Shipping lines finally seem to be making some headway in managing vessel capacity in the Asia-U.S. trades. Spot rates have been on the rise for three straight weeks, rebounding to levels last seen in early 2023 and late 2022, according to several index providers. U.S. import bookings remain above pre-COVID levels, and multiple analysts are…
The International Longshore and Warehouse Union Canada said it will meet this week to recommend the terms of a settlement deal to its membership, possibly bringing labor peace to British […]
A Nikola battery-electric truck severely damaged in a fire at the company’s Phoenix headquarters last month reignited, raising questions about the safety of battery packs in Nikola trucks delivered to customers. The fire on Sunday afternoon resulted in no injuries. Nikola said it is still investigating the original fire with a third-party contractor. The outcome…
Foreign labor is a highly attractive option against a backdrop of trucking labor shortages. But navigating international recruiting efforts is no easy task – particularly in Quebec, where provincial and […]
Each week, TruckNews.com lists news, notable moves, promotions and awards in the trucking industry. Our latest installment includes Denso promoting management team members, Trucking Association Executives Council electing a new chairwoman, and […]