Major roads still dangerous after Alaska earthquake rattles infrastructure

Operations at the Port of Anchorage have resumed, but the state's transportation department is warning residents to steer clear of major highways leading from the port.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 4, 2018

Trucking growth keeps pricing power in carriers' hands

Technology will keep this extended period of growth, despite finite capacity, from causing long-term inflation in freight markets, according to Cass.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

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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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Innovator of the Year: Uptake

The startup has made clear moves to compete with tent pole names within its sphere and achieved serious progress beyond its bread and butter.

By Emma Cosgrove • Dec. 3, 2018

New York City introduces 'high vision' trucks

Driver reaction time is 70% slower in traditional vehicles versus these "high vision" vehicles, according to a study by the City of London.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 30, 2018

Uber Freight, Convoy bet on lane visibility to lure shippers

New platforms from the two companies empower shippers with information in the on-demand trucking market. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Nov. 30, 2018

Penske joins campaign to recruit next generation of truck technicians

The logistics company seeks to encourage students to look at vehicle technician opportunities in a national, multi-year campaign.

By Barry Hochfelder • Nov. 29, 2018

Port drivers file wage claims with City of Los Angeles

Truck drivers for California Cartage Express are asking the city to conduct a company-wide investigation over what they claim are systemic labor violations.

By Edwin Lopez • Updated Nov. 30, 2018

From ports to roads: How supply chains can prepare for climate change — now

A White House report says climate change will wreak havoc on infrastructure, presenting further volatility to supply chains.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 29, 2018

J.B. Hunt teams up with Project44 on LTL visibility

The partnership arrives amid a Thanksgiving shopping weekend where growth in LTL shipments outpaced overall shipment growth by three to one.

By Emma Cosgrove • Nov. 28, 2018

Truck market tightens ahead of Thanksgiving

Grocers rushing to stock shelves and truck drivers' vacations led refrigerated freight spot rates to rise for a third straight week in November.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 21, 2018

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

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