XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation

Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020

Trucking companies blame slow manufacturing for rough 2019 volumes

Landstar expects the weak trucking environment to continue in the coming months and said "it is difficult to predict the economic environment in the back half of 2020."

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 6, 2020

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Peak season management

Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Hyundai, Airbus stop production as coronavirus leaves manufacturers scrambling

Two Hyundai suppliers, Kyungshin and Yura Corporation, have announced plans to increase production outside of China to make up for supply shortages and plan to resume production Sunday at their Chinese locations.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2020

Cummins cuts inventory by $400M anticipating truck production downturn

Private fleets are "awash in excess equipment,” according to ACT Research. Cummins' CEO said Tuesday he expects heavy-duty truck production for North America to be down 40% year-over-year in 2020.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 5, 2020

'Extreme, unprecedented' trucking market changes hit CH Robinson

C.H. Robinson forecasted in October the market would remain favorable to shippers through the first half of 2020, and so far, the data shows the 3PL's prediction to be true.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 30, 2020

Transplace forecasts increase in LTL contract rates

Now that Class 8 orders are slowing, trucking supply and demand could approach equilibrium and result in rate changes for shippers. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 29, 2020

Waymo expands autonomous truck tests to Texas, New Mexico

In comments filed last year with the federal government, Waymo said it has "increasingly turned our attention to moving goods.​" 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 24, 2020

CH Robinson launches supply chain innovation lab

Solutions will aim to reduce lead times and empty miles and increase freight visibility for shippers, while integrating into their own ERP systems.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 24, 2020

Demand signals show signs of life, but trucking industry still struggling

Multiple experts suggest more capacity will need to leave the market before rates move to favor carriers rather than shippers, but there were some positive signals for carriers to round out 2019.

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 23, 2020

How to leverage digitization and reduce freight volatility

The end goal should not be just surviving a potential market downturn — it should envision a broader path toward long-term growth and resilience.

By Ahmad El-Dardiry • Jan. 23, 2020

Amazon, DHL, Ikea, others join electric vehicle alliance

The Corporate Electric Vehicle Alliance members plan to electrify their fleets within the next five to 10 years.

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 23, 2020

Nolan Transportation expands cold chain offerings with Eagle Transportation acquisition

Eagle Transportation's network expands Nolan's capacity and geographic reach in a growing cold chain market. 

By Morgan Forde • Jan. 22, 2020

California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction

U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez​ said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 16, 2020

What are the top supply chain trends of 2020? 4 experts weigh in

2019 trends including automation, speedy operations and changing global supply chains will likely carry over and intensify this year.

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 13, 2020

California state court rules AB5 doesn't apply to trucking, LA to appeal

NFI Industries and its subsidiaries were accused of misclassification in a lawsuit, which cited AB5. The defense argued the legislation, which was passed into law last year, is preempted by federal regulations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 9, 2020

Drop trailers: What's old is new again — for now

Technology increases transparency and holds promise for enhanced efficiency, but with enough advanced technology, drop trailers could become obsolete.

By Barry Hochfelder • Jan. 7, 2020

Knight-Swift, DAT team up on rate forecasting

The two companies will pilot the forecasting model for the next quarter before opening it up to other carriers, brokers and shippers. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 7, 2020

Judge extends restraining order temporarily exempting trucking from AB5

The judge heard arguments from both sides on Monday but did not reach a final decision, which could take days or weeks, CTA said.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 13, 2020

Trucking braces for impact as uncertainty surrounds California's AB5 law

Though temporarily stayed, the controversial law presents a major shift for supply chains that experts expect to affect trucking capacity and eventually rates should it be fully enforced.

By Matt Leonard , Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 23, 2019

Knight-Swift lowers earnings guidance citing market trends

The company said recent bankruptcies in the trucking industry and the recent decrease in Class 8 truck orders will result in truck capacity falling more in line with current demand in 2020. 

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 20, 2019

Convoy fully automates brokerage, matching and pricing on select lanes

Automated matching and pricing can cut down on calls and emails exchanged, saving valuable time for supply chains.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 17, 2019

Patent Pending: IBM's plan for vehicle platooning on the blockchain

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. Every week, we'll share a few.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 12, 2019

What does the future hold for ELDs?

The widespread use of ELDs marks the first time shippers and brokers have a line of sight into the supply side of their business — that’s nothing short of powerful, writes Oren Zaslansky, CEO of Flock Freight.

By Oren Zaslansky • Dec. 11, 2019

Plus.ai autonomous truck completes coast-to-coast delivery in 3 days

The vehicle completed the 2,800 mile journey carrying a truckload of Land O' Lakes butter from California to Pennsylvania, though a licensed driver and safety engineer went along for the ride just in case. 

By Morgan Forde • Dec. 10, 2019

Roadrunner sells flatbed business for $30M as it downsizes assets

The sale comes a month after Roadrunner announced the sale of its intermodal business for $51.25 million and said it was looking to sell off various parts of its operation.

By Matt Leonard • Dec. 10, 2019