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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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Maersk, Ports America invest $19M in Loadsmart Smart Drayage initiative
The Smart Drayage program, which matches containers with trucks based on ease of access, load times and haul distances, promises to reduce truck time spent at a port by 25% and container shuffles by 50%.
By Morgan Forde • Sept. 6, 2019 -
Number of trucking companies out of business in 1st half of 2019 exceeds 2018 total
Analysts blame new trucks and higher driver salaries as two factors creating increased costs for trucking companies.
By Matt Leonard • Sept. 4, 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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NFI, Penske to deploy electric trucks in Southern California
As carriers bring more electric vehicles into their operations, is it possible for shippers to request their goods be delivered using greener methods?
By Matt Leonard • Aug. 28, 2019 -
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In trucking, is it sunrise for solar?
Solar panels on trucks can supplement battery and power lift gates, though the technology today isn't enough to power a truck down the road.
By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 26, 2019 -
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 -
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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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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