Trucking

Learn about the six most common reasons cargo gets delayed during the customs process.

U.K.-based Deliveroo is exiting Germany, citing difficulties in maintaining the level of customer service that it offers across its other markets.

Atlanta is building Spaghetti Junction II. UK drug companies will take matters into their hands to get goods to market in no-deal Brexit; YRC consolidation is key to survival

College football season is about to start (YES!!!). This article focuses on the logistics of moving a college team’s equipment from its home location to an away game.

Canadian government to invest C$18.5 million for logistics system, bridge, signs and “intelligent” communications to boost flow of trucks as part of a broader effort to improve trade infrastructure.

Third busiest U.S. port prods carriers and owner-operators to use low- and zero-emissions trucks.

The seventh annual Games were the biggest yet.

All flights into and out of Hong Kong have been shut down by the Hong Kong Airport Authority owing to the occupation of the airport by protestors.

Pullback in Ontario, British Columbia and Manitoba appears to normal correction following hiring uptick, economist says.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: new FAST lane in Laredo, Pharr Bridge sees mixed results, sales of heavy duty trucks plunge in Mexico, Doggett Industries acquires trailer business and Border Patrol talks “Operation Big Rig.” New FAST Lane at World Trade Bridge […]

Bill being drafted by Kansas Senator Jerry Moran would create a Women in Trucking Advisory Board within FMCSA.

Port Laredo and the Port of El Paso reported declines in total trade volumes for the first six months of 2019, compared to the same period last year.  Laredo’s trade with the world fell slightly – 0.39 percent – from $116.6 billion to $116.15 billion through the first six months of 2019, according to WorldCity […]

In Australia this last week: police criticized two truckers who died in very adverse visibility conditions; a serial trucking offender was hit with a big fine plus legal costs for numerous legal infringements; more electric vehicles on the road; trucking association wants electric vehicles to be taxed; advanced brakes company wins big order; toll road operator raises half a billion dollars but analysts are unimpressed.

The U.S. Treasury Department’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has started making examples of companies that did not take its administrative subpoenas for information involving alleged sanctions violations seriously.

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) has named Justin Rockcastle, a professional truck driver with Melton Truck Lines, a Highway Angel for stopping and rendering assistance when a vehicle filled with minors veered off the road and rolled. It was a miserable day to be on the road. It was May 23, and it was raining and […]

The ultimate guide to putting your money towards the most efficient trucks in the industry

If YRC Worldwide, Inc.’s (NASDAQ:YRCW) second-quarter results could talk, they would tell investors and shippers to give them the benefit of the doubt. But after a disappointing quarter, an equity price that’s down nearly 80 percent in the past 12 months, and a model that has destroyed untold amounts of wealth in the past 14 […]

Last-mile delivery is critically important to both consumers and the companies that sell to them. Read about six challenges and changes in last-mile delivery.

The Defense Department (DoD), General Services Administration (GSA) and National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) are proposing to amend the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) to support the Small Business Administration’s (SBA) policy of including overseas contracts in agency small business contracting goals, the agencies announced in a proposed rule. The proposed FAR changes are consistent […]

Trucks are omitted from a study analyzing congestion pricing options; YRC scraps satellite radio in cabs; FedEx drops Amazon in dollars-and-sense decision

Customs and Border Protection has adjusted the amounts for its merchandise processing fees for fiscal year 2020 to reflect changes due to inflation.

With their vast knowledge of imports, customs brokers see themselves playing an important role in the battle against counterfeit goods.

The blockchain project is in collaboration with Daimler Trucks and seeks to secure and automate machine-to-machine payment processes.

Shipping and packages remained lone financial bright spot in latest quarter.

Parking and technology will both be featured on this weekend’s edition of FreightWaves Radio on SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking.  Co-hosts John Kingston and Timothy Dooner will be joined by Sarah Hernandez, an assistant professor in the engineering school of the University of Arkansas who just completed a study on truck parking. She’ll discuss how getting […]

The use of congestion pricing to reduce traffic in cities may not be popular, but it is having profound effects and may be coming to where you live.

Many of north-east Asia’s mega ports are directly in the path of two super-typhoons. The first is about to blow in from the Pacific and will make landfall within the next few hours.

China’s ports are the most connected ports in the whole world, mega-study reveals. Ports elsewhere in Asia flesh out the top twenty. U.S. ports don’t make an appearance until way down the list.

When designing software for truckers, it is vital for companies to consult drivers at every stage of its development, as apps developed in siloes will only make the lives of truckers more complicated.

Arkansas-based PKE Western Truck Leasing, Inc. filed a $37 million lawsuit against Rich Transport, LLC and its parent company, RoadRunner Transportation Systems (NYSE: RRTS), alleging breach of contract.

Promises package deliveries up to 5 lbs. within 30 minutes.

Rates could break out either to the upside or downside.

Old Dominion reported continued LTL volume weakness in July. Near-term volume relief may be hard to come by as domestic and global macroeconomic trends remain tepid.

