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7/26/2024
In the competitive trucking sector, growth hinges on strategic moves that extend beyond daily operations. From market expansion and cost efficiencies to talent acquisition and competitive advantage, a...
7/26/2024
When it comes to developing the next round of leaders for America’s trucking family businesses, straightforward communication may be the X factor in a successful transition—or a failed one. In a surve...
7/25/2024
Money. It's either the root of all evil, the thing that makes the world go 'round or, somehow, both. In either case, it's the top factor that truck drivers said would lure them away from their curren...
7/25/2024
The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association is alerting truckers about fraudulent emails purported to be from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. OOIDA, which represents small-busi...
7/24/2024
Nobody enjoys locking themselves into a contract that either they don't understand or may not be able to work with later. Contracts can get in the middle of your business and trying to grow it. We hat...
7/24/2024
Federal regulators are delaying several rulemakings affecting the trucking sector, including a controversial rule that would limit new trucks’ engine speeds. The Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administr...
7/23/2024
U.S. trailer orders in June remained below the previous year’s levels, according to ACT Research. Preliminary net data indicated a 19% year-over-year decline, with orders dropping to 6,300 units. Howe...
7/23/2024
As farmers across the U.S. are on track to harvest some of their biggest corn and soybean crops ever, the Federal Reserve says the ongoing decline in commodity prices is putting farm income in questio...
7/22/2024
recent survey seems to confirm what many truckers have long believed: other motorists don't know how to drive around big trucks. A survey of 1,000 people by FinditParts found the majority of other mo...
7/22/2024
It was the Tik Tok video that sealed the deal for Sourav Saini. A minute-long spiel from a Punjabi-speaking influencer, singing the praises of Navkin Transport, a new trucking business in Brampton, On...
7/21/2024
The American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council and Decisiv said that combined parts and labor expenses fell 1.7% during the first quarter of 2024, according to data released ...
7/20/2024
Deliveries are getting faster than ever in the U.S., but the faster movement of goods is undercutting the country’s climate progress. In a new study published July 18 in the journal Nature Energy, a ...
7/19/2024
On Friday, the Supreme Court, in a 6-3 ruling along ideological lines, overturned Chevron and handed authority back to Congress and the courts. Overturning the doctrine is a significant ruling that li...
7/19/2024
Despite economic headwinds, including rising operating costs and high capital costs in contrast with low freight rates, momentum in merger and acquisition deals continues. According to data from S&...
7/18/2024
The trucking industry is turning a corner after a prolonged freight recession that succeeded the Covid boom in transportation rate and services, according to logistics executives. Data from Motive, wh...
7/18/2024
Frances Hall, former co-owner of Bill Hall Jr. Trucking, has been sentenced for her role in a scheme to avoid $9 million in workers’ compensation premiums. During her appearance on July 10 in Austin’s...
7/17/2024
'This is my second year with BulkLoads Insurance. They helped me move out of progressive and hopefully help me save a ton in my 3rd year. No complaints so far.' - JMC Cattle Co ...
7/17/2024
A group of Louisiana trucking firms and a moving and storage company are challenging the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) on a new rule that changed how independent contractors are classified. The truck...
7/16/2024
According to the latest State of the Industry: U.S. Classes 3-8 Used Trucks by ACT Research, the used Class 8 average retail sale price ebbed 1.5% lower month-over-month to $58,400 in May. “On a year-...
7/16/2024
Truck driving is vital to ensuring that the economy functions appropriately. However, there has been quite a bit of stressful news related to trucking, and that trend is continuing. The latest is that...
7/15/2024
Reginald Walton had just rolled his 18-wheeler into Louisiana, eastbound on Interstate 10 after making a Texas delivery, when he spotted what looked like a discarded baby doll sitting on the embankmen...
7/15/2024
The U.S. winter wheat harvest is running ahead of schedule and is stronger than expected, federal agriculture officials said Friday. A bumper crop means lower prices for wheat buyers, like flour mills...
