Investigators are still searching for a motive in the slaying of truck driver Zachary Sanchez on Sept. 10 in Lyon County, Nevada.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Border trucking capacity remains tight; Schneider Electric expanding in Tijuana; new highway in Mexico to boost cross-border trade; Ceva Logistics expands in Latin America.
Five companies have been named FourKites Golden Kite Award winners for their successful integration of, and results from, using FourKites technology to improve customer service and operations.
Companies have organized giveaways, promotions to recognize professional truck drivers during National Driver Appreciation Week, Sept. 13-19.
Multi-month exemption will apply to groceries, livestock, and medical supplies.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, spot rates are climbing quickly across the country, and a specialized hauler thrives during COVID-19.
Bullish backdrop for trucking remains.
Truck driver Tim Philmon, along with millions of Americans, marked the 19th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks on Friday by remembering the nearly 3,000 people who died that day.
Truck driver Christopher Sedrick Brown pled guilty to conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute 132 kilograms (292 pounds) of marijuana.
Suppliers face noncompliance fines of 3% of cost of goods.
Amazon is pushing the envelope on fast delivery, increasingly replacing long-haul trucking with air transport. A new report shows how the retail giant is expanding its Air wing to do that.
TRATON parent Volkswagen AG will cover the cost of the additional $700 million offer for Navistar, and it’s willing to go higher. How much will it take to close a deal?
Last-mile logistics company USPack continued its mostly under-the-radar consolidation of its segment by acquiring Toledo, Ohio-based Freight Rite, a regional business-to-consumer delivery provider.
Iowa transportation company Travero plans to open a multimodal cross-dock operation by next September.
But overall outlook that S&P and Moody’s see for the telematics company is positive as a result of the purchase
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a short seller has laid out a blistering report on Nikola; plus, Trimble has announced layoffs within its transportation business and HOS changes could impact safety.
More than 20 years of investment and dedication to the U.S. wind energy industry pays off for Anderson Trucking Service even during the worst of times.
Canadian border officers arrested a truck driver after finding over $10 million worth of suspected cocaine during an inspection of a tractor-trailer coming from the United States.
In August, Mexico’s production of heavy-duty vehicles was 12,592 units, a decrease of 30% compared to the same period in 2019.
USPack building last-mile scale through acquisitions.
Retailer Meijer has worked with FourKites to develop a new product that tracks shipments based on the purchase order associated with the shipment.
New ocean container floor design developed and tested by the Institute of International Container Lessors over the past 10 years reduces wood use by up to 45%.
Reliance Partners’ Joe Schreiner explains that elevated CSA scores limit the markets available to you. Drivers and carriers alike can take steps to clean up their scores and help keep their premiums lower.
Hindenburg Research, which makes money betting against companies with high stock prices, issued a blistering takedown of Nikola, alleging massive fraud by founder Trevor Milton. Nikola says the report is trying to manipulate its stock.
Executive moves over from supply chain COO role.
Trimble’s (NASDAQ: TRMB) transportation group has laid off an undisclosed number of employees amid ongoing challenges tied to the coronavirus pandemic, new business strategies and the company’s electronic logging device (ELD) integration. Responding to a FreightWaves inquiry, Trimble on Thursday released the following statement: “We recently implemented strategic changes to the organizational structure of our […]
CEO Tim Hindes also talks about race and the trucking industry.
Landstar System raises earnings outlook on higher truck volumes and pricing improvements. New third-quarter expectations are 25% higher than the midpoint of the previous guidance range.
Carriers may not be able to eliminate risk, but they can minimize it with a strong and consistent driver training program.
Tightening truckload and intermodal markets have carriers expecting the hot freight market to carry forward. One carrier is calling for large rate increases in 2021.
COVID-19 could dramatically push up wage rates.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a startup believes it has a solution for fleets with equipment and freight but no drivers. Plus, ArcBest reports improving results, Roadcheck kicks off, and the inside story of how General Motors and Nikola Corp. became partners.
