Trucking: Page 22
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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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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Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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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 -
Canadian National's future acquisitions will 'feed the beast'
The railroad's March acquisition of trucking company TransX took its toll on some key indicators, but CEO JJ Ruest is confident the move will pay off in the long run.
By Emma Cosgrove • May 1, 2019 -
SAP integrates Uber Freight into logistics platform
This marks Uber Freight's first integration with a third-party software provider, offering validation of the digital broker's technology, network and value from a ubiquitous supply chain software provider.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019 -
Amazon launches digital freight brokerage site
The site quotes freight at roughly 30% below market rate, according to FreightWaves, presenting massive potential for disruption in an already diversifying space.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019 -
Sponsored by LandstarQualities shippers should look for in a heavy/specialized carrier
The “one size fits all” approach does not work with oversized, overweight or specialized shipments.
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Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments
Convoy will lease trailers that can be used by shippers who want to be part of the new offering.
By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019 -
Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO
The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 14, 2019 -
Freight associations warn White House about border slowdown consequences
A letter from 18 associations warns restricting the flow of goods at the U.S.-Mexico border will "inflict significant harm to our nation’s economy and the millions of American jobs that depend on cross-border trade."
By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2019 -
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Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%
Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.
By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019 -
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Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?
A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.
By Emma Cosgrove • April 5, 2019 -
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Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border
Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.
By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2019 -
DOT sends HOS rule change to White House for review
Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced last week that updates to federal hours of service rules have been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review.
By Matt Leonard • April 2, 2019 -
Daimler Trucks acquires autonomous vehicle software maker Torc Robotics
The two companies seek to commercialize level 4 autonomous trucks, with Daimler's goal to put them on the roadways within the decade.
By Matt Leonard • April 1, 2019 -
Trucking association calls on carriers to pay drivers for dwell time
Drivers who make a flat fee for their trips say they should be paid an extra per-hour fee when their dwell time exceeds one hour.
By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2019 -
New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead
The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019 -
Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX
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 • March 26, 2019 -
Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods
Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019 -
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BLS disputes reports of widespread truck driver shortage
Economic calculations and data paint one picture, but anecdotes from those on the front lines of the supply chain show a different reality.
By Rich Weissman • March 22, 2019 -
EU agrees to Brexit deadline extension
If Theresa May's agreement fails for the third time, the U.K. would exit without a deal or put forward another agreement, the Prime Minister said.
By Matt Leonard • March 21, 2019 -
Supreme Court will not review California's driver classification standards
The denial by the U.S. Supreme Court is another victory for California's standards for who may be classified as a contractor and who is an employee.
By Andy Burt , Emma Cosgrove • March 21, 2019 -
How shippers can navigate trucking labor disputes
Strikes by truck drivers can cost billions and leave manufacturers scrambling to meet customer demands.
By Barry Hochfelder • March 18, 2019 -
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FMCSA will use ELD data to amend HOS rules
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration head Ray Martinez has recently been dropping breadcrumbs at industry events about possible new proposed hours of service rules.
By Emma Cosgrove • March 15, 2019
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