7/14/2024
Bath & Body Works Logistics Services announced June 18 that it laid off 85 employees from a distribution center in Columbus, Ohio. The layoffs are tied to clothing retailer Express filing for Chap...
7/13/2024
Trucks are on the move, with around 72.6% of the nation's freight by weight, according to trucking industry statistics from the American Trucking Associations' professionals. That makes the goal of th...
7/12/2024
Wider adoption of low- and zero-emission commercial trucks will depend on the development of new fueling and charging infrastructure, but industry stakeholders will need to overcome a variety of chall...
7/12/2024
Freight carriers that want to challenge regulations that govern them may have received a significant boost from the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday in a decision that overturns a 40-year precedent of def...
7/11/2024
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) estimated 91.5 million acres of corn planted in the United States for 2024, down 3% from last year, according to th...
7/11/2024
As more and more people continue to shop online, the United States also continues to face a decline in qualified truck drivers to to get those goods delivered. From those aging out or retiring, to bar...
7/10/2024
Have you ever dreamed of operating your own business? Be in charge of your work by setting up your own authority. Have questions on what steps to take? BulkLoads Permitting can help answer any questio...
7/10/2024
Used Class 8 truck sales in May increased 18.1% compared with the same period the prior year, ACT Research reported. Sales increased to 22,800 units from 19,300 during May 2023. But there was no chang...
7/9/2024
TFI International acquired Entreposage Marco Inc. for an undisclosed sum, its fifth takeover in 2024 and second of a food-grade liquids hauler, the company announced in a LinkedIn post. Based in Montr...
7/9/2024
On April 10, 2024, a Dallas County trial court jury returned a Nuclear Verdict® of $37.5 million,1 This case involved a gruesome and tragic accident between two commercial vehicles and resulted in the...
7/8/2024
With tighter commercial truck greenhouse gas emissions regulations poised to take effect in 2027, most of the industry seems to agree that truck pre-buy activity will be substantial next year and into...
7/8/2024
While enduring a prolonged freight recession, the largest trucking companies in North America have been surviving on lower rates and tightly managing their operating expenses as they await a market re...
7/7/2024
FTR reports a significant dropoff in U.S. trailer orders in May, falling 56% from the April level to 5,766 units, which is down 14% year-over-year and 65% below the average for the last 12 months. The...
7/6/2024
Market reports for the month of May find hopeful improvements for some trucking segments. Freight volumes are looking up for fleets in both spot and contract markets—particularly for van and reefer lo...
7/5/2024
Sarah Adams of Gallagher predicts tech will revolutionize remote farming, enabling individual animal management for precision and sustainability. Emerging technologies are set to transform remote far...
7/5/2024
Although spot rates increased for two of the three principal equipment types, total broker-posted spot rates in the Truckstop system were essentially unchanged during the week ended June 14 (week 24) ...
7/4/2024
After decades of substantial U.S. agricultural trade surpluses, staggering agricultural trade deficits over the past two years have caught the nation’s attention. For fiscal year 2024 (October 2023 – ...
7/4/2024
The amount of freight hauled by trucks in May improved in May after declining in April, according to the American Trucking Associations. ATA’s advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index...
7/3/2024
If you're running multiple trucks, efficiency is crucial. BulkLoads offers a suite of tools specifically for bulk freight that allows you to: Dispatch DriversEasily provide your drivers with what they...
7/3/2024
Appropriations action for fiscal year 2025 continued Thursday with the House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee approving a bill setting fund...
7/2/2024
A former New York trucking company owner was convicted by a federal jury of making false statements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. Tony Kirik, who also goes by Anatoliy, operated ...
7/2/2024
Farmers planted 91.5 million acres of corn and 86.1 million acres of soybeans with both coming in slightly higher than USDA's forecast in March. Corn grain stocks on June 1 were pegged at 4.99 billion...
7/1/2024
According to the latest reports from ACT Research, current Class 8 overcapacity and production levels may upset the market in the near future. Trailer and medium-duty truck forecasts were largely unch...
7/1/2024
The American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) released a new study on the unique challenges faced by women truck drivers. The results of the study “Identifying and Mitigating the Challeng...
