Freight

Carriers rejecting more Northwest reefer loads, possibly due to weather.

At least 2 to 3 more feet of snowfall in the Cascades this week.

Trucking Freight Futures continued to firm on Thursday as bullish fundamentals emerge.

Snowfall, ice possible in two high-ranking freight markets.

Winter weather not stunting growth in Rock Island freight market.

More snow, ice returning to the Midwest after only a brief break earlier this week.

Another series of periodic snowfalls ahead for the Northwest mountains.

Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.

Another round of heavy snowfall and gusty winds will return to the Northwest this afternoon after a brief break since last night. Freight movement delays will continue in the coming days. Some high elevations of the Olympics in Washington, as well as the Cascades in Washington, Oregon and northern California will pick up an additional […]

How the Uberization of freight is transforming logistics – From FreightWaves LIVE: Chicago Day 1 Bill Driegert, Senior Director Uber Freight.

The Mexican city of Guadalajara was the first to pass a measure in November prohibiting cargo transportation from entering the metropolitan area from Monday through Sunday, between 6 a.m.-9 a.m., starting Jan. 1. The new regulation is aimed at improving traffic, reducing air pollution and increasing road safety, according to officials. “We hope this will […]

Market Expert David Faulkenberry writes about the increasingly important “final mile” and why estimates of its size vary so widely.

The Department of Labor claims Ben Shinn Trucking failed to remit employees’ contributions to the company’s 401(k) plan in a timely manner.

Data and partnerships are critical elements to helping shippers move through the ongoing technological revolution in freight.

Founded by Dan Lewis, CEO, and Grant Goodale, CTO, in 2015, Convoy has closed a $400 million Series D round of funding, bringing total funding to $668 million to date and valuing the company at $2.75 billion.

Moving oil rigs and oil-drilling equipment is not for the faint of heart. Every niche industry presents unique supply chain challenges, but oil rig transporters said few jobs are as challenging as hauling oil and gas drilling machinery. “There are no classes at the University of Texas training drivers or training people how to break […]

Record cold possible in 150 U.S. locations this week behind arctic front. Big snowfall in some areas, too.

First snowstorm of the season for interior Northeast is “right on schedule.” Up to eight inches for some mountain spots.

When Jim Handoush was growing up, he thought he was destined to work for Apple, which was in its infancy at the time. Today, Handoush doesn’t work at Apple, but is now helping guide the ship for another startup that is hoping to be just as disruptive.