Teamsters union to press UPS over Roadie use of gig drivers
The Teamsters union plans to file a grievance against UPS over the use of non-union drivers by a UPS e-commerce subsidiary, FreightWaves has learned. The post Teamsters union to press…
Benchmark diesel price rises again, market showing signs of tightening
The diesel price used for most fuel surcharges rose for a second consecutive week. The post Benchmark diesel price rises again, market showing signs of tightening appeared first on FreightWaves.
Mandating the unproven: why FMCSA must learn from the ELD experiment
Fatal crash data hasn’t improved since ELDs. Will FMCSA repeat history with an automatic emergency braking rule?
OOIDA to DOT: Good start, but complaint system still needs work
The U.S. Department of Transportation has taken steps to improve its complaint hub for truckers. OOIDA has some more suggestions.
China Seeks to Buy US Wheat for First Time in a Year
Wheat futures in Chicago jumped as China seeks its first U.S. shipments of the grain in more than a year, following orders for soybeans last week as part of a…
Going fully autonomous
Autonomous trucking companies are adding new routes, increasing production and have their sights set on even more.
OOIDA urges federal action to protect small carriers from freight fraud
The U.S. DOT recently asked how to curb cargo theft. OOIDA had plenty of thoughts on how to help small-business truckers.
Tesla Owner Complaints Rise in US Door-Handle Defect Probe
NHTSA opened the defect investigation Sept. 15, citing nine complaints submitted as far back as July 2023. Several parents said they were unable to open the Tesla doors to retrieve…
TFI Q3 Profit Slumps 32% as Uncertainty Crops Volume Levels
Volume at the truckload division is taking a beating from tariffs, canceled infrastructure projects and the recent U.S. federal government shutdown, executives told analysts.
UPS Buys Andlauer for $1.6B, Expanding Health Care Footprint
The acquisition strengthens UPS’ position in health care logistics, where major carriers are racing to build infrastructure for time- and temperature-sensitive shipments.