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.
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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.
Schneider’s corporate sustainability goals include plans to reduce per-mile carbon emissions 60% by 2035 and focus on fleet electrification.
The size of the Variant fleet reached 900 this week, ahead of schedule. CEO Fuller is touting improvement in OR of 2,000 bps when fully implemented.
PowerFleet’s LV-400 allows users to remotely monitor and make changes to the reefer trailer from their PC.
