‘Truckable’ Economy on the Rise, but Faces Challenges
Bob Dieli predicted a “rough ride” for the trucking industry in 2020. Little did he know how rough that ride would be.
January 25, 2021
Bob Dieli predicted a “rough ride” for the trucking industry in 2020. Little did he know how rough that ride would be.
January 25, 2021
UPS is selling its UPS Freight less-than-truckload division to TFI International Inc. for $800 million.
January 25, 2021
A survey of shippers shows optimism that freight volumes will increase in 2021.
January 22, 2021
Although the carrier said there will always be a need for human drivers, the ongoing driver shortage and other market forces have led U.S. Xpress to make investments in autonomous technology provider TuSimple.
January 22, 2021
“2021 will be a story of contending tailwinds and headwinds,” says U.S. Xpress in a blog post about its 2021 Economic Forecast. See what key trends the truckload carrier's analysts expect this year.
January 20, 2021
What did trucking fleets learn from the COVID-19 pandemic that you can apply to managing the next crisis?
January 20, 2021
Pilot Company and RTS Financial announced a partnership to provide customized funding, fuel, maintenance and tire services for fleets.
January 20, 2021
Truck tonnage ended 2020 on high note, according to American Trucking Associations, as its seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 7.4% in December after rising 3.2% in November.
January 19, 2021
Smart Zones, powered by Coord’s technology, enable commercial drivers to use their mobile devices to locate nearby available loading zones and to hold, book, and pay for time in them.
January 19, 2021
FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index fell in November from the previous month’s record high, but the November reading of 10.26 is still strong, as rising freight rates continue to power robust trucking conditions.
January 19, 2021
An FAA ruling on drone flights removes the requirement to operate within line of sight, which had previously restricted the viability of drone use in the commercial sector.
January 18, 2021
As the COVID-19 vaccine helps return life to normal later in the year, the effect on trucking freight and rates will vary as consumer spending is expected to shift back toward services. That’s one takeaway from the transportation analysts at FTR in a recent webinar, “Preparing for 2021.”
January 18, 2021
Bestpass, which provides toll management solutions for commercial fleets, achieved several significant milestones in 2020.
January 15, 2021
Vector's new contactless billing system helps fleets expedite supply chain requirements, from issuing a bill of lading, to pickup and delivery, to final billing.
January 15, 2021
Kodiak Robotics is now making 200-plus-mile “disengagement-free” autonomous freight runs with a tractor-trailer equipped with its autonomous driving technology.
January 12, 2021