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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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NOAA
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 Emma Cosgrove • 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 Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 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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Trucking demand, spot rates fall year-over-year in June
The sinking demand could be an important indicator of upcoming economic trends.
By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2019 -
XPO Logistics
$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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019 -
Kendall Davis / Supply Chain Dive
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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • 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 Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019 -
CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm
The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019 -
JB Hunt announces new drop-and-hook service with 500 trailers
Drop-and-hook shipments tend to create more efficient supply chains, as carriers don't have to wait hours for a trailer to be loaded.
By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019 -
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HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month
It's not clear what the proposed changes will look like, but they will be open for public comment until late July, according to a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation.
By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019 -
XPO CEO touts success of digital brokerage service, despite Amazon's entrance
Brad Jacobs said XPO Connect is "winning" with a retention rate of 80% and sidestepped questions on the impact of Amazon's freight brokerage platform.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019
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