CargoNet said there were 692 recorded theft events during the third quarter of 2023 and thieves stole more than $31 million in shipments. The company warns that strategic cargo theft by using stolen identities of brokers and motor carriers continues to increase.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services wants public comment on adding fentanyl to the Urine and Oral Fluid Analyte Table, which would affect DOT drug testing for truck drivers and other safety-sensitive workers.
The latest truck driver survey from Conversion Interactive Agency and People Data Analytics reveals the trend of about one-third of drivers looking for new jobs continues, yet a majority are optimistic about the freight recession ending.
Motor carriers that have been having trouble getting paid by Elite Transit Solutions may have more struggles to get what they’re owed, with reports of sudden layoffs at the 3PL and an apparent pending cancellation of its broker surety bond.
Uber Freight said shippers can monitor total emissions across the entirety of their logistics network, accounting for all modes of transportation across the globe — road to sea to sky — with its new Emissions Dashboard.
The consortium said its new Technical Standard for developing scheduling APIs for transportation management systems can make it easier to book and manage appointments; optimize processes for carriers, shippers and receivers; and drive operational efficiencies.
Kenworth said its latest ADAS enhancements, part of the Bendix Fusion system, are now available for the T680 and feature adaptive cruise control (ACC) stop and auto go.
J.B. Hunt and BNSF said Quantum customers can anticipate up to 95% on-time delivery service approximately a day faster than traditional intermodal service.