Trucking

Truckers are likely using many of the 46,000 U.S. bridges that are classified as “structurally deficient.” These are the states with the most.

Stockholm-based electric trucking company Einride conducted a survey to gain insights into women’s views on a career in the trucking industry and how technology and autonomy impact interest.

The Coca-Cola plant in Grand Prairie, Texas, will close by April 15 as part of a consolidating effort by the company, according to a notice sent to state officials Friday.

Wells Fargo transportation research analyst Allison Poliniak-Cusic raises expectations for intermodal providers in a new report. Favorable catalysts for the mode are expected to carry into 2022.

Brokerages like Loadsmith are solving complex problems to benefit the green economy.

Roger Nielsen will need a new outlet for his electric and driverless truck passion as the Daimler Trucks North America CEO retires after a 35-year career.

Senate-approved emergency pension relief covering Yellow, ABF Freight employees could hit President’s desk this week.

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Laredo’s bridge master plan aims to boost Mexico trade; German automaker invests $72 million in San Luis Potosí; Transmontes orders 75 Freightliner trucks; El Paso opens route for trucks headed to Mexico.

Pandemic heroes of the highway deserve mobile sites, NATSO says. Some drivers don’t think that’s a good idea.

This week notched a new all-time high in spot rates.

Also on the podcast the continuing surge in diesel prices.

Truck Talk is a weekly newsletter where FreightWaves adds context, commentary and color to industry news and trends.

Courier gains stood out as an upward trend while others were lower.

Sometimes the transportation industry can feel a little impersonal. A people-first mindset can help combat that.

February generally shows an increase in the number of trucking jobs, but not in 2021

The trucking community grapples with the city of Palmview, Texas’ ordinance restricting parking as well as access to city streets.

Republican lawmakers push back on Biden’s ‘big, bold vision’ ahead of infrastructure talks.

Old Dominion Freight Line said Thursday it would add 800 drivers and more than 400 dockworkers and clerical personnel to meet “robust freight demand.”

New Class 8 truck orders are piling up, leading fleets to turn to used equipment to add capacity in a consumer-driven freight market.

In light of recent wind-related accidents, Reliance Partners’ Brian Runnels advises truckers to check their weight, slow down and monitor weather reports before hitting the road.