Trucking

The city of Pharr, Texas, will soon begin $30 million in infrastructure projects at the Pharr-Reynosa International Bridge along the United States-Mexico border. The projects are aimed at expediting border crossings for the transportation of oil and natural gas products, as well as perishable goods such as avocados from Mexico, said Luis Bazán, general director […]

FedEx posts lousy fiscal q1 results but insists that the long-term outlook remains bright

Topic once again dominates floor at FMCSA listening session.

Three marine terminal operators had approached the U.S. Federal Maritime Commission about forming a joint terminal services and stevedoring operation in the ports of Savannah and Charleston.

OEMs discuss the seemingly endless benefits that accrue from connected truck platforms.

The trade group has been lobbying Congress to make permanent a tax credit for infrastructure investments.

The drop trailer pool expands to Los Angeles while Bundles will be nationwide.

The U.S. grocery e-commerce market will be worth nearly $20 billion in 2019 and is the fastest-growing online purchasing category.

R. Eddie Wayland, TCA Legal Counsel A Massachusetts federal district court recently issued an important ruling addressing whether driver trainees attending a carrier’s orientation program were in fact “employees” of a carrier and therefore subject to the requirements of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).  Background The carrier operates its own truck driver training school. […]

Chao’s influence over budget cuts could also affect national security, lawmakers allege.

What is the Logistics Managers Index and why should you care? Anthony Smith explains:

FedEx passes on peak season surcharges but will hit the outsized stiff hard. Rates also to rise for 2020 services.

The halt in vehicle production at General Motors [NYSE: GM] plants on Sept. 16 over a labor dispute is expected to have ripple effects throughout the automakers’ supply chain, but experts say the severity of any business interruption will depend on the duration of the strike by the United Auto Workers. The most immediate casualty […]

Meier will work with Bobby Harris on developing and executing a long-term vision for BlueGrace.

Danish logistics conglomerate DSV is now one of the world’s leading forwarders after completing the acquisition of Panalpina in August.

Technology deployment specialists Velociti have expanded into the construction markets, giving participants the same support and expertise over-the-road trucking companies have benefitted from since its founding.

Australia is linking its interior to its coasts and its export markets by building a giant railway to the main seaports. But someone forgot to link the railway to the northern port.

Volvo Trucks North America (VTNA) is on track to deliver five Class 8 VNR electric trucks to California for its multi-partner Low Impact Green Heavy Transport Solutions (LIGHTS) program before the end of the year, but the infrastructure to charge them may be lagging.

A. Duie Pyle extends service to the West Coast through partnership with Oak Harbor Freight

U.S. Chamber chief Tom Donohue also commented on status of China trade talks, USMCA.