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OpinionWhat 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 -
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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 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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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 -
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Celadon Group files for bankruptcy, ceases operations
The bankruptcy filing comes less than a week after the U.S. Department of Justice charged the former chief operating officer and chief financial officer in a securities and accounting fraud scheme.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 9, 2019 -
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Amazon adds 200K workers, expands fleet for first peak season with one-day shipping
The buildup includes 200,000 seasonal workers who will help with fulfillment, sortation and delivery during the holidays.
By Matt Leonard • Dec. 4, 2019 -
Transportation sector lagging in carbon reduction efforts
The Science-Based Targets Initiative calls out Toyota, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Daimler and Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line as high-impact companies in the transportation sector committed to the emissions reduction efforts.
By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2019 -
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Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?
DAT is forecasting a rebound in trucking rates in 2020, saying spot rates could bounce back 4% to 6% in the second half of the year while contract rates could climb 2%.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Cummins lays off 2K to protect profits through trucking downturn
Cummins will cut $250 million to $300 million in costs in an effort to protect profits as the company hunkers down for a colder economy and an expected double-digit revenue dip in Q4.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 26, 2019 -
Anheuser-Busch makes first zero-emissions beer delivery
The company wants to cut carbon emissions 25% across its "value chain" by 2025 and has already placed an order for 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019 -
Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra's overland, logistics operations
Rotra is an established logistics player in the Netherlands and Belgium. While the acquisition will bolster Kuehne + Nagel's overland operations in Europe, Rotra will continue its ocean freight, airfreight and container terminal activities.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 22, 2019 -
Next Trucking scales up drayage operations after pilot phase
The company's next step is to expand beyond its proprietary fleet to include a select group of owner-operators.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 14, 2019 -
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Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports
The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles.
By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019 -
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Judge temporarily blocks AB5 enforcement for trucking, citing merits of CTA suit
The U.S. district judge 's written decision cites the California Trucking Association’s suit and covers “any motor carriers in California, pending this Court’s resolution of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction.”
By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 1, 2020 -
Roadrunner, hit by GM strike and malware attack, sells intermodal business for $51M
Roadrunner Intermodal Services uses a network of 23 terminals across the country to move freight between ports, rail ramps and shipping docks.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 6, 2019 -
Owner-operator truck drivers in California plan protests over AB5
The law has gained attention due to the impact on the gig economy, but owner-operator truck drivers could be equally affected.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 5, 2019 -
Q&A
What makes a successful shipper of choice? 4 experts weigh in
A tight trucking market drove shippers to adjust their operating models and position themselves as good customers to carriers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 4, 2019 -
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Convoy to allow carriers to bid directly to shippers on loads
Convoy has replaced the traditional broker model with one that makes shipments available in real-time at the shipper level, the company's chief product officer said.
By Matt Leonard • Nov. 1, 2019 -
C.H. Robinson: It will be a shipper's market through the first half of 2020
Excess capacity in the trucking market dragging down spot market and contract pricing by double digits put pressure on C.H. Robinson's revenue in the third quarter
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019 -
XPO cites pressure from 'industrial recession,' lowers revenue targets
CEO Brad Jacobs said the souring industrial economy has stifled LTL growth for XPO and others over the last four quarters.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 30, 2019 -
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ColumnPatent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching
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. On Fridays, we'll share a few from the week.
By Matt Leonard • Oct. 17, 2019 -
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Are Australian road trains the solution to the US driver shortage?
North Dakota approved legislation to pilot the freight method as a way to deal with increased demand for drivers amid high turnover rates.
By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 17, 2019 -
J.B. Hunt, Knight-Swift approach an uncertain peak season
While J.B. Hunt is confident the holidays will boost demand, Knight-Swift is expecting overcapacity and underperforming profits.
By Morgan Forde • Oct. 16, 2019 -
Uber Freight: The bright spot in Uber's portfolio?
As Uber lays off hundreds from its autonomous vehicles, Uber Eats and other divisions, Uber Freight is set to hire thousands of employees.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 16, 2019 -
UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit, Parliament preps for weekend vote
The United Kingdom released import-export advice for businesses that trade between the U.K. and European Union, reimplementing a plan to keep traffic moving around the Port of Dover once Brexit takes effect.
By Matt Leonard • Updated Oct. 17, 2019 -
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With record-low unemployment, how will supply chains hire thousands for peak season?
The arid talent pool challenges supply chain managers to boost productivity and take a unique approach to recruit and retain workers.
By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2019
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