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30+ big trucking borrowers identified
More than 3,200 companies in the two main government classifications that comprise long-distance trucking received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans in excess of $150,000, according to data released this morning by the Small Business Administration. The two categories that make up long-distance trucking companies under the North American Industry Classification (NAICS) are 48412, General Freight […]
Deal comes at the backdrop of food delivery company GrubHub’s $7.3 billion acquisition last month by Just Eat Takeaway.
EKA Solutions has expanded its offerings with a new predictive visibility product that taps into ELDs and driver apps for a more accurate look at arrival times.
MARAD Administrator Mark Buzby and Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan receive Maritime Leadership Award.
Consolidated Chassis Management chief executive foresees an increased requirement for chassis to accommodate rising tide of intermodal container moves as the North American economy shakes off COVID-19.
Funding for the extension will be the money that didn’t get sent out so far
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Mexico among toughest countries for foreign investors; Houston CBP seizes animal bones, homemade soap; customs broker expands in Laredo; and GM, union disagree on Texas plant closure.
A.M. Best: 10 years worth of losses; litigation financing helping to drive the problem
OEMs, logistics companies tout varied technology solutions on the way to a zero-emissions future.
Parent company Coca-Cola shutting the line by the end of August
Feds claim murder suspect Hirmoge fled to Utah, enrolled in C.R. England’s truck driving school, after fatal shooting in Georgia.
Soaring volumes and tender rejections continue.
Preliminary orders for Class 8 trucks in June rebounded to a four-month high, following a rapid improvement in freight rates.
Truck drivers traveling in Texas will have to don face masks in public as part of Gov. Greg Abbott’s new COVID-19 mandate, issued on July 2.
TIA supporting bill it says will close truck safety loophole.
Shacman Trucks plans to have five to six distributors in Mexico this year, as well as an assembly plant for Class 6-8 trucks by 2022.
Deutsche Bank geofencing data shows the less-than-truckload recovery off of an April bottom spills into June.
Deluxe Express filed for bankruptcy protection, citing skyrocketing insurance rates, fatal crash.
High-flying Nikola Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) came back to earth Thursday as early investors in the electric truck startup sold discounted shares at a handsome profit. With lockup provisions lifted, investors in a private investment in public equity (PIPE) with VectoIQ were allowed to sell most of the 53.3 million shares purchased for $10 each before […]
The agreement will help small and midsize businesses in Mexico reach more than 220 countries and territories around the world, as well as customers in the United States within one business day.
Travel plaza leader Pilot Co. rounds up spare change to help vets while easing coin shortage caused by coronavirus pandemic.
AAL Shipping, an operator of “mega-size” project cargo ships, expects rebound for smaller U.S. import and export project cargoes in 2021, if COVID-19 pandemic subsides later this year.
While hurricanes produce an abundance of freight-hauling opportunities, truckers should understand it’s best to hunker down before hitting the load boards.
Warehousing jobs soar, rail jobs sliced again
On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, David Roush of KSM Transport Advisors, who has a wealth of experience in the sector, tackles several issues on the minds of truckers everywhere. Why do some companies take freight with a lousy price? What does it mean to get ready for a post-COVID-19 world? And what does capacity […]
Also: warehouse jobs soared by 60k
Separately, the truck stop operator also extended extra pay and benefits for its workers
YRC’s $700 million loan from the Treasury Department raises concerns from industry experts about the survival of the company and whether the deal is worth it.
Truck driver charged with attempting to smuggle $20 million of marijuana from Canada to the U.S. told investigators he didn’t know about the drugs in his trailer, court document shows.
The Universal Postal Union’s (UPU) new regulations will see an increase in international inbound package rates across the U.S.
The family-owned company, which filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, has been in business since 1994 and has 23 employees.
$1.5 trillion infrastructure bill passes U.S. House along party lines; includes truck insurance hike.
