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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
Driver shortages, supply constraints in truck production and continued freight demand pushed Cass' Truckload Linehaul Index to a record high.
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Adeline Kon/Transport Dive
How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters
As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.
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Opinion
Archaic regulations hurt industry's ability to recruit young truck drivers
While trucking safety technology has evolved significantly to meet the realities of 2021, age restrictions on hauling interstate loads has not, the author writes.
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JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls
The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.
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Businesses face recruiting woes despite 'elevated' employment
Blue-collar and manual service jobs in industries such as transportation have had particular difficulty finding talent, according to The Conference Board.
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Deep DiveMore frequent, severe wildfires threaten California's growing logistics network
Fires can clog and cut off freight arteries, creating choke points for inventory traveling via truck and rail.
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Courtesy of PepsiCo
Frito-Lay says its private fleet, OTR driver team are advantages during the pandemic
A tight trucking market met increased demand for snacks and packaged goods over the last year.
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Dollar Tree: Tight capacity, high demand may send rates surging
The company utilized spot markets more than it expected last quarter, which tripled its transportation cost assumption.
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4 types of billion-dollar weather events tested supply chains in 2020
The combination of a record year for natural disasters and the pandemic magnified disruptions to shippers, carriers and everyone in between.
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OpinionLogistics firms can make a dent in climate change. I know from experience.
The last year has shown that supply chains are amazingly resilient, but even resilience has its limits, writes Kathy Fulton, executive director of the American Logistics Aid Network.
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Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Volvo delivers electric Class 8 trucks to Albertsons for local grocery distribution
The grocer received two Volvo VNR Electric trucks, which it paired with electric reefer units from Advanced Energy Machines.
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Deep DiveAs storms become more frequent and volatile, some ports plan for the risk — but most do not
The interconnectedness of ports leave assets such as warehouses, trucking networks and railroads vulnerable to disruptions from climate change and rising sea levels.
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Data vs. instinct: How autonomous trucks operate in stormy conditions
Radar, lidar and cameras substitute for — and even exceed — a human driver's senses.
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How trucking firms prepare drivers for severe weather
Communication is crucial, as just one storm can cause nationwide havoc in freight movement.
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What a truck-specific VMT tax would mean for the industry
Trucking associations blasted a tax proposal from Republican Sen. John Cornyn of Texas and raised concerns about the effects on small fleets.
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Crumbling infrastructure, volatile weather a double whammy for logistics
On streets and highways, transport leaders gird constantly for delays and rerouting.
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Averitt Express opens Dallas distribution center, as LTL fleets move closer to consumers
The center will be Averitt's largest for distribution, at 400,000 square feet.
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Estes buys 1.2K tractors, 3.8K trailers amid 'exceptional growth'
The carrier will add 50 natural gas trucks to its fleet in California as the state cracks down on supply chain emissions.
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Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Port of Long Beach exempts natural gas trucks from impending emissions fee
The exemption aims to incentivize the trucking industry to adopt cleaner fuels while electric and hydrogen technology scale.
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Focus on workplace allyship, inclusion efforts can boost retention: study
Employees are 50% less likely to leave when employers have a strong allyship and inclusion culture in place.
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Fleets weigh convenience against customer service in online parts procurement
The pandemic served as a catalyst for e-commerce, but not all sellers want to move away from traditional channels.
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Column
When it comes to training, the big ol' honking binder isn't enough
Transport companies that don't pay attention to the reinforcement of sales education contribute as much to failure as they do to success.
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How 'traffic calming' and speed reductions improve safety
Contrary to popular belief, lowering speeds in cities doesn't necessarily increase congestion or pollution, experts said.
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Why power-only offerings are trending in trucking
With benefits for the carrier and shipper, the category has grown to a 41-year high over the past year, one executive said.
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Adeline Kon/Transport Dive
California coalition aims to make hydrogen cost-competitive by 2030
A team of international partners plans to establish North America's first hydrogen hub in Los Angeles.
