transportation

Freight volumes bounce back in August

September 18, 2023 BEAVERTON, Ore.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Truckload freight volumes increased in August as shippers positioned freight ahead of the fourth quarter,...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Freight audit and payment data can help shippers forecast

Trax reports data insights as essential for reducing risks and optimizing shipping costs this peak season DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2023...

2 years ago 5 minute read

Stack AV launches autonomous trucking business

September 07, 2023 PITTSBURGH–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Stack AV today announced the launch of its autonomous trucking business, which leverages its self-driving technology...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Survey shows freight brokers mostly unfazed by industry challenges

BOISE, Idaho, Sept. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — The Bloomberg | Truckstop semi-annual freight broker survey shows brokers remain relatively optimistic...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Freight Technologies reports record capacity levels from Fr8Fleet

Fr8Fleet capacity up 60.8% year over year in August and 55.7% versus prior YTD levels HOUSTON, Sept. 05, 2023 (GLOBE...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mexican truckers delay strike

Mexican truckers have postponed the strike that had been planned for this morning, on the grounds that the federal government...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Mexican truckers to strike tomorrow

It’s not the first time, and it’s very unlikely to be the last. At 8 a.m. Central time on Tuesday,...

2 years ago 2 minute read

July freight volumes, rates chilled by seasonality

BEAVERTON, Ore., August 18, 2023—Truckload freight volumes fell last month, and national benchmark spot rates for dry van and refrigerated...

2 years ago 5 minute read

FWF makes the Inc. 5000 for the seventh year

NEW YORK – Inc. revealed that Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) BB #:344357 ranks No. 2260 on the 2023 Inc. 5000, the annual list of the fastest-growing private companies...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Allen Lund Co. achieves Best Places to Work honor

Allen Lund Company BB #:107465 was recently named one of the Best Places to Work in Southern California by the...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Truckload spot rates hit bottom in June

BEAVERTON, Ore., July 17, 2023 — Truckload freight volumes and spot rates held firm in June while contract rates fell...

2 years ago 4 minute read

Trading Assistance: Why carriers are not responsible for good arrival on transportation claims

Under the common law of common carriage, carriers often have to prove freedom from negligence and shipper error to avoid...

2 years ago 7 minute read

Lineage Logistics names president of Asia-Pacific region

July 03, 2023 NOVI, Mich.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Lineage Logistics BB #:294667, one of the leading temperature-controlled industrial REIT and integrated solutions providers...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FWF announces new company vision, sales structure, training program

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. – Fifth Wheel Freight (FWF) BB #:344357 announced a new mission, vision, and values statement on June...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Truckload volumes rebounded in May; spot pricing held steady

BEAVERTON, Ore., June 15, 2023—Truckload freight volumes rallied modestly in May and national average spot rates were stable for a...

2 years ago 4 minute read

FPAA recognizes funding for Nogales Interchange by state legislators

Improvements will ease congestion, improve safety at key produce warehouse districts NOGALES, AZ – Produce truck traffic will become more...

2 years ago 3 minute read

Recruiting more women as truck drivers

Few industries have so strong a macho image as truck driving. Yet here, as in so many other professions, women...

2 years ago 3 minute read

ALC Logistics executive elected as transportation association chair

Kenny Lund, Executive Vice-President of ALC and ALC Logistics, has been elected as the Chair of the Highway Logistics Conference,...

2 years ago 3 minute read
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