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Bottlenecks dramatically disappearing as trucks zip through, ATRI finds
On some of the country's most notoriously congested interstates, average speeds are more than double usual traffic flow.
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Peterbilt to recall four models, more than 35,600 trucks
Some models have a defect that could cause fire.
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UPS, Teamsters reach agreement on COVID-19 pay and time off
The parcel company is also enhancing facility cleaning and providing sanitizing supplies to drivers to keep signature equipment and vehicles clean.
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COVID-19 puts the brakes on transport M&A
A recessionary economy will provide an opportunity for buyers with a cash cushion, but deeper into the second quarter of the year, it will become difficult to close deals, analysts said.
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Paccar follows Volvo, Mack in halting production over COVID-19 concerns
OEMs and tire manufacturers cited safety and declining market demand as reasons to pause production, in some cases through mid-April.
UPDATED: March 24, 2020 at 11:14 a.m. -
XPO ends spinoff strategy in light of COVID-19 outbreak
CEO Brad Jacobs' January announcement that he would consider selling off parts was a sign trucking M&A was healthy, but world events have conspired against further plans.
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Moody's: Transport faces 'high exposure' to COVID-19 disruption
A slump in cargo demand or viral outbreak among drivers puts trucking at risk.
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Ports adjust truck gate hours as COVID-19 dips volumes
Trucks may lose some flexibility, one expert said, but longer turn times and congestion shouldn't be an issue, given low port volumes.
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Trade orgs raise alarms about truckers' access to rest stops
Worn down and weary from delivering America's supplies, truckers are blocked from some state rest stops.
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Fleet vendors step up telemedicine during COVID-19 outbreak
Health services online and on the road help limit drivers' downtime while allowing them access to service they need.
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FedEx sees bright spot in Freight even as LTL demand drops
CEO Fred Smith said e-commerce will be a big driver of delivery growth, and FedEx will play a large role. But outlooks are on hold as coronavirus creates uncertainty.
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Trucking demand surges as retailers restock
Analysts said demand spikes and spot rate increases are "directly attributable" to the COVID-19 outbreak as retailers attempt to restock depleted stores.
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Amazon opens 100K warehouse, delivery roles as COVID-19 surges demand
The uptick in demand for freight and logistics to execute e-commerce deliveries is most likely temporary, according to Kyle Lintner, principal and managing director at K-Ratio.
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State DOTs mull further action to ease trucking rules during coronavirus crisis
Some states let FMCSA take the lead, while other DOTs act in addition.
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Opinion
Hire women in transport. It will benefit your bottom line
While the trucking industry is historically male-dominated, study after study shows gender parity will positively affect company profits.
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Expanded emergency HOS exemptions include paper goods, fuel
The FMCSA began lifting trucking regulations to allow movement of supplies critical to coronavirus mitigation and recovery.
UPDATED: March 18, 2020 at 5:15 p.m. -
States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock
Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.
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Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss
The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.
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Tires emit more pollution than exhaust, study finds
Pollution resulting from tire wear can be 1,000 times worse than exhaust emissions, according to initial testing from Emissions Analytics.
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February trailer orders drop to 2009 levels as coronavirus creates uncertainty
FTR anticipates canceled events and social distancing will lead to a further drop in March, but orders will recover "significantly" once the viral outbreak stabilizes.
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US House introduces $755M bill to fund truck parking spaces
Congress said millions of dollars will help fix the shortage in available parking spots for commercial trucks, a years-long industry concern.
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California AG files brief to overturn AB5 injunction
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez said California "encroached on Congress’ territory" by removing motor carriers' choice to use owner-operators. The injunction remains in place until the court reaches a final verdict in the case.
UPDATED: March 16, 2020 at 9:02 a.m. -
Opinion
Will coronavirus change trucking demand and rates? Watch these 4 factors
Understanding customer supply chain struggles will help trucking executives anticipate demand changes and strengthen their relationships with shippers, DAT's Peggy Dorf writes.
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XPO Logistics
XPO to acquire majority of Kuehne + Nagel's UK logistics assets
The deal gives XPO access to 75 of Kuehne + Nagel’s 83 logistics facilities in the country and a blue chip customer base in the e-commerce, technology, and food and beverage industries.
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UPS taps former Home Depot CFO Carol Tomé to succeed David Abney as CEO
Tomé will be UPS' twelfth CEO in its 113-year history and the first woman to hold the position.
