2022-08-02 17:52
FedEx Corp. has agreed to purchase $200 million in warehouse robotics products and services from Berkshire Grey in exchange for warrants representing 25 million shares of Berkshire Grey stoc… Read More
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2022-08-02 17:26
Expeditors International moved a lot less air and ocean freight in the second quarter than last year, bringing in more revenue anyway but paying more for capacity.
The end result is Exped… Read More
2022-08-02 17:17
Cummins Inc. reported strong second-quarter earnings in North America while one-time charges and COVID lockdowns in China acted as a counterweight.
The leading manufacturer of engines and… Read More
2022-08-02 17:10
Los pequeños beneficios que la empresa de intermediación digital Uber Freight obtuvo durante el primer trimestre del año se duplicaron con creces en los segundos tres me… Read More
2022-08-02 16:53
Terra Worldwide Logistics announced Tuesday that three years after its founding, the supply chain solutions company has eclipsed $1 billion in trailing 12-month revenue.
“Terra is t… Read More
2022-08-02 16:41
Los datos de la cadena de suministro publicados el martes mostraron un nuevo enfriamiento en los mercados del transporte. El Índice de Gerentes de Logística (IGL) de julio cay… Read More
2022-08-02 15:45
For all the times a driver made a mistake, how many other times were they flawless?
Unfortunately for most fleets, nobody’s keeping score — until now.&n… Read More
2022-08-02 14:42
American Eagle Outfitters’ (NYSE: AEO) logistics subsidiary, Quiet Platforms, continues to expand its reach into the e-commerce parcel space. On Tuesday, Quiet announced a partnership… Read More
2022-08-02 14:40
When enforcement of California’s AB5 in the trucking sector begins, it may start with lawsuits filed by company employees rather than a top-down action by a state regulator.
That wa… Read More
2022-08-02 14:30
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2022-08-02 13:33
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2022-08-02 13:21
It looks like rideshare is back in the driver’s seat for Uber (NYSE: UBER) after Eats and its delivery business steered the company through the pandemic.
The company reported a reco… Read More
2022-08-02 13:02
While online sales have long shown an upward trend, the COVID-19 pandemic has expedited this shift. In fact, a recent emarketer survey showed that online sales in the U.S. are anticipated to… Read More
2022-08-02 12:55
Ahead of the expected busy peak season, the Port of New York and New Jersey will implement a container fee on any long-dwelling import or export containers. The goal of the tariff is to redu… Read More
2022-08-02 01:05
Truckers being sued by the city of Oakland and port commissioners over a weeklong protest over AB5 are claiming a small victory Monday after Alameda County Superior Court Judge Delbert Gee d… Read More
2022-08-01 22:44
The six-week decline in the benchmark Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration weekly average retail diesel price now totals 67.2 cents/gallon.
The weekly price, which is th… Read More
2022-08-01 22:30
TravelCenters of America Inc.’s second quarter net income jumped 121% as revenue climbed to $3.1 billion from $1.8 billion a year earlier, despite a decline in sales of diesel and gaso… Read More
2022-08-01 19:15
This past Saturday was the 70th anniversary of the opening of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge; it opened on July 30, 1952.
The bridge (also known locally as simply the Bay Bridge) is… Read More
2022-08-01 18:58
The highlights from Monday’s SONAR reports are below. For more information on SONAR — the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry — or to request a demo… Read More
2022-08-01 18:31
On today’s episode Dooner and The Dude are talking about consumers getting whacked with “supply chain surcharges.” Inflation isn’t just for… Read More
2022-08-01 18:23
Aurora Innovation añade al gigante del transporte Schneider a la creciente lista de flotas que prueban su software de transporte autónomo Aurora Driver.
“Entende… Read More
2022-08-01 17:57
As e-commerce returns continue to accelerate, brands are looking for solutions that can reduce costs and improve customer service.
The National Retail Federation conducted a survey prior… Read More
2022-08-01 17:11
Los camioneros demandados por la ciudad de Oakland y los comisionados del puerto tras una protesta de una semana sobre la AB5 están reclamando una pequeña victoria el lunes des… Read More
2022-08-01 16:18
The world’s largest marketplace just took another step toward delivery ubiquity.
Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) wants to deliver anything, anywhere, anytime, and on Monday the e-commerce gia… Read More
2022-08-01 14:11
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2022-08-01 14:10
On this episode of Net-Zero Carbon, Danny Gomez, managing director of financial and emerging markets at FreightWaves, and Lynn Lyon, director of business development and sustainable transpor… Read More
2022-08-01 13:00
Aurora Innovation is adding freight giant Schneider to a growing list of fleets testing its Aurora Driver autonomous trucking software.
