Freight: Page 59
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Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says
The lawsuit is just the latest example of the fight between carriers and the labor they hire as drivers seek better treatment and benefits.
By Lisa Burden , Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Kodiak is hauling freight with self-driving trucks in Texas
The tech startup currently has eight autonomous trucks and is hauling intrastate cargo with plans to grow as a carrier by adding more.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019 -
Schneider shuts down First to Final Mile delivery due to 'poor operating performance'
The service, which focuses on deliveries of home goods and bulky items, resulted in $13 million losses in the first and second quarters of the year.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2019 -
High waters hit river logistics, hold back ag shippers
Snowmelt, persistent rain throughout the spring and a few strong summer storms caused a backlog of hundreds of barges, making for congested waterways once levels normalized.
By Emma Cosgrove • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Trucking demand continues to show weakness in July
Lower demand and spot rates have created a market favorable for shippers, but there are differing opinions on whether to use the term "freight recession."
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2019 -
Analysis: One-third of Class 8 truck miles are driven empty
While industry estimates are typically around 20% for empty miles, an analysis from Convoy finds the figure is closer to 33%.
By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Why BNSF is bucking the PSR trend and adding logistics centers
As other Class I railroads shed lines and close yards, BNSF is adding logistics centers to serve customers, with the most recent addition outside of Denver.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Ports of Virginia, Savannah see record volumes
Stockpiling due to tariffs and port infrastructure investments drove high import volumes at the two ports.
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 1, 2019 -
Carriers ask Panama Canal to push back start date for new toll structure
The Panama Canal has proposed a new rate structure that would take effect the same day as the new IMO regulations. Carriers say they need more time to prepare.
By Matt Leonard • July 31, 2019 -
DB Schenker adds instant online quotes for ocean, air freight
So far, the race to digitize freight processes from quotes to tracking has involved relatively few forwarders.
By Matt Leonard • July 30, 2019 -
West Coast ports blame tariffs for June import decline
The ports of Long Beach and Oakland and the Northwest Seaport Alliance saw declines large enough to offset modest increases at the Port of Los Angeles.
By Matt Leonard • July 29, 2019 -
PierPass traffic fee at Ports of LA, Long Beach to rise 1.9% in August
Traffic Mitigation Fees at the ports will increase by roughly $1 to $32.12 per TEU or $64.24 per 40-foot container.
By Morgan Forde • July 28, 2019 -
Rail service is at an all-time low, shippers tell House committee
The testimony supported the view that under the priorities inherent in precision-scheduled railroading, railroads are more focused on investors and regulators than customers.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 26, 2019 -
Trucking groups lobby against excise tax on new trucks
The groups say the fee, which funds the Highway Trust Fund, could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new heavy-duty truck or trailer, while getting rid of it would allow them to afford cleaner, safer trucks.
By Matt Leonard • July 26, 2019 -
FMCSA proposes dropping home-state requirement for CDLs
If approved, the rule could reduce the time and travel barriers applicants can encounter when applying for a license, thereby getting more truck drivers on the road and addressing personnel shortages.
By Morgan Forde • July 25, 2019 -
Norfolk Southern expects 2019 intermodal volume to exceed 2018
Executives took a more optimistic view than other Class I railroads and downplayed tempered forecasts for rail growth.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 25, 2019 -
E-commerce, larger ships increase real estate demand near ports
The expansion of the Panama Canal and the larger ships that followed have increased volume at East Coast ports by almost 47%, according to a new report, leading to port investments to handle added capacity.
By Matt Leonard • July 25, 2019 -
DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers
The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer.
By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019 -
How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis
Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.
By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019 -
Kansas City Southern reaps PSR benefits with revenue up despite flat volume
The railroad's second-quarter results offer further proof that precision-scheduled railroading principles are, so far, protecting profits from slowing volume.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 22, 2019 -
Union Pacific expects a normal peak season despite slow first half
UP's revenue decline was in line with CSX's reporting earlier this week. Analysts are still attempting to sniff out the source of "softness" in rail demand.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 19, 2019 -
Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?
Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 18, 2019 -
Owner-operators average higher income than company truck drivers
The autonomy to choose routes and loads often results in higher pay but also comes with the risks of business investment, according to new analysis from digital freight broker Convoy.
By Matt Leonard • July 17, 2019 -
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July 17, 2019 -
CSX lowers revenue projections due to 'puzzling' economy
The railroad originally projected revenue to be up 1-2% for the year but has now adjusted those predictions, expecting revenues to be down 1-2%.
By Emma Cosgrove • July 17, 2019
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