Most technological solutions in trucking focus on improving some aspect of the for-hire fleet experience. Despite often being left out of the conversation, private fleets face a unique set of challenges that can often be addressed by different applications of the same solutions. When software providers do not cater to private fleets, both the provider…
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Federal regulators have relieved drayage truckers from late-fee bills associated with picking up and returning cargo containers, while inadvertently — and unfairly — shifting the burden onto shippers, a major shipper group contends. The Federal Maritime Commission’s rule on demurrage and detention, issued last week, imposed new billing standards on ocean carriers and terminal operators…
Forward Air missed fourth-quarter expectations Wednesday after the market closed, however, investors and analysts are likely more interested to hear updates on financial targets and the new management structure following the closing of a messy merger with Omni Logistics. Forward (NASDAQ: FWRD) finally closed on the acquisition of Omni Logistics last month after it attempted…
A cluster of wildfires that began on Monday in the Texas Panhandle forced thousands to flee their homes, while also making travel difficult for truckers and motorists. Texas authorities temporarily closed Highway 136 between the Borger and Amarillo Tuesday, but the roadway was reopened Wednesday. Interstate 40 near Amarillo remains open, but authorities have urged…