In this edition: The debut of SmartSense Voyage; A multistory cold storage warehouse; and changes to the freezer aisle.
The FMCSA denied Waymo and Aurora’s roadside warning exemption, citing lack of data proving adequate safety of cab-mounted beacons.
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: Trucking vs Pricing Congestion; port strike averted; nearly 5500 brokerages close
Q4 earnings season has the potential to reveal actual progress and results for freight transportation companies, according to recent Morgan Stanley research.
Labor strife, volatile freight rates and fraud all have disruptive potential.
In this edition: The FMCSA broker transparency rule comment period is almost up, and Mexico gets bushels of corn.
In this edition: Maersk wants reefer containers picked up pronto, a new cold warehouse in Maine, and frozen food continues to rise in ranks.
In this edition: Predictions for 2025, and import fees rise for Asia in Mexico.
In this edition: SeaCube and GreenSee end the year with a collaboration, and the NX group and Tive partner for tracking.
Like numerous SPAC-backed transportation startups, Hyzon Motors has run out of money and plans to shut down.
Recent trailer data released by ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence showed net trailer orders improving compared to October but below seasonal expectations.
New policy could accelerate nearshoring trend.
In this edition: Returns season is around the corner and the logistics of Christmas trees.
In this edition: The logistics behind Christmas trees, changes to import inspections, and the frozen food competition heats up.
Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.
Inside the final WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter of the year: your top episodes ’24
The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s recent fleet fuel study highlighted truck fuel economy gains of 7.77 mpg compared to the national average of 6.9 mpg in 2023.
Tender rejection rate rises as holidays approach The tender rejection rate has risen steadily since early October despite tender volume declining. That implies that capacity is leaving the market, which is leading to a tighter freight market. (Chart: SONAR) Both truckload spot rates and tender rejection rates are indicating that the freight market is tightening. […]
Inside the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter: trucking rates hit two-year highs; tariffs spook shippers and consumers; Houthi conferences; and more.
In this edition: Looking back at the 2023 predictions for 2024, and freight broker tries for the Supreme Court again.
