Yellow Corp. Faces Bankruptcy and Launches Lawsuit
Yellow Corp. Faces Bankruptcy and Launches Lawsuit June 29, 2023 Yellow Corporation, one of the largest transportation companies in the United States, is on the verge of bankruptcy. Yellow Corporation Faces Bankruptcy Amidst Financial Struggles Yellow Corporation, one of the largest transportation companies in the U.S., is on the verge of bankruptcy. Despite receiving a […]
I-95 Reopening This Weekend After Collapse
I-95 Reopening This Weekend After Collapse June 22, 2023 The Unexpected Outcome: Why the Collapse Didn’t Have the Predicted Impact Governor Shapiro Announces Rescheduled I-95 Reopening Governor Josh Shapiro announced that the reopening of Interstate 95 in northeast Philadelphia has been rescheduled for this weekend. This announcement came just three days after an initial two-week […]
TIA Task Force
TIA Task Force June 15, 2023 Transportation industry witnesses a surge in fraudulent activities, prompting the creation of the TIA Fraud Task Force to address the challenges and develop strategies to combat fraud in freight transactions. Rising Fraud in the Transportation Industry Fraudulent activities in the transportation industry have sharply increased since 2021, creating significant […]
Pig Pandemonium
Pig Pandemonium June 14, 2023 Overturned semi-truck leads to dozens of pigs running amuck on highway. Pig Pandemonium on I-694 A chaotic scene unfolded on Interstate 694 in Minnesota when a semi-truck overturned, causing pigs to escape and disrupting traffic. The incident occurred around 7:30 AM, halting the morning commute for hours. Semi-Truck Accident Causes […]
Tesla Semi Truck
Tesla Semi Truck June 14, 2023 Elon Musk’s Tesla Semi, despite initial delays, has gained popularity as it hits the streets. Introduction to the Tesla Semi Recognizing the impact of semi-trucks on vehicle emissions, Elon Musk introduced the fully electric truck. The vehicle was first announced in 2017, but delays in the supply chain postponed […]
West Coast Ports in Crisis
West Coast Ports in Crisis June 14, 2023 Stalled labor negotiations at West Coast Ports threaten to worsen an alarming backlog of shipments, prompting an urgent solution. West Coast Ports Negotiation Deadlock Negotiations between the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU) and the Maritime Association have reached a standstill. The dispute centers on wages and […]
Cummins replaces 2 legacy engines with new X10 powertrain
Cummins replaces 2 legacy engines with new X10 powertrain February 23, 2023 New engine will meet 2027 emissions standards and run on multiple fuels In an article posted by Freight Waves, Alan Adler discusses the new Cummins X10 powertrain which runs on multiple fuels and greatly reduces emissions: “Cummins Inc. will retire its L9 and […]
The Importance of Trucking Demand Visibility
The Importance of Trucking Demand Visibility February 6, 2023 Why demand visibility is more valuable than capacity visibility The trucking industry faces challenges in monitoring capacity shifts and demand fluctuations. Total tractor counts from for-hire fleets have grown by 18% since December 2018, while never increasing more than 2% a month. However the Outbound Tender […]