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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
Shippers moved freight with a sense of urgency ahead of Black Friday, leading to record-breaking spot rates.
Updated Dec. 1, 2021 -
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The transition to 24/7 supply chains, and the pursuit of long-term solutions
Labor and equipment shortages are acute, but many industry stakeholders say the problems that led us here are nothing new.
Updated Nov. 23, 2021 -
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8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains
President Joe Biden's signature paves the way for $100 billion in funding for roads and bridges. Here’s what trade associations are saying.
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JB Hunt starts transload service as shippers face intermodal congestion
The carrier offers drayage, linehauls and transloading at its facility near the Port of New York/New Jersey.
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Empty containers become a focal point at the Port of Los Angeles
Some people have pointed to a shortage of truck drivers as a congestion culprit, but others call out yards full of empty boxes.
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Deep DiveTrucking's role in untangling the web of West Coast port congestion
The driver shortage has become a "scapegoat" for bottlenecks as empty containers, low yard productivity, limited space and unavailable chassis converge.
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Deep DiveDriver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment
Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.
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OpinionShould brokers expand into LTL? Yes, but don't stop there.
3PLs and trucking firms with brokerage arms will need a menu of options that includes intermodal, parcel and LTL— and a carrier network for each one, the author writes.
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California to ease weight limits for trucks hauling from congested San Pedro Bay ports
In California, weights are among the most restrictive in the U.S., which creates what one expert called "a wall of inefficiency."
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Loadsmart acquires digital tools to reduce empty miles
The company has been on a mission to curb inefficiencies through transparency between shippers, carriers and 3PLs.
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Sysco to expand truck driver academy nationwide
Recruiting more workers will help increase retention, which is lower than the company's typical numbers, the CEO said.
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Fleets turn to eBay, rural shops in a scramble to find parts
Parts shortages have trucking officials venting everywhere from investor calls to Reddit threads.
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Pitney Bowes grows private fleet to avoid spot market
The spot market can cost between $3,500 to $4,000 per lane, while in-house transportation only costs the company $600, said CEO Marc Lautenbach.
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Biden signs $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill
Along with repairing roads and bridges, the funding is likely to increase demand for flatbed services, while possibly upping competition for labor.
Updated Nov. 15, 2021 -
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Should driver pay be tied to productivity? Fleet execs say it's risky.
As trucking firms consider incentives, fairness comes into question. It's not the driver's fault if rates go down.
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4 recruitment strategies executives use in a tight labor market
Human resources executives have advised their peers to, among other things, avoid overreacting to the problem.
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Tales from the C-suite: How the CEO role is changing in trucking
"If the position of CEO doesn't continue to evolve, then it will become stagnant," the Harbor Trucking Association's CEO said.
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XPO Logistics' 5-point plan to get its operating ratio back on track
High rates paid to linehaul carriers increased XPO's expenses, even as the logistics company reported record revenues.
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Opinion
A longshore view: CDLs for ex-offenders could ease port congestion
Bottlenecks stem from a lack of common sense and a preference for monetary gains over solutions for the greater good, a former longshore worker writes.
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Trucking and the vaccine mandateOSHA vaccine mandate on hold, Labor Dept. hints at truck driver exemption
The mandate could still apply to drivers who work in teams or interact with people inside buildings.
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Flatbed among the strongest segments as domestic steel production ticks up
Oregon-based carrier Timber Products plans to bring on 50 trucks to move additional steel and other commodities.
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Climbing spot rates lead to record FMCSA authority approvals
Drivers have learned how to look for TL rates online, giving them visibility into regional markets.
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Trucking and the vaccine mandateCourt stays OSHA vaccine mandate
The rule, which requires vaccines or regular tests, applies to businesses with at least 100 employees; independent contractors do not count toward that total.
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TuSimple readies autonomous runs to UPS hubs in Florida, North Carolina
The autonomous truck provider's CEO said "we have some ways to go" to maximize uptime.
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Saia nears 200 terminals as it gets closer to customers, trims stem miles
The carrier is filling its real estate pipeline, positioning itself for growth over the next several years.
