Trucking

Paper, plastic, other commodities now exempted for COVID-19 response.

Long-haul truck drivers can teach people a thing or two about how to fend off the loneliness and boredom that accompany long periods of isolation.

The move comes after the state got hit with criticism for its move.

Companies from all corners of the freight ecosystem are beginning to implement layoffs as an economic downturn starts to take hold.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it is causing customs brokers and third-party logistics providers to adapt their day-to-day office operations.

Shen was previously chief operating officer and president.

DMV flexibility, coronavirus testing among requests as potential for supply chain disruption grows.

Bulkmatic Transport of Griffith, Indiana, has acquired Illinois-based Paris Transport Inc. to add capacity and improve customer service.

Exemption needed to protect against COVID-19-related fuel shortages, groups assert.

And a small loadboard company gains hosannas for offering…five parking spots.

The CBP Laredo Field Office oversees U.S. ports of entry along the Mexican border in the cities of Laredo, Roma, Del Rio, Brownsville, Eagle Pass, Hidalgo, Rio Grande City and Progreso.

It won’t be the last opportunistic e-commerce acquisition we see.

Stifel Financial sees an OK first quarter, but the picture gets less clear after that, with risks to second-quarter earnings estimates.

The FMCSA hours-of-service waiver has sparked confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

Carriers subcontracting with feds may have access to delivery extensions.

Lev Aslan Dermen was convicted on multiple charges involving business connections to brothers Jacob and Isaiah Kingston, who were convicted in 2018 for their role in a massive biodiesel tax scheme.

LoadStop provides a TMS solution that has a built-in compliance manager and an autonomous dispatcher that helps fleets find best-match loads in the spot market.

The Harris County Toll Road Authority, which operates most of the toll roads in Houston, has eliminated cash payments from its booths during the global coronavirus pandemic.

But bathrooms may stay shut, Stewart says.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford says supply chain must keep moving as the province bans large public gatherings and closes restaurants – but leaves key openings that should help freight demand amid coronavirus pandemic.

The rule went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Tuesday.

Drive-thru testing sites don’t necessarily accommodate big rigs

To get a leg up on the competition, recruiters are turning to Tenstreet to help them expedite the onboarding process through its automated platform.

Before the coronavirus became a pandemic, used truck sales posted their best performance in two years as low prices and seasonality combined to boost an otherwise slow market for older equipment.

FMCSA order sparks confusion over what is considered emergency relief.

For fleets that run throughout the day and need high utilization, hydrogen fuel cells offer great value for investment, while also creating zero emissions.

The Canadian government leaves crucial openings for the movement of goods and U.S. citizens as it introduces an extraordinary travel ban because of coronavirus.

Stifel Financial’s conference call with industry executives forecasts supply chain disruption extending to July or longer.

FreightWaves’ OTRI is now higher than it was a year ago

Maintenance departments within fleets may face labor shortages, and St. Pierre wants fleet managers to know that TTN was founded to assist in times such as these.

FreightWaves SONAR can help those in the freight industry stay current with what is happening in transportation and logistics during the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott initiated several measures aimed at keeping commercial trucks moving to deliver supplies to grocery stores.

Freight brokers expect spot rates to ramp this week, but the long-term outlook is uncertain.

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.

Coronavirus has strained supply chains and had a huge impact on the movement of freight.

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives have formed the Supply Chain Caucus. Read why this is important for all of us.

Rose Rocket’s order management platform integration with Geotab’s system gives trucking companies more tools to offer shippers, including track and trace and real-time ETA

Crafting a mission statement and values for TravelCenters of America is among myriad tasks veteran turnaround expert Jon Pertchik is taking on in his latest project.

American Airlines is cutting 75% of international wide-body flights because of the coronavirus, shifting bellies full of cargo to freighters that will increase shipping costs for automotive manufacturers and commodities from salmon to fashion wear.

Attorney general argues federal rule does not preempt law impacting independent contractors.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Walmart opens new distribution center to meet e-commerce demand; border officials lobby for funding of new truck and railway bridges; two Texas seaports receive $39 million for improvements and expansion; Mexican manufacturing association creates coronavirus prevention task force.

The logistics professionals, shippers, warehouse operators, dispatchers, brokers, and most importantly, truck drivers step up and provide an orchestrated effort to ensure the safety and well being of our country.

‘Non-exhaust’ emissions garner attention as major source of air pollution

Apple (NASDAQ: AAPL) announced today that it is closing all its retail stores outside China in response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic. The company has about 500 stores globally and had previously shut its China stores during the outbreak in that country. Those stores reopened today. The question now is, will other retailers follow suit […]

Along with medical professionals and public health officials, truckers are also on the front lines delivering critical medical supplies, food and other essential items to hospitals and stores.

The waiver will run through April 12 or the end of the emergency, whichever is first

Now in sync with lower tractor orders after equipment ordering binge, trailer bookings recorded their softest February since the Great Recession as coronavirus concerns gave fleets another reason to stay out of the market.

New all-time high for volumes

Federal agency would be following in the steps of several states that have already granted such exceptions.

Uber Works helps temporary workers connect directly with companies posting jobs via its digital marketplace and ensures workers get paid without delay.

