Weak rates and excess capacity wreak havoc on fourth-quarter transport earnings Industry News Weak rates and excess capacity wreak havoc on fourth-quarter transport earnings Transport earnings were rough but may have bottomed.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Capacity crunch coming, say top trucking executives Industry News Capacity crunch coming, say top trucking executives Covenant Transportation’s Joey Hogan and Jet Express’ Kevin Burch talk capacity, insurance, trucking’s image and…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Is it the OEMs turn for a winless season? Industry News Is it the OEMs turn for a winless season? Market Expert Mike Baudendistel looks at the prospects for the truck original equipment manufacturers in…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Trucking veteran Ingrid Brown shares cancer journey to save others Industry News Trucking veteran Ingrid Brown shares cancer journey to save others Since being diagnosed with melanoma in 2017, Ingrid Brown, an independent owner-operator with more than…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
AMX buys fellow Alabama company Powell, adds reefer capacity Industry News AMX buys fellow Alabama company Powell, adds reefer capacity It's AMX' first big acquisition in more than 20 years.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Is the NASA standing broom trick a hoax? – WTT?!? [with video] Industry News Is the NASA standing broom trick a hoax? – WTT?!? [with video] This week we make a clean sweep of the headlines and all the freight and…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Capacity needs of long-haul trucking and last mile are diverging faster than ever Industry News Capacity needs of long-haul trucking and last mile are diverging faster than ever While capacity utilization in long-haul trucking is going down, the capacity needs of last-mile delivery…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Flat volumes appear to be the new normal Industry News Flat volumes appear to be the new normal Volumes not yet showing signs of life.Stephanie L. BondFebruary 15, 2020
Amazon purges three last-mile vendors this week Industry News Amazon purges three last-mile vendors this week Delivery companies that don't meet Amazon's standards are being cut from its vendor list. Three…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 14, 2020
US lawmakers urged to address blocked grade crossings Industry News US lawmakers urged to address blocked grade crossings To reduce or eliminate blocked highway-rail grade crossings, the federal government needs to define the…Stephanie L. BondFebruary 14, 2020