A Prologis research report highlights the ways warehouse automation is easing the growing pains of e-commerce.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the CEO of U.S. Xpress says that demand for services has plateaued. Plus, trucking could see a fundamental shift in policy and regulation, and a push to ban internal combustion engines could harm the ag sector.
Former Bethlehem Steel plant site at Sparrows Point, Maryland, attracts shippers and 3PLs to build Northeast distribution centers.
Trucks will haul goods to and from LA air gateway and service centers.
The collaboration will provide tires and tire management to TuSimple’s budding autonomous freight network.
Industry panel: Autonomous trucks will be phased in gradually, eventually transforming a huge swath of economic activity.
The International HX Series off-highway trucks are the first expression of a modular approach imbued in Navistar’s Project Compass initiative.
Expedited shipping rates rise 1.2% to 3.5%; other rates rise more.
Convoy co-founder and CEO Dan Lewis sat down with FreightWaves to discuss the unusual freight market that has dominated 2020 and the future of Convoy.
“We do not believe that the digital broker is ultimately going to replace those traditional brokerages.”
Between drug clearinghouse and shut CDL schools, Fuller sees far fewer eligible drivers in the market
Pricing and delivery bundle will be tough for traditional pharmacies to match, consultant says.
Emerge has announced Book It Now, a feature that allows carriers to instantly book freight from its Digital Freight Marketplace without the hassles of negotiation.
EPS reported above analysts’ consensus.
Many companies may have been paying tariffs on imports from China they were not required to pay. C.H. Robinson is trying to help businesses identify what they may be owed ahead of a Dec. 31 deadline to apply for reimbursement.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, FMCSA tells Washington state it can no longer enforce state meal-and-rest break rules on truck drivers operating under HOS regulations. Plus, carriers continue to be in a strong position as peak season rolls on, and delivery robots are suddenly in hot demand.
U.S. House lawmakers’ Climate Crisis Action Plan calls for 100% EV truck sales by 2040.
It’s the logistics, stupid — to borrow a phrase from former President Bill Clinton — when it comes to getting vaccines down to the local pharmacy level.
The Canadian government prequalified FedEx Canada, UPS Health Care, McKesson and Kuehne + Nagel to bid on a contract to distribute millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses.
Based on Monday’s closing prices, Tesla would be one of the 10 most valuable companies in the S&P 500.
Spear says the ATA is spending $2 million to litigate Rhode Island truck tolling.
Earlier Harbor Trucking Association complaints about fees in Los Angeles/Long Beach now extended to New York/New Jersey; FMC commissioner says some action likely
A second StopTheTires protest scheduled to take place Nov. 26-29 has been canceled, according to the group’s Facebook page. The group, which had picked Veterans Day for its first protest to boycott delivery of nonessential supplies to major U.S. cities “as a way to show support for President Trump,” said it was waiting on the […]
Port Laredo’s top three imports were motor vehicle parts, passenger vehicles and heavy-duty trucks.
Drivers and carriers tell the American Transportation Research Institute where they need greater understanding of new hours-of-service rules. A separate survey finds a wide swath of fleets still struggles with ELD mandates.
A car-crazed high schooler, Samatha Parlier learned long before becoming vice president of vocational market development for Daimler Trucks North America that even though both have wheels and engines, off-highway trucks are quite different from passenger cars.
State laws are preempted by federal hours-of-service regulations, agency finds.
Being an ‘honest broker’ in Washington is the road to success, Reinke says, based on her years at CSX
Air cargo carrier names Yulia Celetaria health care director and forms vaccine task force.
Full Circle TMS is integrating FourKites’ predictive visibility platform into its system, providing customers more insight and visibility into shipments.
The pandemic has accelerated deployment of delivery robots, but questions about performance and business case remain.
Pop-up DCs expected to handle 30% of Walmart’s U.S. peak-season volumes.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Volkswagen invests $233 million in a new engine line in Mexico; Texas’ roads are the most dangerous; a supply chain provider expands in Dallas; and a new logistics facility is announced in Laredo, Texas. Volkswagen announces […]
Drone applications are growing by the day, but only a few directly involve airlines. Air Canada is taking a novel approach, acting as a freight intermediary that matches shippers with drone operators.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, we take a look at third-quarter earnings with an analyst from KeyBanc. Plus, Hyliion is not recording revenue for its early products and Wall Street is OK with that, and carriers are dominating retail peak season.
