Residents of Woodland, Washington, convert a high school along Interstate 5 into a rest stop for truck drivers during the coronavirus outbreak.
DMV closures causing loss of estimated 25,000 to 45,000 new drivers per month
Rush hour slowdowns and traffic bottlenecks on major freeways are practically non-existent as millions of people stay off the roads during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing truckers to move freight faster.
Operation Safe Driver and Brake Safety weeks are both still on.
The second-shift change will provide time to clean handling equipment to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
FourKites is acquiring the yard management solutions from TrackX Holdings, and using those products to launch Dynamic Yard, an end-to-end full visibility platform.
XPO increases paid sick leave by two weeks for employees affected by the coronavirus.
Darren Prokop writes about the key role that transportation in the war against COVID-19 – particularly trucks.
After huge gains, FreightWaves OTVI has its first down day since the end of January.
Murphy’s Law Distillery is supplying Canadian trucking companies with hand sanitizer as COVID-19 puts its artisanal alcohol business on hold.
Wingcopter is a German-based startup that manufactures drones that attain maximum speeds of 150 mph with a 75-mile range.
Plan was to buy crude oil for Strategic Petroleum Reserve.
CarrierDirect’s Ryan Schreiber has spoken with leaders in the logistics and transportation industries and gives recommendations about how to lead your company and help your employees and customers during these challenging times.
“The impact of these nuclear verdicts, as well as higher insurance costs, could send more carriers out of business,” said Zach Strickland.
The coronavirus pandemic has caused a sharp drop-off in demand for tires and cars, causing manufacturers across North and South America to furlough workers and implement partial factory shutdowns.
Optimizing the supply chain is the Holy Grail of shipping, but many companies go about it the wrong way. Shipping expert Phil Ramsdale details some best practices.
Directive from Transport Canada has similarities to the U.S. HOS waiver — but with more rules, including a requirement for carriers to provide notice in advance.
Traffic bottlenecks and highway congestion have practically evaporated during the coronavirus pandemic, allowing freight to get to its destination much faster, according to the American Transportation Research Institute and traffic data provider INRIX.
Company sees some degree of leniency on the road.
Waiver is valid for CDL and CLP holders through June 30.
