Inspectors will focus on brake hoses/tubing during the Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance’s (CVSA) annual Brake Safety Week Aug. 23-29.
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, a pair of potential hurricanes have the Gulf Coast in their sights early next week. Plus, carriers continue to hold all the cards when it comes to rate negotiations, and Amazon charts a new path for merchants.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, two freight-related companies in Texas are eliminating 382 jobs.
The trucking market remains strong.
Even as city and state officials urge residents to flee ahead of high winds and flooding, truck drivers answer the call to haul emergency supplies to areas where hurricanes are expected to strike. That’s doubly true now, as two potential hurricanes bear down on the Gulf of Mexico. But the way they heed that call […]
With diesel cheap, the fuel advantage for moving a ton of freight narrows for the railroads.
Makeup orders for tractors and trailers lead to rehiring of some laid-off workers and rebuilding shrunken backlogs from March and April coronavirus shutdowns. But how long will it last?
Ballot initiative would allow their drivers to stay as contractors; otherwise, the ride sharing companies will need to file a plan with the courts on complying with AB5
One engine oil for all engine types? Whether it’s diesel, gas or natural gas, Valvoline says its new oil simplifies maintenance and reduces costs through extended drain intervals.
Temperature-controlled e-commerce fulfillment provider Perishable Shipping Solutions has closed an $8.7 million funding round. The company plans to add new terminals to its two-facility operation and hire staff.
Already dominant in cloud computing and online delivery, Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) is taking its market-moving mentality to another multibillion-dollar sector: commercial transportation electrification. “Our approach is not to wait around and see what the [original equipment manufacturers] deliver but to share our vehicle requirements and influence product design to meet our needs,” said Maria Carne […]
In today’s edition of The Daily Dash, more news from the FreightWaves Carrier Summit, a look inside the nation’s first digital trucking fleet, Amazon’s latest court loss and why Prologis is training logistics workers.
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling 5,604 M2 Business Class medium-duty trucks. Engine harness chafing could lead to a short circuit and an engine stall, increasing the risk of a crash.
The American Trucking Associations’ Intermodal Motor Carriers Conference seeks to put an end to alleged price manipulation of container chassis usage between ocean carriers and draymen.
Shared truckload alleviates LTL pain points
The Intermodal Association of North America said the federal agency’s signoff allows more efficient training and helps recruit and retain equipment mechanics.
A fresh start in trucking can be overwhelming and risky for those without prior experience. Reliance Partners’ Morgan Thomas details what new ventures can expect within their first years of operation.
Technology that saves time, enhances communications and facilitates social distancing puts carriers a step ahead.
Keller Trucking uses TCA benchmarking program to identify Best Practices and elevate profitability.
SkyBitz provides the transportation and logistics industries with real-time asset tracking and data analytics from sensors and remote monitoring solutions.