Class 8 truck manufacturers so far are staving off production cuts and layoffs, but they are watching their supply chains carefully for disruptions from the coronavirus that could further reduce already tepid demand for new equipment.

North American trade agreement clears last major hurdle, but more immediate questions loom about the free flow of freight between Canada and the U.S. amid talk of tighter border controls.

ATA says it expects a waiver. States are already granting them.

Agency is working to reschedule the all-day event that had been planned for March 19.

Move is next step in group’s fight against “unconstitutional” regime.

Cross-border freight executive says “supply chain must remain intact” as Canadian government looks at placing more restrictions at the border with the United States.

“Right now, I believe most ocean carriers and marine terminal operators are acting responsibly and fairly in these challenging conditions,” FMC Commissioner Daniel Maffei said.

Drones can speed up delivery times dramatically, but for the technology to be commercialized, a number of regulatory hurdles need to be cleared.

Steering advances, integrated steps over DEF tank among enhancements truck makers are bringing to market amid a continuing slowdown in new equipment orders

As experts predict price increases and late deliveries from coronavirus, some industry insiders say the threat is overblown.

CLS has specialized in last mile delivery, expedited LTL, cross-border transportation, sprinter vans, box trucks and e-commerce fulfilment.

Virus-related demand headwinds bring fresh declines in February Cass data. Visibility into a potential trucking recovery is further clouded.

Most companies are right near the 25% decline in the market since February 1.

Show organizers canceled Mid-America Trucking Show on Thursday amid coronavirus threat.

Insurance spikes can be attributed to the ongoing threat of nuclear verdicts.

Technology is an important part of the customer journey, but companies often don’t understand how important it actually is.

Carol Tomé named new CEO at UPS. David Abney to retire at the end of 2020 after a 46-year career.

Levy is kept modest as report warns high rate would lead to diversions.

Freight tech company focused on logistics in the beverage, auto parts, construction, furniture and electronic sectors.

Workhorse said its electric delivery van will enter production in the next few weeks, with various configurations and sizes to be offered eventually.

Directive follows unsuccessful legislative efforts to pass cap-and-trade bill

Cross-border trucking and logistics firm isn’t cheering for the pandemic. But for the moment, freight volumes are increasing in Canada and the U.S. even as fears over fallout loom on both sides of the border.

Supply chains are a major source of carbon emissions. Switching to alternative fuel powertrains and improving equipment utilization levels can help reduce footprint.

Kellogg’s took first place in the inaugural Shipper of Choice Awards last year. Nestle won second, followed by Walmart, Conagra and The Home Depot.

“The reality is that neither major political party has been particularly good for small-business truckers for a long time.”

Canadian trucking and logistics company reports record fourth-quarter revenue and slim profit as its upstart brokerage office in Charlotte helps offset trucking weakness.

Shippers combat coronavirus with new procedures, questions for drivers; carriers advise proper hygiene, while Amazon requires sanitization of workstations, vehicles

Lightweight electric van maker expects to build 300-400 units this year as transition to production inches forward while costs remain high amid Q4 revenue of just $3,000.

Global law firm HFW and Southeastern Freight Lines announce promotions.

Deliveries of contracted freight with actual trucks will be the focus of the three-year partnership.

CDL verification back on track after connection problems resolved.

Freightliner Custom Chassis Corp., Utilimaster, Supreme and Waltco all showed new chassis, vehicles or truck bodies and components designed for the growing last-mile delivery segment at the 2020 Work Truck Show

Daseke expects weakness in the industrial markets and oil and gas sectors to persist. Management said the environment was sequentially weaker in the first quarter.

WorkStep marketplace matches workers and employers as industrial labor market challenges persist

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

RPA technology could provide every broker an assistant to perform lower-level tasks so they can focus on high-level strategy.

Home Depot currently has 125 stores, two distribution centers and 16,000 employees across Mexico.

Chief Financial Officer Alan Graf to retire at year-end. Corporate Vice President and Treasurer Mike Lenz to assume the role in September.

Grant awards to be used to build new spaces or convert weigh stations.

101 Transport Inc. of Hudson, Wisconsin, links rapidly accelerating insurance costs to 2019 wreck in Utah.

CNBC’s Lori Ann LaRocco writes about the ramping up of manufacturing in China, and the subsequent ramping up of cargo headed to the U.S. via ships.

Three months after its formation, Anthym Logistics sells to BlueGrace.

XPO announces deal to buy the majority of Kuehne + Nagel’s U.K. contract logistics segment. The deal comes shortly after XPO announced plans to divest units.

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?

Ransomware could cripple our nation’s transportation infrastructure if firms don’t protect their data and demand more stringent security compliance.

Despite all the hype and promise of autonomous trucks, the professional driver is not going anywhere.

Company responds to Senate hearing alleging spying and market distortion by China.

A forum on dual-trailer trucks, to discuss the economic benefits and road safety, was held in Mexico’s Senate Wednesday through Friday.

Steel giant working to restore normal operations “as quickly as possible” as trucking companies report disruptions in freight from Canadian facility.

Former Texas DPS employee pleads guilty to role in issuing more than 200 fake CDLs over two-year period.