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Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp. ceased all operations at 12 p.m. Sunday, according to a notice on the gates at its terminals. Separate internal documents showed the procedures for closing the facilities as well as “talking points” to be used when informing union employees not to show up for their shifts. The documents indicated the company…
An investigation is underway after an early morning fire on Friday damaged multiple trucks at the Phoenix headquarters of electric truck manufacturer Nikola Corp. The incident, which was first reported just before 5 a.m. MT, caused damage to five electric trucks, according to a CNN report. In a tweet, the electric truck startup called the…
Rail is often characterized as one of the more “old school” transportation options, but recent developments in the space have challenged that narrative. Railroad giant CSX, for example, is dedicated to investing both financial and human capital into a myriad of emerging technologies. “Over the past year, we continued a multi-year modernization plan for our…
The economy has been declining since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. Supply Chain Quarterly said that in 2021 “volatility, inflation, and surging demand caused U.S. business logistics costs to increase by 22.4%.” 2022 wasn’t any easier as overall costs, especially maintenance and fuel costs, skyrocketed. In partnership with FreightWaves, Bestpass asked fleets of all sizes across…
By Bart De Muynck The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. The ever-evolving world of supply chains throws constant challenges at shipping operations. Rising costs, complex customer demands and the need for agility all contribute to the pressure on logistics managers….
A drone’s-eye view of Schneider’s new heavy-duty electric truck charging facility east of Los Angeles provides a glimpse of the future of megawatt charging. Other than the Tesla Semi, a purpose-built electric truck, no current electric truck can take such a high-powered charge. But distributing the 1.2 megawatts of power at its South El Monte…