The Department of Labor’s long-awaited independent contractor rule maintains much of the existing framework, albeit with helpful clarifications regarding truck ownership and commercial licenses. Industry Groups Sound Alarm But Lawyers…
Inventory Replenishment Could Spark Freight Rebound Sooner Than Expected
Morgan Stanley analyst Ravi Shanker believes an uptick in freight volumes could occur in the next few months as companies look to restock depleted inventory levels. In a research note…
Cargo Bandits Plague $656B Mexico-US Trade, While Insurers Ride To The Rescue
Cargo theft remains an ever-present nuisance along the bustling trade corridor between the United States and Mexico. But insurance providers say their expanded coverage options can help cross-border transporters confront…
Electric Trucks Ready to Shift Into High Gear in 2024
After short-circuiting in 2023, battery and hydrogen fuel cell powered trucks look positioned to gain meaningful momentum this year thanks to new long-range models, expanding infrastructure, and incentives reshaped to…
Universal Bets Big on Virginia Truck Hub Expansion
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…
What Should I Know to Get into a Logistics Career?
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 Promotes Industry Veteran Jim Walenczak to General Manager
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…
Mexican Market Attracts US Logistics Firms
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….
Startup 3PL Waggon to Add 20 Jobs in 2024 Despite Economic Headwinds
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…
What are the Busiest Highways in the World?
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…