6/30/2024
The first signs of trucking's pre-buy ahead of 2027 emission regulations might be underway. ACT Research reported Tuesday that trucking industry data was disinflationary in May, with truck orders ris...
6/29/2024
Viterra plans to build a grain facility in Dalhart, Texas, US, that will include a state-of-the-art grain handling systems and loop track served by Union Pacific Railroad’s 32,000-mile network. "...
6/28/2024
Conditions for trucking companies in April were significantly better than in March, according to the latest report from FTR. FTR’s Trucking Conditions Index indicated a more hospitable environment for...
6/28/2024
Covenant Logistics CEO David Parker told the Rotary Club of Chattanooga that battery-powered trucking and autonomous trucking are both far from reality. He said the money, infrastructure and technolog...
6/27/2024
As more and more people continue to shop online, the United States also continues to face a decline in qualified truck drivers to get those goods delivered. From those aging out or retiring, to barrie...
6/27/2024
Trucking expenses climbed to a new high in 2023 for the third year in a row, according to research released Tuesday by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), dragged upward by a soft f...
6/26/2024
“Better days are in sight for trucking companies.” Words fleets are eager to hear, coming this week from FTR’s vice-president of trucking, Avery Vise. But the recovery is coming slowly and there still...
6/26/2024
Don't get trapped into a contract that you don't want to be in. Factoring companies have made a living on getting you stuck and telling you there is a minimum number needing to be factored in each mon...
6/25/2024
About 2,000 truck drivers, warehouse and dock workers, and office personnel of Humble, Texas-based U.S. Logistics Solutions (USLS), formerly Forward Air Solutions, say they were blindsided late Thursd...
6/25/2024
A new law to reduce the number of commercial truck permits the state requires might benefit the family business of the state lawmaker who pushed the measure. Sen. Heather Cloud, R-Turkey Creek, author...
6/24/2024
At its New River Valley (NRV) operations center in Dublin, Va., Volvo held an event to detail every aspect of its all-new Volvo VNL truck. In addition to learning the ins-and-outs of the company’s dec...
6/24/2024
Reuters’ P.J. Huffstutter and Karl Plume reported Monday that “after stockpiling crops for much of this season due to low prices, many farmers in the world’s largest corn-producing nation continue to ...
6/23/2024
Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) shared video of a 916,000 pound super load on the move on Wednesday. Video shared on June 19 by ODOT press secretary Matt Bruning shows the twelfth of nea...
6/22/2024
Peterbilt announced Tuesday it has received more than 5,000 orders for its Model 589, highlighting the widespread acceptance and enthusiasm for the new model from both drivers and fleets. Peterbilt ...
6/21/2024
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) electric vehicle and truck mandates are working their way through the system – but not without pushback. On March 20, the EPA announced a final rule, kno...
6/21/2024
The major advocacy groups for the petroleum products industry, the voice of independent trucking operators, and two major farming groups have joined orces to oppose the latest anti-pollution regulatio...
6/20/2024
The trucking industry fuel demand remains remarkably stable, even amid rising fuel prices. This indicates that the demand for fuel in this sector is inelastic, underscoring its essential role in freig...
6/20/2024
Law enforcement from Arizona and other states descended on Congress on Wednesday, lobbying against a proposal to allow much heavier trucks on the nation’s highways. Backers say the idea would improve ...
6/19/2024
"When my renewal came in at 38k I reached out to Zach with Bulkloads to see if they had any better rate. Within 2 weeks he had me insured with the same deductible and cargo for 14k." - Willi...
6/19/2024
A Kansas Highway Patrol (KHP) trooper shared a social medial post over the weekend thanking grain harvesters for their hard work and perseverance. On June 15, 2023, Trooper Ben with KHP Troop C t...
6/18/2024
WASHINGTON — Federal regulators have approved a 25% increase in fees collected by states from motor carriers, brokers and leasing companies that are used to pay for state highway safety programs. The...
6/18/2024
A Georgia jury recently awarded more than $47 million to the family of a 35-year-old owner-operator who was killed in a August 2017 crash involving a former company driver for Wisconsin-based Schneide...
