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4/16/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Bo Prock from Eagle Logistics shares his journey from mechanic to operations manager, detailing the company's expansion into hauling windows, reefer, and dry ...
4/15/2024
“A transportation worker need not work in the transportation industry to fall within the exemption from the FAA provided by the Act,” Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts wrote in the opinion. “Th...
4/13/2024
It's 2024! Freight paperwork doesn't have to be a pain point and complicated when it comes to collecting and getting paid. Let BulkTMS show you out to easily take the pain away and focus on things t...
4/12/2024
The U.S. Congress enacted truck safety legislation—known as Title 49—to authorize limits on truck drivers’ working hours, ultimately seeking to enhance driver and roadway safety. Title 49 follows deca...
4/12/2024
Life is busy. Family and work make it hard to get away and I get that. I want to personally invite you to attend our conference here in 2 weeks to get away and help recharge and gain valuable insigh...
4/11/2024
"We've observed that even though the number of positive drug tests dropped for the first time in relation to the previous calendar year, the number of overall drug violations reported to the Clea...
4/10/2024
Two new Wisconsin laws are touted by supporters to help reduce the number of trucks on roadways in exchange for permitting certain heavier truck loads....
4/10/2024
Only 113 carriers have sought to participate in agency’s pilot program since January 2022 launch....
4/10/2024
Dealing with the FMCSA can be challenging and complex, leaving few with enthusiasm for the task. Trusting experts to navigate FMCSA issues allows you to concentrate on your operations without the head...
4/9/2024
According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, Keener manipulated insurance reimbursement claims to misappropriate more than $562,000, but stole the lion's share of the $1.3 million with...
4/9/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Adem Tate, an oil and gas industry professional, provides crucial insights into the world of fracking and oil logistics. Tate discusses the dangerous co...
4/8/2024
According to a news release from U.S. Attorney Andrew Luger, Keener manipulated insurance reimbursement claims to misappropriate more than $562,000, but stole the lion's share of the $1.3 million with...
4/8/2024
Just weeks after TMC, EPA finally finalized its Phase 3 greenhouse gas emissions rules, which the agency says are designed to complement the NOx reduction standards. While the EPA says it is not telli...
4/6/2024
Bulk commodities platform BulkLoads has created a marketplace for a very niche mode of transportation. Its app connects over 12,000 bulk freight trucking companies to the agricultural sector, along wi...
4/5/2024
“With autonomy you can allow the few employees that are operating the fleet to focus more on animal health and ensuring that everything is running smoothly, rather than having your best talents in the...
4/4/2024
Houston also suffers from major congestion along I-10 and I-45. The I-10 corridor alone carries over $130 billion of goods a year, per Daily Commercial News. In 2024, the Texas Department of Transport...
4/4/2024
The testimony also revealed that a significant legal case is underway in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Illinois involving six plaintiffs suing Super Ego Holding and several affi...
4/3/2024
First Quarter IFTA's are due at the end of April! Let us relieve you of this hassle, we're here to serve you and keep your truck on the road making money. BulkLoads offers Permitting services. If you...
4/3/2024
The new paperwork, called beneficial ownership information reports, for LLCs is now required by the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, a bureau under the Treasury Department focused on safeguarding...
4/3/2024
A PLETHORA of anticipation and conjecture traditionally precedes the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) annual Prospective Planting Report, and a high degree of grain futures volatil...
4/2/2024
Great Plains Trucking faces $20M verdict in fatal accident; judge dissents on barring evidence of motorist’s pot use...
4/2/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Matthew Leffler, the "armchair attorney," provides deep insights into the impact of deregulation on the trucking industry and the complexities...
4/1/2024
South Dakota corn stocks in all positions on March 1, 2024, totaled 502 million bushels, up 23% from 2023, according to the USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Of the total, 335 million b...
3/30/2024
According to the American Trucking Associations, the US trucking market generated gross freight revenue of $940.8 billion in 2022, accounting for 80.7% of the country's total freight bill....
3/30/2024
GROWMARK and Archer Daniels Midland announced a plan to consolidate their grain marketing and river elevator operations into a new ADM subsidiary called GROWMARK Grain....
