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U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers are now able to inspect more inbound trucks from Mexico at a Texas border crossing following the completion of an $8 million project funded by the City of Pharr. The city recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony with officials from CBP and the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) to […]

WASHINGTON – Last week, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joined Axios reporter Nathan Bomey for a conversation on the future of electric mobility in the country. During the interview the Secretary highlighted the Biden-Harris Administration’s investments to grow the Made-in-America national EV charging network and help ensure more reliable publicly accessible chargers. There are nearly 200,000 […]

HARRISONBURG, Va. (WHSV) – Around the country, truck drivers are facing some major struggles. WHSV has previously reported on a driver shortage around the country but truck drivers say that’s not the full story and that problem is actually a freight recession brought on by an overabundance of trucks. “I’ve been in trucking for decades and I’ve […]

Aurora Innovation raised $483 million in a public stock offering this week as the Pittsburgh-based autonomous trucking company looks to fund operations beyond its commercial launch later this year. The raise, which closed Aug. 2, was originally advertised as a $350 million offering but increased due to investor demand. Aurora will use the funding for […]

During the pandemic, there was a widespread narrative about a severe shortage of truck drivers to move goods. However, the trucking industry actually faces a retention problem, struggling to keep workers in a grueling job with low pay. The narrative of a truck driver shortage has led to significant downsides, now evident as demand for […]

Dive Brief: Dive Insight: A self-driving truck has already completed a 21-mile delivery from an Atlas depot to a wellsite without a driver, according to the company and Kodiak. Despite challenges like dust storms and heat on private, leased roads with average speeds under 20 mph, the autonomous trucks are navigating the harsh conditions effectively. […]

Dive Brief: PLAYBOOK FOR TRIMBLE Leveraging Technology to Keep Drivers, Fleets and Data Safe Download now Dive Insight: TA had ambitious EV charging plans months before the company was acquired by BP last summer. In January 2023, the travel center chain revealed plans to open about 1,000 charging stations across 200 of its TA and Petro Stopping […]

AUSTIN, Texas — The fluctuating U.S. economy has emerged as the top concern for the trucking industry, reaching its highest ranking since the Great Recession of 2008. This was revealed in the American Transportation Research Institute’s (ATRI) annual survey, which highlights the foremost worries of carriers and commercial drivers. Economic uncertainties have surpassed fuel prices […]

Borderlands is a weekly summary of developments in U.S.-Mexico cross-border trucking and trade. This week: Werner celebrates 25 years of operations in Mexico; Diehl Aviation invests $49 million in a new factory in Mexico; TCA welcomes Olympic Transport as its first Mexican carrier member; and South Texas sees a new cold storage warehouse near the […]

Supply chain logistics company Stord purchased the fulfillment services operation of Pitney Bowes’ e-commerce division on Friday, according to a report by The Information independently confirmed by FreightWaves. Terms of the acquisition weren’t immediately available, according to the report.  The news comes after Pitney Bowes (NYSE: PBI) announced Greg Zegras retired as president of the company’s Global Ecommerce […]

Layoffs continue across the commercial transportation and freight industry, as new worker reduction notices have been issued in Florida, Texas, Illinois, and Wisconsin. This marks the second round of layoffs since the beginning of July. Earlier this month, Averitt Express, Bath & Body Works Logistics Services, ShipBob, and Henry Avocado Corp. announced a total of […]

Covenant Logistics Group foresees improvement in the overall freight market but does not expect a recovery in 2024, according to Chairman and CEO David Parker. The Chattanooga, Tennessee-based company (NASDAQ: CVLG) reported its second-quarter earnings after the market closed on Wednesday, with company officials discussing the results during a conference call with analysts on Thursday. […]

The NTSB Voices Concerns Over Proposed Marijuana Downgrade Stay on top of transportation news: Get TTNews in your inbox. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has recently raised alarms with the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) regarding a proposed rule to reclassify marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III under the Controlled Substances Act. The NTSB’s […]

26 States Sue to Block New NHTSA Fuel Economy Rule In a bold move, 26 states, led by Kentucky and West Virginia, have filed a lawsuit to block a new fuel economy rule by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). The states claim the rule is part of President Joe Biden’s agenda to push […]

In Washington, truck drivers have urged leaders in the House and Senate to avoid drafting legislation based on what they describe as a deeply flawed report. The report, which recommends implementing new safety equipment on trucks, has sparked controversy due to concerns over the reliability of the data used to form its recommendations. In a […]

Amidst the devastating wildfires that ravaged over a million acres in Texas’ rural Panhandle, the Texas Trucking Association (TXTA) has been at the forefront of relief efforts. John Esparza, TXTA’s president and CEO, highlighted the challenges posed to transportation routes due to safety concerns and reduced visibility lasting several weeks. Governor Greg Abbott’s disaster declaration, […]

In June, a monthly supply chain survey reported a neutral reading for transportation capacity, marking the first time in over two years that the index did not expand. Meanwhile, sentiment regarding transportation pricing indicated growth for the second consecutive month. The Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) showed a capacity reading of 50 in June, unchanged from […]

In a devastating incident that has shaken communities and emergency responders alike, a tanker truck explosion on a Texas highway has resulted in multiple injuries, some critical. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers associated with transporting hazardous materials and the swift and heroic efforts required to manage such emergencies. The […]

Understanding the Recent Drop in the Truckload Producer Pricing Index (PPI) In recent economic news, the Truckload Producer Pricing Index (PPI) has experienced a notable drop in the month of June. This index, which serves as a crucial indicator of pricing trends within the truckload transportation sector, plays a significant role in understanding broader economic […]

Truck drivers play a vital role in the American economy, ensuring the seamless transportation of goods across the country. However, the demanding nature of their job comes with significant health challenges. In this blog, we will explore the key health issues faced by truck drivers in the USA and discuss potential solutions to improve their […]