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On this special Memorial Day weekend edition of What The Truck?!? we have all the latest news in FreightTech, supply chain, and trucking – including a focus on Craig Fuller’s state of the industry report, Earnings Over/Under, On The Radar, Fast Paced Forecast, and some hot tips on how to spend your holiday weekend. All this and more on WTT?!? Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Stitcher, or your favorite podcast player choice and never EVER miss an episode. No paywalls, no borders.

The highway and viaduct that now shoots truckers and others straight through the heart of Syracuse on interstate 81 might be no more under a plan making its way through an approval process. Instead, drivers will need to circle the city on what is now interstate 481 if the state of New York ultimately adopts […]

Guest post by FreightWaves’ John Kingston The introduction of the drug and alcohol clearinghouse in January 2020 is going to have a bigger impact on truck capacity than the recent implementation of the electronic logging device (ELD) rule, according to Eric Fuller. Fuller, the CEO of U.S. Xpress (NYSE: USX), made the remarks on a panel […]

Measure also seeks to keep 30-minute rest break, ag hauler ELD exemption.

A looming workforce supply gap in the freight forwarding sector has caused the industry to reach out to over one million high school students.

As rate pressure eases, conditions for shippers continue to improve.

Inefficient warehouse operations lead to confusion, delays and added cost. By incorporating a TMS, shippers can gain better data and improve the end-to-end process of warehouse and shipping management.

Pennsylvania-based Penske Logistics announced it is laying off 80 drivers and will close its terminal in Fort Wayne, Indiana, in July.

C.H. Robinson (Nasdaq: CHRW) added to its European business with the acquisition of an Italian truck brokerage. The Eden Prairie, Minnesota-based company announced it bought Dema Service S.p.A. Dema Service is a privately owned logistics company providing road transportation services across Europe. Headquartered in Pescara, Italy, Dema Service has approximately 100 employees and three offices […]

Trucks without mirrors are entering the testing phase, but they could soon become a reality.

Old Dominion has made a commitment to donate up to $250,000 to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief fund.

Regulators frustrated by carriers’ lack of candor in justifying service fees

As the price of diesel continues to hover around $3.16 per gallon nationwide, trucking companies are investing in solutions to improve fuel mileage.

Ashley Coker Improving efficiency within maintenance offers the biggest potential for improved profitability of any category within a trucking company. That’s why one of this summer’s TCA Profitability Program (TPP) seminars is all about maintenance workflow. “Being organized and scientific about your maintenance pays huge dividends,” TPP Program Manager Chris Henry said. “Without a doubt, […]

While the majority of truckers transitioned over to electronic logging devices, or ELDs, in their cabs to digitally track their daily driving hours over a year ago, some fleets that run automatic onboard recording devices, or AOBRDs, have until December 16, 2019, to make the switch.

John Larkin, arguably the father of all transport analysts and recently an investment banker, is leaving banking to join a small private equity firm

FMCSA will look to avoid separate rules while addressing new technologies

President walks out abruptly following cover-up allegations

UPS makes largest renewable natural gas buy in history with a 170 million gallon purchase

The three stocks get an upgrade not just on Cowen’s optimistic view of the market, but by how much their prices have been hit.

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller assesses current conditions impacting trucking and outlines what is ahead for the industry.

U.S. President Donald Trump is pushing ahead on the successor of NAFTA following the end of tariffs on Canadian and Mexican metals.

Current International Maritime Organization policies are not sufficiently stringent to meet mounting climate change concerns.

South Korean ocean carrier HMM may have a shiny new corporate identity but its first quarter results were written in the same dreadful red ink as last year. Although the ocean carrier generated large increases in revenues, its costs surged, which led to large losses in the first three months of 2019.

Big Sky Scientific is seeking the return of $1 million hemp stash confiscated by the Idaho State Police.

GM looks to expand its in-car delivery program to other carriers and retailers besides its relationship with Amazon

Market expert Scott Case writes about the air cargo operations at Alaska Airlines, which not only serves Alaska, but the entire U.S. market.

Fuller says the new database on drug and alcohol tests will slice capacity by 10%.

Request follows FAA approval for Google drones in Virginia.

Amazon.com has inked a 20-year, $100 million deal to build an air cargo complex in Lakeland, Fla. near the center of the state.

As the logistics industry continues to plow millions of dollars into digital freight matching
(DFM) technology that pairs shippers and carriers, there is a clear difference of
approach between third-party logistics providers (3PLs) that seek to minimize the “human element” and those that embrace the combination of automation technology and teams of skilled logistics professionals.

Fullbay has created a heavy-duty shop management software that helps shop owners create instant invoices, attract technicians, and truly satisfy customers.

Saudi Arabia Customs successfully transported a container to the Port of Rotterdam using blockchain for the packing list and commercial documents.

Zipline operates autonomous drones across remote areas that are hard to reach by road, airlifting medicines during emergencies.

IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK Guest post by FreightWaves’ Zach Strickland After lulling the world economy into a false sense of security, U.S. government decided to raise tariffs on $300 billion of Chinese goods to as much as 25% last week. The list of goods is extensive, covering sneakers to coffee makers. The threat of increasing tariffs completely […]

Today on WTT we take a deep dive into the Idaho Hemp Trucker fiasco with journalist, Linda Baker, CEO Jacob Findlay has some huge news concerning FullBay, McLeod announces two new products, plus all the latest headlines, Big Deal, Little Deal, and the very first Comment Section Rodeo!

All this and more now on WTT?!?

Autonomous trucks will haul postal agency trailers between distribution centers in Phoenix, Arizona and Dallas, Texas.

US Supreme Court denies petition by UPS to review US Postal Service’s accounting cost structure

Trucker union sides with most of proposal’s early comments.

Lytx has joined the Trucking Alliance, an industry organization dedicated to reducing large truck fatalities. The new membership is indicative of the company’s commitment to making the roads safer with its products.

The Sulfur Cap and a reduction in carbon emissions are high on the agenda for the International Maritime Organization in 2019.

For years, shippers have tapped spare capacity of railcars and tracks as a low-cost option for storing and staging bulk commodities. But the widespread adoption of the business model known as “precision scheduled railroading” means the big U.S. railroads want to be in the moving business, not the storage business. And that poses a problem […]

Freight matching startup SmartHop has built a technology platform that helps truckers plan, search and book their loads in a fraction of the time it takes to sift through traditional load boards.

Consumers are increasingly purchasing furniture and other large, bulky items online, forcing last-mile delivery providers to adapt.

Ashley Coker Knowing how to access and utilize quality data has become an integral part of running a successful trucking company, but many decision makers have been left scrambling to keep up with changing technological demands. To help combat that problem, TCA Profitability Program (TPP) will host a seminar dedicated to keeping people in the […]

The Truckload Carriers Association has been recognizing Highway Angels, or professional truck drivers who demonstrate compassion and courage on the road, since its 1997 inception. Recently, seven standout drivers received the honor for acts of heroism performed. “Their good deeds range from simple acts of kindness, such as fixing a flat tire, to heroic life-saving […]

As some technology companies scale back or eliminate their self-driving programs, Starsky Robotics is pushing forward with its autonomous truck technology.

Ever wondered where trucks go? Wonder no more. A massive telematics study tells us exactly how and where trucks move. Also: health and safety, daylight robbery, law reform and compliance.

Amazon.com is the lead partner in a $575 million Series G funding round for UK food delivery firm Deliver

Market expert Charley Dehoney explores how freight brokers can stay relevant in a rapidly changing environment.

Einride has introduced a Level 4 autonomous electric truck that will transport cargo between a warehouse and a terminal in DB Schenker’s facility.

Truckers, fleet managers, and brokers face any number of regulatory tasks, load optimization and business decisions every single day. Add to that the decision on which technology, software or service best helps manage those tasks, and the chore becomes overwhelming. But one goal of Transparency 19 was to help all stakeholders discern what is the […]

Donald Broughton explores the technology economy and its impact on the overall economy.

In an ever-increasingly connected world, the ability of systems to speak to each other is critical. Fleet Complete’s CONNVEX solution is an example of an underlying system that helps that communication, including critically, between commercial vehicles and providers.

project44 has introduced two new applications that are automating shipment tracking and bringing visibility into siloed operations.

What The Truck?!? is sending you into the weekend with all of the latest headlines and top stories from FreightWaves.com, as well as Earning Over / Under, On The Radar presented by SONAR, Fast Paced Forecast, and so much more. Let’s bang a little cowbell for the weekend and celebrate the launch of WTT?!?’s expansion to two episodes a week!

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TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK As we inch closer to the December 16, 2019 full compliance deadline for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) electronic logging device (ELD) mandate, the need to transition to these devices is becoming more urgent. Members […]

Trucking warns supply chain may still require Inventory buffers.

Top DOT official ranks HOS #1 on freight priority list.

Accidents due to distracted driving is on the rise, and it critical to utilize technology to curb the numbers.

Pressure is mounting to drop charges against three truckers accused of illegally hauling hemp across Idaho. “It’s absolutely horrific,” said Idaho Representative Ilana Rubel (D-Boise), a legislator who is working to get the charges dropped. “It’s like a nightmare out of a novel,” she said. “These are hardworking people working for a trucking company. This […]

XPO shareholders reject Teamsters union proposal to split company’s chairman and CEO roles.

IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) is participating in the annual national advocacy and educational event, Infrastructure Week, which takes place from May 13-20. Across the country, hundreds of businesses, labor organizations, elected officials, and more will come together to spread the message that we must #BuildForTomorrow. Investing in infrastructure is consistently one of the issues […]

2020 U.S. presidential election could become major roadblock

Colorful Auckland mayoral candidate John Tamihere has vowed to ban trucks from the city of Auckland during the day and sell the Ports of Auckland if elected.