3/29/2024
Working from ATBS client averages to make the calculation, if an owner-operator takes an additional 500-mile load each month at $2 a mile, and their variable costs are 80 cents a mile, the operator ca...
3/28/2024
While the rescue and recovery effort will take some time, the clean up and repair of the Patapsco River and the shipping corridor will take much longer, putting strain on the supply lines that flow th...
3/27/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast live from MATS, Zach Curry w/ MKC Hauling shares the incredible journey of building and showcasing a jaw-dropping working-class show rig. From the truck's stun...
3/26/2024
A moving truck cannot be loaded or unloaded. That makes a certain amount of dwell time — the total time a driver spends parked at a customer’s facility, including while loading or unloading — unavoida...
3/26/2024
We are 1 month away. Interact with hundreds in your industry. Find new opportunities to grow your business and develop long lasting business relationships. We always say, 'Deals don't happen behind...
3/25/2024
“They basically are flooding people's inboxes and phone lines to try to get their hands on a load. ‘Hey, we're ABC Trucking, we have trucks available to haul your freight,’” Palmer said....
3/23/2024
Deals are part of the strategy for the century-old company to achieve its long-term goal of increasing earnings by an average 15% a year, according to Chief Executive Officer Paul Maass. Omaha, Nebras...
3/22/2024
Vulnerabilities in common Electronic Logging Devices (ELDs) required in US commercial trucks could be present in over 14 million medium- and heavy-duty rigs, according to boffins at Colorado State Uni...
3/22/2024
Appeals court finds insurer for Gold Coast Commodities does not have a duty to defend the company against lawsuits alleging dumping of pollutants due to the policy’s pollution exclusion....
3/21/2024
You're the best at transporting food for Americans, feed for livestock, and every bulk commodity in between. Don't waste time and money filing paperwork, dealing with the State and Federal Government,...
3/20/2024
Founded in 1967 as a single truck in operation known then as Norris Trucking, Feldspar Trucking has grown to 60 company drivers and a crew of contract carriers, and office and shop staffs that special...
3/19/2024
If this decision is affirmed, truckers who drive lawfully could be liable for a crash involving a motorist on the other side of the highway who loses control of their vehicle from their own negligence...
3/19/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn speaks with Sean McCarty & Ryan Greenzweig from US Cellular about the company's revolutionary fleet tracking solutions. They highlight the div...
3/19/2024
Paccar is recalling more than 100,000 Peterbilt and Kenworth trucks due to an issue that could result in a loss of communication between the gear shifter and transmission, according to National Highwa...
3/18/2024
“It will make an impact, especially on our livestock haulers and feed haulers. It’s a big challenge, especially when we have to get animals into and out of farms,” said Knittel, who spoke while attend...
3/18/2024
This article breaks down the true story of these practices when viewed from their legal foundations....
3/16/2024
Founded in June 2010, Nationwide Cargo Inc. of East Dundee, Illinois, hauls general freight, fresh produce and meat, according to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration’s SAFER website....
3/15/2024
The trucking industry applauded Indiana’s enactment of civil justice reform yesterday that amends the state’s seatbelt admissibility statute pertaining to automobile accident litigation. The legislati...
3/15/2024
He was talking specifically in support of training on manual transmissions, but in light of recent events I feel compelled to expand further on his observation. Again. And not just as it relates to tr...
3/14/2024
“The FMCSA administrator is vital to the success of that effort, which is why the candidates for this position must value stakeholder input and the importance of real-world data, not rhetoric, when fo...
3/14/2024
Legislation being promoted for giving states more flexibility to waive truck weight limits in an emergency would also give state authorities broad new power to raise weight limits for all kinds of fre...
3/13/2024
Fueling our commitment to becoming the ultimate one-stop shop for our members, we're thrilled to introduce BulkLoads Permitting – your go-to team for tackling all the admin hassles in trucking that yo...
3/12/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Garlan Dubbels of Dubbels Trucking shares his inspiring journey from farming to growing a successful trucking business in the heart of Minnesota. He discusses...