“Understanding more about an autonomous futur… Read More
2022-08-01 11:18
Nikola Corp. is acquiring struggling startup Romeo Power Inc. in a $144 million all-stock deal that Nikola says will assure its supply of battery packs critical to assembling electric trucks… Read More
2022-08-01 11:00
Despite headcount gains over the first six months of 2022 for train and engine employees working for the U.S. operations of the Class I railroads, the six-month average accounting for all ca… Read More
2022-08-01 04:01
The August 2022 “State of the Industry Report” — presented in affiliation with Ryder — shares an in-depth overview across the trucking, maritime and intermodal market… Read More
2022-08-01 04:01
We did a deep dive into the workflows of a legacy transportation management system to learn how these older systems perform vs. modern cloud-based solutions. Our main focus was the time it t… Read More
2022-07-31 13:00
Trucker hats have been part of American culture since they sprang up in the 1960s as promotional giveaways by companies like John Deere.
Also known as a “gimme cap” or “… Read More
2022-07-31 11:00
Arrive Logistics opens San Antonio facility, adding up to 350 jobs
Arrive Logistics has expanded in Texas with the opening of a 27,000-square-foot office in San Antonio that can accommoda… Read More
2022-07-31 00:30
Chart of the Week: Spot (linehaul) to contract rate spread (w/fuel base at $1.20/gallon), Van Contract Rates Initial Report SONAR: RATES12.USA, VCRPM1.USA
The spread between spo… Read More
2022-07-30 19:41
Electric vehicle startup Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) is laying off 6% of its 14,000-employee workforce, or roughly 840 positions, according to reports.
“This decision will help align our… Read More
2022-07-30 19:14
Gráfico de la semana: Diferencia entre las tarifas al contado (linehaul) y las contractuales (con base de combustible a 1,20 $/galón), Informe inicial de tarifas contractuales… Read More
2022-07-30 18:45
A menos que un camión esté equipado con un dispositivo de control previo de derivación, la mayoría de los estados requieren que los vehículos comerciales q… Read More
2022-07-30 15:30
Trailer-as-a-service partnership
(Source: FreightVana)
Trailer pool services are gaining adoption. Wabash, a major manufacturer of equipment, recently announced a partnership with… Read More
2022-07-30 14:36
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.
For businesses across industries, ESG (environmental… Read More
2022-07-30 13:30
Unless a truck is equipped with a bypass preclearance device, most states require commercial vehicles weighing over 10,000 pounds to stop at every weigh station along the truck’s route… Read More
2022-07-29 21:34
Cargo business tailed off during the second quarter at International Airlines Group, parent of British Airways and Iberia, in line with overall market softening due to inflation, pandemic lo… Read More
2022-07-29 20:47
The highlights from Friday’s SONAR reports are below. For more information on SONAR — the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry — or to request a demo… Read More
2022-07-29 20:11
About 80 owner-operators in Houston have been on strike since Monday, demanding higher freight rates and better communication from their employer, Hudd Transportation.
One of the proteste… Read More
2022-07-29 19:30
As spot rates decline and pricing power continues to shift from carriers to shippers, some companies may be wondering how to continue taking advantage of the technological solutions they ado… Read More
2022-07-29 18:35
Transport and logistics giant TFI International Inc. blew away second-quarter estimates late Thursday, leading the Montreal-based company to significantly raise its guidance for full-year ea… Read More
2022-07-29 18:30
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic dramatically disrupted the transportation industry. During a time when many companies opted to hunker down amid great uncertainty, some saw this as the per… Read More
2022-07-29 18:30
In June, for the first time, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration released data on crashes involving vehicles equipped with automated driving system (ADS) technology and advanc… Read More
2022-07-29 18:09
“Peak season” is a term in maritime that really has lost all meaning. Since the pandemic began, the ports have been processing record volumes of containers. Inventories were wipe… Read More
2022-07-29 18:00
Autos brought changes that not all embraced
In the early years of the 20th century, automobiles were dethroning the horse and buggy as the primary method of personal transportation in… Read More
2022-07-29 18:00
Fleet cards are a vital tool for every fleet’s business, no matter their size. Today’s fleets rely on the fueling insights, fraud detection and discounts provided by modern fuel… Read More
2022-07-29 17:56
Problem: You want to study space but that rocket ship in your barn has about as much lift to it as The Dude delivering a jumping high five.
