A freight route in Texas would formally be issued a name under legislation recently advanced by a committee in the U.S. House of Representatives.
November 21, 2023Logistics News
For the commercial transportation business, moving things from point A to point B is job one. This coverage explores all of those movements at a global level and focuses on everything from global trade, ocean shipping, and port activity to intermodal business, rail operations and the greater supply chain.
House Panel Advances I-27 Naming Bill
October Truck Tonnage Up Month-to-Month, Down Year-to-Year
Truck tonnage on an annual basis declined for an eighth consecutive month in October but improved slightly on a month-to-month basis, according to American Trucking Associations.
November 21, 2023Major Shippers Don’t Predict Issues Meeting Holiday Demand
Carriers like the U.S. Postal Service, FedEx and UPS Inc. have capacity to meet projected demand this holiday season, which is cheery news for shippers and shoppers alike.
November 21, 2023New Truck Lanes Opened at Calexico Border With Mexico
Two new northbound truck lanes opened Nov. 15 at the Calexico East Land Port of Entry, where 453,000 commercial trucks cross into the U.S. from Mexico each year.
November 20, 2023West Coast Ports See Rebound in Container Volumes
Twin Southern California ports Long Beach and Los Angeles reported solid year-over-year increases in cargo container volume in October.
November 20, 2023UPS Broadens Search for Electric Vans Amid Arrival’s Woes
UPS Inc.’s push to adopt battery-powered delivery trucks hit a snag due to financial troubles at Arrival SA, a European electric vehicle startup that’s running out of cash.
November 17, 2023New FMCSA Rule Targets Fraudulent Brokerage Operations
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is amending its complex regulation pertaining to financial responsibility requirements for brokers of property and freight forwarders.
November 16, 2023FMCSA Rule Restricts Emergency HOS Waivers to 14 Days
A rule recently adopted by FMCSA cuts from 30 to 14 the maximum number of days a state may waive HOS regulations during a state of emergency, a move that has drawn criticism from stakeholders.
November 16, 2023Trucking Grapples With Evolving Cargo Theft Risks in Q3
Trucking continued to deal with a high number of cargo thefts during the third quarter as criminals take advantage of the tighter economy.
November 16, 2023Robots Outnumber People 15-to-1 at Massive New UPS Warehouse
UPS Inc. just opened its largest warehouse, and plans to fill the $79 million facility with more than 3,000 robots by next year to handle tasks like lifting and reduce the need for manual labor.
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