Customs and Border Protection has updated its seizure mitigation guidelines involving licensed and non-licensed exports for its officers at the nation’s ports of entry.

In partnership with Slync… learn about how predictive exception management can keep freight flowing smoothly.

United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) inspection policies “don’t reflect new technology or threats” and are “outdated,” according to an August 6 report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO). CBP border inspections for passenger and commercial vehicles currently include reviewing travel documents, screening against law enforcement databases and using canines and X-ray machines. However, […]

Digital freight brokerage LoadSmart and self-driving startup Starsky Robotics announced they have successfully priced, booked and delivered two loads of freight without human intervention.

A supply-demand imbalance and oceanic low-sulfur fuel regulations are making air freight more attractive relative to ocean freight. Or, at least, that is what air carriers hope.

New CEO at Los Angeles container terminal treats trucking as a customer

Southern California drayage and logistics firm looks to add to customer base with deal.

DHS concurred with the four recommendations made by the congressional watchdog agency.

Agency will not comment on new publication date until review is finalized.

The U.K. imports a bulk of the food it consumes from mainland Europe, and this might be a problem in the event of a no-deal Brexit.

Kottke Trucking, an interstate company focused on refrigerated and dry van transportation, recently acquired Davenport, Florida-based Wayne T. Fellows, which specializes in refrigerated less-than-truckload and truckload hauling. With the acquisition, Kottke, headquartered in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, will add 43 truck drivers and 22 non-driving positions. “This opportunity allows us to be a full-service provider to […]

FedEx, tired of jumping through hoops for Amazon.com at non-compensatory rates, cuts the ground-delivery cord with the e-tailer

In auto racing, the racecar is the star and teams spend a lot of effort getting to the race on time. But they also need to bring all the supporting players: the tires, the gearboxes…and the bodywork. And the chassis. And the spare engines. And the awning. And the tools. And they all need to fit in one trailer.

When Mack Trucks set out to design the Anthem, it turned to drivers for input. The result is a Class 8 tractor that is both comfortable and functional, providing all the benefits of an aerodynamic over-the-road tractor in a Classic Mack.

PACCAR agreed to a $1.7 million settlement from the U.S. Treasury Department that its European subsidiary, DAT Trucks, illegally engaged in the sale 63 trucks to Iran between 2013 and 2015.

Roadrunner Transportation Systems reports another large operating loss and announces that it will narrow its focus to its logistics and asset-light LTL segments.

EIV Capital, a Houston firm that invests in energy businesses, recently helped raise $75 million in funding that will research turning dairy cattle’s recycled cow manure into usable, clean energy products. The funding will be used by Amp Americas, a Chicago-based startup that is researching how to transform animal waste and convert it into biogas, […]

Jack Cooper Ventures says it will be “business as usual” as the auto hauler undertakes a restructuring.

Chinese port throughput volumes (all cargoes) for the first half of 2019 are up 7.3 percent compared to the first half of last year, according to the latest official Chinese data. First half 2019 foreign cargo volumes through China rose 2.5 percent compared to the prior corresponding period. And box throughput rose 5.1 percent. Read on to find out more!

Online customers expect to be spoiled and consistent delivery experiences are the core of meeting those needs, two surveys found

Empty miles are a billion-dollar problem for trucking fleets, but are they more of a problem than they were in 2002? Recent headlines indicate they may be, but they may not tell the true story.

Carriers waiting to implement ELDs until the last minute run the risk of hardware shortages, training slowdowns and fines on the highway.

Jim Higginbotham, a professional truck driver for Stone Trucking Company, has been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for his willingness to stop and render aid following a serious two-car accident that ejected one of the motorists. On Friday, May 3, Higginbotham, was heading out of Ramona, […]

Global e-commerce continues to grow, and grow, and grow. Market voice Brian Aoaeh writes about the move of e-commerce giants to establish their own fulfillment services.

Starting today, shippers using MercuryGate’s transportation management system (TMS) will have access to Uber Freight’s network of carriers, guaranteed capacity and real-time market rates, MercuryGate announced this morning. “Shippers need reliable information to drive speed and efficiency in their 24/7 operations,” said MercuryGate president and chief executive officer Joe Juliano in a statement. “By tapping […]

Deutsche Post DHL posts single-digit revenue, profit gains, lifts low end of full-year earnings view

The company itself is silent so far, but the union spelled out some of the developments.

For the first time, Workhorse Group is tying the possibility of a huge contract with the U.S. Postal Service to the acquisition of General Motors Lordstown, Ohio assembly complex.

Jim Blaze writes about the recent history of intermodal rail service and what may happen in the next few years.

If you see a truck driver in Texas without his hands on the wheel, the chances are good you’re seeing an autonomous truck from Kodiak Robotics.

A lot of things have to go right for DFBs to build a market large enough to justify their valuations.

CARB is making $40 million available in the form of vouchers to reduce emissions. Eligible equipment includes everything from rubber-tired gantry cranes, to airport cargo loaders to truck and trailer refrigeration units.