Critics see a FMCSA proposal as extension of driver workday.
Marrying video with Omnitracs telematics system the driving force behind one of the biggest acquisitions in company’s history
YRC Worldwide reported trends worse than its competitors for the first two months of the third quarter. Recent postings show the carrier is moving forward on its turnaround by rationalizing its terminal network.
After creating about 50 millionaires on paper a couple of weeks earlier, Nikola founder Trevor Milton gives another million shares of his personal holdings to 350 employees.
Some U.S. importers worry the Trump administration’s actions could lead to new tariffs or other restrictions.
Hurricane Laura quickly left the nation’s media radar. That’s a problem for survivors and relief workers.
There are plenty of options available for commercial vans, and each fleet will have its own requirements, but there aren’t many options that provide the all-around value the Ford Transit does.
On-time deliveries are more complex than knowing exactly when a container will arrive at a port.
Against the backdrop of a tough third quarter when key businesses posted losses, Navistar looks ahead to building electric trucks on the same assembly line with diesel models at a new plant in Texas.
Amazon has outsourced aircraft operations again to long-standing vendor Air Transport Services Group. But Amazon is diversifying how it operates, adding an owned aircraft to its fleet.
Mexican cartels are using more commercial trucks to smuggle drugs across the border, CBP acting commissioner says.
Increases go into effect Oct. 18.
The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual International Roadcheck set for Sept. 9-11 will focus on driver requirements.
ArcBest’s results for the first two months of the third quarter confirm recent positive updates provided by other less-than-truckload carriers.
Canadian trucking and logistics firm TFI International buys U.S. bulk carrier CCC Transportation, its third acquisition from bankrupt Comcar Industries.
Walmart partners with drone delivery company Flytrex to deliver select items from its stores.
Former General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky, who led startup truck maker Nikola to its public debut in June, earlier suggested to GM that its battery and fuel cell technology could create value for both companies.
Video-tech company that has been expanding will now be part of Omnitracs
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, General Motors and Nikola Corp. strike a deal for fuel cells; diesel engines are a big winner from the fallout of the Volkswagen diesel emissions scandal; and trucking’s exemption from AB5 could be at risk.
Tech startup Haul connects fleets with on-demand drivers to operate their trucks.
CBP’s Virtual Trade Week symposium kicked off Tuesday with a panel on the advantages of United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement.
The OEMs and IoT provider will explore telematics solutions aimed at improving fleet safety and efficiency.
Deutsche Bank’s Amit Mehrotra becomes increasingly bullish on the future of trucking. The analyst is forecasting earnings growth at the publicly traded carriers much higher than that of his peers.
Competitors in ELDs now allied across platforms
ArcBest, Crane Worldwide, Fullen Dock & Warehouse, Grupo TMM, Premier Manufacturing, Southeastern Freight and United Airlines announce promotions and hires.
Smith Transport driver says managers retaliated after he made a complaint, fired him on a trumped-up charge
Building a blueprint for a safety-first trucking fleet requires flexibility, but it also requires the right tools. A new on-demand safety course looks to arm fleets with those tools.
Illinois-based hardware giant joins The Home Depot and Walmart as U.S. retail companies betting big on Mexico’s home improvement market.
Carriers can control data shared with third-party brokerages and monitor how frequently they use it.
General Motors Co. (NYSE: GM) will become an 11% owner of electric truck startup Nikola Motors Corp. (NASDAQ: NKLA) and build the battery-electric Badger pickup as well as providing the fuel cells for Nikola’s Class 7 and 8 full-size trucks, the companies said Tuesday. GM, which plans its own electric pickup truck, also recently invested […]
Carrier invoice disputes becoming a thing of the past after Walmart Canada deploys DLT Labs’ blockchain freight payment platform.
Scopelitis take: Signs of skepticism about the earlier injunction were heard from two out of three judges
VW settlement money is helping fleets replace polluting vehicles with cleaner equipment, but so far most of the money is invested in diesel, not electrification.
