Trucking

Reefer market strong

Starting this month, the California Department of Motor Vehicles will only register vehicles that comply with emissions regulations.

Labor department’s ‘newfound powers’ means new hazards for companies that use independent contractors.

Capacity is a proof of concept for smaller brokerages building out their own freight-matching platforms.

Lawsuit claims Celadon collected and spent $6.2 million in receivables belonging to TA Express LLC, alleges the company admitted it was insolvent weeks prior to filing for bankruptcy protection.

Ryder is learning more about how to meet demand for short-term truck and trailer sharing, allowing lenders to cover lease payments and put money back in their businesses.

Earlier this month, the CEO of XPO (NYSE:XPO), Brad Jacobs, announced that he intended divest operating units of XPO in an effort to maximize shareholder value. One thing was clear, however. Jacobs intended to hold onto the less-than-truckload (LTL) operations of XPO that were formerly known as Con-way. As part of our Online Haul of Fame Series, here is a look back at the history of Con-way.

Justice Department asserts separation will preserve competition in North America.

Food and beverage industry increased share of largest warehouse leasing deals in 2019, CBRE says

Covenant Transportation sees significant year-over-year decline in earnings as excess capacity and higher costs persist.

Intermodal struggled while Brokerage also has a strong period.

Truck owner claims his employer and Amazon worked him “like a rented mule.”

Walmart argues that jury took things too literally in awarding back pay to California drivers

Ontario judge agrees to recognize Celadon’s Chapter 11 case and appoints trustee to supervise liquidation of Canadian assets.

Staffing agencies lease drivers to fleets stymied by employment regulations.

Freight industry innovators presented their ideas for the future of transportation and supply chains on the final day of the National Industrial Transportation League’s 2020 Summit. The panel of freight tech professionals discussed everything from artificial intelligence, 3D printing and blockchain, to how Generation Z interacts with technology. “There’s this explosion of data. One of […]

Waymo is now testing self-driving trucks on highways in Texas and New Mexico, plus Rhode Island budgets shortfall in truck toll revenue and House committee chairman tries to restart infrastructure talks.

Heartland Express’ financial results were worse than expected in the fourth quarter of 2019. That said, a large acquisition shoulders more of the blame than weaker market fundamentals.

Check-in calls have long been a pain point for carriers and brokers alike. It is possible to reduce these calls while also improving customer service.

Trucking insurance continues to get more expensive. Chris Henry and Daniel Pickett provide information about captive insurance agencies.