Flatbedder still ‘running the miles’ to beat rates, repackages debt via coronavirus relief
Independent flatbedder Andrew Brooks says he’s seen rates come back some in recent weeks, and he was able to take advantage of a Small Business Administration loan under the coronavirus relief package from Washington to consolidate his business debt.
Love’s adds 7 new Truck Care and Speedco locations
All are open 24/7
TIA Creates Logistics Academy
Transportation Intermediaries Associations (TIA) recently launched the TIA Logistics Academy, which offers members the latest in best practices needed to operate and manage a successful 3PL across core areas of the business.
Startup Raises $4M to Improve Logistics Operations
Optimal Dynamics, a startup aiming to automate and optimize the logistics and supply chain industry through a new proprietary technology called High Dimensional Artificial Intelligence, recently raised $4 million in seed money.
Startup aims to bridge gap between trucking optimization, execution
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House Infrastructure Bill Heavy on Electrification Spending
The $1.5 trillion package of infrastructure priorities includes federal support for electric vehicles and infrastructure. Trucking groups oppose the bill’s provision that calls for higher motor carrier insurance minimums.
New guide walks owner-ops through PPP loan forgiveness process
ATBS released a new e-book that walks owner-operators through the process of having their Paycheck Protection Program loans forgiven. Digital freight brokerage dexFreight has integrated the TruckPark parking reservation system into its app.
Going Green is More than Just a Slogan for Veritable Vegetable
There isn’t anything much greener than vegetables, so if that’s part of your company name, you better make sure you are, too. For Veritable Vegetable, an organic supplier and transporter based in San Francisco, it is part of how it meets its customers’…
Truck arrivals return to normal
OTTAWA, Ont. – Truck arrivals have returned to normal for the first time since Covid-19 struck four months ago, the Canada Border Services Agency said Tuesday. It said 87,549 truck drivers entered the country during the week of June 29-July 5, compared…
Werner expanding final mile services to Canada
OMAHA, Neb. – Werner Enterprises is expanding its final mile delivery service to Canada. It says it will utilize a network of strategic alliance agents to serve all provinces and territories. Its final mile service provides two uniformed associates to …