After cutting the price by more than a third from a new stock offering of $75 million, TravelCenters of America shares fell below the revised asking price Wednesday.
Tesla’s six-month stock price runup helped the company eclipse Toyota as the world’s most valuable transportation company. Reported orders for 650,000 CyberTruck pickups match 2018 and 2019 deliveries of all Tesla electric-powered models.
Pilot Freight Services, which operated under a national franchise network for decades, now owns 90% of its offices and monitors for future acquisitions.
It’s a bargain hunter’s market for used trucks, especially sleeper cabs, as prices come off the floor but demand for one-owner equipment remained slack in May.
$3.8 billion in U.S. trucking revenue at stake in U.S.-Mexico cross-border freight.
With upcoming changes to hours-of-service rules, drivers and fleets could see improved productivity, safer operation and fewer violations.
YRC gives the Treasury Department a 30% equity stake in exchange for a $700 million lifeline.
Extension of paycheck protection needs House OK, Trump signature
Etailers and online marketplaces are facing higher postal rates to import packages to the U.S. Find out what businesses can do.
The United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) trade pact goes into effect Wednesday during one of the worst economic crises since the Great Depression.
TuSimple has launched an Autonomous Freight Network with UPS, Penske, U.S. Xpress and McLane Co.
YRC Worldwide announces that it plans to receive a $700 million loan under the CARES Act.
Industry hot topics were the focus of a recent discussion with FMCSA’s Jim Mullen and TCA’s David Heller, and some of the perspectives may surprise industry insiders.
Provision to raise insurance to $2 million included in legislation expected to be passed this week.
Safety groups, Teamsters seek delay in hours-of-service rule until FMCSA reviews concerns.
FedEx Corp. posted a $334 million net loss for Q4 on Tuesday, but shares spiked on strong non-GAAP results.
Workhorse gets another shot in the arm with the announcement of a $70 million loan. Shares continue their hot streak, up more than 30% on the news.
Mark-It Express Logistics is expanding again, acquiring 20-truck carrier Sava Transportation, as it looks to build a national name for itself in the intermodal business.
Robots make work easier at Amazon fulfillment centers. Now, the robots are coming to Australia.
FreightWaves has created a complimentary white paper, sponsored by AIT Worldwide Logistics, to review the current state of final mile and how to prepare for what is to come.
Incidents involved Pennsylvania State Police
TFI International grows U.S. specialty businesses with CT Transportation in second acquisition from bankrupt Comcar industries.
U.S. Department of Labor indicates there will be more such actions in several states
California Air Resources Board is preparing a rule that would require fleets in California to purchase the electric trucks manufacturers are now required to sell.
Port Laredo saw 33% fewer truck crossings in May, while the the Del Rio-Acuña port of entry fell 41%; the Brownsville port of entry declined 36%.
Friend of a driver leased to Cardinal Transport lost a leg, and a legal battle ensued
U.S. border officers find nearly 9,500 pounds of marijuana during a truck inspection at the Canada-U.S. border, the largest in five years.
Panelists from leading trucking carriers say a quick economic recovery could create concerns about having adequate labor to meet demand.
Search underway for gunmen after prospective employee is slain in Jacksonville.
Uncertainty over 2016 air emissions rule for tractor trailers still a factor for future model years.
TV news reports at least one person critically injured at facility in Jacksonville, Florida.
Six months of Jon Pertchik’s high-energy leadership of TravelCenters of America took a hit Monday when a $75 million offering of new company stock met with a selloff that drove shares almost 24% lower than the asking price.
FreightWaves has been honored with 9 Azbee Awards of Excellence, including four Gold Awards.
Cash-rich Amazon continues to find ways to spread the money around, this time with a $500 million payment to its workers and partners.
Laredo, Texas-based Super Transport International is hauling everything from oilfield equipment and wind turbine blades to industrial biotrickling filters from Mexico to Canada.
GS1 US has created data standards to help expedite the mainstream adoption of blockchain within the logistics industry.
