Manufacturer to pay $1M for terminating workers who participated in OSHA investigation

The court's punitive damages award is the largest ever assessed under Section 11(c) of the OSH Act, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

By Jennifer Carsen • Sept. 10, 2019

Analysts: Uber Freight goes 'well beyond' brokerage competitors

Morgan Stanley's analysis paints a picture in which Uber Freight emerges as the clear stronghold in digital freight matching. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Sept. 9, 2019

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Understanding the relationship between spot rates and truck orders can save shippers money

When spot rates go up, so do orders for Class 8 trucks as carriers bring in more money. As a result, spot rates can act as a leading indicator of contract rates.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 9, 2019

Spot markets likely to tighten after Dorian clears US shores

Trucking demand is likely to increase as the storm clears the U.S. East Coast and shippers rush to get freight back on course.

By Emma Cosgrove • Sept. 6, 2019

Maersk, Ports America invest $19M in Loadsmart Smart Drayage initiative

The Smart Drayage program, which matches containers with trucks based on ease of access, load times and haul distances, promises to reduce truck time spent at a port by 25% and container shuffles by 50%. 

By Morgan Forde • Sept. 6, 2019

Number of trucking companies out of business in 1st half of 2019 exceeds 2018 total

Analysts blame new trucks and higher driver salaries as two factors creating increased costs for trucking companies.

By Matt Leonard • Sept. 4, 2019

NFI, Penske to deploy electric trucks in Southern California

As carriers bring more electric vehicles into their operations, is it possible for shippers to request their goods be delivered using greener methods?

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 28, 2019

In trucking, is it sunrise for solar?

Solar panels on trucks can supplement battery and power lift gates, though the technology today isn't enough to power a truck down the road. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Aug. 26, 2019

FedEx Freight expands bulky home delivery to 80% of US population

The Freight Direct service, which was in the pilot phase earlier this year, delivers bulky items directly into residences, a potential growth area for logistics companies as consumers buy more heavy goods online. 

By Matt Leonard • Updated Oct. 16, 2019

Maersk, BlackBuck launch digital trucking platform in India

The goal is to use the digital platform to reduce the number of touch points in the supply chain, a continuation of Maersk's strategy to expand its end-to-end containerized freight services.

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 23, 2019

XPO reaches $5.5M misclassification settlement

The average payout will be $935.18 for 3,772 plaintiffs, who accused XPO of breaking California labor laws in a class-action suit. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 22, 2019

KeepTruckin adds feature to minimize trucking delays

Fleet management and freight booking platforms are beginning to incorporate facility-rating features into their products in an effort to cut down on dwell time. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 21, 2019

FMCSA schedules public hearings on HOS changes

The first hearing will be held Friday in Dallas, and the second in September in Washington, D.C.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

Uber Freight's new web portal moves management from app to desktop

After spending time with fleet managers and dispatchers, Uber realized much of its users work from a desktop computer and not a mobile phone. 

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 20, 2019

UPS expands pilot with autonomous trucking company TuSimple after seeing 10% fuel savings

UPS has been working with the company since May 2019 and has used TuSimple's autonomous trucks to haul loads overnight between Phoenix and Tucson, Arizona.

By Morgan Forde • Updated March 6, 2020

FMCSA sends final HOS rule to the White House

The suggested changes would provide more flexibility to truck drivers' 30-minute breaks and would allow them to split up the required 10-hour break from driving.

By Matt Leonard • Updated March 3, 2020

Senator, associations draft bill to address discrimination against women in trucking

The bill, not yet formally announced, would establish a Women in Trucking Advisory Board to investigate barriers women face in the trucking industry. 

By Morgan Forde • Aug. 12, 2019

Groendyke Transport's 'inflexible leave policy' application violated disability discrimination laws, EEOC says

The lawsuit is just the latest example of the fight between carriers and the labor they hire as drivers seek better treatment and benefits. 

By Lisa Burden , Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

Kodiak is hauling freight with self-driving trucks in Texas

The tech startup currently has eight autonomous trucks and is hauling intrastate cargo with plans to grow as a carrier by adding more.

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 8, 2019

Trucking demand continues to show weakness in July

Lower demand and spot rates have created a market favorable for shippers, but there are differing opinions on whether to use the term "freight recession."

By Matt Leonard • Aug. 5, 2019

Analysis: One-third of Class 8 truck miles are driven empty

While industry estimates are typically around 20% for empty miles, an analysis from Convoy finds the figure is closer to 33%.

By Shefali Kapadia • Aug. 1, 2019

Trucking's labor shortage isn't just about drivers

The trucking industry is trying to attract a younger cohort of technicians as 75,000 new mechanics must be added to meet additional demand by 2022.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 30, 2019

PierPass traffic fee at Ports of LA, Long Beach to rise 1.9% in August

Traffic Mitigation Fees at the ports will increase by roughly $1 to $32.12 per TEU or $64.24 per 40-foot container.

By Morgan Forde • July 28, 2019

Trucking groups lobby against excise tax on new trucks

The groups say the fee, which funds the Highway Trust Fund, could add thousands of dollars to the cost of a new heavy-duty truck or trailer, while getting rid of it would allow them to afford cleaner, safer trucks.

By Matt Leonard • July 26, 2019

FMCSA proposes dropping home-state requirement for CDLs

If approved, the rule could reduce the time and travel barriers applicants can encounter when applying for a license, thereby getting more truck drivers on the road and addressing personnel shortages.

By Morgan Forde • July 25, 2019