Coronavirus drives fleets toward tech for training, recruitment

COVID-19 gives no rest to fleets from the crucial task of recruiting and training drivers and has pushed carriers to move the processes online.

By Jim Stinson • April 6, 2020

Daimler limits production as Paccar, Mack extend shutdowns

Market forces and social distancing are keeping OEMs offline longer than anticipated.

By Jim Stinson • Updated April 7, 2020

Roadrunner thins down to asset-light LTL with sale of Stagecoach

The carrier identified its sell-off strategy as a way to simplify its portfolio and become a leaner LTL company, a trend visible at other firms too.

By Jim Stinson • April 3, 2020

Mack, Daimler offer fleets finance programs to keep cash flowing

The programs aim to help fleets make buying decisions in the middle of a pandemic.

By Jim Stinson • April 1, 2020

COVID-19 treatment, tests could increase employers' 2020 healthcare costs by 7%

Costs per infected person were estimated at $250 for mild cases, $2,500 for moderate cases, $30,000 for severe cases and close to $100,000 for catastrophic cases.

By Ryan Golden • April 1, 2020

UPS, FedEx suspend service guarantees citing coronavirus impact

UPS declined to "speculate about future policies" when asked if it is considering a force majeure declaration and if the service guarantee will return after the COVID-19 crisis resolves.

By Emma Cosgrove • April 1, 2020

UPS, FEMA boost collaboration in coronavirus response

Transport firms are operating as essential businesses, rushing to supply the public and private sectors with health equipment and pharmaceutical items.

By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020

Spot market displays new behavior as COVID-19 shifts demand

Coronavirus has put more spot-market trucks on routes once less lucrative.

By Jim Stinson • March 31, 2020

ATA: Trucking will benefit from $2.2T stimulus bill

The American Trucking Associations praised the bill for allowing smaller businesses to get disaster-related loans.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

TuSimple, ZF plan for the next step in truck autonomy

The companies will begin a partnership in April, bringing trucks to market and furthering TuSimple's goal of removing the driver from the equation.

By Jim Stinson • March 30, 2020

Ceva Logistics declares force majeure, reflecting coronavirus hardships

Just three weeks ago, CMA CGM touted Ceva as an important tool in bolstering service continuity in light of the COVID-19 disruption. 

By Emma Cosgrove • March 27, 2020

ATA economist predicts Q2 woes for trucking

Tonnage numbers are bound to soon drop, no matter the demand for food, medical supplies and cleaning staples, according to Bob Costello.

By Jim Stinson • March 26, 2020

Canada issues HOS exemptions for coronavirus response

The list of freight qualified for the hours-of-service exemption is identical in the U.S. and Canada. But there are more rules to follow north of the border. 

By S.L. Fuller • March 26, 2020

Bottlenecks dramatically disappearing as trucks zip through, ATRI finds

On some of the country's most notoriously congested interstates, average speeds are more than double usual traffic flow.

By Jim Stinson • March 24, 2020

J.B. Hunt gives $500 bonus to drivers, support staff

Top fleets seek to beef up pay, policy during pandemic.

By Jim Stinson • March 24, 2020

Peterbilt to recall four models, more than 35,600 trucks

Some models have a defect that could cause fire. 

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020

COVID-19 puts the brakes on transport M&A

A recessionary economy will provide an opportunity for buyers with a cash cushion, but deeper into the second quarter of the year, it will become difficult to close deals, analysts said.

By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020

Moody's: Transport faces 'high exposure' to COVID-19 disruption

A slump in cargo demand or viral outbreak among drivers puts trucking at risk. 

By Shefali Kapadia • March 20, 2020

XPO ends spinoff strategy in light of COVID-19 outbreak

CEO Brad Jacobs' January announcement that he would consider selling off parts was a sign trucking M&A was healthy, but world events have conspired against further plans.

By Jim Stinson • March 20, 2020

Ports adjust truck gate hours as COVID-19 dips volumes

Trucks may lose some flexibility, one expert said, but longer turn times and congestion shouldn't be an issue, given low port volumes.

By Matt Leonard • March 20, 2020

Trade orgs raise alarms about truckers' access to rest stops

Worn down and weary from delivering America's supplies, truckers are blocked from some state rest stops.

By Jim Stinson • March 19, 2020

FedEx sees bright spot in Freight even as LTL demand drops

CEO Fred Smith said e-commerce will be a big driver of delivery growth, and FedEx will play a large role. But outlooks are on hold as coronavirus creates uncertainty.

By Jim Stinson • March 17, 2020

Trucking demand surges as retailers restock

Analysts said demand spikes and spot rate increases are "directly attributable" to the COVID-19 outbreak as retailers attempt to restock depleted stores. 

By Matt Leonard • March 17, 2020

State DOTs mull further action to ease trucking rules during coronavirus crisis

Some states let FMCSA take the lead, while other DOTs act in addition.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020

States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock

Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020