Long Beach mayor taps ILWU officer Bobby Olvera Jr. to serve as commissioner.
TFI International has acquired most of the assets of MCT Transportation from bankrupt carrier Comcar Industries.
Panelists from leading trucking carriers say a quick economic recovery could create concerns about having adequate labor to meet demand.
At 28, Hyliion founder and CEO Thomas Healy is planning 15,000 global sales of his hybrid-electric powertrain systems for Class 8 trucks by 2024. A serial entrepreneur, Healy spoke with FreightWaves about his third startup — expected to go public before summer ends.
“Some people call them tourists, but as far as I can tell, they are out to scare the hell out of me, so I consider every damned one of them as a terrorist,” author Ed Miller recalls a driver telling him. This and more stories from Miller’s life in trucking are recounted in a new book.
Payouts begin flowing to truck drivers from Celadon Group’s Hyndman Transport months after forcing the bankrupt trucking company to court in Canada.
COVID-19 delayed CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck blitz in May.
Highest volumes since March.
Prologis seeks to sell the largest-ever warehouse portfolio in the U.K. The deal is reported to include 22 properties valued at more than $500 million.
California has become the first state to mandate a sales target for electric trucks, beginning in 2024.
“Nuclear verdicts are the result of nuclear injuries,” plaintiff group asserts.
After extending CEO Troy Clarke’s tenure as CEO three times, Navistar International Corp. has chosen Chief Operating Officer Persio Lisboa as his successor.
Facing possible FMCSA action, brokers contend responsibility for nonpayment of motor carrier claims should fall on financial backers.
The Port of Savannah handled the most containerized agricultural export volumes last year among all U.S. ports, according to a national database.
With Texas halting business reopenings because of a surge in coronavirus cases, Navistar executives and others who would have tossed shovels full of dirt instead read prepared remarks over the internet to kick off construction of a $250 million high-tech plant.
The Advanced Clean Truck rule sets out different sales targets based on the vehicle class. By 2035, about 75% of Class 8 trucks sold in the state will need to be electric.
A federal grand jury indicted reality TV star and trucking company owner Maurice Fayne, aka “Arkansas Mo,” charging him with wire fraud, bank fraud and money laundering.
Logistics giant Agility is betting on soon-to-be-public Hyliion Inc. with a 1,000-unit order of its new hybrid-electric truck with a natural gas generator, as well as an investment in the startup.
Just because you don’t own the trailer doesn’t mean you’re exempt from its liabilities. Truckers should protect themselves with the proper insurance coverage.
Recent market volatility could prompt carriers to choose leasing over buying as they build their fleets back up to meet rebounding demand.
The less-than-truckload (LTL) sector of the trucking sector is generally more stable than the truckload carriers it shares the road with. But that doesn’t mean it has faced the pandemic without major upheaval. On this week’s Drilling Deep podcast, host John Kingston speaks with Brian Thompson, the chief commercial officer of SMC3. His company sets […]
“Our data shows that Powerfleet’s over-the-road customers have not only rebounded, but have surpassed the pre-March 13th levels by nearly 7%,” said Daniel Romary.
Amazon has been linked to several large real estate transactions this week, including the lease of a 1 million-square-foot facility in New York.
TQL’s ‘aggressive legal team’ fighting class-action lawsuits on all fronts.
United States Transportation Alliance plans to keep pressure on lawmakers on issues affecting truckers.
CARB member Dan Sperling discusses California’s electric truck sales mandate and its impact on industry.
No one is talking as YRC’s already extended healthcare benefits are nearing expiration. Coverage is set to expire in early July.
New DHL Express facility will benefit shippers across southern Germany with European and international freight deliveries.
An information digest summarizing the different keynote addresses from the virtual event.
To gain the most productivity from drivers and vehicles, fleets need a variety of technologies and open platform approaches are allowing quicker deployment at lower cost
