FedEx Freight expands bulky home delivery to 80% of US population

The Freight Direct service, which was in the pilot phase earlier this year, delivers bulky items directly into residences, a potential growth area for logistics companies as consumers buy more heavy goods online. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Oct. 16, 2019

Maersk, BlackBuck launch digital trucking platform in India

The goal is to use the digital platform to reduce the number of touch points in the supply chain, a continuation of Maersk's strategy to expand its end-to-end containerized freight services.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 23, 2019

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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

XPO reaches $5.5M misclassification settlement

The average payout will be $935.18 for 3,772 plaintiffs, who accused XPO of breaking California labor laws in a class-action suit. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

KeepTruckin adds feature to minimize trucking delays

Fleet management and freight booking platforms are beginning to incorporate facility-rating features into their products in an effort to cut down on dwell time. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 21, 2019

FMCSA schedules public hearings on HOS changes

The first hearing will be held Friday in Dallas, and the second in September in Washington, D.C.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

Uber Freight's new web portal moves management from app to desktop

After spending time with fleet managers and dispatchers, Uber realized much of its users work from a desktop computer and not a mobile phone. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

UPS expands pilot with autonomous trucking company TuSimple after seeing 10% fuel savings

UPS has been working with the company since May 2019 and has used TuSimple's autonomous trucks to haul loads overnight between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

By Morgan Forde • Updated March 6, 2020

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020

Senator, associations draft bill to address discrimination against women in trucking

The bill, not yet formally announced, would establish a Women in Trucking Advisory Board to investigate barriers women face in the trucking industry. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 12, 2019

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

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

Trucking's labor shortage isn't just about drivers

The trucking industry is trying to attract a younger cohort of technicians as 75,000 new mechanics must be added to meet additional demand by 2022.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 30, 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

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

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

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

Does your transportation provider prioritize safety?

The transportation provider you trust with your freight should support your safety efforts.

July 17, 2019

A top-10 brokerage firm enters the digital freight fray

GlobalTranz's launch of a digital freight matching platform is the culmination of years of data collection and fits with longstanding service goals, said the brokerage's CTO.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019

Warehousing capacity crunch shows signs of easing up

Steadily increasing e-commerce demand has drained warehouse capacity in recent years, but there are signs this trend may be reversing as nation-wide availability increases.

By Morgan Forde • July 16, 2019

Trucking data shows signs of recession

ACT research showed two quarters of negative sector growth, DAT reported a significant decline in year-over-year spot and load market rates and the Cass Freight Index for May 2019 said declining freight shipment levels point to a possible "economic contraction" in the coming year.

By Morgan Forde • July 15, 2019