Texas Panhandle Battles State's Second-Largest Blaze
A wildfire rapidly spread across the Texas Panhandle, becoming the state's second-largest blaze on record.
Brace for Severe Thunderstorms and Temperature Swings in the Midwest
Get ready for some wild weather in the Midwest! Severe thunderstorms are on the horizon for Tuesday, packing damaging hail, strong winds, and even a slight chance of tornadoes.
Flexport Re-Launches The Convoy Platform
Flexport has launched The Convoy Platform, a technology solution aimed at providing small carriers with access to freight while offering real-time competitive rates, shipment visibility, and on-time performance to shippers and brokers.
America's Top Trucking Bottlenecks Revealed
The intersection of Interstate 95 and State Route 4 in Lee, New Jersey remains the most congested trucking bottleneck, according to the American Transportation Research Institute's annual list.
Trump-Supporting Truckers Stage NYC Delivery Boycott Amidst Ex-President's Fraud Fine
Some Trump-supporting truckers are boycotting deliveries to New York City following the former president's $355 million fraud fine.
FMCSA's Call for Truck Lease Agreements is Combating Predatory Practices for Driver Safety
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is requesting lease agreements from truck drivers, especially if they suspect predatory or fraudulent terms.
$350 Million Grants Available for State Crash Data System Enhancements
States have until May 1 to apply for grants of up to $350 million from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) to enhance and standardize their crash data systems for seamless electronic sharing with the federal agency.
FMCSA Initiates Study to Protect Women and Minority Truckers from Harassment
Federal regulators are moving forward with plans to create rules safeguarding women and minority truckers from sexual harassment and assault.
Cybercriminals Target Truckers with Fuel Card Skimming Scams
Cybercriminals are giving carriers a run for their money by targeting truckers with fuel card skimming scams, making legitimate fuel expenses a tricky battle.
Major Layoffs in Washington and Oregon as Logistics Company Shifts Operations
Major logistics company, Penske Logistics, recently filed notices indicating plans to cut over 200 truck driver and warehouse jobs in Washington and Oregon by March 31.
FMCSA Proposes CDL Requirement Changes to Increase Flexibility
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is gearing up to make some changes to Commercial Driver's License (CDL) requirements, aiming to add more flexibility to the process.
Controversial Truck Speed Limiter Rule Faces Another Delay
The controversial truck speed limiter rule from the federal government is facing yet another delay and is now expected to be published in May.
Federal Funding Injected to Address Truck Parking Shortages Across the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Transportation has allocated a whopping $292 million in federal funding to support infrastructure projects aimed at enhancing truck drivers' access to safe parking.
Dry Van Freight Contracts Fall
While contract and spot prices in the transportation industry have been narrowing, there's still a significant gap between the two, as pointed out by Adamo.
Walmart's Unique Approach to Truck Driver Retention
With approximately 14,000 drivers, Walmart has one of the industry's most elite driving forces and has added 5,800 drivers in the past five years.
C.H. Robinson Revolutionizes Shipping with Electronic Bills of Lading
C.H. Robinson, a third-party logistics provider, is stepping up its game by going digital with electronic bills of lading (eBOLs).
Extreme Cold Freezes Gas Production, Sparks Concerns of Record Electricity Demand and Soaring Prices
Recent sub-zero temperatures across the United States have caused gas wells to freeze, resulting in an 11-month low in gas production, according to Reuters.
Extreme Weather Tops List of Supply Chain Risks in 2024
Extreme weather events are emerging as the foremost concern for supply chains in 2024, according to a report by Everstream Analytics.
SpaceX Successfully Tests Starlink's Direct-to-Device Text Service via T-Mobile Network
SpaceX achieved a significant milestone by successfully transmitting text messages via its Starlink satellites using T-Mobile's network.