Transportation sector lagging in carbon reduction efforts

The Science-Based Targets Initiative calls out Toyota, A.P. Moller-Maersk, Daimler and Nippon Yusen Kaisha Line as high-impact companies in the transportation sector committed to the emissions reduction efforts.  

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2019

Will trucking see a turnaround in 2020?

DAT is forecasting a rebound in trucking rates in 2020, saying spot rates could bounce back 4% to 6% in the second half of the year while contract rates could climb 2%.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 26, 2019

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Inside the trends affecting logistics management

The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

By Supply Chain Dive staff

Cummins lays off 2K to protect profits through trucking downturn

Cummins will cut $250 million to $300 million in costs in an effort to protect profits as the company hunkers down for a colder economy and an expected double-digit revenue dip in Q4. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 26, 2019

Anheuser-Busch makes first zero-emissions beer delivery

The company​ wants to cut carbon emissions 25% across its "value chain" by 2025 and has already placed an order for 800 hydrogen-electric powered semi-trucks.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 25, 2019

Kuehne + Nagel acquires Rotra's overland, logistics operations

Rotra is an established logistics player in the Netherlands and Belgium. While the acquisition will bolster Kuehne + Nagel's overland operations in Europe, Rotra will continue its ocean freight, airfreight and container terminal activities.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 22, 2019

Next Trucking scales up drayage operations after pilot phase

The company's next step is to expand beyond its proprietary fleet to include a select group of owner-operators.

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 14, 2019

Port of LA exec warns trade war should concern all US ports

The U.S.-China trade war and current tariff lists threaten 1.47 million jobs and $186 billion in economic activity nationwide, according to the Port of Los Angeles. 

By Morgan Forde • Nov. 13, 2019

Judge temporarily blocks AB5 enforcement for trucking, citing merits of CTA suit

The U.S. district judge 's written decision cites the California Trucking Association’s suit and covers “any motor carriers in California, pending this Court’s resolution of Plaintiffs’ motion for a preliminary injunction.” 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Jan. 1, 2020

Roadrunner, hit by GM strike and malware attack, sells intermodal business for $51M

Roadrunner Intermodal Services uses a network of 23 terminals across the country to move freight between ports, rail ramps and shipping docks. 

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 6, 2019

Owner-operator truck drivers in California plan protests over AB5

The law has gained attention due to the impact on the gig economy, but owner-operator truck drivers could be equally affected.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 5, 2019

What makes a successful shipper of choice? 4 experts weigh in

A tight trucking market drove shippers to adjust their operating models and position themselves as good customers to carriers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 4, 2019

Convoy to allow carriers to bid directly to shippers on loads

Convoy has replaced the traditional broker model with one that makes shipments available in real-time at the shipper level, the company's chief product officer said.

By Matt Leonard • Nov. 1, 2019

C.H. Robinson: It will be a shipper's market through the first half of 2020

Excess capacity in the trucking market dragging down spot market and contract pricing by double digits put pressure on C.H. Robinson's revenue in the third quarter

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 31, 2019

XPO cites pressure from 'industrial recession,' lowers revenue targets

CEO Brad Jacobs said the souring industrial economy has stifled LTL growth for XPO and others over the last four quarters. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 30, 2019

Patent Pending: Uber's plan for better freight matching, Walmart tackles store-based batching

Supply chain innovators apply to patent what they see as important tools for the future of supply chains. Sometimes they're brilliant. Sometimes they're funny. On Fridays, we'll share a few from the week. 

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 17, 2019

Are Australian road trains the solution to the US driver shortage?

North Dakota approved legislation to pilot the freight method as a way to deal with increased demand for drivers amid high turnover rates.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 17, 2019

J.B. Hunt, Knight-Swift approach an uncertain peak season

While J.B. Hunt is confident the holidays will boost demand, Knight-Swift is expecting overcapacity and underperforming profits.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 16, 2019

Uber Freight: The bright spot in Uber's portfolio?

As Uber lays off hundreds from its autonomous vehicles, Uber Eats and other divisions, Uber Freight is set to hire thousands of employees.

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 16, 2019

UK and EU reach agreement on Brexit, Parliament preps for weekend vote

The United Kingdom released import-export advice for businesses that trade between the U.K. and European Union, reimplementing a plan to keep traffic moving around the Port of Dover once Brexit takes effect.

By Matt Leonard • Updated Oct. 17, 2019

With record-low unemployment, how will supply chains hire thousands for peak season?

The arid talent pool challenges supply chain managers to boost productivity and take a unique approach to recruit and retain workers.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 15, 2019

TuSimple plans fully driverless deliveries in 2021

TuSimple executives said the company's next step is to continue partnering on real-world routes throughout the U.S. and China, eventually "taking the driver out of the equation."

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 14, 2019

Schneider, Truckstop.com team up on instant load booking

Established brokers and digital startups are aiming for a similar goal: increasing transparency in a historically opaque industry. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 10, 2019

Convoy: Bundling freight cuts carbon emissions 45%

The digital freight broker said its Automated Reloads program reduces empty miles by booking multiple loads at once, thereby reducing truck emissions.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 10, 2019

UPS to add 6K+ natural gas trucks to its fleet by 2022

The investment in alternative fuel vehicles will cost the company $450 million and is meant to help meet its 2025 sustainability goals.

By Matt Leonard • Oct. 9, 2019

Frito-Lay aims for zero emissions at California freight hub

As part of the company's goal to cut emissions 20% by 2030, Frito-Lay plans to remove and replace all diesel powered freight equipment at its Modesto, California facility.

By Morgan Forde • Oct. 7, 2019