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.
The need for social distancing will push companies to look at increased automation of their warehouses.
Amazon has expanded its brokerage service to 48 states, allowing shippers to easily connect with carriers on a digital platform.
One of the attributes necessary to become a Shipper of Choice is providing flexibility through increased hours of operation and constant and consistent communication with drivers. The FreightWaves Shipper of Choice Availability Award winners are among the best in the nation at this.
FreightWaves President George Abernathy interviews President and CEO of Werner Enterprises Derek Leathers to discuss the pandemic, the economy and technology.
A dozen companies met all the criteria for efficiency, availability and facilities to earn an overall 2020 FreightWaves Shipper of Choice Award sponsored by Transflo.
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. A funny paradox says that there is a particular restaurant that is so busy nobody bothers to go there anymore. Well, after the siege of sheltering at home is lifted in various cities […]
