In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, the West Coast wildfires are creating hazardous conditions for truck drivers. Plus, trailer orders are rising once again and volatile supply chains may become the new normal.
Convoy has rolled out a program aimed at helping shippers secure freight capacity along lanes without the need for an RFP or long-term contract.
Fires and heavy smoke have dominated life in Oregon and Washington this week. Here are photos from a transportation perspective.
Move comes after FMCSA denies petition for reconsideration
Longer truck wait times at Otay Mesa were reportedly caused by changes to customs requirements by Mexican officials.
At the American Shipper Global Trade Tech summit Wednesday, Cambridge Capital partners discussed what they look for in an investment.
The continuing rebound in trailer orders is in line with three-year high in spot freight rates as consumers buy more goods than services.
“Forager: Manically focused on cross-border with tech” was the topic of a virtual fireside chat at American Shipper’s Global Trade Tech summit.
It appears Lineage Logistics will be able to sustain its 60% annual cubic-foot growth rate. The company announces an equity raise landed it with $1.6 billion in new capital.
After testing its battery-powered LR Electric refuse truck in New York City and with Republic Services, Mack Trucks will take orders in Q4 for deliveries in 2021. Republic, however, committed in August to startup Nikola for 2,500 cabover Tre models beginning in 2022.
Relief from Washington was sought but so far none is on the way
Forward Air announces the addition of CLW Delivery to its last-mile network, continuing its acceleration of both inorganic and organic growth initiatives.
sennder is now unquestionably the leading digital freight brokerage in Europe.
Forty percent of Edge’s volume year-to-date has run through its digital matching platform CAPACITY.
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, short seller Hindenburg Research continued to lob allegations of wrongdoing at Nikola Corp. Plus, OOIDA said it will renew its push for more funds for truck parking when the next Congress convenes, and TFI International expands its […]
When some passenger planes get long in the tooth, they get a second life in cargo. The latest candidate for conversion in the Airbus A321. It offers more shipping space than a Boeing 737 and could be flying to an airport near you soon with your online order.
Drivers conducting relief efforts are exempt from certain HOS regs.
EPS numbers nearly double analysts’ median estimates.
A thick curtain of smoke hangs over Oregon, causing health and delivery problems for drivers.
Prologis’ research group views the potential conversion of underutilized brick-and-mortar retail space to logistics real estate as minimal.
With winds diminished, the storm is now seen as more of a rain event. Alabama’s ITRI rises
Shares soar after hours.
Walmart pushes suppliers, carriers to get their inbound delivery act together.
The move signals the beginning of what could be many — or maybe just a few — actions against employers for violations of virus-related rules
TFI International says it will acquire DLS Worldwide from RR Donnelley for $225 million in a major acquisition that will expand the Canadian company’s U.S. logistics business.
Radiant Logistics reports new revenue and earnings records in a fiscal fourth-quarter update. The company has delayed its annual filing and conference call with analysts, citing delays associated with the pandemic.
The National Customs Brokers and Forwarders Association of America said its members are tired of ocean carriers charging them hundreds of dollars over their service contract rates.
Samsara is making street-level critical event data available to city governments to help them make more informed decisions around municipal safety.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Amazon presses the gas on holiday hiring, a judge allows truck tolls to continue in Rhode Island and police hunt for a motive behind the killing of a truck driver.
(Updated Sept. 15, 10:20 A.M. ET with information on FedEx) Worsening smoke conditions prompted Alaska Airlines (NYSE: ALK to suspend all flights for 24 hours in Portland, Oregon, and Spokane, Washington, beginning at 3 p.m. on Monday. Otherwise, airline and parcel delivery networks have experienced limited disruption from the devastating wildfires that have impacted millions […]
Accessorial charges also to climb on dozens of services.
Current legislation to expand truck parking slated to expire.
Ransomware attack targets Manitoulin Transport, one of Canada’s largest trucking companies, amid a rash of cyber incidents hitting the nation’s supply chain firms.
Elon Musk is not happy with Bill Gates. Three weeks after the Microsoft (MFST) co-founder raised questions in a blog post about the viability of electric trucks, the Tesla (TSLA) CEO said he thinks Gates “has no clue.” In a tweet posted Saturday, Musk, the world’s fourth-richest man, expressed his feelings about the man two […]
An Odessa, Texas-based company must face a $500,000 lawsuit over alleged damage to a wastewater pipeline.
COVID-19 may have disrupted supply chains but not the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission’s regulatory and policy focus on ocean container shipping, FMC chairman says.
FedEx’s SenseAware ID will provide precise location tracking for COVID-19-related medical supplies and other critical shipments.
Gartner, the global research and advisory firm, has released its Hype Cycle for Supply Chain Strategy, 2020 report showing that Internet of Things (IoT) applications have reached a low point known as the trough of disillusionment. “Companies have gotten past the hype; they know what IoT is and how it works,” Mike Burkett, vice president […]
Technologies like Bluetooth low-energy sensors and mesh networking can help fleets stay in contact with their drivers at all times.
Katharina Rath will be tasked with driving German logistics giant’s “global transformation process.”
Navistar’s board says TRATON’s takeover offer is too low. But it is good enough for the truck maker to open its books and keep talking.
Action by ATA and others seeking a preliminary injunction denied; case will move ahead to trial
New rewards program could save small fleets and owner-operators up to $35,000 per truck annually in services they use daily.
Company to open 100 buildings this month as demand spikes.
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