3/11/2024
“That load a couple of years ago may have been a low of $3.50 a mile, but now that same load, maybe $1.50 a mile,” he said. “That’s how a lot of operators are struggling right now.”...
3/11/2024
A group of Louisiana-based trucking companies are asking a federal court to freeze the US Department of Labor’s new independent contractor rule before it goes into effect March 11....
3/9/2024
The LCSO said the driver of the grain truck, 74-year-old John Kilburg, lost control and the truck rolled, ending up on its side in the southbound lanes of Highway 13. He and his passenger, 70-year-old...
3/9/2024
Frisard’s Transportation, a Louisiana-based family-owned trucking company, has filed a lawsuit in a Louisiana federal court against the DOL. The lawsuit argues that the department’s final rule reclass...
3/8/2024
Frisard’s Transportation, a Louisiana-based family-owned trucking company, has filed a lawsuit in a Louisiana federal court against the DOL. The lawsuit argues that the department’s final rule reclass...
3/8/2024
Americans are spending more of their money on food right now than they have in the last three decades. Data from the USDA shows that families in the United States are spending around 11 percent of the...
3/7/2024
People are willing to do the job, but they need the financial incentive. Pay them, and they will come. That idea is backed by a Bureau of Labor Statistics study. However, that’s not good for large car...
3/6/2024
We're just two months from our highly anticipated 2nd annual Bulk Freight Conference. Get ready for an engaging lineup of speakers, panels, and vendors geared toward expanding your network and boostin...
3/6/2024
Lawmakers unveiled a bipartisan budget bill on Sunday that would fund certain federal agencies through the end of the fiscal year ― with a rider blocking the Department of Transportation from requirin...
3/5/2024
ATG is now New England’s biggest Daimler Trucks North America dealer, and the company opened its eighth regional location in 2021. The expansion came after it merged its sales and service provider Tri...
3/5/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Mark Martin, a seasoned trucking and logging industry professional, shares invaluable insights into the importance of truck inspections and preventative maint...
3/4/2024
There have been four general cycles of the transportation market over the past six years, when the tender data history started in 2018. That cycle began in 2017, but we only have history for the past ...
3/2/2024
Arbert Ibraimi, a Chicago-area owner-operator, is requesting that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration relieve him of the ELD requirement until Oct. 9 because buying an ELD “is virtually on...
3/2/2024
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,...
3/1/2024
“I felt defeated in so many ways,” said Burroughs. “I had been beaten up and robbed by entrepreneurship. I had a business contract go south, and I lost [more than] 10 box trucks and the majority of my...
2/29/2024
Third-party logistics provider DHL Supply Chain is laying off 161 workers in Joliet, Illinois, as a result of losing a customer, according to a filing with the state....
2/28/2024
Rising insurance costs have been one of a slew of mounting pressures fueling a boom in trucking company exits. Now, insurers and managing general agents (MGAs) are experiencing a hyper competitive mar...
2/28/2024
John R. Coleman, former chief executive officer of Express Grain Terminals, LLC, pled guilty to wire fraud for his role in altering the company’s audited financial statements in order to receive a sta...
2/27/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Michael Tilmon of Tilmon Trucking LLC shares his journey from small business to acquiring multiple trucking companies. With a heartwarming side note, th...
2/26/2024
Supreme Court considers that question and what it means for disputes taken to arbitration or to court...
2/23/2024
Consistent shareholder-friendly initiatives in the form of dividend payouts or share buybacks imply the solid financial strength of companies in the trucking industry. Dividend-paying stocks provide a...
2/22/2024
Farmers can get a free lime substitute that is mined right here in Eastern Ontario, and global tech companies are happy to foot the bill because of the product’s carbon-capture properties when spread ...
2/21/2024
Since BulkLoads started offering trucking insurance in June of 2022, over 160 trucking companies have trusted us to insure their operation. Out of 160 clients, we've saved our members well over $500k ...
2/20/2024
In this somber episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, we celebrate the late Bill Northey as he speaks about his unexpected journey into agriculture policy and his passion for serving the industry. He discu...
2/19/2024
In the trucking industry, dispatchers are often seen as the nerve center, a crucial link connecting the fleet in motion with the essential revenue streams that keep the operation thriving....
