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. Remember “Fuel,” that iconic anthem by Metallica that celebrated the raw power of gasoline? I remember as I was rocking out to this song from the 1997 “Reload” album while…
The American Trucking Associations’ newly launched “Nothing Without Trucking” campaign is an effective and thoughtful rebranding of ATA’s efforts to enhance the industry’s image, experts say. The multiyear, nationwide initiative aims to educate policymakers about the important role trucking plays in Americans’ lives, according to a news release from the organization. The campaign launched at…
The city of Kingston, Ont., has purchased two Mack LR Electric refuse trucks, the first battery-electric trucks in the fleet. The trucks are being deployed as part of the city’s […]
Supply chain software provider Descartes said demand from its customer base of logistics service providers improved as its fiscal first quarter progressed. The Canada-based company said international ocean container shipments are strengthening and benefiting from higher pricing due to disruptions in the Red Sea and Panama Canal. It expects the higher ocean shipments to eventually…
Northern Air Cargo will furlough 18 pilots as a result of its recent decision to close down the route between Los Angeles and Honolulu operated on behalf of sister airline Aloha Air Cargo, according to a company official. FreightWaves reported three weeks ago that Aloha Air Cargo would stop the freighter service from Los Angeles…