Tender volumes climb to another all-time high on Monday.
CBP agents across Texas seized $821M worth of drugs during FY 2020.
Concern over the supply chain for wood and aluminum components to build new trailers adds to consumer goods-driven demand that pushed equipment orders over 50,000 for a second straight month in October.
Package revenue surpasses first-class mail revenue for first full-year period in history.
Trucking is going sustainable. Find out the details on AFVs, FTLs, automation and what new regulations to expect next year.
More than 200 breeder hogs were flown this week from St. Louis to Sao Paulo. Midwestern airport hopes it is the beginning of more livestock exports.
Bulkloads.com has enabled invoicing functionality for its app, allowing carriers to submit key documents and load information directly to shippers for payment.
An increase in consumer demand is causing a container clog, with many ports and carriers running out of space. This surge has caused container prices to sharply increase, forcing automotive suppliers to pay a pretty penny for real estate on these large container ships.
Chris McMillin of AIT Worldwide Logistics applauds the logistics industry for its greater acceptance of new technologies. He urges companies to continue the trend.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, passage of California Proposition 22 last week could boost trucking’s argument that it is exempt from the state’s AB5 regulation. Plus, Schneider’s CEO said the robust freight environment is just getting started, and victims of ransomware attacks face a difficult choice with no right answer.
The supply chain reported no disruption after thousands of truck drivers, part of StopTheTires2020, planned to shut off their rigs on Wednesday.
E-commerce fulfillment provider Transportation and Logistics Systems announces plans to acquire delivery and warehousing company Cougar Express.
No specifics in shipping company’s statement on request for relief from demurrage and detention charges
“Key by Amazon” is now available in 4,000 U.S. cities; the company has added in-garage grocery deliveries.
FedEx Express will hire more than 6,500 employees across Mexico by the end of the year.
Although the pandemic has forced cutbacks in many areas, safety shouldn’t be one of them. In fact, fleets should invest more in safety compliance. Start by hiring a safety manager.
Annual outlook forecasts an extension of decade-long bull-market.
Nine California state legislators send letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom urging him to take a technology-neutral approach to decarbonizing medium- and heavy-duty trucking.
FreightWaves Classics will present articles about key events, companies,, organizations, etc. from the history of transportation, logistics, supply chain and freight.
Management from Schneider National expects tightness in the trucking markets to continue. Inventory restocking will keep truck demand elevated and new capacity is entering the market at a slower pace than in previous cycles.
Rewarding small fleets for driving safely turns their second-highest fixed cost into a controllable variable expense.
European 3PL says integration with e-commerce marketplaces strengthens activity with American online retailers and shoppers.
Flatbed carriers Hornady Transportation and Builder’s Transportation Co. announce the completion of their merger. The deal is part of parent company Daseke’s operational overhaul.
In a letter to the judges considering whether the injunction blocking the law should be lifted, CTA lawyer says Prop 22 victory means trucking more targeted than ever
Ford’s electric Transit van will have a base price of $45,000 when it hits dealer shelves in 2022, and reportedly be 40% cheaper to maintain.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the Teamsters have asked a judge to delay oral arguments in a lawsuit challenging California’s meal and rest break rules. Plus, Alibaba is expanding its third-party logistics footprint and it has repercussions for Amazon, and Daimler Trucks launches a new division dedicated to connectivity.
As ransomware attacks target the supply chain, victims have to weigh the price of paying against the consequences of not.
Truck retail sales in Mexico fell 21% for the month; exports declined 16%.
Big Brown’s culture gets a shake-up as it eases policies on employee appearance.
Daimler Trucks is bringing its global connected vehicle development efforts under a single group that will be based in the United States.
This Carrier Outlook Report — presented in partnership with SkyBitz, DDC FPO, and Transflo — is the fourth installment of a quarterly publication. This report provides a look back at 2020 and a forecast for the remainder of the year. Carrier survey results and SONAR data are included.
A StopTheTires2020 group plans to shut down because they oppose Biden’s “ban on fracking.”
Freight forwarder guides customers through online shopping shift and transport capacity choke points.
