Discount chain Dollar Tree reeled in its outlook for fiscal 2021, citing escalating freight costs as the reason. The Chesapeake, Virginia-based retailer said it has started to book its own ocean vessels amid a tight capacity environment and will look…
Volatility in seasonal patterns and tight capacity issues over the past year have made it difficult for carrier sales teams to efficiently procure trucks. In addition, freight brokers and 3PLs have been subjected to high rates and thin margins, making…
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CARSON, Calif. — Is this thing running? The fuel cell powertrain in the Hyzon Motors Class 8 Freightliner 2022 Cascadia-based demonstration truck is so quiet that a windows-down ride on Interstate 405 in Southern California allowed shouting-free conversation. Oh, and…
The Log Book is a weekly rundown of human-interest stories related to the transportation industry. This week: the Leading Ladies’ mentorship program empowers women in the industry, Convoy Technologies will host its second “Tacos for Truckers” event and logistics technology…
Conducting tests on alternatively fueled locomotives and seeking ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions throughout the rail network infrastructure are just two of the emissions-reduction strategies North American Class I railroads are pursuing, according to recent industry statements and sustainability…
His billion-dollar judgment in hand, Curry Pajcic is speaking out about what happened in the series of truck wrecks in 2017 that took the life of Connor Dzion and led to the enormous jury award. The arguments aren’t new; Pajcic,…
Every Friday, FreightWaves takes a look at the past week or so in social media, highlighting images in trucking, transportation and weather. This week features a truck spill in Oregon that shut down an interstate highway, the exploding Caldor fire…
Hiring for virtually all roles in the logistics space is fiercely competitive. While all eyes are on the infamous driver shortage, recruiting and retaining top-notch brokerage employees is no easy task either. Creating a workplace that is equally attractive to…
A shootout between gunmen and Mexican authorities has jammed up commercial traffic through Laredo, Texas, according to officials. The incident occurred Wednesday night, when gunmen tried to enter the Mexican state of Coahuila along the U.S.-Mexico border. They were confronted…
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