Trucking

Harbor Trucking Association hosts a wide-ranging conversation with West Virginia senator.

“In North America, our fuel volumes are off 20% to 25%, behind last year in April,” said Ron Clarke, FleetCor’s chairman and chief executive officer.

Management says “tough pricing environment” muted operational efficiency initiatives.

Ransomware attacks are on the rise and transportation companies are a prime target.

Freight haulers across transport modes join effort to raise awareness.

Group wants changes to rarely invoked federal law, making it automatic.

Like most industries, the work environment of brokers and 3PLs has changed dramatically in the last couple of months. Here are some tools that are being used to cope.

Former Arrow Trucking CEO Doug Pielsticker was released three years early because of a COVID-19 outbreak at his Texas prison.

As demand for flatbed capacity sags, Daseke sees strength in some end markets and continues to push forward with a company-wide overhaul.

FMCSA has expanded the types of crashes eligible for review under its Crash Preventability Determination Program, giving fleets and drivers more options to have non-preventable crashes removed from their record. )

Revenue for the quarter came in at $431.68 million, 13% higher than the consensus estimate of $424.31 million.

Canada’s trucks are moving more freight as volumes recover from a pandemic low, but bargain-basement rates and cash flow issues continue to weigh on carriers.

Selection from private sector feeds speculation of potential privatization of federal agency.

Bill Driegert, head of operations and co-founder of Uber Freight, discusses “Responding to the Coronavirus Pandemic With Real-Time Logistics Technology” during FreightWaves LIVE @HOME

Excluding several items, Daseke reported a near break-even first quarter. Demand headwinds in most of the markets it serves have ‘plateaued’ in recent weeks.

The U.S. wind energy sector is “a huge bright spot during these difficult times,” said Gene Lemke, vice president of projects at Anderson Trucking Service.

An app aims to connect hungry drivers on the road to restaurants

In these unprecedented times of COVID-19, new governmental regulations and economic uncertainty, FreightWaves’ Driver Appreciation Award highlights leaders in the supply chain who value and respect drivers.

Driver amenities pay off for Shipper of Choice Facilities winners

Interest is rising in Workhorse’s electric truck-based drone delivery system as the company seeks $40 million credit line to scale production.