6/17/2024
Resilience — essentially risk management — is an increasingly critical consideration for road builders. Climate change is impacting roads in surprising ways, and contractors and engineers need to be p...
6/17/2024
After a whirlwind few years during COVID-19, national data forecasts farm sector income will fall in 2024. The prediction follows record highs during 2022. Owners at one local farm told WCPO it’s stil...
6/16/2024
The week of June 10, Farm Journal is celebrating the next generation of American agriculture. Our goal is to encourage you to plan for the future and cultivate multigenerational success through the tr...
6/15/2024
Dive Brief: On-highway diesel prices reached a two-year low of under $3.66 per gallon, per U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Monday. The recent record continued a downward push tha...
6/14/2024
As cargo theft grows rampant in the freight industry, strategic theft has also come up. Talking about the surge of cargo theft, Keith Lewis, vice president of operations at CargoNet, said, “[A big inc...
6/14/2024
Transportation attorney says abusive lease-purchase deals are chasing potential tank truckers out of the industry, suppressing rates, driving up premiums—and damaging safety efforts Larry Atkinson, a ...
6/13/2024
A sinkhole opened up and completely swallowed the rear tanker trailer as a semi truck hauled doubles through a city in California on Monday. The sinkhole opened up in Madera, California on June 10th ...
6/13/2024
Seasonal market trends have continued to appear in the freight market as volume levels have remained healthier than they were this time last year. The Memorial Day holiday provided a boost to volumes ...
6/12/2024
A previous version of this story incorrectly referred to Pricop as a former Swift employee. The story has been updated to reflect that he was not employed by Swift. A Michigan truck driver who was fou...
6/12/2024
If you're a carrier with multiple trucks, starting a brokerage division can unlock numerous opportunities for your trucking business. Many trucking companies are now adding brokerage services to diver...
6/11/2024
If there’s a perfect career for a serial killer, a long haul truck driver just might be it. They are often loners, living a nomadic lifestyle that involves constant travel across state lines and juris...
6/11/2024
As state regulations on meal breaks, speed limiters, and marijuana use continue to diverge from federal standards, trucking faces confusion and compliance challenges. If your wallet is anything like m...
6/10/2024
Trucking companies that rely on brokers and load boards might be frustrated with the process. The process of finding a load, connecting with a broker, bidding on a rate, and negotiating for it comes w...
6/10/2024
The Andersons, Inc. (Nasdaq: ANDE) and Skyland Grain, LLC have signed a non-binding letter of intent for The Andersons to purchase an ownership interest in Skyland, operating in South Central and Sout...
6/9/2024
While operating off of load boards and brokered loads can have its risks, for many fleets, they are essential. There are actions fleet owners and carriers can take to ensure they stand out from the th...
6/8/2024
Three trucking and insurance executives offered advice on how leaders can adopt technologies and impact their companies’ safety culture from the executive suite during a session at Truckload Carriers ...
6/7/2024
The Departments of Agriculture and the Interior announced a proposed investment of $2.8 billion in fiscal year 2025 through the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) to protect and sustain our public lan...
6/7/2024
Larry Atkinson, a truck driver from Charleston, South Carolina, thought he was living the dream when he climbed into his new Kenworth T680 as a lease operator with Super Ego after previously driving c...
6/6/2024
Prominent truck driver training school Armstrong’s Driver Education is integrating simulation software into its training programs over the next six months. Armstrong’s, which is based in Melbourne, ha...
6/6/2024
The truck freight market continued to underperform the broader economy during the first quarter. This is reflected in the U.S. Bank National Shipments Index, as it contracted significantly from both t...
6/5/2024
Rising production costs, climate change and an aging population of farmers ready to retire are among the challenges facing the agriculture sector in Maine. LEWISTON — It’s the time of year whe...
6/5/2024
If you're not using BulkLoads to manage the entire load life cycle (dispatching, invoicing, automated data entry, document capture, etc.) you could be wasting 30+ hours a week. We're hosting a webinar...
