COVID-19 vaccines Tagged Articles

News

A trucker at the US-Mexico border seen through the window of a US Customs and Border Protection officer illustrate an article about a coming vaccine requriement.

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentWednesday, November 24, 2021

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Report: US to require vaccines for cross-border foreign truckers starting Jan. 22

Canadian and Mexican truckers will reportedly need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to cross U.S. borders starting Jan. 22 amid fears of significant disruption to…

News

Trucks driving along a bridge at the US Canada border.

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentFriday, November 19, 2021

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Canada to require COVID vaccines for US truckers

U.S. truck drivers will need to be vaccinated against COVID-19 to enter Canada starting in January as an industry group warns of a “perfect storm”…

News

Transport trucks pass under a "Bridge To USA" at the entrance to the Ambassador Bridge, US-Canada border crossing, illustrating an article about the impacts of a COVID-19 vaccine mandate on Canadian truckers.

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentFriday, November 19, 2021

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Canadian truckers forced to choose: COVID vaccines or forfeit US runs

Unvaccinated Canadian truck drivers contemplate whether to get COVID-19 vaccine ahead of U.S. border mandate amid fears thousands won’t.

Medically Necessary

Matt BloisTuesday, April 6, 2021

Medically Necessary: Fight over timing for second doses continues

Armed with more data and real-world examples, some public health officials are renewing their calls to delay second doses

American Shipper

A tractor-trailer of Skelton Truck Lines. Most of the company is being solid at a premium price because of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentWednesday, February 24, 2021

Vaccine rollout drives $90M price tag for pharma carrier Skelton

Canadian health care logistics provider Andlauer will acquire most of pharmaceutical trucking firm Skelton Truck Lines for over $90 million – a valuation driven up…

Air Cargo

Large dolly delivers pallets to side of plane for tail loading.

Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo EditorMonday, February 15, 2021

UNICEF secures airline commitments for COVID vaccine transport

The U.N. and World Health Organization are working hard to make sure less-developed countries get their fair share as more vaccine supplies become available. Transportation…

Trucking

Alan AdlerTuesday, February 2, 2021

Robust January Class 8 truck orders come with a warning

Parts shortages and supply chain issues could push planned Q1 production into spring as robust orders continue in January.

FreightWaves Classics

Scott Mall, Managing Editor of FreightWaves ClassicsThursday, December 24, 2020

FreightWaves Classics: 2020 will soon be in the rearview mirror – hooray!!!

A tough year at the macro level – but also a year to celebrate millions of everyday heroes As we all know, 2020 has been…

Air Cargo

Darren ProkopWednesday, December 23, 2020

Commentary: Adding COVID-19 vaccines to the holiday rush

With vaccines in tow, the transportation industry will deliver a lot of much-needed holiday cheer over the next few weeks.

American Shipper

A tractor-trailer entering the U.S. from Mexico. The US-Canada-Mexico borders will remain closed for non-essential travel to Jan. 21

Nate Tabak, Border and North America CorrespondentFriday, December 11, 2020

US-Canada-Mexico border closures extend to Jan. 21

The closure of the U.S. land borders with Canada and Mexico for nonessential travel will extend through Jan. 21, though commercial trucks remain exempt.