Universal Logistics Holdings Inc. recently announced plans for a major $50 million expansion of its truck parts facility in Roanoke, Virginia, aiming to boost capacity and better serve surging demand…
When I first heard “logistics,” I pictured trucks, warehouses, and manifests. The career seemed boring. My neighbor Eva changed that. As a logistics manager, her days are fast-paced, solving problems…
Kenworth Truck Co. has appointed automotive industry veteran Jim Walenczak as its new general manager. Walenczak, who has worked at parent company Paccar Inc. for 13 years, will also serve…
Several US-based logistics companies are setting their sights south of the border, investing in facilities and workforces to take advantage of Mexico’s strategic location, trade ties, and skilled labor pool….
Young third-party logistics (3PL) company Waggon has plans to continue expanding its workforce in 2024, looking to add 20 new hires across its sales and customer service departments. This ambitious…
Sitting in traffic makes everyone grumpy. Now imagine it’s a daily headache! On the world’s most crowded highways, nonstop traffic is the norm. These poor drivers deal with rush hour…
As companies accelerate nearshoring efforts, Mexico is poised to become an even bigger freight engine in 2024. Massive investments, new factories, and booming exports signal strong cross-border trade ahead. Rising…
After falling for eight straight weeks, the benchmark diesel fuel price used for most fuel surcharges in the U.S. turned higher this week. The 2-cent per gallon increase on Tuesday…
After a five-day stalemate that left thousands of rail cars stranded, U.S. Customs and Border Protection reopened three bridges Friday connecting Texas and Mexico to freight rail traffic. CBP Halts…
An autonomous rail vehicle startup successfully demonstrated how its self-driving containers on wheels hook up, a key step toward long platoons of rail cars that can split apart to reach…