Trucking News

on April 1, 2020

Many fleets are adopting electric or hybrid vehicles to meet sustainability targets and environmental regulations. From lower battery […]

by Transport Topics on March 30, 2020

Find out where the 2020 Top 50 Logistics Companies are located by regions and by state in North America with our interactive map.

by John Mannes on March 28, 2020

The disruption to the supply chain from COVID-19 is likely to cause a change in the way freight industries behave moving forward, including […]

by Nate Tabak, Border & North America Correspondent on March 28, 2020

“A lot of carriers could go into bankruptcy without help,” Energy Transportation Group CEO says. But a 75% wage subsidy from […]

by Roger Gilroy on March 28, 2020

Roadrunner Transportation Systems Inc. reported a net loss in the fourth quarter and sharply lower revenue amid challenging market […]

by Linda Baker, Staff Writer on March 28, 2020

Plus: Is this the end of the sharing economy?

by Alan Adler on March 28, 2020

Long-haul truckers practice social distancing by staying in their sleeper berths, uncertain where their next load will come from as […]

by Dan Ronan on March 28, 2020

Officials at the Port of Los Angeles, the nation’s largest, said the facility is operating at about 80% as factories in China slowly […]

by Bloomberg News on March 28, 2020

The coronavirus and cheap oil are hitting the fuel business so hard that ethanol plants are shutting down. Some may never come back.

by Seth Holm on March 28, 2020

Record high volumes cool

by Timothy Dooner on March 28, 2020

This week in trucking spot rates

by Joanna Marsh on March 27, 2020

Freight rail trade and labor groups applaud the U.S. federal government for passing the $2 trillion stimulus package aimed at stabilizing […]

by Derek Clouthier on March 27, 2020

VICTORIA, B.C. – The B.C. government is using what it calls “extraordinary powers” under its Emergency Program Act, […]

by Bloomberg News on March 27, 2020

President Donald Trump on March 27 ordered General Motors Co. to make ventilators for coronavirus patients, invoking a federal law that […]

by Eric Kulisch, Air Cargo Market Editor on March 27, 2020

The February downturn in air cargo volumes presages even worse performance in the coming months, according to analysts.

by Eleanor Lamb on March 27, 2020

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance specifically for transportation and delivery workers operating in New […]

by Associated Press on March 27, 2020

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an unprecedented $2.2 trillion economic rescue package into law March 27, after swift and […]

on March 27, 2020

Mack Trucks told Transport Topics it is exploring new ways of working and possible approaches to production that would allow for increased […]

by Lizette Chapman on March 27, 2020

Amazon.com Inc. is teaming up with Lyft Inc. on recruiting the ride-hailing company’s drivers to deliver packages and groceries as […]

by Kim Link-Wills on March 27, 2020

Maryland port’s Seagirt Marine Terminal will not move cargo Monday and Tuesday.

on March 27, 2020

Yokohama Corp. became the latest truck tire manufacturer to shutter a factory, announcing that it will suspend production at its plant in […]

by John G Smith on March 27, 2020

OTTAWA, Ont. – Transport Canada has eased requirements that apply to Transportation of Dangerous Goods (TDG) re-training dates and […]

by Eric Miller on March 27, 2020

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced it is temporarily suspending enforcement of its environmental rules, saying it will […]

by Kim Link-Wills on March 27, 2020

If confirmed, these would be the first reported cases of COVID-19 on board a container ship.

by Jerry Hirsch on March 27, 2020

Autonomous driving company TuSimple has reached a deal with German vehicle components maker ZF Friedrichshafen to develop and commercialize […]

by John G Smith on March 27, 2020

HAMILTON, Ont. – Waste collection remains an essential service in the days of Covid-19, but those who run garbage trucks in this city […]

by Timothy Dooner on March 27, 2020

On today's episode of the podcast we're talking about ways companies and people are helping out and giving back during the coronavirus […]

by John G Smith on March 27, 2020

You rely on us to support your business with our products and services. Our team is fully committed to helping you continue to run your […]

by Staff on March 27, 2020

General Motors and Ventec Life Systems are producing VOCSN critical care ventilators at the automaker’s Kokomo, Indiana manufacturing […]

on March 27, 2020

The U.S. economy was rocked today by shocking numbers of 3.3 million people filing unemployment claims for the first time, but the worst is […]

by Greg Miller, Senior Editor on March 27, 2020

Some believe Capesize rates will remain depressed. Others see light at the end of the tunnel.

by Eric Miller on March 27, 2020

Trucking industry trade groups and other stakeholders have made a variety of suggestions to federal trucking regulators about how they […]

by John Kingston on March 27, 2020

Here’s the message from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to truck drivers servicing New York City: stay in your […]

by Chris Gillis on March 27, 2020

New Hawaii travel restrictions force airlines to make additional flight cutbacks.

by Jimmy Carden on March 27, 2020

Zach Strickland examines U.S. outbound tender volumes before diving into the Kansas City, Missouri, market in the Carrier Update presented […]

by Tom Mallon on March 27, 2020

Trucking Freight Futures continued to move higher on Thursday as supply chain tightness persists.

by Jack Glenn on March 27, 2020

America’s mission to put a man on the moon draws one step closer to reality.

by Eleanor Lamb on March 27, 2020

The California Transportation Commission recently approved $2.6 billion in funding for multimodal improvement projects.

by Kim Link-Wills on March 27, 2020

Second Navy ship expected to arrive in New York on Monday to provide relief to hospitals overburdened with coronavirus patients.

by John G Smith on March 27, 2020

SASKATOON, Sask. — Trevor Yuise has been behind the wheel professionally for over 30 years, the last six of which have been as a car […]

by Transport Topics on March 27, 2020

Many retailers are showing their support for truck drivers during the coronavirus pandemic by offering specials or making it easier for […]

by Deborah Lockridge on March 27, 2020

When a less-than-truckload client came to Strick Trailers with an idea to build a more efficient and productive pup trailer, Strick delved […]

by John Kingston on March 27, 2020

It’s just a snapshot but Tenstreet will keep releasing it to show hiring trends in the age of COVID-19.

by Derek Clouthier on March 27, 2020

HALIFAX, N.S. – The Province of Nova Scotia is the latest to adopt an hours-of-service (HoS) exemption for those hauling specific […]

by John G Smith on March 27, 2020

PICKERING, Ont. – Shandex Truck driver Dave Legge always heads out the door with a five-day supply of food in the sleeper. There are […]

by Vishnu Rajamanickam on March 27, 2020

How long before the scooter startups consolidate?

by James Menzies on March 27, 2020

PORTLAND, Ore. – Daimler Truck Financial (DTF) is deferring first payments on new Western Star and Freightliner construction trucks […]

by Joanna Marsh on March 27, 2020

The rail industry will try to keep business as usual for as long as possible, according to recent notices to customers.

by Chester Dawson on March 27, 2020

Toyota Motor Corp.’s idled manufacturing facilities in the U.S. will make much-needed face shields and masks, and the Japanese […]

by Eugene Mulero on March 27, 2020

The Senate on March 23 confirmed Katherine Lemos to become chairwoman of the Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board.