Trucking

Surge in holiday returns underscores challenges in processing returns efficiently

Company cites “staggering costs” after 2016 request went unanswered.

Consumer demands and expectations are rising dramatically. Up to 25% of consumers are willing to pay extra for same-day delivery. Some estimate same-day delivery will reach a 25% market share by 2025. E-commerce is the driving force behind the revolution in the last mile final frontier. Real-time data analytics is also proving to be a […]

In this week’s wrap-up, FreightWaves spoke to Larry Mullne of Allied Alloys in Houston to get insights into pre-holiday operations.

FTC suit claims FleetCor Technologies engaged in alleged predatory fee practices.

Container truck capacity for serving ports and rail yards may tighten in coming year, but volume outlook is muted.

A California jury awarded a Bakersfield family involved in an August 2017 crash with a trucking company more than $70.5 million in damages on Dec. 19, 2019.

Volvo is putting all its autonomous vehicles work under a new unit.

Trucking businesses will have to look at digitalization as a means to stay afloat during times of technology disruption.

The legal action targets AB5’s construction trucking-specific provisions.

Online retailers make Christmas more convenient by enabling customers to order live trees and get them shipped to their front doors.

FMCSA has increased the use of off-site audits, giving carriers the opportunity to respond to safety and compliance concerns digitally, but it increases the likelihood of an interaction with an FMCSA official.

Companies like hospitals and automotive manufacturers often need to receive equipment and other goods within a short window of time to avoid operational shutdowns. For these companies, service failures are terrifying.

Planned merger could create largest tank truck carrier in U.S. Heniff Transportation and Superior Bulk Logistics to merge.

Ohio-based GDS Express abruptly ceases operations

A record Australian fine of A$125 million ($86.2 million) has been imposed on Volkswagen because of its false emissions statements.

The rules are expected to trigger a rush on new commercial delivery pilot projects.

Quebec-based Morneau Eskimo nearly doubles fleet with purchase of long-standing Toronto partner Beacon Transit Lines, strengthening coverage of food industry customers.

The biggest truckload carrier in the U.S. Knight-Swift cuts its fourth quarter 2019 earnings outlook again. The company plans to “revise” its first quarter 2020 guidance in January.

The 33-year-old company continues its charge at the technological forefront.