Oakland, port work together on truck traffic

The two parties are creating a plan to reduce impact by 2023 as they expect new logistics facilities to increase truck traffic. 

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 20, 2018

XPO launches free driver training programs to aid veterans' career transition

The company's programs seek to solve an operations issue, an economics issue and a societal issue.

By Rich Weissman • Nov. 16, 2018

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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

EPA moves to reduce truck emissions

The new 'Cleaner Trucks Initiative' will propose stricter emissions standards and 'cut unnecessary red tape,' according to the administration. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 14, 2018

October freight surge blown back by devastating storms

Hurricanes Florence and Michael were devastating in different ways and many supply chains were unprepared. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 14, 2018

California wildfires endanger supply chain workers, displace businesses

As three fires burn, the freight and logistics industries grapple with what may be the "new normal" in California. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 13, 2018

In Los Angeles, traffic efficiency begins at the ports

Unrelenting growth has forced transportation and city managers to work together on a blueprint for efficient and sustainable freight movement — and the solutions often start at the ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 12, 2018

Managing traffic congestion around Atlanta's 'gateway to the world'

From satellites to sensors, Atlanta uses technology to ensure people and goods move efficiently — both in the air and on the ground.

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 12, 2018

An inside look at the impact of urban supply chain congestion

In a first-of-its-kind crossover, Smart Cities Dive and Supply Chain Dive collaborated to take a deeper look at how technologies are transforming gridlocks among trucking, rail, port and aviation operations.

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

Planes, trains and automobiles: Transportation congestion by the numbers

For the average American congestion is an inconvenience, but for supply chains and the cities in which they operate it costs serious cash. 

By Kristin Musulin • Nov. 12, 2018

ATRI asks carriers to share ELD data for research

The American Transportation Research Institute hopes hundreds of companies representing the spectrum of fleets will participate so that regulators can better understand the trucking industry. 

By Gary Wollenhaupt • Nov. 11, 2018

UPS Freight avoids strike, plans to accept new volumes 'immediately'

Negotiator Kris Taylor said the company assured him service would resume, but drivers and customers should expect a "ramp-up period" to get freight back into the system. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 11, 2018

J.B. Hunt, BNSF stuck in revenue dispute

A longstanding freight marriage is in couples counseling over their increasingly crucial intermodal revenue split.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 8, 2018

Albertsons to add 10 Tesla Semis to its truck fleet in Southern California

The Idaho-based grocer is one of several retailers turning to alternative power to reduce transportation costs while improving freight efficiency and environmental performance.

By Jennifer Sweeney • Nov. 7, 2018

Trucking prices climb as economy continues to expand

Carriers are determined to grow capacity amid seemingly unending demand for freight.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 6, 2018

California Trucking Association sues to stop contractor classification test

New contractor classification standards throw a wrench in business as usual between owner-operators and freight carriers. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018

FedEx announces rate increase for 2019

Cost increases are on the horizon for shippers, as FedEx, UPS and USPS prepare to raise rates higher than typically expected.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 5, 2018

UPS Freight halting pickups ahead of possible strike

If the UPS Freight workers do strike, it will be the first at the company in more than 20 years.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 5, 2018

Trucking volumes dip in Q3

The decline may suggest the economy has passed its peak, though hurricanes and tariffs have had their say as well. 

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 30, 2018

TMS startup launches free digital freight booking platform

Haven is opening up a tool already available to its customers to help shippers cut down on shipment management time and streamline communications with artificial intelligence. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 24, 2018

Uber Freight enters trailer leasing business

The company said its trailer pool service, called Powerloop, aims to reduce dwell times by providing a mechanism for clients to load products without a driver being present.

By Barry Hochfelder • Oct. 19, 2018

Florida delivery issues jump 117% during Michael

The Category 4 storm brought activity to a standstill in the Florida panhandle, as ports closed and shipments were suspended.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 16, 2018

Freight decisions head to the 'C-suite table'

Transportation decisions are now a business differentiator, according to a DHL Supply Chain survey where a majority of respondents said they would invest for better services.

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 12, 2018

J.B. Hunt to pay $15M to settle HOS class action suit

The trucking company will pay to avoid a trial amid an ongoing debate around hours of service (HOS) regulations nationwide. 

By Emma Cosgrove • Oct. 11, 2018

Driver-based costs rise for trucking companies

Drivers now account for 43% of the average trucking company's operational costs, up from 33% five years ago.

By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 5, 2018

In trucking's 'new normal,' shippers change their approach

At CSCMP's Edge 2018 conference, panelists said collaboration between shippers and carriers is more critical now than ever before. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Oct. 2, 2018