Contentious deal with former CEO is settled, allowing the sale of CCC
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: FedEx Logistics expands in El Paso, Texas; Stanley Black and Decker picks Mexico for new plant; Grupo TMM appoints new CEO; CBP officers seize $4 million worth of narcotics.
Trucking industry bands together to grant 50-year trucking veteran Jim Garhart’s final wish to take one last ride in a tractor-trailer.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA will study the use of interstate commercial truck drivers under the age of 21. Plus, a bankrupt oil company has left carriers facing an uncertain future, and trucking sector employment is starting to rise.
The trucking market continues to firm.
ATA has “serious concerns” with HHS proposal, saying it adds burden for carriers already using hair testing.
Lynx `Drivecam’ being tested in Texas and Oklahoma.
Ex-payroll clerk Sheila Verbrugge, who worked for Blachowske Truck Line, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on 16 counts of wire fraud.
Looking forward, I believe the future is very bright for trucking while all the fundamentals are still in place for a tight capacity crunch. So, what are you doing to prepare yourselves for that?
Company takes swipe at `opaque’ levies imposed by FedEx, UPS.
A.P. Moller-Maersk’s recent announcement that Damco will no longer exist as a separate brand is expected to drive some shippers into the arms of others.
China’s e-commerce giant leads the pack in pursuing potential gold mine.
This Carrier Rate Report —presented in partnership with SkyBitz — is the third installment of a quarterly publication. This report will review the first half of 2020 and provide a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data included.
The ongoing US-China trade spat and subsequent US tariffs on $500 billion of Chinese goods has catapulted Mexico back to No. 1.
Whether you’re an employer looking to fill freight-related positions or a job-seeker, Freight.Careers.com is the go-to website.
“Because of the efficiencies we’ve gained with the system, we’ve reduced our administrative labor costs by 33%,” Whisenant said.
Trucking jobs are up, but warehouse jobs are up even more
Bainbridge Uinta, an oil and gas exploration and production company headquartered in Dallas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in Fort Worth, Texas, on Tuesday.
Program would test allowing drivers 18-20 to haul freight across state lines.
A professor from UH-Downtown, who also was a driver, is studying the issue
Rail jobs reverse course slightly and turn upward
FourKites has maintained its growth and continued innovation through COVID-19. Now it is preparing to host its first virtual customer conference.
Seven months after Volkswagen’s truck holding company, TRATON SE, made an unsolicited $2.9 billion offer for Navistar, talks may be heating up, according to Bloomberg.
By several standards, passenger vehicles were found to be violating rules more often than commercial vehicles.
eBay sellers to have access to broader range of UPS services through integration initiative.
Truckers continue to supply ravaged Gulf Coast communities despite paid opportunity elsewhere. What should drivers expect upon reaching hurricane-affected areas?
MD Logistics, a specialist in handling temperature-controlled pharmaceuticals, will operate as a subsidiary of the Japanese logistics services provider.
Amazon denies allegations of trademark infringement.
MoLo reveals how its “service-always” operating philosophy is affecting financial performance.
The “less bad” trend may be over for less-than-truckload carriers. August updates from a couple of carriers show modest year-over-year improvement for the first time since April’s nadir.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the USPS is experiencing parcel delivery delays, transportation professionals are deciding which political parties to support, and Nikola Motor pushes for more buzz.
While startups announce deployment tests of highly autonomous trucks, Daimler Trucks and Torc Robotics are unapologetic about their deliberative approach..
Insurance Institute for Highway Safety study shows a greater than 40% decrease in rear-end collisions for trucks with forward crash warning and automatic emergency braking.
Record freight rates led to another solid month of Class 8 truck orders despite a pandemic, a presidential campaign and social unrest.
Authorities in Texas are investigating two cases of what they said were planned sex-trafficking operations, both of which involved semi-trucks.
