While other industries are hiring, trucking companies face an average driver turnover rate of more than 100 percent annually. This means that they have to hire twice as many drivers as they need just to replace those who leave due to retirement or other reasons. The lack...

The transportation sector continued to expand in May, but at a slightly slower pace than in recent months. LMI's Transportation Index fell nearly seven points (to 60.9) after two straight months of increases The downward shift over the past two months may signal a return to...

The bill, which passed Congress last week, is designed to make it easier for shippers to move goods around the world. It would allow carriers to be more flexible with routes, reduce fees and speed up customs inspections. But it may take months before these changes take effect...

The first application of this technology will be a platooning system that allows trucks to automatically follow each other at close distances while maintaining a safe distance between them. In addition to its all-electric zero-emission truck, Volvo Trucks plans to offer a hybrid version...

The company is focused on revolutionizing freight procurement by building a more transparent industrywide network of shippers and logistics service providers. When asked about how the company approaches social, environmental and financial (triple-bottom-line) sustainability, Pope said...

The new curriculum is being offered as a pilot program by state officials who hope to expand it statewide if it proves successful. According to Buck, there is currently no standardized training program for truck driving licenses in Maine. The state has been working with local...

CMA CGM launched an “early return incentive program” to encourage shippers to bring empty shipping containers back to port facilities more quickly, saying the move will support U.S. exporters and expedite the flow of goods. The program will run from May 16 to July 15, with the goal...

The Northeast is facing a diesel shortage, and trucking companies are feeling the pinch. The sharp increase of diesel prices has been a major stressor in America’s $800 billion trucking industry since the beginning of 2022. When relief is coming isn’t yet clear, and experts say...

The Port of Mobile is one of the fastest-growing ports in the country, with container volumes up nearly 50 percent in the past five years. The growth follows a string of investments that have been made to modernize and expand operations at Mobile World Congress over the last decade. In 2008...

It’s worth noting that the majority of the extra capacity that was added to meet demand during the holidays has now been removed, or will be taken out of service over the next...

The launch of the first standalone loop in the Pacific by Maersk Line and MSC reflects a growing trend by the two largest container carriers to expand capacity that’s not covered...

A “white list” has been announced, containing companies which are important producers of key components for the automotive and electronics industries, as well as a vital...

CSX announced it will continue the previously implemented hourly wage increases for all non-union employees and maintain the current management and professional pay until...

The coming labor shortage isn’t just about the economy or demographics. It’s more about the immediate need to keep trucks on the road and continuing to serve customers in an industry...

Container prices are finally going down. Price averages have dropped 20% - this is because empties are piling up at the ports. There seems to be a shift from the price increase we spoke of back in March...

Remember the Suez Canal incident from last year? Well its happening, again. While its not the 1B/ day burn that the Suez experienced, a ship in the Chesapeake Bay has been stuck...

New east vs west coast rivalry underway - not like how you think. While ports on the west coast are still busier than east coast ports, it seems like east coast ports are experiencing more backlogs...

Orders larger than sales? Call it a bullwhip. Basically more orders are coming in to help with future sales (which makes sense, you may want to have inventory on hand and go through...

Shanghai is seeing massive lock downs due to new COVID restrictions. They’re so strict that truckers have to show a negative PCR test just to get into the port. Think about the time it takes to wait in line...

It looks like Maersk is making moves to tackle the ever growing logistics problem we have on our hands. By acquiring a shipping and air freight forwarder, this gives them the leeway to...

The academy is ready to do numbers! The CDL academy that is. Yellow Corp is looking to aid in the trucker recruitment...

Maybe there isn’t a driver shortage like we thought? Or we’re looking at the problem the wrong way - the industry may have enough drivers...

Bipartisan issues seem to be rare these days, which makes the California Inland Port project a rarity in itself. With 99% of the funding coming from the private sector, this port project has the chance to make waves. With the inclusion of rail, electric and hydrogen-powered trucks...

A merger between two huge container equipment companies were cancelled this week. If the merger happened, it could’ve threatened free and fair markets, resulting in down stream effects to consumers. Container equipment is huge for ports across the nation as they’re customized...

Although the measure has momentum, it remains unclear if there is enough time left in this Congress to complete action on the bill before lawmakers leave town at the end of next week to campaign for reelection. The House has already passed its version of the legislation by voice...

The negotiations are taking place as the pandemic has hammered U.S. imports, exacerbating tensions between labor and management...

According to FMCSA’s FY23 budget request, the agency plans to issue a notice of advanced rulemaking on unique identification for trucks and trailers. The plan is...

The legislation does not mandate that carriers use apprenticeship programs, but rather allows companies to create their...

The World Bank noted that even though demand for container shipping has stabilized, it is not likely to surpass pre-pandemic levels...

The Institute for Supply Management’s factory index dropped to 59.3 last month from 64.7 in January. While readings above 50...

One key factor is oil prices, which is a major commodity traded across borders. The sanctions have affected oil operations in Russia. This has resulted in disruption in...

The announcement comes at a time when many businesses are either shutting down or operating at reduced capacity because of the coronavirus pandemic. With fewer people traveling and going out to eat, both Apple and Arizona could see an increase in digital ID usage as more people work from home. Digital documents are anything but new...

The program, announced in March, is aimed at training young drivers, who are currently barred by federal regulations from driving commercial trucks across state lines...

There's a growing shortage of drivers in the trucking industry and it could mean unpleasant side effects for you. The story is similar for many other industries that rely on truck transportation...

A $20 fee on round trips and 20-foot containers will be imposed if it's approved during public hearings this summer. But the Port of Long Beach will wait until the implementation of the surcharge at Los Angeles...

The project is being led by the International Association of Privacy Professionals and the Future of Privacy Forum. They are looking at creating an industry-wide standard that would give consumers a way to control their data in an easy manner. Right now the most obvious way consumers...

For carriers to be more proactive, shippers will have to provide them with more information about their cargo. Shippers can be reluctant to share commercial details with carriers, but in a world where the first company to market...

As the fuel of transportation, the price rally will hit everyone, adding to inflationary pressures that are already running at a multi-decade high. Global oil demand hasn't yet reached its pre-pandemic level, but diesel consumption has hit a record...

Construction jobs in the US has increased by 60K in the last month! Hourly employees are seeing higher wages on average, falling in line with...

In addition to rocketing oil prices, be ready for the increase in container prices. We all know that prices went up during the pandemic...

Ever need a 40-acre container storage facility? The Vancouver Fraser Port Authority created just that. As Canada’s largest port...

Thailand has increased earnings in their state-run Port Authority, with record setting revenues of 15.613 billion...

As the pandemic continues supply chains hiccups are still globally present. Sourcing materials is still a challenging feet due...

Fraunhofer Institute for Experimental Software Engineering has developed a new platform that aids in infrastructure projects. The point of emphasis is geared towards...