Trucking

Expanding its freight ecosystem, EKA Solutions has announced a TMS offering for small and medium-sized carriers.

The gradual restart of the economy includes dine-in restaurants at the travel plazas dotting American highways. Truckers will find socially distanced seating and fewer menu offerings — if they leave their trucks to investigate. Some say they won’t bother.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. US-Mexico cross-border trade faces hurdles; General Electric cuts 257 jobs at Texas plant; Laredo CBP seizes $1.6 million of meth hidden in tractor-trailers; Houston and Rotterdam ports launch PortXchange trial.

A new intermodal-focused transportation management system brings together the technologies and expertise of Profit Tools, Compcare Services and GTG Technology Group.

The tropical storm, expected to make landfall Sunday evening, could cause shipment delays because of potential flooding.

In the wake of COVID-19, businesses are looking to reshape and insulate their core sourcing processes from sudden disruption, even as consumers move online.

Volumes keep chugging along

Bill provides added protection at truck stops, according to its main sponsor.

As the economy slowly bounces back, carriers are starting to regain some leverage in rate negotiations with shippers.

Daimler Trucks looked at the mileage data of 130,000 trucks it monitors and predicts mileage driven could reach pre-COVID-19 levels by the end of June.

Guest commentator Eric Masotti writes about the importance of technology in logistics – but also underscores the importance of dedicated people to the process.

Tulsa-based Stone Trucking is shutting down its operations and laying off 51 employees. The company was a flatbed, oversize and heavy haul carrier.

Consensus growing that PPP money helped boost the number of employed, as planned

Mexico’s exports to the United States totaled $23.4 billion in April, a 41% decline compared to April 2019.

Read why digital transformation of supply chains is so important and why those that ignore the trends risk their businesses.

Amazon Air has gone from start-up to mid-size cargo airline in four years. By mid-decade, it is expected to be in air cargo’s major leagues.

Bureau of Labor Statistics: Rail jobs down also even as nation’s unemployment rate falls.

A recent study by the Institute of International Container Lessors found that traditional hot zinc sprays for refrigerated container steel frames keep them in top shape years longer than zinc-rich primer coatings and should be maintained by box manufacturers.

CEO and President Derek Leathers to usher in the next era for Werner Enterprises as founder CL Werner plans exit.

Bill deals with the problem of slow business and low employee costs.