Daimler Trucks’ electric truck mileage milestone and new orders for battery-powered trucks at Workhorse Group and Motiv Power Systems keep the juice flowing in industry’s nascent transition from diesel.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, J.B. Hunt is not expecting a slowdown in freight through at least the first quarter of 2021. Plus, Nikola Corp. and General Motors continue talking about a battery agreement, and some roads are just made for truckers.
Fallout within the food and beverage supply chain from COVID-19 continues and it’s unclear when, if ever, it may return to normal.
Canadian trucking and logistics firm Titanium Transportation Group set a third-quarter record for revenue as U.S. freight brokerage businesses delivered rapid growth.
Gains come as the shipping giant braces for peak-season impact.
FMCSA ruled in December 2018 that federal hours-of-service regulations preempt California meal and rest-break laws.
Cybercriminals launch new cyberattacks against the international trade community every day, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
The transportation industry’s technological renaissance has inspired a new era of innovators – and a new era of holdouts. In a volatile market, the innovators come out on top.
Management from J.B. Hunt sees the current inventory replenishment cycle sustaining a high freight demand environment through the first quarter of 2021.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, some carriers believe a proposed rule that would allow hair testing could weaken the effectiveness of the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Plus, the U.S. Postal Service cuts a deal to ensure parcel delivery and Workhorse Group blames COVID-19 for not hitting production targets.
CEO Hindes to stay with combined company
Loadsmart has added less-than-truckload (LTL) and rail services as the digital freight brokerage continues to expand its multimodal offerings. The expansion, announced Tuesday, allows customers to book shipments across all major transportation modes, building on existing capabilities for truckload, port drayage and transload. “Loadsmart is now a one-stop-shop logistics solution for domestic freight,” said Felipe […]
Developer’s scale designed to make life easier, less expensive for warehouse customers.
The official line on continuing negotiations is unchanged. But Nikola’s CEO refers to GM batteries and fuel cells for its trucks as alternatives.
Radiant Logistics uses cost savings to offset demand declines from COVID-19. The fiscal first quarter sees debt decline further as acquisitions remain on the table.
Trucking companies are among the major unsecured creditors owed money after Eagle Manufacturing Inc. of Red Lake, Minnesota, filed Chapter 11.
Electric delivery van maker Workhorse Group draws tough questions from analysts following battery supply issue and lack of deliveries to UPS.
Companies that got less than $150,000 would have their names publicly released; that had happened only for firms that borrowed in excess of that.
Schneider has added an app to its FreightPower tech solution, giving carriers the ability to book loads with a single click and shippers more tracking capabilities.
Self-driving vehicle company Nuro has raised a $500 million Series C round of funding, as autonomous delivery continues to pick up new markets. The raise, announced on Monday, was led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, with participation from new investors including Fidelity Management & Research Co. LLC and Baillie Gifford. […]
The United States is the largest steel importer in the world, buying $23.9 billion worth of raw steel in 2019.
Lawyer Keating hired a ‘runner’ who as it turned out was already involved in staging accidents with trucks; he then joined in on the planning, according to indictment
Industry speakers, technology demos and venture capitalists took center stage last week for FreightWaves’ FreightTech Venture Summit and LIVE @HOME events. Now you can catch sessions you may have missed or rewatch those that most interested you with a special rebroadcast of the events beginning Tuesday.
Workhorse Group said 36% of its production staff is sidelined by the COVID-19 virus or awaiting test results. The company ditched its projection of building 300-400 electric delivery vans by the end of the year and badly undershot Q3 sales and earnings projections.
Initiative designed to leverage USPS’ network to provide peak-season relief for desperate parcel shippers.
Garner Transportation Group president and CEO is the second woman to chair the American Trucking Associations.
Manufacturers take varied approaches to avoiding the chicken-and-egg conundrum of electric trucks. PACCAR is selling and financing them with leases for battery-powered trucks.
The incoming Biden administration is expected to increase regulatory oversight of electric and self-driving vehicles.
Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Record-breaking Mexican blockade costs $81M; A&R Logistics expands in Houston; Mexican export bank seals $600M loan; and TA Services acquires Top Gun Freight.
Amazon has ambitions to expand its air network internationally, and now has its own airport sort center in Europe.
Roehl Transport sees plaintiff attorneys “having a field day” with the current proposal.
Volkswagen AG’s truck holding company TRATON and Navistar International Corp. reached a definitive agreement on TRATON’s $3.7 billion buyout of the maker of International trucks and IC buses.
