Knight-Swift Reports Weak First Quarter Results
A recent report indicates that the operating income of trucking companies' holdings has declined by 51% this quarter.
Delivery hubs undergo test run in NYC
In an effort to reduce trucking traffic, the New York City Department of Transportation is testing new local delivery hubs that trucks can use for curbside delivery.
Supply Risk Detection Draws Investment from 70% of Companies
A new study by Moody's Analytics has revealed that more than half of businesses are making significant investments in third-party risk management in response to increasing threats to the supply chain and the economy.
Underride guards now mandatory per NHTSA
Recently, the NHTSA has proposed the installation of underride guards on trailers to prevent passenger cars from sliding underneath them during accidents, which can cause severe injuries.
White House Receives New Drug Regulations Proposal
New guidelines for federal workplace drug testing have been proposed, which may soon include hair testing.
Natural Gas Engine Collaboration: Chevron, Walmart, and Cummins Join Forces
While operating in different industries, Walmart, Chevron, and Cummins are all large, multinational corporations with significant global reach and impact.
Trucker champion spotlighted by Jeopardy gameshow
One of Jeopardy's recent champions, Brian Henegar, shed light on the transportation industry, as he works at Pilot Flying J in Tennessee.
Logistics unit receives billion-dollar offer from French shipping company
The French shipping company, CMA CGM, has offered $5.48 billion for the logistics unit of Bollore, which is a family-owned business.
Canadian Pacific and KC Southern Railroad Merger Announced
The merger between Canadian Pacific and Kansas City Southern has now been finalized, giving rise to a new competitor to the trucking industry.
Amazon Plans to Change Models for Regional Fulfillment
Amazon has fully transitioned to a regionalized model that aims to improve delivery times and reduce costs for the company.
Supply Chain Issues Persist in the Chemical Industry
More than 90% of the chemical industry has reported that freight transportation and supply chain issues are still affecting their manufacturing process.
Ascend Launches Immersive Trucking Training Program
In addition to its core business, Ascend is now using immersive technology systems to train new truck drivers.
Annual Job-Related Injuries Send Nearly 60,000 Teenage Workers to Emergency Rooms
Approximately 1.6 million teenagers in the United States have jobs, and on average, every nine minutes, a teen worker is injured on the job.
Transporting Perishable Goods Across International Borders
A recent study has revealed that 56% of customer delays in shipments come from cross-border transportation.
The Increasing Perceived Fear of Air Travel
In the last 4 months alone, there have been 7 accidents on runways, including planes coming too close to each other and wing clipping during takeoff.
Walmart Shuts Down Four Stores in Chicago
Since Walmart set up shop in one of the biggest U.S. cities, it has lost tens of millions of dollars, with its yearly losses doubling in the last 5 years.
FedEx Plans to Have No Drivers on Payroll in the Future
Reports suggest that FedEx is exploring a future where they will not have drivers on their payroll.
White House Aims to Disrupt Fentanyl Supply Chain
The Biden administration has announced a new initiative to combat the flow of illicit drugs, with a particular focus on fentanyl
The Disposal of E-Waste in Landfills
In the last eight years, over 420.3 million metric tons of e-waste have been produced, and by 2050, this number is expected to double.
Which Electric Vehicles Compete with Tesla?
When someone thinks of EVs, they almost automatically think of Tesla, which many other EV companies are trying to change.