Information and data request to be used to inform future research.

Christopher Lemaire, a professional truck driver for Revere Transportation, has once again been named a Highway Angel by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). He is being recognized for his willingness to detain a drunken driver involved in a hit and run. Lemaire is no stranger to the Highway Angels program. He’s been nominated twice before […]

Government audit finds no evidence that Volvo influenced EPA emissions study.

The State, Treasury and Commerce departments are ramping up to implement an Aug. 1 executive order from President Donald Trump that imposes a second round of sanctions against Russia.

A major accident in 2018 led to a spike in insurance premiums for Carney Trucking, an increase the company just couldn’t absorb.

Get ready for the goodies coming from federal transport spending legislation. Money for inland waterway network will be funds well spent.

The United States and Mexico are on the brink of yet another trade war – this time pitting U.S. farmers against Mexican tomato growers and importers.  The debate centers around the price of imported tomatoes from Mexico. Florida tomato growers have said the prices of imported Mexican fresh tomatoes are sold below market value, giving […]

Travel Centers of America became a Maryland corporation instead of a Delaware limited liability corporation to attracted stock funds prohibited from investing in LLCs. Its slightly improved second-quarter sales and earnings did not help its stock price in early trading on Monday August 5).

Logistics startup Rivigo has introduced the National Freight Index in India, which will allow users to access individual lane level information in 1,500 locations across the country.

The USDOT and USDA are seeking comments on a revision to hours-of-service and electronic logging device regulations for the agriculture and livestock industries.

There are reasons to expect a healthy pop in outbound Los Angeles spot rates.

Transplace finds a disparity in consumer goods trade leads to large spread between north and southbound traffic – and a Canada backhaul “tax.”

The rise and fall of interest in natural gas trucks typically depends on the price of oil. Now, the availability of clean energy credits in California and tougher NOx rules expected from the California Air Resources Board are additional reasons for purchase.

In Australia this week… new tunnels and roads to eliminate trucks; cattle and driver nearly burned alive; human remains found after truck explodes; controversial logistics software company vows to fight class action and the regulator; I’ll huff and I’ll puff and I’ll blow… you off the road!

How high will rates out of Los Angeles go in October and November?

July heavy-duty truck orders were the lowest since 2010, more evidence of a trucking sector recession taking hold.

XPO second-quarter results allays analyst concerns as it navigates through a tough top-line

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross said the U.S. plans to drop trade sanctions against Venezuela once embattled President Nicolás Maduro is out of office.

Schneider’s move to shut final-mile unit leaves furniture retailers seeking last-mile delivery options

A pair of enormous crates carrying parts of a South Korea-bound drilling ship will be transported along highways through the Houston area over the next four days. According to Ronnie Smith, owner of Smith Specialized Logistics, it is one of the biggest moves by tractor-trailers ever in the Houston area, requiring a caravan of more […]

The FreightWaves basket of top freight markets all posted positive numbers this week.

TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) has been in high gear in recent weeks. The Agency has several pending regulations which are currently open for public comment and which could dramatically impact the truckload segment of the trucking […]

Goods like clothes and toys are on the proposed tariff list.

Japan’s Cabinet on Aug. 2 approved a measure that will allow the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry (METI) to impose new licensing policies and procedures on exports and transfers of controlled items to South Korea.

The U.S.-China trade war has dropped trade volumes between the two countries to date in 2019. One result – Mexico is now the #1 trade partner of the U.S.

A federal jury ordered Swift Transportation to pay long-haul trucking rival CRST Expedited more than $15 million for allegedly poaching drivers who were under contract to CRST, which is based in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

As with other industries. the transportation and logistics industry is undergoing a digital transformation. The advent of the cloud and the adoption of new mobile and digital technologies has us in uncharted digital territory.

Leaders of a farmers’ protest in Mexico said if negotiations don’t progress with the government of President Andres Manuel López Obrador, the “next blockade” will be twice as large as the first one that blocked 42 locations in some 23 Mexican states. Farmers are protesting the national budget produced by Obrador, which cut financial aid […]

Kenworth Truck Co. stayed with its approach to promoting general managers from the engineering ranks.

U.S. Xpress sees a tough second quarter, but expects industry fundamentals to firm as excess capacity exits the market.

“I think we’re at a critical juncture. Six months from now I think we’ll be able to take a closer pulse to where things are.”

XPO Logistics posts flat second-quarter revenue, exceeds estimates on EPS, cash flow

Cody Crisler and Kenneth Meekins, professional truck drivers with Henderson Trucking, have each been named Highway Angels by the Truckload Carriers Association (TCA). Both men are being recognized for their willingness to stop and assistance a young family whose baby was accidentally locked in their vehicle. On June 7, Henderson Trucking colleagues Jessica Graham, Crisler, […]

The new tariffs, announced a day after the Fed cut rates, will affect mostly consumer goods.

Technology has helped smaller fleets band together to take advantage of discounts, real-time telematics and find loads through digital freight matching platforms.