Trucking

Authorities recently ruled that the death of Iowa truck driver David Schultz, who had been missing about five months before being discovered in April, was accidental.

The U.S. Department of Transportation’s chief AI officer, Vinn White, has been tapped to oversee truck safety for the Biden administration.

Less-than-truckload carrier Saia continues to open terminals acquired from bankrupt Yellow Corp.

Insurance rates continue to rise despite a down freight market. What does the future of mitigating insurance rates look like?

Judge Lewis J. Liman issued a 113-page ruling outlining his opinion of legal arguments brought against congestion pricing in Manhattan, which would charge truck drivers up to $36 for entering certain parts of the city.

Avocado inspections and shipments have resumed a week after being interrupted by protests in Mexico.

RXO shares are soaring Monday on news of its acquisition of Coyote Logistics from UPS.

A small Virginia trucking company fought off a union, but ensuing legal cases may end up pushing the National Labor Relations Board toward more pro-union policies.

This week in Borderlands: Private sector investment in Mexico $39B so far in 2024; BNSF announces intermodal logistics hub near Phoenix; Trailer manufacturer launches production facility in Eagle Pass, Texas; and Doosan Bobcat begins construction of $300M plant in Mexico.

A congressionally mandated report on CDL skills testing reveals states that are improving — or getting worse — on testing wait times for aspiring truck drivers.

Proficient Auto Logistics, a newly formed publicly traded auto carrier, issued its first-ever earnings.

Sitetracker helps companies like ChargePoint automate tasks surrounding getting electric charging points up and running faster.

TFI International has acquired food-grade tank hauler Entreposage Marco for an undisclosed sum.

This week: Verified Carrier discusses its unique way of vetting carriers, Vecna Robotics closes its Series C, Truckstop vets industry pets and Nvidia has a new offering for industry tech providers.

Some truck drivers supporting the reclassification of marijuana are decrying as hypocritical the banning of pot while off-duty alcohol use is allowed.

NFI CEO Sidney Brown has been indicted as part of the broader “Norcross case” that may shake up New Jersey politics.

Point Pickup Technologies has agreed to sell $100,000 in assets to Delivered, including customer lists, software, transferable permits, books and records, Point Pickup’s website, and promotional materials.

Severe weather is wreaking havoc in parts of South Texas and northern Mexico as Tropical Storm Alberto drenches the region.

Career Now Brands’ chief data officer, Nathan Widener, emphasizes the importance of data collection in the recruitment process and gives insight into how it can help carriers achieve maximum return on investment from recruiting campaigns.

OOIDA and other industry groups are suing over the EPA Phase 3 final rule on greenhouse gas emissions standards for heavy-duty vehicles.