Werner Enterprises v. Blake: Texas Supreme Court Reverses $100 Million Verdict Introduction to the Case In a significant legal decision, the Texas Supreme Court ruled in favor of Werner Enterprises, Inc. and its driver, Shiraz A. Ali, reversing a $100 million verdict previously upheld by an appellate court. The case stemmed from a 2014 fatal […]
As nearshoring efforts accelerate, shippers are increasingly rethinking their cross-border strategies. Unlike transporting goods across state lines, cross-border shipping demands specialized expertise, robust infrastructure and comprehensive security measures. To fully capitalize on the advantages of nearshoring, companies need partners who understand that success hinges on more than just moving trucks –– it requires mastery of […]
A new Fort Worth-to-Phoenix lane will augment Aurora’s existing Fort Worth-to-El Paso lane, which is expected to begin in the second half of the year.
Today’s supply chain is evolving by the hour. For shippers seeking a clear path forward, stability matters more than ever. Sizeable carrier partners working at scale can help shippers get their products into the hands of consumers and create a positive customer experience, regardless of market conditions. On a recent episode of The Stockout, Meg […]
OOIDA report challenges driver shortage narrative, argues turnover is the issue
When the cost of doing business increases, making moves toward more efficient operating structures becomes more important than ever.
The trucking industry is undergoing a transformative shift, fueled by market changes, geopolitical factors and evolving consumer behavior.
With deep roots in the truckload space and a strong commitment to innovation, Werner has positioned itself as an intermodal leader across the North American markets.
Dedicated fleets allow companies to provide the top-notch service their customers want without the high levels of risk and investment involved in creating private fleets.
Today’s cross-border environment is being shaped by the rising popularity of nearshoring, as companies rethink their supply chain strategies.
Werner’s Q2 earnings saw worsening financial conditions but improving freight market conditions and signs of capacity tightening.
In this edition: The Inbound Logistics annual survey results have been released, and Werner celebrates 25 years in Mexico.
This week in Borderlands: Werner marks 25 years of operations in Mexico; Diehl Aviation investing $49 million to build factory in Mexico; TCA adds Olympic Transport as first Mexican carrier member; and South Texas getting new cold storage warehouse near border.
In this edition: Warehouse study outlines key challenges; Hurricane Beryl makes landfall; and Werner is back on the union front.
Sustainability reporting is quickly shifting from a voluntary initiative to a mandatory undertaking. Strong relationships with transportation and logistics providers are going to be more important than ever.
A recent Flock Freight survey reports 43% of truckload orders were partially empty, highlighting ongoing challenges for trailer space utilization.
Mexico is expected to continue to win business – and grab headlines – as the well-documented and ongoing nearshoring trend continues.
Werner dedicates itself to helping shippers navigate the challenges and opportunities of today’s market, making it an ideal carrier for those looking to be on the front lines of the future of transportation.
Werner recorded a Q4 earnings miss as low rates, excess capacity and lower truckload demand weigh down its one-way truckload business. Dedicated remained a bright spot with management looking to grow in the coming months.
The changing freight media landscape was on full display at the F3: Future of Freight Festival last week in Chattanooga Tennessee, as influencers, salespeople, presenters and executives intermingled during and after the events.
At a Morgan Stanley investor conference Tuesday, trucking executives predicted a muted peak season after acknowledging the industry is in the midst bottom of the freight cycle while hoping for some improvement in 2024.
Less than 2 weeks after representation election, UFCW already charging regional truckload carrier ECM with actions that may be retaliation. (Photo: LFCW)
Outbound tender volumes will continue to rise out of Texas; spot rates expected to remain around $2.30 per mile
On Thursday, self-driving trucking company Kodiak Robotics and Pilot Co. opened their first truckport for autonomous vehicles at the Pilot Travel Center in Villa Rica, Georgia. According to the news release, the truckport will be used by Kodiak to launch and land its autonomous trucks and serve as a hub for drivers to pick and drop off loads for first- and last-mile deliveries.
