Commentary: Can the railcar fleet be simplified? Industry News Commentary: Can the railcar fleet be simplified? Should the railroads pare the number of types of railcars? Jim Blaze explores this topic.Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Truck stop/rest stop update 2: TA says diesel volumes are “elevated”; PA turnpike plazas reopened Industry News Truck stop/rest stop update 2: TA says diesel volumes are “elevated”; PA turnpike plazas reopened Limited food options in the new Pennsylvania opening, but better than zero.Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Is reefer season here? – FreightWaves NOW Industry News Is reefer season here? – FreightWaves NOW Zach Strickland discusses how big markets are driving volumes on the Carrier Update presented by…Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Cold storage facility operator Americold keeping all facilities open Industry News Cold storage facility operator Americold keeping all facilities open Americold Realty Trust plans to keep all 183 cold storage facilities “open for business.”Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
FreightWaves Flashback: Circus ship sets sail for South America Industry News FreightWaves Flashback: Circus ship sets sail for South America Circus animals embark on a month-long tour through Brazil.Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
CBP at El Paso seizes shipment of tampered cleaning supplies Industry News CBP at El Paso seizes shipment of tampered cleaning supplies U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers at the ports of entry remain watchful of fraudulent…Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Breaking: US-Canada border to close for non-essential travel at midnight Industry News Breaking: US-Canada border to close for non-essential travel at midnight Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reiterates that “extraordinary” restriction does not apply to cross-border trade.Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Drivers can cross the border, but are they covered for medical treatment? Industry News Drivers can cross the border, but are they covered for medical treatment? As trucks try to resupply stores across the U.S. and Canada, an issue of drivers'…Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Northeast snowstorm could hit leading freight markets next week (with forecast video) Industry News Northeast snowstorm could hit leading freight markets next week (with forecast video) Snowstorm next week could further tighten capacity in top-5 freight markets of Allentown and Harrisburg.Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020
Volvo and Mack suspend truck production Industry News Volvo and Mack suspend truck production Volvo Trucks North American and Mack Trucks became the first heavy-duty truck manufacturers to suspend…Stephanie L. BondMarch 20, 2020