2/19/2024
U.S. District Court Judge James D. Peterson for the Western District of Wisconsin today and yesterday sentenced Didion Milling Inc. officials – including a corporate vice president and former food saf...
2/17/2024
If you’re a truck driver and have a lease agreement with a trucking company, federal regulators want to see your contract — especially if you feel it’s predatory or fraudulent....
2/16/2024
Freight shipments and expenditures continued to fall in January, according to data compiled in the Cass Freight Index....
2/15/2024
Tax season is here, and for truck drivers and owner-operators, this can be a scary time of year....
2/14/2024
Northern Dry Bulk is based in Clare, Michigan, and specializes primarily in the transportation and storage of plastic resins for automotive, packaging, electronic and other end markets in the U.S. and...
2/13/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jared Flinn interviews Andrew Richard, CEO of Sapp Brothers. Andrew shares the company's focus on serving truck drivers and the community, highlighted by thei...
2/12/2024
Since the start of November, net active truckload operating authorities have dropped by 9,000 — an approximately 12% increase over the same period last year, according to Carrier Details’ ...
2/10/2024
Dahlsten Truck Line, established in 1946, has been a family-owned business known for its high-quality service across Iowa, Kansas, and Missouri. With approximately 75 trucks and an impressive track re...
2/9/2024
Our Mission is Crystal Clear: bring together the men and women who feed America to connect through networking, problem-solve through panel discussions, and discuss where the industry is headed with ed...
2/9/2024
The Biden Administration’s Department of Labor on Jan. 10 finalized a rule that rolls back a Trump-era rule offering guidance on determining employee or independent contractor classification und...
2/8/2024
Connected with Bulkloads to make it easier from the road....
2/7/2024
Drivers must receive minimum wages for all hours worked, including hours in their sleeper berth when not sleeping, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals decided....
2/7/2024
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2/6/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Jake Joraanstad, CEO of Bushel, shares insights into the digital transformation of the ag industry. He emphasizes the importance of user buy-in and fast...
2/5/2024
Separations will affect 76 positions, including 59 drivers, for workers in Gordonsville and Rural Retreat, Virginia, as well as Beaver, West Virginia, according to a Jan. 5 letter. The cuts are slated...
2/5/2024
A 25-year-old Georgia-based trucking company, which has 60 drivers and 33 power units, recently filed for bankruptcy protection....
2/3/2024
The House Roads and Transportation Committee met earlier this week to discuss House Bill 1022. This bill would prevent automated tractor trailers from being used on a highway to transport passengers o...
2/3/2024
Backers of the law declined to answer several questions emailed by FreightWaves regarding the specifics of the law. Various websites tied to insurance companies have differing numbers on what was requ...
2/2/2024
The Scoular Co. has acquired three grain handling facilities from Skyland Grain near its Pratt, Kansas, US, shuttle-loader, more than doubling the company’s storage capacity in the region while ...
2/1/2024
“The initial plan is to be accepting trucks at some point in February,” said Bartlett grain originator Nolan Allison. “I have my contracts bought on a buyer’s call right now. A...
2/1/2024
With a projected increase to 14.2 billion tons by 2034, the industry must navigate economic shifts, technological advancements, and evolving market demands. This analysis provides a detailed look into...
1/31/2024
“If you can triple the volume on something in three, four years, that’s a win,” Bunn said. “That’s a win in our book — especially stuff that operates well, has good...
1/30/2024
On this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, trucking veteran Rob Grover shares insights on the upcoming agricultural and trucking event that aims to educate children and parents. He discusses the challe...
1/30/2024
Until the covid pandemic, most Americans rarely thought about the supply chain and the truck drivers that make it possible to keep store shelves stocked. But, when people went to grocery stores and we...
1/29/2024
Illinois once again produced some of the largest crops of any state in the nation despite drought and other weather challenges last year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s crop p...
1/27/2024
Mike Nichols, a truck driver based in Wisconsin, is probably one of the lucky ones. Unlike many of America’s 2.2 million truck drivers, he doesn’t waste hours of his week waiting to be loa...
