P.A.M. Transportation finds success calling on its “friends in the industry” as it scrambles to replace lost automotive OEM business.
Carriers are hopeful that Q2 will be much less chaotic than last quarter.
In March, 204,383 commercial vehicles crossed the World Trade and Colombia Solidarity commercial bridges in Laredo. It was 284 fewer truck crossings than in March 2019, a 0.1% decline.
The feature enables shippers to make data-driven decisions about allocating freight
The J.B. Hunt first-quarter conference call provided a mixed bag of anecdotes. While concerns mount over economic disruption, the company has some offsets.
J.B. Hunt’s first quarter results, while slightly below consensus, were likely not as bad as feared. The company’s outlook provided on its earnings call will be the takeaway.
Navistar makes $300 million in across-the-board cuts to conserve cash but will repay employees with interest for their 10% to 30% pay reductions next March.
Quick turnaround as companies realize they have necessary synergies.
Pressures from COVID-19 illnesses at meat-processing plants collide with rules to keep workers safe, making it harder to feed a society that demands convenient access.
KeepTruckin introduces Maintenance Reminders, a tool that helps companies avoid unscheduled vehicle downtimes.
Ware2Go is providing free logistical support to a New York City non-profit donating PPE supplies to medical workers. Plus, Cass Freight Index tumbles, oil prices continue to fall and airline stimulus funds hit a snag.
Turning supermarkets, and their parking lots, into logistics hubs
Knowing exactly where shipments are and when they will arrive is more important now than ever.
The decline in cross-border freight is linked to the closure of truck-making and auto parts plants across Mexico to contain the coronavirus, as well as the March 30 executive order by Mexican President Manuel Obrador to close all nonessential businesses.
Problem-solving supply chain bottlenecks is the way to build customer loyalty, freight experts say.
In the first known recall investigation delayed by the coronavirus pandemic, PACCAR is recalling nearly a half million trucks because a blown fuse can prevent illumination of antilock brakes or electronic stability control warning lights .
Concurrent EILD program definitely appears to be a less desired option.
Cass data plummets further, erasing any chance of second-quarter year-over-year growth in shipments and freight costs, according to report.
Lobby group puts tab for restoring 231,000 U.S. bridges at $164 billion.
The closing of a Smithfield Foods hog-processing plant in South Dakota cut off 100 daily semi-truck loads of animals to the facility. With few other plants available, farmers may end up destroying tens of thousands of animals that cannot be marketed for food.
