Trucking: Page 25
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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Uber Freight, Convoy bet on lane visibility to lure shippers
New platforms from the two companies empower shippers with information in the on-demand trucking market.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2018 -
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Penske joins campaign to recruit next generation of truck technicians
The logistics company seeks to encourage students to look at vehicle technician opportunities in a national, multi-year campaign.
By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 29, 2018 -
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TrendlinePeak season management
Higher peak season surcharges are one risk for shippers to manage this year.
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Port drivers file wage claims with City of Los Angeles
Truck drivers for California Cartage Express are asking the city to conduct a company-wide investigation over what they claim are systemic labor violations.
By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 30, 2018 -
From ports to roads: How supply chains can prepare for climate change — now
A White House report says climate change will wreak havoc on infrastructure, presenting further volatility to supply chains.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018 -
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J.B. Hunt teams up with Project44 on LTL visibility
The partnership arrives amid a Thanksgiving shopping weekend where growth in LTL shipments outpaced overall shipment growth by three to one.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018 -
Truck market tightens ahead of Thanksgiving
Grocers rushing to stock shelves and truck drivers' vacations led refrigerated freight spot rates to rise for a third straight week in November.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2018 -
Oakland, port work together on truck traffic
The two parties are creating a plan to reduce impact by 2023 as they expect new logistics facilities to increase truck traffic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2018 -
XPO launches free driver training programs to aid veterans' career transition
The company's programs seek to solve an operations issue, an economics issue and a societal issue.
By Rich Weissman • Nov. 16, 2018 -
EPA moves to reduce truck emissions
The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018 -
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October freight surge blown back by devastating storms
Hurricanes Florence and Michael were devastating in different ways and many supply chains were unprepared.
By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 14, 2018 -
California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses
As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018 -
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In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports
Unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement — and the solutions often start at the ports.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'
From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.
By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion
In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018 -
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Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers
For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash.
By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018 -
ATRI asks carriers to share ELD data for research
The American Transportation Research Institute hopes hundreds of companies representing the spectrum of fleets will participate so that regulators can better understand the trucking industry.
By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 11, 2018 -
UPS Freight avoids strike, plans to accept new volumes 'immediately'
Negotiator Kris Taylor said the company assured him service would resume, but drivers and customers should expect a "ramp-up period" to get freight back into the system.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2018 -
J.B. Hunt, BNSF stuck in revenue dispute
A longstanding freight marriage is in couples counseling over their increasingly crucial intermodal revenue split.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2018 -
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Albertsons to add 10 Tesla Semis to its truck fleet in Southern California
The Idaho-based grocer is one of several retailers turning to alternative power to reduce transportation costs while improving freight efficiency and environmental performance.
By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 7, 2018 -
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Trucking prices climb as economy continues to expand
Carriers are determined to grow capacity amid seemingly unending demand for freight.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 6, 2018 -
California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test
New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018 -
FedEx announces rate increase for 2019
Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 5, 2018 -
UPS Freight halting pickups ahead of possible strike
If the UPS Freight workers do strike, it will be the first at the company in more than 20 years.
By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018 -
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Trucking volumes dip in Q3
The decline may suggest the economy has passed its peak, though hurricanes and tariffs have had their say as well.
By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 30, 2018 -
TMS startup launches free digital freight booking platform
Haven is opening up a tool already available to its customers to help shippers cut down on shipment management time and streamline communications with artificial intelligence.
By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2018
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