1/27/2024
Corbin Catt, CEO and founder of Catt and Associates, joins Ohio Ag Net’s Joe Everett to talk about the inspiration behind his company. Catt explains how a data-driven company, Go Farm Yourself, ...
1/26/2024
To qualify for the complete list, which runs to 104, companies must have two or more facilities and total storage capacity of 6 million bushels....
1/25/2024
Greg Buckner took his final ride Thursday afternoon — his coffin strapped to the back of a big rig en route to the cemetery. Buckner served as the lifeline for long-haul truckers as a dispatcher...
1/24/2024
Illinois Farm Bureau President Harold Steele said Monday that recent court fines and continuing investigation in the scandal-ridden export grain handling cases point up the need to maintain and police...
1/23/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, Jesse Runions shares valuable insights on tax advantages and depreciation for trucking businesses. He offers advice on maintaining a profitable operating rati...
1/23/2024
Are you tired of dealing with unplanned downtime in your fleet management operations? It can be a significant pain, leading to problems ranging from maintenance expenses to lower productivity and reve...
1/22/2024
Today, there are roughly 600,000 trucking companies in America. During the pandemic, the number of companies jumped by 100,000 as demand for goods accelerated....
1/20/2024
Former TIA board chair Jeffrey Tucker told lawmakers that “our number one challenge is fraud. Fraud is rampant in trucking. It has ballooned to an $800 million problem. There is a surge of malic...
1/20/2024
Although some states issued orders several days ago that soon expire, others with longer duration emergency orders are Alabama, Arkansas, Indiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, New York, North Caro...
1/19/2024
The new mobile bin will provide producers with an extra 2,000 bushels of storage, meaning they can go up to an extra four hours before needing a grain truck....
1/19/2024
“When looking at margin percentages by equipment type," according to the published paper, "flatbed (F) comes in on top with a mean margin of 15.14%, followed by refrigerated (R) at 13.82%, with ...
1/18/2024
While profitability reflects long-term success, cash flow is the lifeblood that sustains day-to-day trucking operations. It serves as the pulse of your business, ensuring bills are paid, employees are...
1/17/2024
Some major regulations on trucking equipment could develop this year — from further emissions reductions to automatic emergency braking systems....
1/17/2024
Iowa 80 Truckstop began as a small building with 6 diesel pumps and a 50-seat restaurant back in 1964. Then, in 1965, Interstate 80 was built, and before long thousands of truckers and travelers stopp...
1/16/2024
In what has become something of a ritual in Congress, a bill has been introduced that would, if passed and signed into law, increase the minimum liability insurance requirements for interstate motor c...
1/16/2024
Employees can wear many hats. But does a company hat make a worker an “employee?” Along with a few factors that are especially relevant to distinguishing which truckers are employees, and ...
1/16/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, returning guest Rob Brackett (The Turbo Turtle) shares his journey of expansion and innovation in the trucking industry and how he has utilized BulkLoads offe...
1/15/2024
A 43-year-old Florida man has been ordered to federal prison following his conviction for transporting undocumented aliens, according to U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani....
1/13/2024
The goods transport segment of U.S. GDP was flat last year and forecast to grow just 1.2% in 2024. Vise said increases of 2% or more are needed to give trucking demand a noticeable lift. Still-strong ...
1/13/2024
In what has become something of a ritual in Congress, a bill has been introduced that would, if passed and signed into law, increase the minimum liability insurance requirements for interstate motor c...
1/12/2024
Unit to Initially Focus on Corn, Grain, Soybeans...
1/12/2024
Under the hood, there’s a mild hybrid powertrain and a waste heat recovery system, along with a lightweight chassis. These are impressive features for fuel economy, no doubt. But let’s not...
1/11/2024
More than a year after it was first proposed, the Department of Labor has formally released its final independent contractor rule that one leading analyst said was “little … changed subst...
1/11/2024
On Jan. 3, 2023, the transportation world awoke to the news that Bob Biesterfeld, president and CEO of freight broker and 3PL giant C.H. Robinson Worldwide Inc., had resigned his posts. The company&rs...
