FedEx aims peak surcharges at ‘bad shipping habits’
FedEx and UPS are taking two different approaches to peak season surcharges this year.
The seasonal holiday surcharges FedEx announced Thursday may force some US shippers to confront entrenched “bad habits” when it comes to packaging and shipping, and could boost business for alternative last-mile delivery companies, a transportation consultant said.
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Interesting approach to accessorials for Uber Freight app users
It’s not exactly common when dealing with a broker that accessorials like truck-ordered-not-used, detention and the like are up-front accessible and available to anyone — or guaranteed should situations arise that cause them to come into play. How doe…
Class 8 Truck Orders Rebound in July
Class 8 truck orders are expected to increase in July compared to the previous month and previous year, according to preliminary numbers from ACT Research and FTR.
OTA submits comments to Ontario Labor Bill 148
TORONTO, Ont. — The Ontario Trucking Association (OTA) recently provided its comments and input to the Ontario Government’s Bill 148, fair Workplaces, Better Jobs Act. The OTA noted minimum wage among other proposals in its submission to Minister Flynn, Premier…
Intermodal Recovery Strengthens During Second Quarter
Total intermodal freight volumes gained 4.5% in the second quarter of the year, the strongest growth in nearly three years, according to new figures from the Intermodal Association of North America.
Raptor wrench devours toughest bolting applications
EASTON, Pa. – TorcUP is touting its line of Raptor non-impacting pneumatic torque wrenches as the newest success story for providing safer, more efficient solutions to the trucking industry’s bolting applications. “The Raptor is accurate to within 5% of its…
Uber Freight Expands Reach of Truck Load-Matching App
Uber Freight is expanding the geography served beyond its initial focus on Texas and adding personalized load matching to its instant load booking/fast payment system.
After hot end of July on the spot market, lucky lanes in van, reefer
The central question remains whether we’ll see the typical August slump in freight and rates for vans and reefers, or if the economy has enough oomph to make August as relatively exceptional as July was.
Class 8 orders increase for second consecutive month: FTR
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — FTR revealed today that preliminary Class 8 net orders for July were at 18,300 units, representing an increase of 5% from June, and 79% from July 2016. Orders increased for the second month in a row, a…
Uber Freight update: Regional emphasis shift, personalized app update
With an update beginning roll-out today, the Uber Freight app will learn progressively about user preferences, delivering a “For You” pack that will show owner-operators all of their personalized load recommendations. Also: The broker’s new regional emphases around freight hubs on both coasts and in the Midwest.