UPS completes major modernization of its ground hub in Louisville, a key node in its network

Cargo Chief provides freight brokers with a booking bot that gets carrier offers, counter-bids on loads and autonomously books load on consent.

What The Truck?!? hits the road this week as Chad and Dooner make tracks towards Birmingham, Alabama to cover McLeod’s Transportation, Finance and Accounting Conference. The guys talk with McLeod’s CEO Tom McLeod, VP of Ops David Custred, CFO Kasey Burleson, Chief InfoSec Officer Ben Barnes, and Buddy Moore Trucking’s CFO Susan Moore Kirkpatrick.

Amazon.com breaks ground on its air hub in Cincinnati suburb of Hebron, Ky

Preliminary used truck sales in the heaviest weight segment – Class 8 – fell 13 percent in April compared with the same month a year earlier.

Amazon has broken ground on its Kentucky air hub, which will bring 2,000 jobs and up to 100 planes to the area.

Haven is introducing a track and trace solution that is both affordable and seamless to integrate within shipping workflows.

Ashley Coker IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK The Cass Shipments Index came in negative for the fifth month in a row in April, sparking concern about potential economic contraction. Boughton Capital Founder and Managing Partner Donald Boughton maintained a positive outlook throughout the last several months of negative shipments, becoming gradually more skeptical as the trend continued. He […]

Opus9 and FleetUp are offering Opus9 carriers access to a discounted ELD and the chance to become a Premium Carrier Partner with access to more freight.

Support for proposal split between large and small carriers.

Weather can cause significant delays to freight. FourKites is trying to help solve that by adding real-time management to its products.

UPS triples the number of destinations for Saturday export service to US.

Operating cost savings at stake as company deals with IPO expectations

California and Oregon are both adding to the price via the “LCFS.” Oregon’s law just survived a legal challenge.

Walmart launches one-day delivery in Phoenix and Las Vegas two weeks after Amazon announces its plans to start the service

TruckPark recently launched an app designed to help alleviate the worry to find truck parking by allowing drivers to reserve a parking space using their smartphones.

Purchase expands network in British Columbia with firm specializing in long-haul moves for heavy-industry customers.

Good day, Truck makers have been insisting that medium-duty truck owners are starting to look for the same type of data analytics and remote diagnostic capabilities that long-haul operators have become accustomed to in recent years. Kenworth is the latest manufacturer to heed that call, announcing that its TruckTech+ Remote Diagnostics is now an option […]

addvantage USA injects a specific amount of LPG in the engine air intake to increase fuel efficiency and reduce NOx emissions.

R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel PHOTO: SHUTTERSTOCK The United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, which has jurisdiction over federal cases in Alaska, Arizona, California, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Oregon, and Washington, recently retroactively applied the California Supreme Court’s decision in Dynamex Ops. W. Inc. v. Superior Court to an employer’s detriment. Readers […]

The closure of the facility near Midland/Odessa will cost about 125 jobs.

A long-running lawsuit over leased vehicles appears to be reaching its conclusion. The lawsuit, Roberts, et al. v. C.R. England, Inc., et al, is scheduled for final approval by a judge on July 9, 2019, following a $37.8 million settlement that was reached last month in the class-action suit.

Forward Air names Chris Ruble COO, Matthew Jewell chief commercial officer

Carrier accused of overworking driver in no position to pay.

The study leverages the treasure trove of data Uber and Lyft possess showing where and when people are traveling.

AT&T has helped transportation companies stay ELD compliant with a telematics and driver workflow solution that improves efficiency of trucking operations.

Sustainable Shrimp Partnership has partnered with IBM to leverage blockchain and provide stakeholders end-to-end visibility into shrimp supply chains.

Expedited carriers and brokers discuss the reasons for weakness in expedited spot markets.

Kuwait, Middle East-based logistics provider, Agility, generated consolidated revenues of 378.8 million Kuwaiti Dinar (US$1.25 billion) in the first quarter of 2019, the company reported today. That’s a 1.9 percent increase on the revenues generated in the first quarter of 2018.

Australian integrated logistics provider Qube (ASX:QUB) has acquired Brisbane-based crane-hire provider, mining-related logistics services provider and truck-operator LCR Group for A$135 million (US$94.14 million).

The U.S. Postal Service suffered more of the same in its fiscal second quarter: Billion dollar net loss, parcel gains offset by mail losses

Logistics real estate continues to attract money from institutional investors all over the world.

Brave driver rescues trucker from fiery death; hostile takeover; billions for roads; truck sales; pay truckers on time… or else!

Big data and shifting consumer preferences will revolutionize freight transportation, according to Association of American Railroads panel.