1/10/2024
In a long list of denials of certiorari posted Monday, the court without comment said it would not review the appeal brought by Ying Ye, the widow of a man killed in 2017 in an accident in Texas. Ye&r...
1/10/2024
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration is proposing to increase interstate registration fees by an average of 25% beginning in 2025 for truckers, brokers and other transport companies....
1/10/2024
Most-active CBOT soybean futures on Monday bottomed at $12.36 per bushel, the lowest level since December 2021. Monday’s settle of $12.45-1/2 represents a 10% downturn since futures’ recen...
1/10/2024
“I can think of nothing more un-American than for the government to extinguish the freedom of individuals to choose work arrangements that suit their needs and fulfill their ambitions. More than...
1/9/2024
Don't keep doing the same thing expecting different results. This cutting-edge system operates tirelessly, 24/7, allowing you to stay profitable and maintain a competitive edge without being tethered ...
1/9/2024
Love’s says that they are proud to be the only major travel stop chain that remains family-owned and operated. Today, Love’s operates 637 locations in 42 states and employs 40,000 workers ...
1/9/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Drew Easton from AmWins sheds light on the changing landscape of truck insurance, emphasizing the impact of social inflation, the importance of strong i...
1/8/2024
For-hire US trucking companies ended 2023 with fewer employees than when the year started, something that has only happened once — the pandemic year of 2020 — in the past decade, according...
1/6/2024
YouTube video spells out why the truckload carrier is expanding its activities in that market, starting with agriculture...
1/6/2024
New proposed regulations from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), under the United States Department of Transportation (USDOT), further detail the differences between broker autho...
1/5/2024
Springfield, Missouri-based Prime Inc. took to social media on Tuesday, January 2, to announce the launch of a new division to start the new year....
1/5/2024
We have one semi and will add a second this year. I have my commercial driver’s license, but my employee does not. He would if I paid for training. It costs from $3,600 to $6,500. Should I pay f...
1/4/2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) has launched a new committee designed to provide advice to DOT officials and the U.S. secretary of transportation about plans and approac...
1/4/2024
We'll get right into it, the reason you clicked the article in the first place. You want to know how truckers are saving on their insurance and possibly see if you can save on your premium as well. Si...
1/3/2024
BOSTON — In a case of first impression, the 1st U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has ruled that long-haul truckers driving as a team are entitled to be paid for “sleeper berth time” in ...
1/2/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by Larry Minor from the FMCSA. Larry shares insights into the origins and mission of the agency, shedding light on their role in pr...
1/1/2024
For one trucking company, the costs of operating its state-mandated electric semis meant a loss that it had to raise the delivery price with so as to break even....
12/30/2023
The Department of Transportation on Thursday published a final rule announcing increased fines for its agencies, including the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration -- an annual move required by...
12/30/2023
Prices throughout the Midwest are altered by events that have taken place on nearly every continent, explained Wendy Osborn, director of market development for Ohio Corn & Wheat....
12/30/2023
A SECOND SLATE OF YELLOW’S TERMINALS HAS BEEN AWARDED TO NEW BIDDERS, AS 23 PROPERTIES FORMERLY LEASED BY THE NOW-BANKRUPT TRUCKING COMPANY ARE NOW IN THE HANDS OF VARIOUS OTHER LTL BUSINESSES. ...
12/29/2023
The United States delivered 16 grain trailers to Ukrainian farmers this month alone, which will help increase grain transportation....
12/29/2023
Industry bankruptcy experts say financial distress at the hands of multiple factors has caused an uptick in bankruptcy cases among trucking and logistics companies of all sizes. Stephanie Lieb, a bank...
12/28/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn interviews Jeff Armstrong, who shares a remarkable journey from considering priesthood to becoming a successful entrepreneur in the concret...
12/27/2023
Did you know that many of the most successful trucking companies have harnessed the power of factoring to catapult their growth? It's not just a hack; it's a proven strategy to 10x your business and l...
12/26/2023
Deal brings 4,900 tractors, 11,000 flatbed and specialized trailers, and 1 million square feet of warehouse space...
12/25/2023
America would come to a standstill without trucks. Trucks transport a staggering 70 percent of all the nations goods....
