Trucking

The Trucking Association of New York has filed a federal lawsuit in hopes of halting the congestion fee for those driving into Manhattan, which will cost truck drivers up to $36.

A strike looms for more than 9,000 border agents in Canada, potentially disrupting trade flows across North America.

Most vehicle accidents are directly caused by speed and space management issues, including speeding, tailgating and distracted driving.

Based on Flock Freight’s findings, partially empty truckloads added up to the equivalent of one in four trucks moving completely empty last year.

The U.S. wants a labor rights investigation of a Volkswagen factory in Puebla, Mexico.

Overdrive recently surveyed owner-operators about their views on who is hauling cheap freight.

Three logistics companies share how they are working to reduce emissions and waste in their supply chains.

This week in Borderlands: Port of Eagle Pass, Texas, fastest-growing border crossing in the U.S.; Port of Brownsville snags Westa flour mill; Siete Leguas Automotive opens $54M factory in Durango, Mexico; and CBP intercepts $18M worth of meth in shipment of squash.

A California company, which once contracted with FedEx Ground to deliver packages before filing suit against the global delivery giant over alleged illegal business practices, has filed for bankruptcy liquidation.

FGN Global Logistics offers a “control tower” logistics management concept to bulk liquid shippers of both flexitanks and ISO tanks, which lowers transport costs and simplifies liquid supply chain management.

With the freight market crowded by a variety of technologies and small carriers, developing and maintaining trust with transportation partners is the key to keeping an edge, says Nicole Slavin of CtrlChain.

NOAA released its May hurricane forecast, in which it spells out a warning to shippers to prepare for significant disruptions.

This week, collaboration becomes key, TruckParkingClub.com hits a milestone, and ex-Convoy engineers raise money for the spot market.

PepsiCo Beverages North America announced this week that it plans to add 50 Tesla electric semi-trucks to its California fleet as part of the company’s mission to reach net-zero emissions by 2040.

For smaller carriers and 3PLs such as Nagle Cos. to compete with nationwide corporations, they must operate honestly and maintain close relationships with both competitors and elected officials, says Ed Nagle III.

A recent Flock Freight survey reports 43% of truckload orders were partially empty, highlighting ongoing challenges for trailer space utilization.

Uber Freight has officially entered its managed transportation era.

Bridging the AI gap in U.S.-Mexico trade is essential for trade growth, experts say.

Illinois-based Patriot Transport and sister company Expeditor Systems recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.

DP World is launching an intermodal service to transport finished vehicles by rail from Mexico to the U.S.