Trucking: Page 30

Trucking industry news affects the rates, on-time delivery metrics and other industry trends that matter to logistics managers. Are you a trucking executive looking for further coverage of the industry? See our sister publication truckingdive.com for additional coverage.

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    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 • Nov. 5, 2018
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    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 • Nov. 5, 2018
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

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

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    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 • Oct. 30, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 24, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 19, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 16, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 12, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 11, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 5, 2018
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    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 • Oct. 2, 2018