12/25/2023
Bill worth thousands of dollars for a 4-mile tow has freight company operators in disbelief...
12/23/2023
The department expects so many eclipse viewers will flock to the state that they will flood the highways, making the day "mostly unproductive for freight vehicles." ArDOT also says it may limit the is...
12/23/2023
According to the data, 934 drivers of heavy trucks were killed on the job last year, up from 874 in 2021. The vast majority of those fatalities (747) were transportation incidents, followed by exposur...
12/22/2023
“We have people who are out there that are claiming to be brokers,” Bost said. “The truck drivers are out there trying to find loads or their companies are trying to find loads for t...
12/22/2023
At BulkLoads Insurance, we take pride in being a specialized insurance agency that offers comprehensive coverage for bulk trucking companies. Our insurance products and services are designed to meet t...
12/21/2023
Production of these glider kits has all but come to a halt in recent years. The Environmental Protection Agency began changing regulations big time around 2017, back when this truck was assembled....
12/20/2023
WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate bill 3273 (S 32273), introduced on Nov. 9, 2023, by Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was a notable exception to the bills containing hundreds, even thousands, of pages that ofte...
12/19/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn speaks with Dan Redding, founder of RC Trucking, and his son, Ryan. They discuss the impressive growth of their family business from 8 truc...
12/18/2023
Ray prefers a frac tank to hold fertilizer. “Vertical storage tanks are harder to use; you have to fill them from the top and you need a crane to move them,” he said. “Frac tanks are...
12/16/2023
Vivek Ramaswamy, a Republican presidential candidate, will host an event at Iowa 80 on Dec. 21 that’s all about the American trucking industry and its workers. According to a Thursday press rel...
12/15/2023
“What people have done in the past they will often do again in the future. That’s why we’re concerned about drivers who were convicted driving high on drugs or alcohol or are repeat ...
12/14/2023
The trucking industry invests $14 billion annually in technology, training and other expenditures to improve highway safety, according to a recent the American Trucking Associations’ (ATA) Safet...
12/14/2023
More farmers face a shortage of willing, committed and licensed truck drivers to replace a retiring generation....
12/13/2023
Hopkinsville, Kentucky-based Wes Livingston owns and works this 1994 Kenworth W900L, which boasts just 820,000 miles on the odometer. Sporting its original paint, the truck works every day hauling cat...
12/13/2023
But the bank failure should not be seen as an indictment of trucking, Division of Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge told Trucking Dive....
12/13/2023
At BulkLoads Insurance, we take pride in being a specialized insurance agency that offers comprehensive coverage for bulk trucking companies. Our insurance products and services are designed to meet t...
12/12/2023
For as long as he can remember, Josh Gentry has loved trucks, so much so that he established a career as a professional truck driver. He loves country music too and has deep roots. Josh’s dad, T...
12/12/2023
In this solo episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn shares his top three most influential business books. These three books have significantly influenced reaching the milestone of creati...
12/11/2023
At Long Haul Trucking, “we always say that we have two sets of clients: We have our drivers and we have our customers that pay us to haul their freight,” Book related....
12/9/2023
Matt Bankert, 34, has made a life on the farm of Denny and Neta Ilyes. Twin Pine Farm sits on about 2,000 acres in the county of York in South-Central Pennsylvania....
12/8/2023
That’s what the tech company’s CFO, David Maday, said at a Barclays investor conference last week. Aurora Innovation is moving toward delivering commercial freight on tractor-trailers usin...
12/7/2023
David Schultz’s semi-truck was found two weeks ago on a rural highway in northwest Iowa, its trailer still filled with baby pigs he was transporting. Schultz’s wallet and phone were inside...
12/6/2023
Last week we spoke to a 40 truck BulkTMS user last week and the number one benefit they described was they can see their loads and dispatch their drivers all from their phone. There's no need to be i...
12/6/2023
Sitting at a stoplight a few weeks ago, I watched as a parade of farm implements stream past. Leading the parade was a combine, followed closely by a pickup truck pulling a specially-built trailer wit...
12/6/2023
FOX Business’ Ashley Webster gives viewers a firsthand look at artificial intelligence innovations in the trucking industry....