Solution? Spac… Read More
2022-07-29 17:35
Executives with railcar lessor and manufacturer Trinity Industries were upbeat about the second half of 2022 despite lingering rail service issues and the Class I railroads’ challenge… Read More
2022-07-29 16:30
Technology is a hot topic across the logistics industry. While some folks remain wary of next- generation solutions, the most innovative companies have embraced these solutions as a me… Read More
2022-07-29 16:00
Nuclear verdicts – or jury awards surpassing $10 million – continue to be granted, often prompting small and mid-size trucking companies to file for bankruptcy. These verdicts do… Read More
2022-07-29 15:34
Israeli electrification startup Ree Automotive, Morgan Olson and EAVX showed a proof-of-concept step van this week that could revolutionize the segment — four-wheel steering by wire w… Read More
2022-07-29 15:30
When President Biden signed the $1.2 trillion infrastructure law in November, he also established the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Formula program. The program sets aside $5 bill… Read More
2022-07-29 15:15
Pressure is mounting for fleet owners to curb carbon emissions as the transportation sector accounted for about 27% of greenhouse gas emissions in 2020, according… Read More
2022-07-29 14:54
So far in 2022, Amazon’s U.S. facility network has flopped.
After more than doubling its warehouse square footage since the start of the pandemic, the company has been hit with a wa… Read More
2022-07-29 14:30
Shake the notion that you’re too small to go international; your next business move might very well be in Latin America or across the Pacific. In fact, a growing number of transportati… Read More
2022-07-29 14:15
The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates.
The retail landscape is rapidly changing due to the c… Read More
2022-07-29 14:00
If you manage a large fleet, it’s likely that using a customized and powerful transportation management system is one of your top priorities.
Your company probably works with many d… Read More
2022-07-29 13:20
Transportation and logistics provider ArcBest reported record results for the second quarter Friday before the market opened. The company’s asset-based segment, which includes less-tha… Read More
2022-07-29 12:00
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2022-07-29 12:00
Continued e-commerce momentum along with businesses favoring dedicated airlift for goods because of unreliable passenger airline service make Cargojet relatively insulated from a potential e… Read More
2022-07-29 11:00
By Satish Jindel
Since consumers live in their homes seven days a week, few would argue that the weekends are the two best days for delivering parcels to residences.
That was tru… Read More
2022-07-29 00:50
P.A.M. Transportation Services reported second-quarter earnings per share of $1.30 after the market closed on Thursday. The result was 15 cents better than the consensus estimate and more th… Read More
2022-07-29 00:15
Hundreds of small-business truckers who use CoreFund Capital to factor their accounts receivable are struggling to stay afloat after the Weatherford, Texas-based company abruptly closed its… Read More
2022-07-28 22:56
Management from Schneider National said Thursday that in spite of a recent cooling in truckload demand, it remains positive on the back half of the year.
“As strong as the second qu… Read More
2022-07-28 22:55
Amazon.com Inc. shares soared in after-hours trading on Thursday as investors focused on a solid second-quarter revenue performance and positive third-quarter guidance, and not on a second-q… Read More
2022-07-28 22:30
Deploying precision scheduled railroading (PSR) is an art and a process, and the operational model shouldn’t be blamed for poor rail service, Canadian Pacific President and CEO Keith C… Read More
2022-07-28 22:24
The highlights from Thursday’s SONAR reports are below. For more information on SONAR — the fastest freight-forecasting platform in the industry — or to request a demo… Read More
2022-07-28 21:56
Transport Canada is now requiring railway companies to submit winter operating plans for their equipment, including how the railways will manage the maintenance of air brakes in very cold te… Read More
2022-07-28 21:55
Welcome to the WHAT THE TRUCK?!? newsletter. In this issue, CO2 shortages strike breweries; Senate bill proposes $40K tax credit for electric semis; dog days of the spot market; and more… Read More
2022-07-28 20:11
Supply chain visibility provider Tive has unveiled its newest technology solution, the Tive Tag. Along with Tive’s standard tracking capabilities, the Tive Tag is also a cloud-enabled… Read More
2022-07-28 20:00
The freight market has always been characterized by its simultaneous volatility and cyclicity. Spot rates have been dropping steadily for the past several months, making it clear that a new… Read More
2022-07-28 19:53