6/4/2024
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 mult...
6/4/2024
The Trucking Association of New York filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, which developed the toll scheme, arguing the higher fees unfairly and unconstit...
6/3/2024
It’s not difficult to find heavy-duty trucks on the road. You might see them thundering down the highway on your way to work. However, there is an ongoing conversation about the best way to fuel those...
6/3/2024
A semi truck driver who witnessed a crash on a Wisconsin interstate stopped to rescue a fellow trucker before her truck went up in flames. The crash occurred at 5:25 a.m. on Wednesday, May 29, in Gra...
6/2/2024
Washington — The American Trucking Associations commended Tennessee on enacting comprehensive reforms to crack down on predatory towers that target heavy-duty trucks. The bill, SB1692/HB1731, was sig...
6/1/2024
A recent survey by industry publication Overdrive looked into a question that is common among owner-operators: “Who is really hauling all the cheap freight?” The survey considered loads that are on th...
5/31/2024
What’s the future of your farm going to look like in terms of the people involved? More specifically, what about the farm’s leadership? Who will be leading the operation in different aspects? Farms co...
5/31/2024
MANSFIELD — A quick-thinking truck driver was credited with limiting a hazardous chemical leak as well as injuries at a foam manufacturer on Maple Street Tuesday morning. The leak was reported abou...
5/30/2024
May 28 (UPI) -- The 90-year-old holder of the Guinness World Record for the oldest truck driver said "the word 'retire' is not" in his vocabulary. Doyle Archer, who has worked for Coomes Inc...
5/30/2024
John Deere has created a new business unit in the Americas with the mission of including thousands of producers in agriculture 4.0, also called precision agriculture, according to Future Farming. P...
5/29/2024
At BulkLoads, we understand the frustrations with traditional factoring companies. That's why we created our own factoring service, designed with your needs in mind.Our service comes with no contracts...
5/29/2024
The demonstrator vehicle features regenerative braking, reduced weight and aerodynamic enhancements. Kenworth unveiled its SuperTruck 2 last week at the Advanced Clean Transportation Expo in Las ...
5/28/2024
ALACHUA, Fla. (WPEC) — A kitten lying down in the middle of a Florida highway was saved with the help of a police officer and truck driver. While on patrol, Officer Stanfield from the Alachua Police D...
5/27/2024
LAS VEGAS — On the road toward a more environmentally sustainable future, the trucking industry is encountering an unprecedented level of complexity driven by an expanding menu of powertrain options, ...
5/27/2024
May is World Trade Month and this is World Trade Week – a perfect opportunity to celebrate U.S. agriculture’s trade successes and highlight the importance of trade to the farm sector and to our nation...
5/26/2024
The Advanced Clean Transportation (ACT) Conference in Las Vegas offered a glimpse into the future of trucking this week, with a number of OEMs showing off their latest technological advancements. The ...
5/25/2024
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday $300 million in funding for more than 60 groups seeking to diversify American agricultural exports. “USDA is pleased to be able to pro...
5/24/2024
There’s no amount of money that would make being chased by a grizzly bear worth the trouble. In my opinion, you’ve got to call it a career as a trucker if you are forced to climb atop your big rig to ...
5/24/2024
According to a research report “Global Agriculture Industry Outlook 2024 - Feeding the Future Through Innovation” published by MarketsandMarkets, the Top 10 Agriculture Markets Will Grow from USD 81.5...
5/23/2024
Representatives of Louisiana’s trucking industry point to systemic issues for a worsening driver shortage and hope to cast a bigger net to entice more nontraditional workers to the industry. As 10/12 ...
5/23/2024
San Antonio, Texas — Today, the American Trucking Associations formally launched “Nothing Without Trucking” – a multi-year, nationwide image campaign to educate policymakers and the public about the i...
5/22/2024
Conventional agriculture relies heavily on synthetic fertilizers, which can harm soil health, water quality, and biodiversity. Organic fertilizers, derived from natural sources, offer a more sustainab...
5/22/2024
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 $50...