12/5/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guests Sarah and Cindy from the Bones Company. These two share their inspiring journey in the trucking industry, highlighting thei...
12/4/2023
Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest....
12/2/2023
Franklin Ray, 52, of Canton, Michigan, was sentenced Monday in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York after pleading guilty in March to four counts of wire fraud, including one ...
12/2/2023
Insurance already is a major expense for bulk haulers, especially the smaller fleets and owner-operators, and those costs could grow next year if fleets don't take proactive measures now, experts cont...
12/1/2023
We are excited and honored to be giving away the 2024 BulkLoads calendar with featured member. Click on the link to request one before they are gone! God Bless. Jared...
11/30/2023
The acquisition of publicly held tanker carrier Patriot Transportation Holding by privately held United Petroleum Transports gave a substantial boost to Patriot shareholders whose stock prior to the m...
11/30/2023
Four-to-6-year-old trucks sold for 4.6% less than in September. They priced out at 37.5% below capacity-constrained values in October 2022, Power reported in its November Guidelines newsletter. In the...
11/29/2023
The Supreme Court is petitioned to rule on freight brokers and F4A, and it’s been a rough year for brokerages....
11/28/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn interviews Rahmel Wattley from the popular Truck N' Hustle YouTube Channel & podcast. They discuss the power of niches in the transport...
11/27/2023
There is no clear timeline for when the U.S. Supreme Court will rule on a review petition filed earlier this month by Ying Ye, the widow of a man killed by a truck that was brokered by GlobalTranz....
11/27/2023
But, since new capacity flooded the trucking industry and consumers stopped buying as much stuff, third-party logistics companies have seen an unusual threat to their business operations. We’re ...
11/27/2023
Picture this: a powerful tool built specifically for the bulk industry that not only assigns loads and dispatches drivers but also effortlessly tracks your load history. Imagine a rate calculator that...
11/25/2023
Trucking groups took another step last week in their challenge to California’s AB 5 contractor law, which effectively outlaws traditional owner-operator/carrier leasing models in the state....
11/24/2023
It’s more profitable for trucking companies to have high turnover than to retain drivers...
11/24/2023
Denny Whalen's truck scales are the only models available which are mounted on the front of the grain trailer....
11/23/2023
Smart Freight Funding CEO, Rachael Biesterfeld, made a surprise appearance on our show. I was a bit surprised. Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours....
11/23/2023
The most recent trick is a phishing email on behalf of what appears to be DAT, the loadboard we all have varying feelings about. The email looks like it’s a Carrier411 FreightGuard report that r...
11/22/2023
During the 2016 growing season James R. R. Williams, 64, obtained a loan of approximately $4.6 million from participating banks First Security Bank and Gifford State Bank on behalf of his farming oper...
11/22/2023
Bulk Insurance Group stands as a specialized agency, offering comprehensive coverage tailored for bulk trucking firms. From liability to environmental coverage, our services are designed to meet uniqu...
11/21/2023
According to the complaint, Kuchenbecker Excavating Inc. and H&S Farms-Livestock LLC, operated by Kenneth Kuchenbecker and his daughter, Heather Smidt. Kuchenbecker, Smidt and another defendant, S...
11/21/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn sits down with Jenna Slipka and Brenton Balvin from Autumn Transport and Logistics. They discuss the company's impressive growth from a sin...
11/20/2023
When the Logistics Managers’ Index (LMI) transportation capacity component falls below the transportation price figure, capacity is relatively tight. When the inverse is true, capacity is genera...
11/20/2023
Rizk Transportation Company in Redmond spent its Friday afternoon giving out 100 free Thanksgiving meals to people in need....
11/18/2023
“We’re testing the limits of black soldier fly production in conjunction with probiotics to see how efficient they could be for large animal production facilities, in this case dairies,&rd...
11/17/2023
Unlock the power of quick-pay solutions with BulkLoads. We specialize in empowering trucking companies of all sizes, ensuring their wheels keep turning by streamlining payment processes. Whether you'r...
11/17/2023
The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration released details Wednesday on a final rule to help ensure brokers and freight forwarders have sufficient money posted to compensate carriers....
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