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It’s unclear if there is political will to pass a federal gas tax suspension in the lame-duck session of Congress starting Nov. 9 or in the next Congress.
Self-flying planes are closer than most aviation and freight pros think. Reliable Robotics CEO Robert Rose breaks down why small aircraft still operate with outdated systems, what true aviation automation requires, and where autonomous cargo aircraft fit in the supply chain. Rose shares how his time
The railroad said Jim Vena’s remarks that he would raise rates on shippers who oppose the merger was an “offhand comment.”
Union Pacific CEO said his threat to raise rates on shippers in a now-released video was an attempt at humor. The post EXCLUSIVE: ‘Humor is good,’ Union Pacific CEO says of video rate threat appeared first on FreightWaves.
Cargo Theft, Smart Ports, USMCA Shape Mexico's Logistics Mexico Business News
Amazon said it has agreed to add Uber Eats to its list of services for Prime members in the U.S., adding a restaurant delivery perk to its program.
The Teamsters are claiming victory for a group of “W-2” drivers at an Amazon facility in Indiana who sought representation by the union. But as with the entire Amazon-Teamsters relationship, it’s complicated. In its prepared statement announcing the “march” on the company to demand it bargain for a
Three of the largest U.S. makers of cardboard products said they received grand jury subpoenas from the Justice Department as part of a price-fixing investigation.
Recent CDL blitzes in Virginia and Arkansas uncovered 283 violations, as DOT says 33,000 drivers have been placed out of service over English-language deficiencies. The post 33,000 truckers sidelined over violations as highway blitzes hit Arkansas, Virginia appeared first on FreightWaves.
The massive Democratic Party win on Election Day will have implications for government rules and regulations on trucking, including the so-called highway bill, driven in part by changes in the lineups of who will sit on Congress’ transportation-focused committees. There are several members of the Ho
North American Class 8 truck orders declined 36% year over year in October due to regulatory uncertainty, equipment costs and tighter fleet budgets, FTR said. The post Class 8 truck orders plunge 36% as EPA uncertainty rattles fleets appeared first on FreightWaves.
CVS Health plans to spin off its retail pharmacy business in one of the biggest-ever breakups in the healthcare industry.
Forget millions of test miles—it’s about the *right* miles. Empiric Earth’s Luc Vincent reveals why current autonomous vehicle testing falls short and how collecting rare, dangerous real-world events is crucial for true self-driving safety. Learn how specialized data and targeted validation are beco
GXO Logistics reported a 5.7% increase in third-quarter revenue to $3.59 billion as new business wins surged 34% and its sales pipeline reached a record $3.1 billion. The post First look: GXO Logistics Q3 revenue hits $3.6B appeared first on FreightWaves.
Walmart is investing heavily to automate more big warehouse facilities. The post Walmart in $6B Symbiotic deal to automate warehouses appeared first on FreightWaves.
Uber President Jill Hazelbaker is leaving the ride-hailing giant to lead communications at OpenAI, becoming the latest veteran executive to depart Uber this year.
The Soaring Cost of Diesel Is Bankrupting Small Trucking Companies The New York Times
Federal and state authorities arrested more than 230 undocumented immigrants, including over 40 CDL holders, during a three-day operation spanning 15 states. The post 230-plus immigrants arrested in crackdown targeting unauthorized CDL holders appeared first on FreightWaves.
Truckload carrier Pamt Corp. lost money again during the third quarter, pointing to elevated driver procurement costs and a spike in diesel fuel prices as the main culprits, echoing similar challenges across the industry. The post Pamt Corp. reports Q3 net loss, books 109.1% truckload OR appeared fi
Trucking companies serving the country’s major ports had to grapple with a national shift in volumes toward the West Coast in September.