Trucking News

by Noi Mahoney on January 19, 2020

Borderlands is a weekly rundown of developments in the world of United States-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Toyota […]

by Alan Adler on January 18, 2020

Amazon moves to take over Pinnacle Logistics air cargo operations in Baltimore, Maryland and Rockford, Illinois, where it will rehire 3,000 […]

by Connor D. Wolf on January 18, 2020

J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. on Jan. 17 reported gains in net income and operating revenue for the fourth quarter of 2019 and for the […]

by Chad Prevost on January 18, 2020

We gear down into the backhaul of our week with news of a headline glitch. Starting early Thursday, small-business truckers who rely on the […]

by FreightWaves Staff on January 18, 2020

The latest features in SONAR 5.0 make it the most future-focused version to date.

by John Gallagher, Washington Correspondent on January 18, 2020

Ship owners failing to prove compliance face criminal fines and penalties.

by Zach Strickland, FW Market Expert & Market Analyst on January 18, 2020

New fleet growth is slowing while used truck prices collapse. Is this the first sign of contracting trucking capacity?

by Clarissa Hawes on January 18, 2020

Bankrupt Celadon receives $14.5 million bid for Taylor Express as it plans liquidation of remaining assets

by Staff on January 17, 2020

Optronics International has completed its acquisition of Texas-based USA Harness Inc., a manufacturer of trailer harnesses and electronic […]

by John Kingston on January 17, 2020

(Updated with comments from Love’s spokeswoman on size of growth in 2019). Love’s Travel Stops’ growth plans this year […]

by Abdul Latheef on January 17, 2020

TORONTO, Ont. – An Ontario judge has barred U.S.-based Celadon Group from selling the assets of its Canadian subsidiary as he […]

by Eleanor Lamb on January 17, 2020

New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy signed legislation Jan. 17 to support electric vehicle use and charging infrastructure in the state.

by Eric Miller on January 17, 2020

A U.S. Department of Defense Inspector General audit has concluded that the nation’s household goods shippers too often do not pick […]

by Eugene Mulero on January 17, 2020

Comprehensive highway policy legislation will be unveiled later this month, U.S. House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi told […]

by Joanna Marsh on January 17, 2020

Service improvements will help grow rail volumes and revenue, the company said during its fourth-quarter earnings call Friday.

by Todd Maiden on January 17, 2020

J.B. Hunt’s fourth quarter call addresses some challenges facing its brokerage and intermodal businesses.

by Timothy Dooner on January 17, 2020

Director of Passport Research JP Hampstead sits down with Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland to discuss what's […]

by Nate Tabak, Canada Correspondent on January 17, 2020

Sale of Winnipeg terminal for C$4.25 million to commercial real estate firm appears set to be tied up in Canadian courts, where U.S. […]

by Linda Baker, Staff Writer on January 17, 2020

An overview of driver feedback trends found high rates of satisfaction with co-workers and staffing issues.

by Staff on January 17, 2020

Weaker spot rates are mainly to blame for a dip in the latest FTR Trucking Conditions Index, which tracks the industry via freight volumes, […]

by Chris Dupin on January 17, 2020

Ensuring shippers have “chassis choice” for merchant haulage expected to be a prominent issue in the year ahead.

by Jack Roberts on January 17, 2020

Isuzu and Honda have announced that they will be working together to develop hydrogen fuel cell technologies for commercial trucks and […]

by Allen Smith on January 17, 2020

Over the Road Truckers have been battling for higher wages, paid detention time, and even pay for all time for some time now.  But […]

by Seth Holm on January 17, 2020

Freight volumes and tender rejections range-bound for now

by Jim Park on January 17, 2020

Air springs are such simple and reliable components; short of a rupture, hardly anything ever goes wrong with them, therefore they are easy […]

by Timothy Dooner on January 17, 2020

On today’s episode, DAT goes tango down, fleet bankruptcies hammer used truck market, Love’s adds parking, XPO’s great […]

by Frank Jackman on January 17, 2020

IATA is aligning its dangerous goods rules with international standards.

by Associated Press on January 17, 2020

MILAN — Fiat Chrysler is in talks with the Chinese company Foxconn to develop and manufacture battery-powered vehicles, the […]

by Jack Roberts on January 17, 2020

Ford launched the latest iteration of the venerable Super Duty truck line in the high desert outside of Phoenix, Arizona, and Jack Roberts […]

by Martin Crutsinger on January 17, 2020

WASHINGTON — The number of available jobs fell sharply in November, dropping to 6.8 million, a decline of 7.6% from the October level.

by Tom Mallon on January 17, 2020

Thursday's National Trucking Freight Futures forward curve points to softness in spot rates through February 2020.

by Matt Townsend and Matthew Boyle on January 17, 2020

Walmart Inc.’s new U.S. chief wasted no time putting his stamp on the unit, appointing his former top lieutenant as second in command […]

by Jack Glenn on January 17, 2020

Maritime headlines that made a splash 55 years ago.

by Nate Tabak, Canada Correspondent on January 17, 2020

Deal to buy Utah-based company will expand Parkland Fuel’s presence in the Western United States with 84 locations and 63 trucks.

by Jim Blaze on January 17, 2020

Jim Blaze explores the decline of railroad freight volume and what may happen going forward.

by Staff on January 17, 2020

Meritor, Inc. has announced it recently acquired all the outstanding common shares of Transportation Power, Inc., better known as […]

by Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist on January 17, 2020

Weekend winter storm could push up spot rates in the Midwest.

by Jonathan Smith on January 17, 2020

In this episode, Director of Freight Market Intelligence Zach Strickland compares 2019 and 2020 overall volumes before diving into various […]

by Chris Gillis on January 17, 2020

Five Pakistani men are charged with duping 29 U.S. companies into illicitly exporting equipment and components to the blacklisted Pakistan […]

by Joanna Marsh on January 17, 2020

Coal declines and a still sluggish industrial economy could put pressure on revenue this year. Still, CSX sees upside potential for […]

on January 17, 2020

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co. announced a new venture capital fund, Goodyear Ventures, with $100 million targeted for new investments […]

by Eric Miller on January 17, 2020

The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration has granted a petition submitted by the American Bus Association that exempts bus drivers […]

by Mike King on January 17, 2020

Alphaliner expects the fleet to grow by 3.5% this year.

by Ryan Beene on January 17, 2020

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration is evaluating allegations that Tesla Inc. vehicles contain a defect that can cause […]

by Mike King on January 17, 2020

Alliance calls for a further commission review and threatens legal action.

by Neal St. Anthony on January 17, 2020

GlobalTranz Enterprises, a national transportation management company for truckers and other shippers, has acquired Cerasis, a privately […]

by Joseph S. Pete on January 17, 2020

Bulkmatic, one of the largest dry bulk transporters in the United States, is teaming up with Seattle-based Bulk FR8 to form a new […]

on January 17, 2020

Ideal for urban waste collection, Daimler's eEconic electric truck will be based on the all-electric eActros, with testing to begin in 2021.

by Kathleen Ronayne on January 17, 2020

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Democratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg would push for all new cars to be electric by 2035 and new […]

by Brian Fielkow, contributor on January 17, 2020

Trucking insurance premiums have skyrocketed in recent years, driven by nuclear verdicts, but instead of complaining, trucking companies […]