Trucking

Shipowners and marine insurers are asked to look at vessel locator data to avoid sanctions fines.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced that the Department of Transportation has sent an hours of service (HOS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to the White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for approval.

Daimler Trucks is buying a majority stake in Torc Robotics, another play in the company’s efforts to expand its presence in the self-driving commercial vehicle market.

Shell has introduced a new gas engine oil under its Rotella brand. The company said the extension of the brand to gas engines is due to brand loyalty from its commercial customers, many of whom also drive pickups and SUVs.

Attendees at the MId-America Trucking Show each year love trucks, but the general public’s perception of the industry has not improved dramatically in the last five years.

FreightWaves, in partnership with Nodal Exchange and DAT, launched the world’s first financially settled Trucking Freight Futures contracts at 9 a.m. Friday, March 29. The first trade came through within 20 minutes of opening, at 9:18 a.m.

What makes a commodity and agricultural commodity? That is one question that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administrations hopes to answer soon, it said, during a regulatory update session at the Mid-America Trucking Show.

Ashley Coker FREIGHTWAVES CEO CRAIG FULLER REACTS TO NEWS OF FIRST TRADE / IMAGE: JOSH RODEN, FREIGHTWAVES FreightWaves, in partnership with Nodal Exchange and DAT, launched the world’s first financially settled Trucking Freight Futures contracts at 9 a.m. Friday, March 29. The first trade came through within 20 minutes of opening, at 9:18 a.m. The […]

Last-mile delivery companies have a new option for managing their businesses as Rand McNally will soon offer a local fleet version of its DriverConnect platform.

Freight levels have dropped from last year, but panelists at the ACT Research conference this week said they have simply returned to more normal levels.

It’s been about 50 years since a truck maker has successfully entered the Class 8 market in North America and lasted, said Dominik Beckman, director of marketing and dealer operations for Hino Trucks. So what makes Hino think it can do that now?

A fold-down ramp is just one of the innovations Morgan Corp. has introduced recently at it looks to build truck bodies to match the growing demands of e-commerce last-mile operations.

Navistar’s Steve Gilligan discussed several technological opportunities for truck makers, including autonomous and electric trucks, during this week’s ACT Research conference.

(SOURCE: SHUTTERSTOCK) By TCA Vice President of Government Affairs Dave Heller & TCA Manager of Government Affairs Kathryn Sanner As March comes to a close, the timeline for Congress to produce a viable infrastructure plan is getting shorter. Realistically, if a proposal is to pass through both the House and the Senate, then make its […]

On a call with freight procurement intelligence company, Beroe, Inc., the firm discusses its outlook for global road freight growth of 4 to 5 percent.

Trucks designed to haul freight on highways are becoming much more sophisticated in China. Thanks to standardization, trucks now have the ability to do drop and hook, according to Perkins. Trucks are also being upgraded to more modern emissions systems.

Noatum to dramatically increase global footprint.

Volkswagen partners with Amazon Web Services, to streamline data coming from its different manufacturing and logistics processes, and create actionable information to improve production flexibility and increase vehicle quality.

Ryder System, Inc. (NYSE: R), a commercial fleet management company, announced the appointment of Scott T. Parker as executive vice president (EVP) and chief financial officer (CFO) to succeed Art Garcia, who announced his retirement in September 2018.

India-based logistics startup Delhivery has secured $413 million in new funding with Japan’s SoftBank leading the round.

Several logistics and transportation software providers claim to have machine learning capabilities, but in many cases, the results don’t match the hype.

ACT Research is forecasting 335,000 truck orders in 2019, but a sharp dropoff in 2020.

Rate increases are slowing and could even turn negative later this year, although fleet profits should remain strong for much of the year.

Ashley Coker (SOURCE: SHUTTERSTOCK) With less than nine months to go before the ELD mandate’s full compliance phase kicks in, TCA Vice President of Government Affairs Dave Heller is urging fleets still utilizing AOBRDs to start making the transition sooner rather than later. During phase two of ELD mandate enforcement, fleets that installed AOBRDs before […]

Cross-border drivers like new wage structure, carrier executive says.

Service first FAA-sanctioned drone flight for routine, contractual deliveries.

The debate over how many crew members should operate a freight train is back in the spotlight again as federal and state officials push to mandate crew size for the freight railroads.

There are plenty of conflicting data points on the direction of the economy, which might suggest that everything may be just fine in the near term.

Flip a switch. Seems easy enough, but for those fleets that think that’s all they have to do with their ELD come December 16, 2019, they may quickly find their truck driver sitting idle, which is why now is the time to start the transition from a legacy AOBRD.

