Freight Futures daily curve: 3/17 Industry News Freight Futures daily curve: 3/17 The Trucking Freight Futures markets finished Monday unchanged to mixed, pointing to continued tightening of…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Reefer volumes rise as panic-buying extends to food items – FreightWaves NOW Industry News Reefer volumes rise as panic-buying extends to food items – FreightWaves NOW Zach Strickland talks about changes in length of haul as volumes continue to rise, Donny…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
LoadStop is automating dispatch and improving spot market visibility Industry News LoadStop is automating dispatch and improving spot market visibility LoadStop provides a TMS solution that has a built-in compliance manager and an autonomous dispatcher…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Drivers across the country can skip paying cash at tollways thanks to coronavirus Industry News Drivers across the country can skip paying cash at tollways thanks to coronavirus The Harris County Toll Road Authority, which operates most of the toll roads in Houston,…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Trucking markets: Reefer madness Industry News Trucking markets: Reefer madness Transportation providers are now rejecting 10.69% of contracted loads as capacity tightens around the country.Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Pennsylvania trucking group looks for an easing in shutdown of rest stops Industry News Pennsylvania trucking group looks for an easing in shutdown of rest stops But bathrooms may stay shut, Stewart says.Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
More US customs broker, forwarder employees work from home Industry News More US customs broker, forwarder employees work from home Office operations that remain open implement CDC guidance to protect employees from spreading or contracting…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Canada’s largest province, Ontario, declares state of emergency to blunt pandemic Industry News Canada’s largest province, Ontario, declares state of emergency to blunt pandemic Ontario Premier Doug Ford says supply chain must keep moving as the province bans large…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Blizzard could hit parts of high-volume Denver market (with forecast video) Industry News Blizzard could hit parts of high-volume Denver market (with forecast video) Heavy snowfall, 50-mph winds heading to one of the fastest growing freight markets in the…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020
Amazon to add 100,000 workers, accepting only household and medical supplies into centers Industry News Amazon to add 100,000 workers, accepting only household and medical supplies into centers Amazon.com, Inc. plans to add 100,000 workers, increase hourly wages and limit items received into…Stephanie L. BondMarch 17, 2020