Trucking

Mala Parker says she’ll work to modernize U.S. roads and bridges.

The Truckload Carriers Association has named Kevin Phillips of Sheridan, a professional truck driver with CalArk International, Inc. a Highway Angel. He is being recognized for aiding a woman after vehicle rollover. Phillips has been a truck driver for 30 years, but said he’s never experienced anything like what happened May 22. It was 5 a.m. […]

FreightWise found a sweet spot in SaaS-based parcel and LTL managed transportation.

The Federal Railroad Administration is asking freight and passenger railroads to apply for grants aimed at upgrading infrastructure or enhancing safety.

The Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security subjects 17 overseas entities to stricter U.S. export licensing controls by adding them to the Entity List.

A trio of interviews from the recent ACT Research conference and a discussion with a leading thought leader on the third-party logistics (3PL) industry highlights this week’s edition of FreightWaves Radio on SiriusXM Road Dog Trucking. Evan Armstrong of Armstrong & Associates will kick the show off by giving his insights on the state of […]

Global logistics provider Agility (DFM: AGLTY) reported a 20 percent increase in net profit for the second quarter of 2019. Agility reported a more modest rise in revenues.

Small fleets need to fully understand their financial situation, improve awareness of technology and have set processes in place to fluidly scale up the business.

Kobo360 is one of the most recognized FreightTech players in Africa, helping shippers connect with carriers in a market riddled with severe visibility and transparency concerns.

FreightWaves, the industry-leading provider of 24/7 news, data and analytics for the global freight and logistics markets, announces the start of the nomination process for the 2020 FreightTech 100 Awards. “The 2019 FreightTech 100 Awards were a great success,” stated FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller. “More than 500 companies were nominated for the awards, and those […]

Contract rates are still sliding down against steady spot rates.

Navistar is the first to slow production lines for new trucks. It is targeting medium-duty units because inventories are up 30 percent year over year.

Experts say revisions could help fix long-term market inefficiencies.

The July Cass Information Systems Inc. Freight Shipments Index sounded dire warnings for an economic contraction following the eighth consecutive month of negative year-over-year numbers.

Will Sehestedt will focus on building relationships on behalf of FreightWaves with associations and universities.

TCA Vice President of Government Affairs, Dave Heller and TCA Manager of Government Affairs, Kathryn Sanner (PHOTO: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES) On August 5, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s (FMCSA) announcement of its intent to make the Crash Preventability Determination Program permanent brought many cheers from the trucking industry.  Penalizing carriers for non-preventable crashes, particularly through […]

Canadian Larry Ash welcomes carrier’s dismissal of fellow trucker he recorded making a dangerous pass in British Columbia.

Drones may be one of the key answers to last-mile delivery. Read about how drones are being used around the world.

Don Daseke steps down as Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer as the restructuring continues.

The jobs of 449 workers are at stake as Aspray Transport closes down on August 16, after reeling under insurmountable debt and a worsening Brexit situation.