Werner Enterprises reported first quarter revenue of $832.7 million, up 9% year over year compared to the same period last year.
Werner Enterprises announced Thursday that Christopher Wikoff will succeed John Steele as the company’s chief financial officer.
Management from Werner Enterprises parses through 2023 expectations on a Tuesday evening call with analysts.
On Tuesday, FreightWaves interviewed Werner Chief Information Officer Daragh Mahon about the company’s recent partnership with Samsara, diving into how AI and updated legacy systems are transforming Werner’s 8,500-truck fleet.
Werner reported revenue of $836 million in the quarter and sees a strong “pipeline” of demand from customers for the remainder of the year.
The transportation and logistics industry is still dealing with the residual effects of the pandemic, including accelerated technological advances, a tough labor market and an inconsistent supply chain.
With security breaches on the rise, companies across the industry realize that their current strategies are not doing enough to safeguard their systems, files and data.
Werner’s senior vice president discusses how technology impacts brokers and truck drivers during FreightWaves’ Small Fleet & Owner-Operator Summit.
Cloud-based solutions – think Uber and Airbnb – have quickly overtaken their more traditional competitors in other industries. In time, a similar trend will likely be observed in transportation and logistics.
With all the uncertainty the COVID pandemic has brought to the freight markets, deploying the right technology provides the clarity shippers need to maximize supply chain efficiency.
FHWA has awarded a contract for a platooning study, Schneider could be looking at an acquisition and UPS has an earnings surprise.
With companies like Convoy achieving a $1 billion valuation in roughly four years, or publicly-traded companies like Uber and Amazon encroaching on the brokerage space, it is getting harder for the smaller, “relationship-based” brokers to compete. Whether it’s managed transportation, trailer pooling, warehousing or last-mile, brokers should be looking for ways to increase their value, […]
Werner Enterprises Inc. reported net income of $39 million, or $0.56 per share, for the third quarter in 2019.
A New Mexico jury awarded the family of a woman killed in a February 2017 crash involving a student driver for Werner Enterprises Inc. around $40.5 million in damages on Oct. 11 following a two-week trial.
A federal appeals court overturned a nearly $800,000 damage award won by student drivers in a class action lawsuit against Werner after a jury found the carrier and its subsidiary violated federal labor and state wage laws for failing to pay for rest breaks.
Matching tractors to trailers could improve efficiency and lower costs for trucking fleets is among the concepts that vehicle engineers continue to chase, but the North American freight system might not be able to benefit from these advancements.
The American Trucking Associations will steer clear of the fight over longer-combination vehicles
The last mile has become first priority.
Marten Transport and other public truckload companies could make a good stock investment if historical trends hold, says an analyst from Stephens.
Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) reported strong earnings in the fourth quarter of 2018, posting a diluted earnings per share (EPS) of $0.77. This topped analyst expectations, with the average estimate of 10 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research coming in at $0.68.
Heartland continues its strategy of being willing to walk away from revenue if it isn’t profitable and it is showing in the company’s operating ratio.
Deutsche Post DHL Group (XETRA: DPW) has taken a new approach to recruiting driving in Europe: offering to rotate them out of driving roles. Following a record-setting September, fleets continued to order trailers at near-record rates in October.
Fresh off strong third quarter earnings, Werner Enterprises (NASDAQ: WERN) President and CEO Derek Leathers was optimistic about the company’s future moving into peak season and beyond.
From on-demand trucking to blockchain, loadboards and freight matching, the list of companies bringing innovative technologies to the freight industry is growing by the day, which makes the 100 that have made the cut to be honored by the FreightWaves Research Institute as part of its inaugural Freight.Tech 100 all the more special.
Outbound tender volumes have shot up 26% out of the Savannah market as the Southeast deals with hurricane Michael
There is a fear on the part of some investors in the trucking space that a peak may have been reached.
Werner Enterprises had a strong second quarter, trouncing analyst consensus on its expected performance. Here are some of the highlights from its earnings release.
Everyone sees the market as strong and staying that way, but are there other headwinds in the trucking sector?