When Desiree Wood moved to Henderson, Nevada, in 2020, she expected her new home to be surrounded by desert land and mountains. What she found instead was trucks — a lot of them &mdash&hell…Read More
2022-07-28 19:44
If you only look at Los Angeles and Long Beach — the largest container import gateway in America — you’d think shipping congestion has drastically reduced. The number of sh… Read More
2022-07-28 19:00
Because of the many benefits, including income and holiday and vacation time off, many in the trucking industry desire to drive for a private fleet. Walma… Read More
2022-07-28 18:30
Speculation is growing as to whether another downturn in trucking is imminent as industry leaders draw comparisons to 2019, a notoriously difficult year for freigh… Read More
2022-07-28 18:24
Asset-light trucking provider Forward Air raised its full-year outlook again. The company beat second-quarter expectations and sees several tailwinds that will contribute to higher earnings… Read More
2022-07-28 18:15
Volvo recently announced its plan to construct an electric charging corridor in California. The route will link some of the state’s most important ports and frei… Read More
2022-07-28 18:10
The head of FedEx Corp.’s ground-parcel unit said it will not work with any groups or individuals who want to negotiate changes to driver contractor agreements on behalf of a collectiv… Read More
2022-07-28 18:00
The first 35+ years
L.W. Paschall and his wife Mary founded Paschall Truck Lines (PTL) in Murray, Kentucky, in 1937. Paschall began his trucking company with a 1936 Ford truck, and he hau… Read More
2022-07-28 17:31
Wabash has announced it is partnering with Phoenix-based freight brokerage FreightVana to support the trailer manufacturer’s new trailers-as-as-service (TaaS) platform with the brokera… Read More
2022-07-28 16:30
Over the past several years, “culture” has become something of a buzzword in the corporate world. Despite this trending vernacular, the things that make up a company’s cult… Read More
2022-07-28 16:03
Sixty thousand people just became eligible to have chicken wings, submarine sandwiches, ice cream and more air-dropped straight into their backyards.
Israeli drone delivery firm Flytrex… Read More
2022-07-28 15:56
Just days after announcing its entry into cold storage, flexibility cloud supply chain firm Stord is introducing a software platform designed for brands to optimize their supply chains.
S… Read More
2022-07-28 14:05
A renamed and reorganized Wabash sees signs of economic weakening, but nothing preventing optimism for its trailer and last-mile equipment business.
“We appreciate the warning signs… Read More
2022-07-28 14:00
Almost every business in the transportation industry uses a transportation management system to some degree.
A cutting-edge TMS can help a business flourish by streamlining shipment… Read More
2022-07-28 13:44
Western U.S. Class I rail carrier BNSF and the Northwest Seaport Alliance (NWSA) are working together to develop a rail hub at the Port of Tacoma that will be known as Tacoma South.
The r… Read More
2022-07-28 12:11
As great as 2021 was for container shipping lines, this year is turning out better. Germany’s Hapag-Lloyd has just raised its earnings outlook again.
The world’s fifth-largest… Read More
2022-07-28 12:00
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2022-07-28 11:00
Commentary from management teams in the trucking industry so far through second-quarter earnings season points to a favorable conclusion to 2022. While the spot market has loosened significa… Read More
2022-07-27 23:30
FreightWaves owner-operator survey data
(Source: FreightWaves Research — June 2022)
FreightWaves recently conducted a survey of owner-operators outlining business issues and outlo… Read More
2022-07-27 23:20
Tweaking existing operations and layering on the new operating plan for intermodal and bulk movements have been key activities for Norfolk Southern in the second quarter as the railroad seek… Read More
2022-07-27 22:22
C.H. Robinson released financial results for the second quarter Wednesday, and North America’s largest pure play 3PL blew past Wall Street’s expectations for profitability.
Th… Read More
2022-07-27 22:10
Gulftainer reported Wednesday its bulk cargo volumes in the United States are up 57% year over year.
Gulftainer is a privately owned port management and logistics company headquartered in… Read More
2022-07-27 22:04
The founder of UPS Inc., James E. Casey, didn’t think of himself as an innovator. In an industry in which success depended on the mastery of repetitive tasks, Casey took pride in impro… Read More
2022-07-27 21:51
Acknowledging a leveling of volumes from all-time highs, less-than-truckload carrier Saia Inc. will continue to push its growth initiatives.
“We’re not intending to take a pau… Read More
2022-07-27 21:33
Ryder System Inc. rode a strong leasing and supply chain solutions market to achieve healthy quarterly earnings results, Chairman and CEO Robert Sanchez said.
The Miami-based compan… Read More
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