29 truck carrier files Chapter 11
VIB Trans, Inc., an Illinois-based trucking carrier operating a fleet of 29 trucks, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection amid the Great Freight Recession, the longest downturn in trucking…
Largest capacity purge in history coming
Industry economist projects that 600,000 active drivers could be eliminated from trucking The Calm Before the Storm: Freight’s Current Reality The freight industry is experiencing what experts describe as one…
First look: C.H. Robinson again is strong, and Wall Street throws roses
The financial performance of C.H. Robinson (NASDAQ: CHRW) continued to rip higher in the third quarter, with various levels of profitability and performance improved even as there was no sign…
NMFTA’s freight classification overhaul: surprising shipper preparedness
Explore NMFTA's freight classification overhaul and its impact on LTL shipping efficiency. The post NMFTA’s freight classification overhaul: surprising shipper preparedness appeared first on FreightWaves.
DHL Express invests $90M in New York delivery upgrades
DHL has moved to a bigger package distribution center just outside Manhattan, upgraded parcel handling technology and added a freighter aircraft service to Newark as part of strategic investment in…
English-proficiency bills 101
Truck drivers asked lawmakers to address English proficiency. They listened. Here’s a breakdown of several English-proficiency bills.
A truck crash study redo
FMCSA plans to conduct another large truck crash study. OOIDA said it is hopeful the agency can improve on the mistakes of a previous study.
Florida court breaks ranks, says brokers can be sued for unsafe carriers
Broker liability just got murkier. A Florida ruling bucks federal precedent and puts Coyote Logistics back in the hot seat.
Capitol Christmas Tree tour events begin
The annual tradition of the Capitol Christmas Tree will feature a first this year as events are scheduled in nine states.
Groendyke’s Hodgen Installed as 81st ATA Chairman
Calling trucking a “noble profession” he’s proud to serve, Greg Hodgen of Groendyke Transport was elected the 81st chairman of American Trucking Associations on Oct. 28.