Reefer cargo
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Daily Infographic: Why are refrigerated trucks so important in the supply chain?
Refrigerated trucks, or reefer trucks as they are known in the trucking industry, play a vital role in the supply chain.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Watkins Motor Lines grew for decades
Watkins Motor Lines grew from a single truck to a major carrier. Much of the carrier was sold to FedEx; other parts survived for a…
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines
Transcontinental Refrigerated Lines did very well for more than 30 years – until it didn't. Read this carrier's story in FreightWaves Haul of Fame.
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FreightWaves Haul of Fame: There’s no freezer burn at pioneer Frozen Food Express
Frozen Food Express serves a key niche in the trucking industry. Read its interesting history in this article.
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Jury trial set in Prime Inc.’s trademark lawsuit against Amazon
Amazon denies allegations of trademark infringement.
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The border between Canada and the US remains ‘open for trade’
While the decision to close the United States and Canadian border for non-essential travel will hopefully slow the spread of the coronavirus, this ban will…
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Mexican table grapes deliver late bumper crop, fueling higher reefer rates along the border
A colder than normal spring across northwestern Mexico meant the Mexican table grape export campaign suffered a delay of several weeks, spiking demand in June…
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Down Under Trucking: bureaucrats ignore trucking experts
Experts say Aussie trucks should be widened a tiny amount... but officials ain't listening. Also: truck driver funding; fatigue; drugged drivers.
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