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1 in 4 employees at high risk for COVID-19 as workplaces reopen

Data from the Kaiser Family Foundation could throw a wrench in employers' plans to reopen as more than half of states report rising infections.

Samsara: Commercial truck traffic returning to pre-pandemic levels

Research indicates trucking is in a better position to recover from the shutdowns than other industries. 

Pandemic accelerates fleets toward electronic BOLs, PODs

Carriers and shippers have adopted new ways of signing paperwork at the loading dock to maintain social distance.

Waymo, Nuro join NHTSA open-data platform for AV testing

Nine companies and eight states have committed to participate in the AV TEST Initiative, yet some safety advocates warn the voluntary nature of the program is a "recipe for disaster."

Stay Metrics: Fleets should 'double down' on driver retention

The impact and fallout from COVID-19 has meant fewer drivers are leaving carriers, but reduction of personal interaction could be a long-term problem.

OSHA advises masks be worn in the workplace

As employers devise reopening plans, masks are just one factor for fleets to consider.

Spot rates recover in long, slow slog back to normality

Data from DAT shows van, reefer and flatbed rates have returned to pre-shutdown levels, coinciding with industry leader predictions that the economy is poised for a sharp reopening.

Tech-focused large carriers in position to capture market share

Fleets can use automation to optimize network density during times of overcapacity, and can use tech to improve service levels with shippers no matter the state of the market. 

California rule would require fleets to report vehicle inventory data in 2021

The proposed rule, expected to be voted on this month, would require manufacturers produce 9% of Class 8 straight trucks to be zero-emission and 5% of Class 8 tractors to be zero-emission in 2024.

From PPE to Plexiglass, fleets seek ways to stem virus spread

Fleet operator Charlotte Solid Waste Services installed plastic dividers to address worker safety risks in truck cabs, but concerns over glare could limit widespread adoption.

How volume uncertainty plays into the RFP process

Carriers should look for shippers to be transparent in the bidding process, because volume estimates made at the end of last year don't hold water now. 

FMSCA extends coronavirus HOS exemptions through July 14, modifies qualifying loads

The declaration is effective for another month, but the trucking operations it covers changed.

Expert: Driver shortage will shift 'from nothing to on steroids' as economy recovers

CDLs for heavy-duty trucks could be down 40% in 2020, one industry official said.

Daimler, Volvo establish subsidiary for fuel-cell trucks

The German OEM has a two-pronged strategy on electric trucks, with differing approaches in Europe and the U.S.

Fleets focus on driver safety as protests spread to roadways

"There is not one load of cargo that's more important than the driver," said one trucking CEO.

Many employers to resume in-office operations by summer's end, study finds

From symptom screening to social distancing, employers have a plethora of measures to consider as they return to the workplace.

Trucking job-loss rate slows to 19K, but economists conflicted on recovery timeline

Overall job numbers surprised the market but some trucking experts don't foresee normality in 2020.

$494B infrastructure bill calls for Congressional review before HOS final rule applies

The INVEST in America Act received mixed reviews from ATA, OOIDA. 

Navistar maintains US operations but has challenges with suppliers in Mexico

Company officials said a drop in the truck segment was partially because of lower Mexico volumes and a decrease in GM-branded units being sold.

Fleets weigh whether to keep pandemic-driven digital changes

Some are concerned a growing impersonal transactional model could threaten trucking's historic reliance on relationships with customers.

What to consider when bringing back furloughed employees

The process, known as "reboarding," requires managers to consider tactical, legal and talent factors.

Knight-Swift sees potential for 'acute tightness' in capacity for Q4

As demand comes back online, there is opportunity for a favorable carrier advantage, the CEO said.

For firms on the cusp of bankruptcy, Section 363 or Chapter 11?

The Section 363 process can result in quicker sales and more proceeds to secured creditors, but there are risks. 

ATA forges ahead with MCE as other conferences cancel

Conferences are a major source of income for trucking, freight and logistics organizations, and the pandemic did substantial damage to the revenue of the parent firms of such events.

LabCorp, Quest Diagnostics launch COVID-19 return-to-work services

Among other services, the labs said they will offer on-site testing and employee-health questionnaires.