Trucking News

by Chris Gillis on December 5, 2019 at 9:28 pm

While Customs and Border Protection’s Automated Commercial Environment has automated much of the cross-border trade process, the U.S. […]

by johng@newcom.ca on December 5, 2019 at 9:11 pm

SAINT-BRUNO-de-MONTARVILLE, Que. – Isaac Instruments attracted more than 250 industry representatives to its fourth annual user […]

by Jack Glenn on December 5, 2019 at 9:00 pm

FreightWaves CEO Craig Fuller chats with J.B. Hunt Chief Commercial Officer Shelley Simpson.

by johng@newcom.ca on December 5, 2019 at 8:55 pm

Yokohama Tire has unveiled a new regional haul trailer tire, the 114R ultra wide-base (UWB) model, replacing the RY407 model.

by Staff on December 5, 2019 at 8:44 pm

Dunnage air bags are becoming one of the most popular solutions for freight stabilization and protection in van trailers

by Lou Smyrlis on December 5, 2019 at 8:30 pm

by Dan Ronan on December 5, 2019 at 8:30 pm

Growth in rail freight has been hampered this year by competition from trucking, in part driven by trucking’s falling rates and extra […]

by Reade Pickert on December 5, 2019 at 8:30 pm

As a tight labor market makes filling positions more difficult, 26% of U.S. small-business owners plan to increase pay in coming months, […]

by Eric Kulisch on December 5, 2019 at 8:15 pm

Four years ago, United Airlines was a mess and customers were not happy. Under CEO Oscar Munoz, UAL is flying high again.

by Kim Link-Wills on December 5, 2019 at 8:00 pm

HudsonAnalytix CEO recommends risk assessments and alleviation to protect ports, terminals and shipping lines from cyberattacks.

by Chester Dawson on December 5, 2019 at 8:00 pm

Toyota Motor Corp. has a problem with selling its hybrids — it can’t get enough of them.

by Eugene Mulero on December 5, 2019 at 7:45 pm

Consideration in Congress of an extensive update to federal transportation guidelines must prioritize sustainable funding that enhances […]

by David Cullen on December 5, 2019 at 7:30 pm

The California Air Resources Board is suspending enforcement of its greenhouse-gas emission standards for trailer for at least two years.

by Andrew Cox on December 5, 2019 at 7:29 pm

Increased rates and signs of capacity slowly leaving the market continues the power shift towards carriers.

by Roger Gilroy on December 5, 2019 at 7:15 pm

Preliminary North American Class 8 net orders for November passed 17,000 and hit the second-highest point reached this year, but analysts […]

by Tom Mallon on December 5, 2019 at 7:00 pm

Wednesday's Trucking Freight Futures forward curves point toward a choppy yet weaker market in 2020.

on December 5, 2019 at 6:46 pm

A licensed civil engineer, Aaron Gillmore was selected by Building Design + Construction Magazine as one of the 40 under 40 industry […]

by Elwood Brehmer on December 5, 2019 at 6:45 pm

The backers of a new rail line to link Alaska to Canada and Lower 48 markets insist it would generate upward of $5 billion of freight […]

by Lori Ann LaRocco on December 5, 2019 at 6:30 pm

CNBC trade expert and author Lori Ann LaRocco says if trade talks were really progressing, U.S. exports to China would be ticking up, not […]

by Paul Wiseman on December 5, 2019 at 6:15 pm

WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in October as imports fell faster than exports. The politically sensitive trade gap with […]

by Linda Baker, Staff Writer on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

A limited supply of Christmas trees in Oregon, the country’s No. 1 producer, continues to drive up wholesale and retail costs.

by Dan Ronan on December 5, 2019 at 6:00 pm

Despite persistent concerns of a worldwide economic slowdown, a new report from logistics and shipping company DHL says international trade […]

by Eleanor Lamb on December 5, 2019 at 5:30 pm

The transportation construction market is expected to grow by about 5% in 2020, according to the American Road and Transportation Builders […]

by Eric Miller on December 5, 2019 at 5:15 pm

Commercial vehicle inspectors will not offer a “soft enforcement” grace period for truckers without electronic logging devices […]

by Brian Aoaeh on December 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm

Brian Aoaeh writes about workplace injuries and workplace safety in the ecommerce age...

