China opens its factories; 3.28 million U.S. workers apply for unemployment benefits; U.S. seeks to convince Saudi Arabia to end oil war.
Murphy’s Law Distillery is supplying Canadian trucking companies with hand sanitizer as COVID-19 puts its artisanal alcohol business on hold.
Traffic data tracked by Inrix is indicating much quicker commute times for those on the roads during rush hour as more workers stay home. Plus, J.B. Hunt to pay bonuses, GE cutting its workforce, and St. Christopher’s Truckers Relief Fund facing a critical time.
FourKites has announced a virtual sustainability summit, plus a teen helps out truckers, suppliers are getting stuck with food, and what will be the impact on truck drivers?
Key FreightWaves SONAR index pushes past post-Canadian National strike level as trucks continue to move loads.
Oil exporting countries might lose upto 85% of income this year; big 3 automakers partially close plants; Amazon suspends shipment of non-essential items.
The COVID-19 outbreak is jeopardizing half of all American jobs, Moody’s reports. Plus, United’s CEO says the outbreak is worse than 9/11; U.S. factories face closures; and Seattle cargo terminals shut down.
Deutsche Post World has lowered its guidance for the year and cited Amazon’s continuing insourcing of logistics as a major reason. Plus, Goldman Sachs is predicting a 5% contraction in the economy, labor shortages could hamper restocking of shelves, and the Fed slashes interest rates.
New report highlights the industry’s efforts to recruit and retain drivers as it warns that vacancies will swell above 25,000 in Canada.
Aramco increases maximum sustainable production capacity; air freight rates soar as manufacturing resumes in China; Americans order food via contactless delivery methods.
Chevron is using a touring truck to tell the story of how its Delo 600 ADF oil can help extend DPF cleaning intervals. Plus, China ports slowly return to normal, Trump considers tax cuts, and the Diesel Brothers break the law
Titanium Transportation opens second U.S. brokerage office, plus oil collapse pressures economy, traffic congestion costs Americans, and how many trucks can you stack on top of each other?
Spike in demand for household essentials; Chinese manufacturers suffer under virus attack; H&M opening up its supply chain.
Canadian National CEO JJ Ruest still expects the company will meet 2020 targets despite a significant hit from rail blockades.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has opened the application process for $225 million in grants available to ports for infrastructure improvements. Plus, coronavirus idles containers, China outbound volumes are dropping, and Arizona’s gas tax hike is in trouble.
DHL has decided to close its StreetScooter electric vehicle business, plus household income rises, aluminum plant likely to close, and why Americans will love self-driving trucks.
Americans view foreign trade positively; Tesla records only 12.2 miles of self-driving in 2019; cab-hailing companies have an emissions problem.
United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement has the support of a majority of Canadian lawmakers even if some seem set on delaying ratification to score political points.
Spireon has integrated its trailer management system, FleetLocate, with P.S.I.’s tire pressure monitoring system, giving users new insight into tire pressures and temperatures. Plus, coronavirus is impacting nearly all shippers, DSV plans job cuts, and who will succeed Jimmy Haslam at Pilot?
LNG growth expected to double by 2040; shipment volumes in U.S. plunge y-o-y; grocers take control of shelf space.
