Providers are in the process of shutting down older 3G cellular networks, and that means the fleets running equipment on these networks could see disruptions.
IMAGE: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES Guest post by FreightWaves’ John Kingston Virginia has approved a plan to fund improvements on interstate 81 and other parts of the state after an earlier plan to put tolls on the road collapsed. The new financing plan involves a series of new taxes on diesel fuel and gasoline, some to be […]
Not long after its IPO, Lyft is removing electric bikes from the markets of New York City, Washington, D.C. and San Francisco after reports of problems with the vehicles’ brakes.
American Airlines has lengthened the grounding of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft through August 19. American joins other airlines in this action. What is Boeing doing to fix the aircraft, and what is the FAA doing from a regulatory perspective?
Another outbreak of salmonella poisoning has occurred – this one caused by tainted fruit. Read how blockchain could help deter and detect these outbreaks before they harm many.
Down Under Trucking: a weekly round-up of trucking news from Australia. The country has been struck by a spate of horrible crashes of trucks with multiple trailers have rolled over. On the corporate side, a major trucking-related hostile takeover has broken out. Politicians in Queensland are seeking to modify the Heavy Vehicle National Law and, on the commercial front, truck sales appear to be coming off the boil from last year’s red-hot market.
Shippers poised to pull business if pact gets thumbs down, Soehl says.
Delays could extend to U.S.-Canada as customs personnel are relocated to deal with immigration on the southern border.
Cocoa farming in Africa witnesses a lot of forced and child labor, which can be eliminated if the stakeholders within chocolate supply chains can have transparency on end-to-end operations.
The grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has caused many problems; it has also created an opportunity for freight forwarders. Read a market expert’s take on the situation.
Plus: Amazon acquires warehouse robotics startup; Germany reckons with electric vehicles
Both companies share a common goal – giving small companies the leverage they need to play in the big leagues.
While tariff fight may not repeat itself, other factors that lead to drayage capacity crisis still in play for shippers this year.
Chris Henry, Program Manager, TCA Profitability Program IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK Although capacity has risen dramatically in the past six months, one fact remains unchanged: there is a shortage. However, that shortage is not a general driver shortage. It is a critical shortage of quality drivers. Survey any random group of carriers and drivers, and this fact […]
President Trump’s executive order would create new transportation option for capacity-constrained LNG markets.
Approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be checking to ensure trailer underride guards meet federal regulations as part of CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck blitz scheduled for June 4-6.
Albertsons Companies is now part of the IBM Food Trust network, and plans to use blockchain in tracking its food produce from the farm to its store shelves.
In partnership with Reliance Partners …Data analytics and machine learning can help companies irrespective of the size of their data sets, as long as the data being captured is of good quality and is specific to the required operational needs.
Motor carriers may want to double-check the condition of their trailers’ rear impact guards before hitting the highways in early June.
Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.
