Teamsters oppose proposed FMCSA pilot to lower driver age to 18

Public comments on the program indicate opposition to putting younger drivers behind the wheel of semi trucks for interstate commerce. 

By Matt Leonard • May 22, 2019

Logistics companies call for 'basic infrastructure' investments

Sound infrastructure will be necessary to handle the large volume of trucks on the roads — driverless or not.

By Morgan Forde • May 17, 2019

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Will autonomous trucks eliminate focus on HOS?

Not having to worry about these regulations can lead to faster shipping times, autonomous truckmaker Embark's head of public policy said Thursday.

By Matt Leonard • May 17, 2019

FMCSA seeks comment on proposed driver age pilot

Proponents of the change say it would get more drivers on the road at a time when the industry struggles to fill roles.

By Matt Leonard • May 15, 2019

CN acquires intermodal division of Alberta-based trucking firm

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 14, 2019

JB Hunt announces new drop-and-hook service with 500 trailers

Drop-and-hook shipments tend to create more efficient supply chains, as carriers don't have to wait hours for a trailer to be loaded.

By Matt Leonard • May 7, 2019

HOS changes to be published, open for comment next month

It's not clear what the proposed changes will look like, but they will be open for public comment until late July, according to a regulatory update from the Department of Transportation.

By Matt Leonard • May 6, 2019

XPO CEO touts success of digital brokerage service, despite Amazon's entrance

Brad Jacobs said XPO Connect is "winning" with a retention rate of 80% and sidestepped questions on the impact of Amazon's freight brokerage platform.

By Emma Cosgrove • May 2, 2019

Canadian National's future acquisitions will 'feed the beast'

The railroad's March acquisition of trucking company TransX took its toll on some key indicators, but CEO JJ Ruest is confident the move will pay off in the long run. 

By Emma Cosgrove • May 1, 2019

SAP integrates Uber Freight into logistics platform

This marks Uber Freight's first integration with a third-party software provider, offering validation of the digital broker's technology, network and value from a ubiquitous supply chain software provider.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 30, 2019

Amazon launches digital freight brokerage site

The site quotes freight at roughly 30% below market rate, according to FreightWaves, presenting massive potential for disruption in an already diversifying space. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 29, 2019

Qualities shippers should look for in a heavy/specialized carrier

The “one size fits all” approach does not work with oversized, overweight or specialized shipments.

April 22, 2019

Convoy introduces application to handle drop-and-hook shipments

Convoy will lease trailers that can be used by shippers who want to be part of the new offering.

By Matt Leonard • April 17, 2019

Uber Freight grows quickly ahead of company IPO

The fast-growing segment adds buoyancy to Uber's balance sheet, and the company believes its freight business has tapped into less than 0.1% of the potential market. 

By Emma Cosgrove • April 14, 2019

Freight associations warn White House about border slowdown consequences

A letter from 18 associations warns restricting the flow of goods at the U.S.-Mexico border will "inflict significant harm to our nation’s economy and the millions of American jobs that depend on cross-border trade."

By Emma Cosgrove • April 8, 2019

Businesses on US-Mexico border suffer as wait times jump 500%

Mexico is the United States' third largest trading partner, so any slowdown in cross-border traffic is bound to have an impact on businesses near and far.

By Edwin Lopez , Shefali Kapadia • April 5, 2019

Are the Port of LA and Long Beach drayage emissions goals realistic?

A new report surveyed 10 manufacturers to find out if their electric or fuel-cell powered trucks would be available in time for ports to meet ambitious emissions goals.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 5, 2019

Truck wait times rise to 5 hours as CBP reassigns staff on US-Mexico border

Federal officials announced the Bridge of the Americas port of entry will close to cargo shipments on Saturdays, and President Trump may decide upon further closures this week.

By Edwin Lopez • April 4, 2019

DOT sends HOS rule change to White House for review

Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announced last week that updates to federal hours of service rules have been sent to the White House Office of Management and Budget for review. 

By Matt Leonard • April 2, 2019

Daimler Trucks acquires autonomous vehicle software maker Torc Robotics

The two companies seek to commercialize level 4 autonomous trucks, with Daimler's goal to put them on the roadways within the decade. 

By Matt Leonard • April 1, 2019

Trucking association calls on carriers to pay drivers for dwell time

Drivers who make a flat fee for their trips say they should be paid an extra per-hour fee when their dwell time exceeds one hour.

By Matt Leonard • March 29, 2019

New York's plan to reduce truck traffic with barges moves ahead

The RFP is part of the Freight NYC plan, which aims to modernize the city's freight system to keep up with growing last mile demand while mitigating road congestion.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019

Canadian National acquires trucking firm TransX

The deal represents a change in strategy for the railroad and a move toward a seamless, vertically-integrated service offering for shippers.

By Emma Cosgrove • March 26, 2019

Shippers flock to trucking spot market amid Midwest floods

Record flooding in Nebraska and beyond could change the freight demand dynamics in the Midwest at a crucial point in the agricultural calendar. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 25, 2019

BLS disputes reports of widespread truck driver shortage

Economic calculations and data paint one picture, but anecdotes from those on the front lines of the supply chain show a different reality.

By Rich Weissman • March 22, 2019