Transportation

When you bring up broker transparency at a truck stop or in an owner-op Facebook group, you’ll see two things happen fast: tension and division. Some drivers will shout, “Show...

A 64-year-old Virginia trucker died when his tractor-trailer crashed after being struck by a metal-framed tarp that flew off another passing truck.The Progress Index reports the crash occurred Thursday, July...

US Foods has deployed battery-electric trucks and refrigerated trailers with electric transport refrigeration units in its delivery fleet. (US Foods) Performance Food Group Co. has attracted takeover interest from US...

North American intermodal notches solid first half despite trade turmoilStill, analyst Larry Gross suspects that the early strength seen in the first half of the year is substantially composed of...

As fireworks lit the sky over the July 4th holiday, the U.S. economy delivered a mixed bag of signals—some celebratory, others far more cautionary. While political wins and a steady...

The U.S. freight market experienced a slight dip in May, with trucking activity decreasing by 0.1% after a 0.5% gain in April. This “seesaw freight demand pattern” makes it challenging...

Key Insights on Managing Seasonal Freight Pressures Welcome to the final episode in our Summer Shipping Series! As the grilling season heats up, businesses are facing the pressures of rising...

President Trump extended the 90-day pause on reciprocal tariffs for countries other than China. But not for long. Today was supposed to be the last day of the pause before...

The American Trucking Associations (ATA), once the pre-eminent voice of the trucking industry, is losing ground. Its president, Chris Spear, is not pleased. Last week, I posted on X a...

The New Hampshire Department of Transportation is giving a heads up about an oversize load moving at night from Rollinsford to Salem. The DOT warns of delays and suggests taking alternate...