Risk, rest stops and layoffs: Coronavirus Freight Market Update
The latest news on the coronavirus impact on freight.
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Three known cases of coronavirus reported at two Class I railroads
Union Pacific and Canadian Pacific each have employees who have contracted the virus, and they…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Low cargo volumes drive PortMiami terminals to suspend operations
Blanked sailings blamed for South Florida Container Terminal and Port of Miami Terminal Operating Co.…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Former Lipsey Logistics employees ‘blindsided’ by layoffs at Chattanooga office
Approximately 30 former Lipsey Logistics employees say they were blindsided after they were called into…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Starsky Robotics ends remote truck experiment, shuts down operations
Autonomous truck developer Starsky Robotics has ceased operations as it was unable to attract investment…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Trump signs bill to require many employers to provide paid leave
President Trump has signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act into law, which requires many…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Rest stops nationwide appear to be mostly up and running after PA decision
But states have taken lots of steps, many involving food
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Passing a CMV inspection requires a tag-team effort
Truck inspections are often land mines for motor carriers but additional maintenance can defuse the…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
CSX, Union Pacific, Canadian National pledge to reduce emissions
The three Class I railroads have set or will set targets as part of their…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
Commentary: Coronavirus sickens US economy, could kill container volumes
The United States has plunged into a recession and imports may never recover, says the…
Stephanie L. BondMarch 19, 2020
