
As a perishable goods fleet, Veritable Vegetable is conscious of not only protecting its drivers and employees during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also checking in on its clients and the growers they work with.
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As stay-at-home orders in response to the COVID-19 pandemic took hold across much of the country in the latter part of March, the level of freight available – and the rates to haul it – plummeted. This means many of the smallest companies that make up the vast majority of motor carriers are seriously hurting.
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How one of the country's largest transportation and logistics companies is responding to the challenges of COVID-19 pandemic, from free telemedicine and distributing personal protective equipment, to a voluntary pay cut for senior management. An interview with Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises.
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New data from the American Transportation Research Institute gives a snapshot of how commercial fleet activity is being affected by the COVID-19 outbreak.
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Executives from Hub Group, M&W Logistics, and U.S. Xpress will share insights on how they're dealing with COVID-19 issues such as drivers, maintenance, and personnel policies in a free webinar moderated by HDT Editor in Chief Deborah Lockridge.
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After West Texas International (WTI) crude prices almost ended last week with historic low of $17.31 per barrel before eventually settling at $18.27, the benchmark price for crude oil in the U.S. dropped to negative $37.63 late Monday.
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More than half of the fleets surveyed by HDT reported their level of business had been negatively affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and 3% reported employees had tested positive for COVID-19.
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SmartDrive has created a program to recognize those within the trucking industry that ensure that the goods we need continue to make their way around the country before, during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
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COVID-19 is taking the team out of teamwork, but the best fleets are staying ahead of the virus. Kevin Bergman of Prime and Mike Gomes of Bison explain how they are adopting to social distancing in the shop.
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According to FTR’s projections for its Trucking Conditions Index, a combination of drastic declines in freight volumes, utilization, and rates due to the COVID-19 pandemic could lead to the worst overall trucking conditions on record during the second quarter of this year.
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