In-transit visibility options have skyrocketed over the past several years, making it easier than ever to track a shipment’s en route movements. The same cannot be said, however, for terminal visibility.
Tesla is set to build an electric vehicle manufacturing plant in the Mexican city of Monterrey.
The company reports it experienced better-than-expected sales volumes in the fiscal 2022 fourth quarter.
Canada has allocated $46 million in funding to recruit and train up to 2,600 new truck drivers and other transportation related jobs.
Quarterly figures for BMO, a major trucking lender, reveal some weakening of financial performance but not at a huge rate.
The Biden administration’s first take on EV charging standards avoids addressing the heavy truck sector to make room for innovation.
Less-than-truckload carrier Saia announced it has added more next-day lanes to its network.
Federal prosecutors allege UPS workers took possession of the drug, and a third worker not employed by the company provided fraudulent mailing labels.
The California Air Resources Board’s update on the Advanced Clean Fleets rule has only minor variations, and the journey to new regulations next year is well on its way.
Adhering to regulations alone is complex in itself, but is it enough for a strong safety program? J. J. Keller & Associates, industry experts in safety and compliance guidance, don’t think so.
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.
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Steam Logistics is hiring new employees while paying others $2,000 to quit, avoiding the costs of layoffs.
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.
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.
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.
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.
