FedEx's Potential Profit Boost is From Rethinking the Postal Partnership
FedEx might actually benefit from losing its colossal contract with the U.S. Postal Service, according to Brandon Oglenski, an analyst at Barclays Bank.
J.B. Hunt's Strategic Deal with Walmart is a Boost in Intermodal Assets
J.B. Hunt Transport Services has struck a long-term deal with Walmart, snagging their intermodal assets and committing to volume and capacity provisions.
Fire Incident Sparks Evacuation Near Amazon Fulfillment Center in Illinois
Employees at an Amazon fulfillment center in Markham, Illinois, experienced an evacuation due to a nearby fire on Thursday morning.
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.
DeliverDirect is Revolutionizing E-Commerce Shipping with Delta Cargo and SmartKargo Partnership
Efficiency in e-commerce shipping is crucial, and Delta Cargo and SmartKargo have joined forces to tackle common pain points for small parcel shippers.
Walmart Acquiring Vizio to Boost Advertising Business
Walmart has announced its acquisition of TV maker Vizio for $2.3 billion in cash, aiming to bolster its profitable advertising business.
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.
Amazon, SpaceX, and Trader Joe's Challenge Constitutionality of Labor Board in Legal Battles
Amazon, along with SpaceX and Trader Joe's, is challenging the constitutionality of the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) in legal filings.
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.
Knight-Swift Acquires Terminal Assets from Yellow and Venturing into LTL Sector
Companies have invested nearly $2 billion to acquire terminal assets from Yellow, comprising 128 properties and 25 leases.
Trucking Owner Pleads Guilty to Scheme Targeting Amazon and Bath & Body Works Shipments
An Ohio trucking company owner confessed to wire fraud in a federal court for participating in a scam that cheated shippers, including Amazon and Bath & Body Works.
Yellow Corp. Asset Acquisition Bid Rekindled
A bid to acquire the remaining assets of bankrupt Yellow Corp. might be back on track, as a ballot sent to local union heads suggests.
Lessons Can Be Learned from Tesla's Success and Arrival's Demise
Starting a new automaker is no easy feat, and it's been a rarity in the last four decades. It's not just about designing a car but also establishing the necessary infrastructure.
Salt Lake Trucking Group Convicted of Massive Fraud Scheme Involving FedEx
Salt Lake Trucking Group (SLTG) was found guilty of fraud charges following reports by Gephardt Daily that the company received $108 million from FedEx through deceptive practices over the past ten years.
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.
Ryder System Expands Dedicated Transportation with Cardinal Logistics Acquisition
Ryder System is expanding its dedicated transportation services through the acquisition of Cardinal Logistics, previously owned by H.I.G. Capital.
ONE, PPIH, and NAX Japan Launch World's First Dual-Temperature CA Refrigerated Container Trial
Ocean Network Express (ONE) has partnered with Pan Pacific International Holdings Inc. (PPIH) and NAX Japan to launch the world's first trial of a dual-temperature refrigerated container equipped with Controlled Atmosphere (CA) functions.