Trucking: Page 16
Trucking industry news affects the rates, on-time delivery metrics and other industry trends that matter to logistics managers. Are you a trucking executive looking for further coverage of the industry? See our sister publication truckingdive.com for additional coverage.
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Sponsored by Landstar10 tips for facilitating cross-border trade
Shippers should be aware of the intricacies of cross-border transportation regulations and procedures to have a successful, efficient supply chain.
June 23, 2020 -
FMC: Trucks should return empties to pickup terminal, increasing dual transactions
The process would boost driver productivity and reduce congestion at the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach.
By S.L. Fuller • June 19, 2020 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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'Shake up that carrier mix': Shippers need flexibility in logistics, fulfillment for peak-season prep
The pandemic introduced atypical market conditions and led some carriers to cap volume from retailers.
By S.L. Fuller • June 17, 2020 -
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Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels
Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries.
By Jim Stinson • June 16, 2020 -
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3 strategies for managing trucking RFPs in the pandemic
Shippers chasing low spot rates in the short term may damage relationships with carriers in the long term.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • June 9, 2020 -
Transplace acquires parcel TMS provider ScanData
Transplace presents its integration of ScanData's PTMS as a value-add for shippers, a step toward integrating their online business with traditional freight management.
By Morgan Forde • June 4, 2020 -
US manufacturing recovers slightly in May, demand challenges remain: ISM
The Institute for Supply Management projects an uphill battle to recovery in 2021 as new order numbers reached their second lowest level since 2008.
By Morgan Forde • June 1, 2020 -
Truck movement increases with help from CPG, food volumes
FourKites' Glenn Koepke warned fleets should not expect sudden jumps in loads, and industrial volumes will likely remain down through Q3.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 20, 2020 -
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Cass: April volume hits 'recessionary levels,' capacity cuts remain open question
The shippers left on the market are benefiting from lower spot rates, but capacity cuts will be one indicator that market pricing could swing back in favor of carriers.
By Matt Leonard • May 14, 2020 -
Union Pacific cites pandemic, trucking market for end of cold chain service
Executives called refrigerated transportation "a long term growth opportunity" earlier this year, but say the COVID-19 pandemic meant the business could no longer sustain itself.
By Matt Leonard • May 12, 2020 -
Amazon Freight expands to 48 states, furthering control of its logistics network
The majority of carriers and brokers viewed Amazon's entry to freight hauling negatively, fearing it would push down dry van spot rates.
By Jim Stinson • May 7, 2020 -
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Rail carriers cut capacity as intermodal volume drops 17% in April, the largest fall since 2009
CSX, Kansas City Southern, Norfolk Southern and Union Pacific all mentioned reducing train starts as a result of falling demand during April earnings calls.
By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2020 -
Coronavirus hit XPO revenue in Q1 despite demand surge from some shippers
The company's revenue fell in its transportation and logistics segment, but it did see some customers looking for capacity to cover a surge in demand.
By Matt Leonard • May 5, 2020 -
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As trucking demand craters in April, rates follow
The shippers still moving loads stand to benefit from lower spot rates as the market swings in their favor.
By Matt Leonard • May 5, 2020 -
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Sponsored by LandstarWhat every heavy haul shipper needs to know
Don't take any chances with your over-dimensional, over-weight freight.
April 29, 2020 -
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Inside Ceva Logistics' approach to managing GM's ventilator supply chain
Retooling production from semiconductors to ventilators requires Ceva and GM to work with hundreds of new suppliers.
By Matt Leonard • April 23, 2020 -
Coca-Cola reports border bottlenecks, touts localized supply chain to keep products flowing
Coca-Cola is experiencing bottlenecks delaying ingredients en route to its plants as health screenings and policy changes slow traffic at border crossings around the world.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 22, 2020 -
Low April shipment volumes could rival early 2009, Cass says
Shipper spending on transport fell 8% in March, and Cass said it expects transport pricing to remain low through May.
By S.L. Fuller • April 15, 2020 -
JB Hunt says shippers' ability to pay is big risk in Q2
Volume may have reached its peak in March, according to DAT, and as trucking demand declines, so do some shipper revenues.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 15, 2020 -
Extended truck dwell times spike late loads by 24%
Delays at facilities and warehouses show shippers are incapable of meeting demand spikes for food and packaged goods, according to a FourKites' CTO.
By Jim Stinson • April 8, 2020 -
As stay-at-home orders spread, deliveries speed up
Less congestion means faster and more predictable deliveries, according to data from Convoy.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 24, 2020 -
XPO ends spinoff strategy in light of COVID-19 outbreak
CEO Brad Jacobs' January announcement that he would consider selling off parts of the business was a sign trucking M&A was healthy, but world events have conspired against further plans.
By Jim Stinson • March 20, 2020 -
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Trucking demand surges as retailers restock
Analysts said demand spikes and spot rate increases are "directly attributable" to the COVID-19 outbreak as retailers attempt to restock depleted stores.
By Matt Leonard • March 17, 2020 -
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Struggling intermodal meets further headwinds with coronavirus
Intermodal had to compete with low spot rates in the trucking sector for all of 2019 and now must deal with a slump in demand caused by a pandemic.
By Matt Leonard • March 16, 2020 -
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ColumnPatent Pending: Walmart's plan for reducing empty miles
Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny.
By Matt Leonard • March 13, 2020
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