Trucking

Protests and civil unrest have erupted in major cities in the U.S., igniting concerns about truckers’ safety.

Logistics providers, trucking companies and businesses closed early as potential protests were anticipated in the Chicago area.

Near-shutdown of Class 8 truck production in May resulted in stagnant orders as COVID-19 lockdowns took hold.

Werner Enterprises’ announced that CL Werner, its founder and executive chairman, has stepped down as executive chairman. Werner is expected to remain as chairman through the end of his term ending May 2021.

Schneider has continued its recent technology innovations with FreightPower, an offering that unlocks more capacity for its shipping partners.

Peaceful protests and civil unrest continue in many major cities, including Chicago, following the death of George Floyd

But action said to be “deferred,” not closed

Move aimed at preventing possible container transportation emergency.

Tire inflation company Aperia is trying to gain market share by offering its solution with no upfront cost. Plus, movie industry freight haulers have received an exemption from drug testing rules and a judge has denied FedEx’s request to dismiss a racial discrimination suit.

International Freight forwarder Eternity México’s revenue rose 28% during the first quarter thanks to its digital freight tracking platform, officials said.

As trucking operations ramp up after COVID-19-related shutdowns, and drivers return to work, some routines may need refreshing so fleets and drivers avoid violations.

Battery electric and fuel cell startup Nikola Corp., which surprised the trucking industry by having a “blank check company” back its bid to go public, expects its shares to begin trading under its own name on the NASDAQ later this week.

MoLo Solutions learned about St. Christopher’s trucker charity when competitor C.H. Robinson donated $50,000. MoLo’s pledge per load in May and personal contributions added up to more than $62,000 to help sick and injured long-haul drivers.

While less-than-truckload volumes may not have rebounded sequentially from April, one sell-side analyst sees acceleration in recent weeks as bullish for the industry.

While the COVID-19 crisis has affected the country in deeply profound ways, it has also highlight deficiencies in the current regulatory framework for freight movement.

FreightWaves teamed up with Gulf Winds International to discuss how massive jury awards are taking a lasting toll on carriers.

Confrontation on Minneapolis bridge gets a driver arrested and in the hospital

Ryder is leveraging technology from Turvo to build an integrated technology platform connecting disparate parts of the supply chain. Plus, China halts some U.S. imports and packages at USPS are backing up

Sysco, Svitzer, Adnavem and AddSecure add industry all-stars

Counterintuitively, a rise in book of business signals companies may have pulled down their revolving lines of credit