By Lane Kidd The views expressed here are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent the views of FreightWaves or its affiliates. When boarding a commercial flight, what do you expect? Cramped seats. Maybe an incessant talker. Or everyone’s favorite — an on-time departure, only to sit on the tarmac for an…
California’s trucking industry is facing the reality that its battle to keep the state’s AB5 independent contractor law out of the trucking sector is likely at a dead end. Appeals are possible of the decision Friday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California that emphatically rejected all the arguments by the…
On Episode 695 of WHAT THE TRUCK?!?, Dooner is talking to Commissioner Carl Bentzel of the Federal Maritime Commission. They’re diving deep on the Red Sea conflict, safe passage in trade, Panama Canal water levels and the state of U.S. ports. Sope Creek Capital founder Kevin Nolan is doing his best Elvis impression as he…
Azerbaijan-based Silk Way West Airlines said Monday it has added a sixth 777 freighter to its order from Boeing. The all-cargo carrier has received two of five Boeing 777 freighters it committed to purchase in 2021. The new order is scheduled for delivery in 2025, and the rest are expected to arrive by 2027. Silk…
Freight broker Landstar System said Monday it has added two new members to its executive team. The roles were filled from within. Matt Dannegger is now the company’s chief field sales officer, which will oversee the recruitment and management of independent sales agents. Landstar works with more than 1,000 agents currently. Dannegger was most recently…