Trucking

Delays could extend to U.S.-Canada as customs personnel are relocated to deal with immigration on the southern border.

Cocoa farming in Africa witnesses a lot of forced and child labor, which can be eliminated if the stakeholders within chocolate supply chains can have transparency on end-to-end operations.

The grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX aircraft has caused many problems; it has also created an opportunity for freight forwarders. Read a market expert’s take on the situation.

Plus: Amazon acquires warehouse robotics startup; Germany reckons with electric vehicles

Both companies share a common goal – giving small companies the leverage they need to play in the big leagues.

While tariff fight may not repeat itself, other factors that lead to drayage capacity crisis still in play for shippers this year.

Chris Henry, Program Manager, TCA Profitability Program IMAGE: SHUTTERSTOCK Although capacity has risen dramatically in the past six months, one fact remains unchanged: there is a shortage. However, that shortage is not a general driver shortage. It is a critical shortage of quality drivers. Survey any random group of carriers and drivers, and this fact […]

President Trump’s executive order would create new transportation option for capacity-constrained LNG markets.

Approximately 9,000 inspectors in North America will be checking to ensure trailer underride guards meet federal regulations as part of CVSA’s annual International Roadcheck blitz scheduled for June 4-6.

Albertsons Companies is now part of the IBM Food Trust network, and plans to use blockchain in tracking its food produce from the farm to its store shelves.

In partnership with Reliance Partners …Data analytics and machine learning can help companies irrespective of the size of their data sets, as long as the data being captured is of good quality and is specific to the required operational needs.

Motor carriers may want to double-check the condition of their trailers’ rear impact guards before hitting the highways in early June.

Hair follicle testing – once cleared for use in the federal database – could have the biggest effect on driver availability.

Chris Henry, Program Manager, TCA Profitability Program IMAGE: JIM ALLEN/FREIGHTWAVES “You margin is my opportunity” —Jeff Bezos, Amazon Founder and CEO Over the next month, we will be bringing forward the concept of disintermediation, and specifically the companies and market forces likely to lead disintermediation within trucking (some are already actively doing it). I should […]

Shortage of skilled labor industry’s biggest headache.

No pension hikes in the cards under the agreement.

Only one more local needs to ratify for national contract to take effect.

The committee will consider topics like development, refinement and implementation of policies, programs, initiatives, rulemakings and security directives.

U.S. Xpress Enterprises, Inc. (NYSE: USX), announced a partnership with Truckers Against Trafficking (TAT) this week to combat human trafficking.

The fluctuating price of fuel makes it difficult for carriers and shippers to know the exact cost to move freight. Genesis Fuel is offering a way to pre-buy diesel at a set price, adding certainty to the cost for both parties.