U.S. safety investigators will hold a hearing in July as they try to find out why a big cargo jet carrying Amazon packages crashed last year.
The investment round was led by OGCI Climate Investments, a $1 billion+ fund that invests in solutions to decarbonize commercial transport.
Debt rating for the company held steady by S&P and Moody’s, though S&P sees a more negative outlook
Frac sand firm Vista Proppants and Logistics filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday, saying it has around $500 million in liabilities.
The company is one of three autonomous trucking startups to voluntarily describe how it is developing and applying AV technology
Steve Burks was a truck driver in an earlier professional capacity. He also earned his bachelor’s degree, his master’s degree and then his Ph.D. He’s a professor of economics at the University of Minnesota-Morris where he continues to research truck drivers and the markets where they ply their trade. He joins the Drilling Deep podcast […]
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Data shows that such preferred carriers are four times more likely to win new loads and customers.
Intermodal Motor Carrier Conference said the Ocean Carrier Equipment Association can avoid regulatory or legal action by reaching a “mutually beneficial” resolution to the chassis lease rate dispute.
But liability may outweigh safety concerns when it comes to concealed carry policy.
YRC Worldwide’s midquarter report was worse than that of its peers and adds to industry speculation that some shippers could be avoiding the carrier.
FMCSA’s first detailed summary report also reveals high number of “limited” queries.
In interview, Voltmann talks driver anger and the future of technology.
The automotive industry is at a crossroads, with many companies aiming to reduce supply chain risk through nearshoring and supplier consolidation.
Bob Voltmann, the longtime president and CEO of the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) has stepped down. Voltmann has led the association for almost 23 years. TIA is the trade association representing the 3PL industry, with more than 1,800 companies as members. We will provide further updates shortly.
Route optimization software can help trucks better manage their equipment and driver hours, while providing shippers with more accurate ETAs.
Perhaps motivated by the buzz that newly public rival Nikola is getting, Tesla’s Elon Musk says it is time for the oft-delayed Tesla semi-truck to move to full production. Tesla’s share price crosses $1,000 for first time.
Daseke’s ratings were confirmed at recently downgraded levels by Moody’s. The report points to the company’s restructuring as a source for a potential ratings upgrade.
The alliance between FedEx and Microsoft may change supply chains,. Brian Aoaeh explores the issues involved.
Experts urge fleets to take advantage of clean truck incentives — and to prepare for zero-emission sales, reporting and purchasing requirements
