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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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    Does your transportation provider prioritize safety?

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

    July 17, 2019
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    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 July 16, 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
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    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
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    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
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    Barry moves north as freight services resume

    As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."

    By July 15, 2019
  • Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft

    88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.

    By July 11, 2019
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    Trucking demand, spot rates fall year-over-year in June

    The sinking demand could be an important indicator of upcoming economic trends.

    By July 8, 2019
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    $16.5M settlement in XPO misclassification suit gets preliminary approval

    A federal judge approved the agreement last week. Payout amounts for 847 plaintiffs will be based on their time working with XPO.

    By July 2, 2019
  • Report: US could lose over 1.5M jobs to automation by 2030

    A report from Oxford Economics estimates robotics and automation will hit manufacturing, logistics, maritime shipping and port operations the hardest over the next decade.

    By Morgan Forde • July 1, 2019
  • NEXT Trucking expands drayage program at the Port of Long Beach

    The app-based freight-matching company's Relay program means all drayage trucks complete dual transactions, dropping off one container and picking up another in a single trip to the port.

    By Morgan Forde • June 27, 2019
  • FMCSA denies UPS' exemption request on trainer experience

    The logistics company called new rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration taking effect next February a "significant burden" and said the rules would "impede its ability to meet the demand for new drivers."

    By Updated Dec. 9, 2019
  • XPO Logistics pilots predictive analytics tool in LTL network

    Semi- and fully-automated tools can identify areas where operational efficiency could be improved.

    By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019
  • Volvo's autonomous vehicle to haul DFDS containers to Swedish port

    The vehicle called Vera will travel a pre-defined route, including some public roadways, without a driver.

    By June 14, 2019
  • Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'

    Eight witnesses from the trucking industry discussed everything from hours of service to truck weight in a House Transportation Committee meeting this week.  

    By June 12, 2019
  • Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers

    By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

    By June 6, 2019
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    Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May

    Year-over-year, load-to-truck ratios fell dramatically, and the Cass Freight Index said declines in freight volumes point to "possible economic contraction."

    By June 4, 2019
  • Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

    The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

    By Updated May 31, 2019
  • Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

    The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

    By May 30, 2019
  • Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS

    The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.

    By May 23, 2019
  • UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history

    The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

    By May 22, 2019
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    Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

    The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

    By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019
  • Teamsters oppose proposed FMCSA pilot to lower driver age to 18

    Public comments on the program indicate opposition to putting younger drivers behind the wheel of semi trucks for interstate commerce. 

    By May 22, 2019
  • Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments

    Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.

    By Morgan Forde • May 17, 2019
  • Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?

    Not having to worry about these regulations can lead to faster shipping times, autonomous truckmaker Embark's head of public policy said Thursday.

    By May 17, 2019
  • FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot

    Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.

    By May 15, 2019