U.S. grain volumes have been a bright spot for the railroads, with higher volumes reflecting export demand. Indeed, grain carloads were up 23.2% year-to-date to 509,364 as of last Saturday, according to the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Since September,…
Storm systems this Memorial Day weekend will put a damper on travel for truckers, whether they’re trying to get home or they’re choosing to work. Storms caused flash flooding Friday morning from Springfield, Missouri, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Fort Smith,…
This is an excerpt from Monday’s (5/27) Point of Sale retail supply chain newsletter sponsored by ArcBest. It’s been nearly four years since Amazon acquired Whole Foods. When the deal was announced, the fear was that in its quest for retail domination, Amazon…
The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight project44’s acquisition of software company ClearMetal, a huge carbon dioxide emissions ruling in the Netherlands and more. Also … Turvo, provider…
USA Truck (NASDAQ: USAK) implemented a pay increase for its drivers earlier this month. That normally isn’t a big deal. Companies have been doing that since late last summer. What was notable about USA Truck, one of the country’s largest…
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A heavily indebted Canadian trucking company has shut down after a court-appointed trustee assumed control of the Calgary, Alberta-based carrier and terminated 131 employees and contractors, most of them drivers. People Express Transport, which specialized in hauling produce and meat…
This is an excerpt from Medically Necessary, a health care supply chain newsletter. Subscribe here. The impact: Amazon’s supply chain has had an enormous impact on the way consumers buy books, clothes and a huge array of other products. Over the…
Third-party logistics (3PL) providers and last-mile delivery companies are unlikely bedfellows. Many 3PLs don’t understand what last-mile carriers do and who they are. Out of necessity, however, the status quo seems likely to change. Last-mile delivery demand continues to explode…
Lindsey Trent is determined to see fresh faces in freight. As founder of The Next Generation in Trucking Association, her efforts have made trucking an attractive career choice for younger generations nationwide. Trent discussed the industry’s recruiting challenges and how…
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