DOL opinion clarifies 'sleeper berths' guidance for truck drivers

The letter reverses earlier guidance that said employers could only exclude eight hours of a worker's sleep time from pay in trips of 24 hours or longer. 

By Morgan Fecto • July 23, 2019

How to conduct a freight sustainability analysis

Taking a step-by-step approach to finding the biggest sources of emissions in freight transportation can benefit the business and the bottom line.

By Barry Hochfelder • July 23, 2019

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Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

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Freight-on-demand apps challenge traditional brokers — but can they solve trucking capacity?

Startups say capacity issues lie in a lack of innovation, while traditional brokers argue digital freight apps simply match to the same pool of drivers.

By Gary Wollenhaupt • July 18, 2019

Owner-operators average higher income than company truck drivers

The autonomy to choose routes and loads often results in higher pay but also comes with the risks of business investment, according to new analysis from digital freight broker Convoy.

By Matt Leonard • July 17, 2019

Does your transportation provider prioritize safety?

The transportation provider you trust with your freight should support your safety efforts.

July 17, 2019

A top-10 brokerage firm enters the digital freight fray

GlobalTranz's launch of a digital freight matching platform is the culmination of years of data collection and fits with longstanding service goals, said the brokerage's CTO.

By Emma Cosgrove • July 16, 2019

Warehousing capacity crunch shows signs of easing up

Steadily increasing e-commerce demand has drained warehouse capacity in recent years, but there are signs this trend may be reversing as nation-wide availability increases.

By Morgan Forde • July 16, 2019

Trucking data shows signs of recession

ACT research showed two quarters of negative sector growth, DAT reported a significant decline in year-over-year spot and load market rates and the Cass Freight Index for May 2019 said declining freight shipment levels point to a possible "economic contraction" in the coming year.

By Morgan Forde • July 15, 2019

Barry moves north as freight services resume

As the Gulf Coast moves into damage assessment mode and freight movement resumes, Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards told reporters the storm "could have played out very differently."

By Emma Cosgrove • July 15, 2019

Report: 'Insider threat' emerges as new risk in cargo theft

88% of insider acts involved permanent staff, with the primary motivation being financial gain, according to BSI and TT Club.

By Shefali Kapadia • July 11, 2019

Trucking demand, spot rates fall year-over-year in June

The sinking demand could be an important indicator of upcoming economic trends.

By Matt Leonard • July 8, 2019

$16.5M settlement in XPO misclassification suit gets preliminary approval

A federal judge approved the agreement last week. Payout amounts for 847 plaintiffs will be based on their time working with XPO.

By Matt Leonard • July 2, 2019

Report: US could lose over 1.5M jobs to automation by 2030

A report from Oxford Economics estimates robotics and automation will hit manufacturing, logistics, maritime shipping and port operations the hardest over the next decade.

By Morgan Forde • July 1, 2019

NEXT Trucking expands drayage program at the Port of Long Beach

The app-based freight-matching company's Relay program means all drayage trucks complete dual transactions, dropping off one container and picking up another in a single trip to the port.

By Morgan Forde • June 27, 2019

FMCSA denies UPS' exemption request on trainer experience

The logistics company called new rules from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration taking effect next February a "significant burden" and said the rules would "impede its ability to meet the demand for new drivers."

By Matt Leonard • Updated Dec. 9, 2019

XPO Logistics pilots predictive analytics tool in LTL network

Semi- and fully-automated tools can identify areas where operational efficiency could be improved.

By Morgan Forde • June 18, 2019

Volvo's autonomous vehicle to haul DFDS containers to Swedish port

The vehicle called Vera will travel a pre-defined route, including some public roadways, without a driver.

By Matt Leonard • June 14, 2019

Trucking industry takes to the Hill with 'competing ideas'

Eight witnesses from the trucking industry discussed everything from hours of service to truck weight in a House Transportation Committee meeting this week.  

By Matt Leonard • June 12, 2019

Report: Uber Freight offers below-market rates to shippers

By maintaining pricing below its competitors, Uber Freight is running a play common among tech companies looking to disrupt a market. But this also means profitability is far away, according to Morgan Stanley analysts.

By Emma Cosgrove • June 6, 2019

Van, reefer truck demand grows from April to May

Year-over-year, load-to-truck ratios fell dramatically, and the Cass Freight Index said declines in freight volumes point to "possible economic contraction."

By Matt Leonard • June 4, 2019

Truck drivers, port workers call on Lowe's to 'clean up' supply chain

The workers want Lowe's to end its work with NFI Industries, which has been embroiled in controversy related to labor violations.

By Matt Leonard • Updated May 31, 2019

Daimler establishes internal autonomous driving group

The group will invest 500 million euros ($556 million) with the goal of getting level four autonomous trucks on the road within the next decade. 

By Matt Leonard • May 30, 2019

Why natural gas is the future fuel of choice for UPS

The company began its transition to natural gas in 2013 and now sees it as a way to improve its carbon footprint while saving costs.

By Matt Leonard • May 23, 2019

UPS to make largest purchase of renewable natural gas in US history

The 170-million-gallon purchase is the next step in UPS' investment in an RNG pipeline and reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019

Cargo thefts expected to spike Memorial Day weekend

The uptick in theft is due in part to the increased number of shipments left inadequately secured or unattended for longer periods of time over the holiday.

By Morgan Forde • May 22, 2019