 25%. The automotive industry won’t let go of those profits anytime soon.

The world needs American energy and fuel — badly. And the barges carrying those goods can’t get through fast enough.

Hay una discrepancia del 19% entre los niveles de inventario y el crecimiento de las ventas

Plans to order more inventory have fallen to a record low, according to Morgan Stanley. There’s far too much stuff and not enough demand.

Los años 2023 y 2024 serán una época difícil para los arrendadores de buques en particular

Major ocean carriers are likely to survive the ongoing dip in shipping rates. But other companies may soon struggle.

Prepárese para el “invierno de los camiones”.  Todd Fowler y Carney Blake de KeyBanc, que son los analistas de carga aérea y logística del grupo, escribieron en una nota el jueves que la actividad de carga ha sido “estacionalmente débil”.   Ha habido “indicios limitados” de la típica actividad de temporada alta que los transportadores y […]

Analysts are predicting that carriers won’t experience a typical peak season. That’s bad news for the trucking industry.

Rail companies can save on labor by eliminating the conductor role. But workers believe it would make their jobs more dangerous.

No se trata sólo de salvar a mi compañero”, dijo un revisor. Se trata de salvar a mi comunidad”.

One additional paid day off and three medical leave periods are provided in the tentative rail agreement, but there are limitations.

El acuerdo nacional tentativo de 2022 incluye algo de tiempo libre garantizado para los trabajadores ferroviarios, así como el mayor aumento salarial en casi 50 años, según una copia del acuerdo compartida con FreightWaves.  El comité negociador de la División de Transporte de SMART aprobó este acuerdo tentativo la semana pasada por unanimidad, evitando lo […]

FedEx is still planning to invest $6.3 billion in its network, even as volumes and revenue slump.

‘Estoy como arrinconado contra una pared en la que tengo que ir con ella, aunque realmente no estoy de acuerdo con ella’

Rail workers haven’t seen the new tentative agreement that delayed their strike plans, but currently known details aren’t promising for some.

Retailers are grappling with a “sonic boom of inventory” — and they have no idea what this year’s Christmas shopping season will look like.

El Servicio Postal llega con algunas décadas de retraso

The Postal Service is leaning on freight brokers as it cuts costs and chases efficiency. That’s bad news for long-time contractors.

Many facets of trucking used to be highly regulated. But recently, Washington has kept its distance from the $800 billion industry.

Shipping’s carbon footprint has only increased in recent years. Can we trust Big Oil to decarbonize the industry?

Los entresijos de por qué el combustible es tan caro en 2022

Diesel prices are high because of low supply. Inventories are likely to stay low in the coming months — here’s why.

Congress will soon mull a $755 million proposal to increase truck parking. But there’s another solution that doesn’t require taxpayer funds.

Un académico propone una solución libre de impuestos para el dilema del estacionamiento de camiones

En 2018, cuando el transporte por carretera estaba al rojo vivo, el tejano Mike Dow se hizo famoso, aunque solo fuera por un momento. Un artículo en The Washington Post presentaba sus ideas sobre por qué las empresas estaban luchando para retener a los camioneros.  Dow estaba tan seguro como siempre. Ese año, él y […]

A trucking recession is coming. Longtime truckers are closing their businesses as pay drops and expenses soar.

Railroad crews are facing “all-time low” morale. They could legally strike in July, worsening supply-chain congestion.

Puede producirse una “desastrosa” huelga ferroviaria

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.

The Jones Act is one of America’s most controversial laws. Reforming it could slash fuel prices, but there are caveats.

Hay dos tipos de personas en este mundo. La primera es la que nunca ha oído hablar de la Ley Jones, la ley que exige que los barcos sean construidos y dotados de personal estadounidense para el comercio marítimo dentro de los EE.UU. Imagino que esta gente duerme tranquilamente cada noche y vive en equilibrada […]

No debería sorprender a nadie, pero le dolerá

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.”

Los consumidores están cansados de comprar tantas cosas, para disgusto de minoristas y transportadores

Major retailers like Target, Walmart and Amazon are suddenly packed with inventories. It’s a whiplash that’s spooking investors.

Estamos pagando la factura de los beneficios de los transportadores marítimos, aunque su servicio empeore

An expert reveals what’s wrong with ocean shipping giants. Consumers are footing the bill for their massive profits.

Los camiones usados se encarecieron absurdamente este último año

Used trucks had doubled in price over the last year. Now, auctioneers are reporting that prices are finally softening.

Podemos culpar a la era de los grandes barcos de muchos de nuestros dolores de cabeza en la cadena de suministro

Megaships are helping cause our current supply chain chaos. Big container boats have hampered competition and clogged up ports.

Inspection blitzes frustrate truck drivers. But economists found that the International Roadcheck Week boosts overall road safety.

La Semana Internacional de las Inspecciones de Carreteras no es el tema más sexy en el sector del transporte por carretera, pero es muy importante. Los inspectores de Estados Unidos y Canadá detienen a decenas de miles de camiones para realizar inspecciones de vehículos durante unos días cada verano o principios de otoño. Retiran de […]

Diesel inventories on the East Coast are at record lows. Truckers are spooked by the vanishing stocks and soaring rates.

El precio de un camión usado se ha duplicado en el último año

America’s biggest truckers are clearing out their used trucks. It’s a brilliant strategy to chip away at competitors and boost stock prices.

A trucking recession will hurt small truckers over big ones. Some truck drivers said plummeting rates are already hurting them.

Un baño de sangre para ti, pero no para mí

La demanda de camioneros está en su punto más bajo en 22 meses