Trucking

FedEx imposes peak season surcharges and takes different tack than UPS.

During comment period, agency wants input on cost/benefit issues, big vs. small brokers and how broker documents might be shared with carriers

For electric trucks to really catch on, recharging time will have to be on par with a diesel fill-up. More powerful chargers like Tritium’s direct current charger that can juice up a vehicle to 80% in 15 minutes are on the way.

Pittsburgh-based Locomation completes first commercial demonstration of its synced-up convoys

Kyungshin Cable makes wire harnesses used in the automotive industry for companies in Mexico, the United States and Canada.

A total of 167 companies, including highest-ranked Cedar Grove, on this year’s roster

The campaign is part of a broader effort to prevent the spillage of the tiny pellets during their transport.

OOIDA, SBTC requests to get a hearing, at least in the court of public opinion

Safety Hub uses telematics data and AI insights from dashcams to enhance driver safety.

Walmart’s fiscal second quarter comes in well ahead of analyst expectations as e-commerce sales surge. The COVID-related inventory drawdown is a positive for trucking.

Former XPO executive Daniel Walsh succeeds Jennifer Polli, who is credited with leading the chassis provider through “significant transformation.”

In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, Roadrunner Transportation exits the truckload business; a road for autonomous vehicles only; and NFI makes a large acquisition.

An interview with Daseke CFO Jason Bates highlights the company’s financial turnaround. When will the carrier get back on the acquisition trail?

From 15,000 workers on furlough in April, Daimler Trucks North America has seen steady build activity to meet replacement demand into 2021 as its order backlog grows.

The National Association of Manufacturers recognized Kenworth’s Chillicothe, Ohio, plant for taking the guesswork out of bolt tightening and error-proofing truck cabs.

Mexico reaches an agri-food surplus of 19% in the first half of 2020, with year-over-year international sales increasing 4.26%.

USPS holiday surcharges will hit merchants due to markups by large users.

TFI International raised nearly $219 million in a share offering. It puts the transportation and logistics company in a stronger position to pursue acquisitions in the U.S. and Canad

Roadrunner fully exits truckload business and announces financial improvement. The company adds former Celadon CEO to the board.

JD.com gets controlling stake in Chinese express transport firm Kuayue Express.