News roundup, May 28: DOT distributing 2.1 million masks to truck drivers
The U.S. DOT will distribute some 15.5 million masks to various transportation sectors, including 2.1 million to highway and motor carriers. The I-96 rest area near Portland, Michigan, will be closed this weekend. Tennessee-based Chris Delancey is the …
Schneider, Blue Yonder Collaborate on Carrier Marketplace
Schneider has collaborated with Blue Yonder to create a new carrier marketplace within the Blue Yonder transportation management solution.
Distribution will change in a post Covid-19 world
TORONTO, Ont. – Doors are beginning to reopen as governments lift some of the business restrictions imposed during Covid-19. But Cyndi Brandt, Omnitracs vice-president – sales enablement, knows distribution models have been upended and that some operat…
Open-Deck Trailers: Always a Loaded Question
Open-deck trailers are one of the most basic modes of transportation, but add cargo, and they can become quite complex.
Trimble, Kuebix Platform Optimizes Supply Chain Efficiency
Trimble and Kuebix recently announced new capabilities for its Community Load Match platform, which helps shippers and carriers optimize how freight moves throughout the supply chain.
Driver dies in chase, shootout with NY cops
Happened south of Rochester
Trucker busted in Massachusetts for hauling cocaine
Originally stopped for speeding
500 rigs vie for attention at virtual show
KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Nearly 500 trucks from around the world have signed up for the American Truck Historical Society’s virtual annual convention and antique truck show, opening Thursday. “I am extremely proud to be able to bring the fun and excitement o…
Xtra Lease Orders 4,000 Trailers for 2020
With trailer orders dropping to historically low levels in April, Xtra Lease has given the industry a little boost by ordering 4,000 new trailers for 2020.
Van demand indicators tick higher as outlook for rates recovery brightens
The rolling national average van, flatbed, and reefer rates were 6, 7, and 8 cents higher, respectively, on May 24 than they were at the start of the month. Rates are low but trending in the right direction.