5/21/2024
The Environmental Protection Agency published April 11 the latest edition of the Inventory of U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Sinks: 1990-2022. The report has been published annually since 1990; it...
5/21/2024
The best fleets, buffeted by higher costs and now increasing environmental mandates, manage to stay ahead of competition through vision, strategy, and execution. But in the end, executives say it’s th...
5/20/2024
From sponsorships to TV ads and TikTok, fleets are using marketing to differentiate their businesses. When Sherri Garner Brumbaugh first looked into a NASCAR sponsorship for her trucking company, ...
5/20/2024
In 1990, NIOSH developed an agricultural safety and health program to address the high risks of fatal injuries and illnesses experienced by workers and families in agriculture. NIOSH supports extramu...
5/19/2024
Alabama has now banned lab-grown meat becoming the second state, following Florida, to prohibit the manufacturing, sale, and distribution of food products made from cultured animal cells. Erin Beasley...
5/18/2024
The driver of a semi truck that careened off the Clark Memorial Bridge in Louisville, Kentucky, is speaking out for the first time since her miraculous 40-minute rescue. "It happened so fast,&quo...
5/17/2024
The agricultural landscape is rapidly evolving, driven by advancements in technology and entrepreneurship. On May 29, 2024, join us for a groundbreaking symposium titled "Innovations in Agricultu...
5/17/2024
A small trucking company owner has called the new truck emissions standards a “crazy” mandate that’s too soon. Matt Pierson owns Eagle Enterprises in Nebraska and is a part of the Nebraska Truckers’...
5/16/2024
Trucking is a job within itself, many owner-operators create a small trucking company without thinking of what all the business side encompasses. There are many reasons why small trucking companies ha...
5/16/2024
Trucking companies can start reaching younger audiences by making their presence known at high school and technical college career fairs, implementing training programs that target younger audiences....
5/15/2024
The Cargill grain elevator south of Pipestone on state Highway 23 is among several that will be sold to CHS....
5/14/2024
The trucking industry applauded the Senate’s passage of the Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) of 2023, which would reauthorize the DERA program through fiscal year 2029 at $100 million annually. ...
5/14/2024
The Department of Labor’s revision introduces a comprehensive six-factor test to determine a driver’s employment status under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). This test aims to better identify eco...
5/13/2024
A federal grand jury has indicted an Ohio trucking company owner, alleging she failed to pay approximately $1.2 million in taxes in a yearslong scheme....
5/11/2024
OSHA cited Latham, New York-based Rail Modal Group LLC for 21 “serious” and two “other-than-serious” violations and proposed $261,375 in penalties over a November 2023 incident at a grain facility in ...
5/10/2024
Given the significant infrastructure hurdles in the race to battery electric trucks, a reduced total cost of ownership – largely helped by the absence of fuel expenses and maintenance savings from not...
5/10/2024
U.S. farmer Kevin Whitney thought his iPhone was lost for good when it fell into a grain elevator last year. Eight months later, his phone was returned unscathed after it was found in Japan....
5/9/2024
In recent years, the trucking industry has seen a significant rise in nuclear verdicts—judgments where damages exceed $10 million. These verdicts can have catastrophic effects on fleet businesses, not...
5/8/2024
It's 2024, if you're still dispatching your drivers every day by texting them each morning, you're leaving money on the table. Same with using spreadsheets like Excel or using a pen and paper. When th...
5/7/2024
News 6 traffic safety expert Trooper Steve Montiero answers viewer questions about the rules of the road, helping Florida residents become better drivers by being better educated. Four years ago, Tro...
5/6/2024
Dawson Baroh, 27 years old, passed away on Monday after a farming accident in Geraldine, Montana. His family and friends, knowing his love for trucking, weren’t going to let him go without one last ri...
5/4/2024
When it comes to the topic of driver detention, Ed Nagle, president and CEO of Ohio-based Nagle Companies, is direct when expressing his displeasure with the time his company’s drivers spend waiting a...
5/4/2024
unge is looking to acquire Viterra, which is involved in grain purchasing, processing and marketing. But a group of agricultural associations have come out against the merger....
