A new group is investigating if trucking companies can use lease-to-own agreements to pressure drivers financially. The Truck Leasing Task Force (TLTF) of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration discussed…
US Containerized Imports Still Outpacing Pre-COVID Levels
Experts have been predicting a U.S. recession for a year, but it hasn’t happened yet. Containerized imports haven’t slowed down yet, and they haven’t shown any signs of doing so…
Truckload Spot Rates And Tender Volumes Are Up
The number of truckload tenders has increased by 7% since the beginning of the year. However, they are still significantly lower than in 2021. Spot prices for truckloads have increased…
Trucking Industry Set for Recovery After Q2 2023, Morgan Stanley Says
Morgan Stanley cut its predictions on Thursday, just before earnings season began. The company thinks that the trucking industry will reach its “peak pain” in the second quarter of 2023….
Locomotive Batteries Considered for US Power Grid
Experts in California are exploring battery-electric trains as a potential energy storage solution for the U.S. power grid, according to an article in Nature Energy. Researchers at UC Berkeley and…
What are third-party logistics services? 4 Types you Should Know
“Third-party logistics services” or “3PL” refers to various agreements in the business world, such as those related to the storage or transport of goods. It is crucial for businesses as…
Oil Market Decline Drops Benchmark Diesel Price Again
Diesel’s baseline price for fuel fees has dropped. It is now at $3.767 a gallon. This is the 20th drop in 22 weeks. The price is the best until January…
UPS and Teamsters Reach Significant Economic Terms in Contract
The Teamsters union said Friday that UPS Inc. has made a contract offer that is a “significant move” in terms of pay, perks, and how workers are classified. The union…
Mars and Logistics Leader DHL Partner To Reduce UK’s CO2 Emissions By 7.7%
Confectionary bigwig Mars and logistics leader DHL have joined hands. Their purpose is to open a new logistics center leveraging the potential of cutting-edge technology dedicated to reducing UK CO2…
What is the next big trend in logistics?
Technology and environmental issues are growing quickly. The logistics sector is always changing to keep up. Businesses must adapt to new technologies, processes, and strategies to survive in today’s fast-paced…
