transportation

Pandemic-hit airlines have been among the few sectors that have been left out of the bull market. But their time may be coming, as pent-up demand meets a reopening economy. To prepare, companies have been using the downtime to develop technology and expand their customer bases. Rundown On The...

Apple Inc’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) rumored discussions with Hyundai Motor Co. and its subsidiary Kia Motors Corp. about building an electric vehicle have been put on hold, Bloomberg has reported. What Happened: Apple was upset about Hyundai's announcement in January...

Navistar International Corporation (NYSE: NAV) is suspending production of International and General Motors products at its truck assembly plant in Springfield, Ohio for two weeks because of supply chain disruptions related to the coronavirus pandemic. Navistar also pulled its financial and...

Weekly North American intermodal traffic has fallen nearly 10% as the coronavirus dampens volumes. "Intermodal, rather than other rail sectors, is likely to see the earliest impacts from the coronavirus because large amounts of intermodal traffic go to or come from ports – roughly half of U.S....

This article reviews the recent past (pre-coronavirus) and hopefully looks into the near-future (post-coronavirus). In recent years, the flatbed freight sector has seen a massive increase in demand. It's so high that at times, trucking companies have had to delay shipments and deliver slower...

On this episode of "Great Quarter, Guys" we discuss with Ryan Schreiber at CarrierDirect how prepared trucking companies are to have their entire staff work remotely. We will learn how good their communication systems and operational processes are very soon.  Plus, we interview Doug Schrier, VP of...

Freight Futures lane to watch today: Atlanta, GA to Philadelphia, PA (VAP) Trucking Freight Futures opened the week on a down note with ten of the eleven futures markets lower on Monday. The spot National contract (FUT.VNU202002) slipped 0.14% to close at a $1.413/mile. All three regional averages...

It's not just carriers: Third-party logistics providers and freight tech startups are cutting headcount in response to industry cycles and shifting investor priorities. In 2019, so many trucking carriers shut their doors and parked their tractors that the "trucker bankruptcy" story took on a life...

If you still thought Blackberry (NYSE: BB) was a smartphone for nerds who want a superior typing tool, where have you been? Not only does the company no longer produce its own smartphones, but for several years now it has forged a path in the trucking industry when it comes to cybersecurity and a...

Dana Inc. recently announced it will use Transplace's transportation management system (TMS) to manage its North American supply chain. Maumee, Ohio-based Dana is a supplier of axles, drive shafts, sealing products, thermal-management technologies and universal joints for the light vehicle and...

Invoice payment and information services provider Cass Information Systems Inc. (NASDAQ: CASS) reported a 6% year-over-year decline in transportation-related invoice and dollar volumes during the fourth quarter of 2019. The St. Louis-based company stated that the decline was largely due to a tough...

Shares of XPO Logistics Inc (NYSE: XPO) gained more than 13% Thursday after the global logistics provider said it's exploring strategic alternatives. CEO Bradley Jacob was a guest on Jim Cramer's "Mad Money" to offer more commentary. XPO's 4 Units For Sale  XPO said...

The U.S. Department of Transportation has again postponed publishing the much anticipated proposed rulemaking on remote identification of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) but hopes to do so before the end of the month. Friday, Dec. 20, was the most recently scheduled date of publication. Late that...

This article brought to you courtesy of NEXT Trucking Intermodal and drayage carriers are winding down a year that for many meant only modest growth in container trucking. On the international side, the National Retail Federation projected another record year for U.S. container imports, but it...