Chris Henry, Program Manager, TCA Profitability Program (SOURCE: SHUTTERSTOCK) “Empowerment is not giving your people the ability to make decisions. Empowerment is the giving your people the ability to mistakes” – Steve Hitchcock, COO of Duncan and Son Lines The above quote got me thinking deeply about empowerment – true empowerment, which also requires a […]

Shippers are buying far more than LTL these days, McReynolds says.

John Garamendi (D-CA) asserted energy exports are tied to US shipbuilding and national security.

Hwy Haul is a freight logistics startup that uses data science and optimization algorithms to connect carrier capacity with freight volumes over a digital trucking marketplace.

The Women In Trucking (WIT) Association has announced five finalists for its fifth annual Distinguished Woman in Logistics award.

Big data is opening up opportunities for shippers of all sizes, and used properly, it can help reduce shipping rates and improve customer service.

Ashley Coker IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK Detention time has climbed over the last couple of months, in conjunction with a stabilizing freight market. FreightWaves’ SONAR shows a sharp decrease in outbound tender rejection rates compared to all of 2018. This indicates that carriers are being more compliant with their contracted rates and turning to the spot market […]

While the electronic logging device (ELD) mandate has indeed improved hours of service (HOS) compliance, a recent study found that the mandate’s potential safety impacts, which are often discussed, have not come to pass.

The labor rubber is about to hit the road.

The Alaska-based family of companies does everything from shipping Alaskan seafood around the world to delivering mail and other essentials to remote bush communities via hovercraft.

The contradiction between the federal and state regulations on growing and distributing marijuana could be alleviated by bringing trustability into pot supply chains. This can be done by adopting blockchain technology which can account for every step of the marijuana logistics process from the field to the consumer’s doorstep.

World Shipping Council reigns in predictions of severe price spikes resulting from low-sulfur fuel regulation.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

Dry bulk shipping around the northern coasts of Australia has been suspended, ports have been cleared of ships and land side operations have stopped owing to highly unusual circumstances – two very large, very strong, cyclones, Veronica and Trevor, are about to hit Australia near-simultaneously.

IMAGE: VVMF The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) presented awards to recognize the efforts of Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) members who volunteered their time and equipment to haul The Wall That Heals in 2018. The presentation was made by VVMF’s Director of Outreach Tim Tetz during TCA’s 81st Annual Convention at the Wynn Las Vegas Resort in […]

Existing pact extended two months to allow for rank-and-file ratification vote.

Move latest push to expand e-commerce for B2B merchants.

Arrive Logistics announced Thursday plans to add 500 new jobs to its new Chattanooga, Tennessee office in a continued push to grow a presence in the Southeast.

Hong Kong-based Tigers, a global transportation and logistics company, is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is developing blockchain standards for the global transportation/logistics/supply chain marketplace.

The National Transportation Institute (NTI) is partnering with the Women In Trucking Association (WIT) to facilitate the data collection and analysis of the WIT Index.

Kenya-based startup Lori has built a logistics platform that is revolutionising the cargo-transport value chain in Africa by seamlessly connecting cargo owners, shippers and transporters via a digital freight marketplace.

Will cyberattack remain a drag on the company?

The European Shippers’ Council is generally in favour of Uber Freight’s move into the European market, but the council warns that the deals between trucker and shipper will need to be carefully worded to avoid litigation.

Daimler Trucks North America is recalling more than 3,300 heavy-duty Freightliner Cascadia trucks because of a potential air bag glitch in the steering wheel, which could unexpectedly deploy.

Heavy snow melt and rains have caused historic flooding in 16 states and the FMCSA has lifted certain regulations as a result.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …If the DRIVE-Safe Act gets passed in the Congress, it would usher thousands of young drivers into the long haul trucking space. For them to have a long and successful career in the industry, it is critical for them to focus on body movement and the way they interact with their environment to prevent workplace injuries.

Authors controversial study miss key factors contributing to truck driver turnover and wages.

IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK By TCA Retention Coach Ray Haight Recapping what we have learned so far from this series of articles would have us remember step one, which was creating a firm foundation for change starting with a commitment from the senior leadership. Step 2 was determining where you are in the marketplace for driver compensation […]

Truck trailer orders dropped for the third straight month in February.

“Our members consider the legislation a betrayal. They complied with the Truck and Bus rule and now face the specter of being told it’s not enough.”

ATA considering next steps in fight against “discriminatory” toll plan after judge rules that his court lacks jurisdiction.

The request by the Association of American Railroads (AAR) asking the Surface Transportation Board (STB) to include a cost-benefit analysis into its rulemaking process is being viewed by some as a positive step towards aligning STB procedure with other U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) agencies.

Study finds lagging response to demand surges makes managing driver recruitment and retention more difficult.

Industry lobbyists and research group present opposing views on whether the alliance structure of ocean carriers has worked.

The Supreme Court denial effectively upholds a lower court decision that gives the states powers that the California Trucking Association said it legally should not have.