by David Welch on December 5, 2019 at 5:00 pm

General Motors Co. and its battery partner, South Korea’s LG Chem Ltd., will jointly invest $2.3 billion in a new electric vehicle […]

by Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist on December 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm

Delays of freight movement likely from the Sierra Nevada to the Rockies the next few days. Plenty of snow.

by Eugene Mulero on December 5, 2019 at 4:30 pm

With the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump entering a new phase this month, congressional leaders continue to criticize each […]

by Eric Miller on December 5, 2019 at 4:15 pm

ROCKVILLE, Md. — A proposed federal rule that would allow motor carriers to drug test their drivers and prospective employees using […]

by Ashley Coker, Editor on December 5, 2019 at 4:08 pm

There will not be a soft enforcement or grace period for noncompliant carriers.

by Jim Blaze on December 5, 2019 at 4:00 pm

Jim Blaze writes about the decline in rail freight; is it a recent event, or has it been taking place over a longer period?

by Joanna Marsh on December 5, 2019 at 3:30 pm

U.S. rail volumes are down, but don’t call it a freight recession, according to Association of American Railroads executive.

by Abdul Latheef on December 5, 2019 at 3:02 pm

COLUMBUS, Ind. – Engines over 10L are projected to account for more than 85% of the Class 8 production between 2020 and 2024, […]

by Timothy Dooner on December 5, 2019 at 3:00 pm

Diesel Laptops Tyler Robertson is bringing diagnostics on-demand to fleets and disrupting the repair economy

by Chris Gillis on December 5, 2019 at 2:38 pm

A Solar Energy Industries Association study says U.S. tariffs on crystalline silicon solar cells have pushed solar panel prices in the U.S. […]

by Abdul Latheef on December 5, 2019 at 2:34 pm

GOTHENBURG, Sweden – Volvo Group Venture Capital has invested in California-based Apex.AI, a software developer in autonomous […]

by Linda Baker, Staff Writer on December 5, 2019 at 2:00 pm

Riding a wave of innovations, the digital freight services startup ranked No. 3 on the FreightTech 25 list of most disruptive companies.

by Vishnu Rajamanickam, Staff Writer on December 5, 2019 at 1:30 pm

Warehouses are under pressure to increase product picking efficiency in a time of expedited e-commerce. Automation and robotics can help.

by Emily Ricks on December 5, 2019 at 11:30 am

by Vishnu Rajamanickam, Staff Writer on December 5, 2019 at 10:30 am

Saudi Arabia angry at low oil prices; consumer spend set to increase during holiday season; European wine production battles climate change.

by Vishnu Rajamanickam, Staff Writer on December 5, 2019 at 9:26 am

Road transport organization TAPA has welcomed the EU initiative of creating a safe truck parking standard, while advocating for […]

by Jim Smith on December 5, 2019 at 8:23 am

Job action would come during peak holiday shopping period.

by Jim Smith on December 5, 2019 at 7:35 am

Carrier offering thrice-weekly service between Zurich and Cancun.

by Michael Angell, Bulk and Intermodal Editor on December 5, 2019 at 4:00 am

Container ship giant signs deal that will fuel LNG-powered ships on its Asia-Mediterranean service.

by Nate Tabak, Canada Correspondent on December 4, 2019 at 11:30 pm

The Chicago firm secures No. 2 spot on FreightTech 25 list with a platform that seamlessly tracks freight through the turbulence of […]

by Mark Solomon on December 4, 2019 at 11:02 pm

New York City pilot program gives cargo bikes commercial curbside access

by Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist on December 4, 2019 at 11:00 pm

"The weather has not been kind to farmers this year. It’s been blow after blow after blow.” Downward pressure on prices hurting […]

by Greg Miller, Senior Editor on December 4, 2019 at 10:59 pm

The EU is pushing to bring carbon pricing to shipping, but there are a lot more questions than answers.

on December 4, 2019 at 10:41 pm

Kevin Rohlwing has been in the tire industry for 37 years and has seen a massive shift in retread technology. Gone are the days of […]

by Todd Maiden on December 4, 2019 at 10:30 pm

Several management teams from North America’s largest Class I railroads were on hand to discuss current demand, their networks and […]