Penske Truck Leasing adds FUSO electric trucks to its fleet

The vehicles are made by FUSO and will first be introduced to the California market. 

By Barry Hochfelder • March 14, 2019

Walmart tightens on-time, in-full rate for suppliers to 87%

The retailer toughened its OTIF policy from the previous requirement of 85% as it seeks greater control over inventory. 

By Matt Leonard • March 8, 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

FMCSA eases rules to upgrade from class B to class A CDL

The change is one of several regulatory attempts to ease the nationwide commercial driver shortage. 

By Matt Leonard • March 7, 2019

Infrastructure, congestion cost carriers billions in fuel

Highway congestion costs trucking companies billions in additional fuel spend, according to a new study by the American Transportation Research Institute.

By Barry Hochfelder • March 6, 2019

New Colorado law lowers age for interstate trucking

Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed into law a piece of legislation allowing adults as young as 18 to operate commercial vehicles for interstate commerce. First, it has to be legal at the federal level.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 26, 2019

Truckers plan slow roll to protest ELDs, HOS rules

The protest will take place in Indianapolis, and the organizers say the timing was chosen to not disrupt traffic.  

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 21, 2019

Cargo theft on the decline, California tops list

Full truckloads accounted for 74% of cargo thefts in 2018, and electronics were the most common item stolen, making up 20% of all thefts.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 20, 2019

Walmart stands up container fleet, uses drivers for drayage

The retailer has been pleasantly surprised by the extra efficiency gained by taking more control of intermodal loads.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 15, 2019

Uber Freight confirms expansion to Europe

The company plans to launch the app in the Netherlands in the coming weeks, saying the European freight market is "one of the largest and most sophisticated in the world." 

By Emma Cosgrove • Updated March 21, 2019

Tight labor market hits US Foods

Both U.S. Foods and Sysco hit a similar note on increased wage costs this month: this is a new normal and they have to figure out how to manage it.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 14, 2019

Trucking bottlenecks cost millions and they're getting worse

Since last year, truck speeds dropped by an average of about 9% in the top 10 bottleneck locations.

By Barry Hochfelder • Feb. 13, 2019

California sues FMCSA after agency overruled HOS rules

The state's suit alleges that the FMCSA has overstepped its authority in interfering with the meal and rest break standards, claiming that these are not laws or regulations on commercial motor vehicle safety.

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 13, 2019

Freight market expected to reach $565B by 2022

Trucking is expected to generate the largest revenue of all the freight modes, according to a forecast by Freedonia Group, with expected revenue of $383 billion by 2022

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2019

Rail sets sights on trucking volumes for growth

Executives at the Association for American Railroads said intermodal shipments are rail's largest commodities, and that growth can't happen without the trucking industry.

By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 8, 2019

Study: ELD mandate may lead to unsafe driving behavior

A new study from researchers at Northeastern University and University of Arkansas found the ELD mandate did increase the hours of service compliance for truckers, but there was little evidence of safety benefits. 

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 7, 2019

Sysco considers smaller delivery vehicles to cut costs

The company has struggled to recruit and retain truck drivers, and smaller vehicles that driver's without a commercial license could operated could be part of the solution.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 6, 2019

Convoy reaches 95% automated load to truck matching

The digital freight broker is able to match the vast majority of loads in its top markets "without any human intervention at all: no calls, no email, no nothing," said Chief Product Officer Ziad Ismail.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 5, 2019

Amazon spotted using Embark autonomous truck

Amazon has not exactly been shy about its plans to automate parts of its business, but the e-commerce giant and Embark are remaining quiet about any potential partnership.

By Matt Leonard • Feb. 1, 2019

Farmers can ship and haul with new digital booking tool

The Indigo Transport platform works similarly to other digital freight-booking platforms such as Convoy and Uber Freight and seeks to streamline the first mile. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Feb. 1, 2019

Uber Freight asks drivers to rate shipper facilities

The ratings are intended to inform shippers as to what drivers look for in a facility so they can make changes and better attract drivers to their loads. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 31, 2019

Port of Oakland makes truck turn times public

Truckers, dispatchers and shippers can now plan schedules around the length of time a truck will take to move through a marine terminal.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 30, 2019

After 'Big Bang' in 2018, trucking market corrects

A DAT forecast projects shippers will pay 3% to 5% more in contract rates this year to avoid the spot rate premiums that dominated 2018.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 29, 2019

Ryder expands truck-sharing platform to Florida

Fleets with idle trucks and trailers can use Ryder's COOP platform to rent their equipment for additional revenue.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 25, 2019

Report: Amazon to cut fees to compete with UPS, FedEx

The move is likely an attempt to lure shippers away from the larger, legacy carriers in the logistics industry. 

By Matt Leonard • Jan. 24, 2019

Walmart raises wages, introduces mentoring for truck drivers

The retailer's new onboarding process suggests truck drivers are changing, and the job needs to change with them.

By Emma Cosgrove • Jan. 24, 2019