FedEx execs counseled patience, but will Wall Street listen?

Ashley Coker IMAGE: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES Some highlights from this month’s J.D. Power Commercial Truck Guidelines industry update: Volume at auction on the rise The number of trucks sold at auction rose moderately in February, which the report called a “encouraging data point” for a month without many auctions on the calendar. Pricing trended lower, but […]

GT Solutions, a transportation solutions provider based in France, is the latest member of the Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA). BiTA is developing blockchain standards for the global transportation/logistics marketplace.

The Rhenus Group, a German-based logistics service provider, acquired Canadian logistics company Rodair this week.

Bendix is now making its advanced safety systems available for retrofit for models where it was not factory-installed. Plus, U.S. finds little support for postal rate changes, detention time increasing and air cargo boom may be over.

The U.S. may move ahead with its plan to withdraw from an international rate setting forum if a compromise allowing countries to self declare rates falls through.

R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel IMAGE: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) recently issued an important decision related to the classification of workers as either employees or independent contractors under the National Labor Relations Act (NLRA). The decision is important because it overrules changes made to the independent contractor analysis under the […]

After posting record earnings for the fourth quarter of 2018, the company is expecting its first quarter earnings to take a hit from lowered demand in the early months of 2019.

Expansion follows launch of similar service for consumers.

Joseph Lipsey III, the now former chief executive officer of Lipsey Logistics Worldwide, has relinquished his ownership shares in the company.

Acquisition to add $75 million in annual revenue.

Stepping into the system is expected by this economist to be Donald Trump, using emergency powers to halt exports of diesel fuel

IMAGE: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES By Steve Hitchcock, COO of Duncan and Son Lines I’ve read a couple of books recently that made me happy: “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling and “Enlightenment Now” by Steven Pinker.  Each book flies in the face of the doom and gloom we see and read every day in our news and other […]

Revised package worth $3 million more.

10-year old lawsuit is win for contractors but driver classification issue remains largely unsettled.

Through this acquisition, Omnitracs will work towards creating a truly unified driver experience through its next release Omnitracs One, expected to be unveiled late this year.

Training required for a Class A commercial driver’s license (CDL) just became less of a hassle for Class B truck drivers.

The IEA came out with some detailed numbers on what the impact of IMO2020 will be on diesel demand. But its estimate of non-compliance is a lot more than that of a panelist at CERAWeek.

An inland port in Georgia can be in the works for automaker.

United Parcel Service (NYSE: UPS) is being sued by 19 employees at an Ohio distribution center who allege the company fostered a “racially hostile work environment.” The lawsuit, filed in the Lucas County Court of Common Pleas on March 13, accuses UPS and five specific supervisors of “enabling and tolerating” a racist culture in the […]

Funding plan keeps Charleston and Savannah on course to handle larger container ships.

While propane doesn’t pack quite the punch diesel does, it does produce enough power to handle many of the tasks at a fraction of the overall cost, advocates say, so why is not a more popular fuel for commercial operations?

Brian Snell, a professional truck driver for Pottle’s Transportation of Hermon, Maine, has been named the 2018 Highway Angel of the Year by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) and its partner EpicVue. Snell was recognized during Tuesday’s general session at TCA’s 81st Annual Convention in Las Vegas. On June 8, 2018 at 2:15 a.m., the Snell […]

The entire Boeing 737-MAX fleet is now grounded following an FAA decision that followed similar decisions by China, the U.K. and others.

Martinez emphasized a collaborative approach to regulation and said that removing non-preventable accidents from CSA scorecards is next on the agency’s agenda.

Blockchain in Transport Alliance (BiTA) has published its inaugural blockchain standards, with the consortium trusting the framework would act as a springboard for companies within the industry to develop blockchain-related applications.

Revenues are falling at Roadrunner Transportation Systems, but management remains confident the company is heading in the right direction.

Trump’s budget bodes well for certain freight grants but Democrats take issue with reliance on the private sector.

The nominees have been announced and voting is now underway in the inaugural FreightWaves Shipper of Choice awards. The Shipper of Choice Award is in partnership with Convoy.

The systems are nowhere near ready but several panelists at the big CERAWeek meeting see advantages for hydrogen in heavy-duty transport.

Colleran replaces Subramaniam in the post.

Volvo has started testing connected vehicle technology in California, plus Michigan governor pitches fuel tax hike, California legislator wants to phase out diesel engines and Alibaba buys into delivery company.

Bumble Bee Foods is now using the SAP cloud platform blockchain service to trace the journey of yellowfin tuna from the Indonesian ocean to the consumers’ dinner table.

Wagers’ position goes, and so does he.

Infrastructure hearings and a controversial waiver have lawmakers taking sides on the Jones Act debate.

Amazon one of the companies covered under departing FedEx executives’ non-compete clauses.