5/3/2024
Arnold Transportation Services had 341 truck drivers and 402 power units...
5/2/2024
In 2023, the inaugural conference drew nearly 200 attendees. The 2024 event saw a notable increase in participation, nearly quadrupling the size of the gathering from last year, said a spokesperson fo...
5/2/2024
Springfield, Mo. — More than 500 industry professionals attended this year’s Bulk Freight Conference, held April 24-26 at the White River Conference Center in Springfield, Missouri, according to BulkL...
5/1/2024
Donna Brisbois describes her 6′5″ son Jacob as a gentle giant, full of kindness and compassion. The 25-year-old Princeton man worked 2 jobs and was a manager at the Leicester Walmart....
5/1/2024
An outsized supply of firms is still clinging to the market, which dominant firms say amounts to overcapacity and has left power in the hands of shippers....
5/1/2024
For two years, trucking industry watchers have predicted a "bloodbath" where drooping rates and rising diesel press tens of thousands of carriers, particularly small carriers and owner-opera...
4/30/2024
A Georgia man has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud for falsifying statements to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) in order to create multiple unauthorized trucking compa...
4/30/2024
For three and a half decades, C.H. Robinson’s position was uncontested. It was in an enviable position — it had information and access to fleets that no one else did. After all, with the largest numbe...
4/30/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Justin Sensenig shares insights on the trucking industry as a serial entrepreneur with a landscape supply and trucking company. He also delves into his ...
4/29/2024
The country’s biggest truckload carrier is on the lookout for more acquisitions as it seeks to expand its business in a slimmer wing of the trucking sector into a $2 billion national operation....
4/29/2024
A new final rule from the U.S. Department of Labor that extends overtime protections to millions of workers does not apply to truck drivers. However, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association...
4/27/2024
According to authorities, David Schultz, 53, left his home in Wall Lake, Iowa, around 7 p.m. on Nov. 20, 2023. He was scheduled to pick up a load of pigs from a hog confinement and deliver them to Sac...
4/27/2024
With no experience in the industry, Trifan acquired his CDL and started a trucking company. With just one truck, Trifan grew APL Cargo into a successful carrier through years of hard work....
4/26/2024
A judge Wednesday approved Farmland Industries' plan to sell its grain elevators in Oklahoma and three other states to Archer Daniels Midland....
4/25/2024
INDUSTRY estimates say up to 100 grain trucks have been “parked up” or redeployed in southern Queensland in recent months in response to a drop-off in work, and rates seen by some to be too low to kee...
4/24/2024
The American Trucking Associations commended Mississippi on enacting comprehensive reforms to crack down on predatory towers that target heavy-duty trucks. The bill, SB 2635, was signed into law by Go...
4/23/2024
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, guest Frank Provost shares his extensive experience as a company driver, owner-operator, and freight broker. He discusses the challenges of living in a truck,...
4/22/2024
The Chicago Police Department said a police officer was shot to death while heading home from his shift early Sunday morning....
4/20/2024
We asked Overdrive's largely owner-operator readership what they'd seen at the far end rip side of that scale throughout their careers. Results showed a majority of respondents at one time or another ...
4/20/2024
“All I ever wanted to do was farm and I thank God for letting me be his caretaker for all these years,” said Friestad, who farms together with his son, Scott Friestad, and his granddaughter, Marissa S...
4/20/2024
Effingham Equity, a leading farmer-owned cooperative, announced today that it will be purchasing all grain facilities and assets from Littlejohn Grain, Inc., a 5th generation family-owned grain compan...
4/20/2024
Hunt has invested in improving the online marketplace that powers most of ICS’ transactions, J.B. Hunt Carrier 360, by removing sketchy carriers and covering more loads manually to avoid fraud and bad...
4/19/2024
Shares of U.S. trucking firms fell on Wednesday, after dismal quarterly numbers from JB Hunt Transport Services and Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings signaled a longer wait for a rebound in the fre...
4/19/2024
Tom Vilsack, the National Grain and Feed Association (NGFA) said the county estimates for crops and livestock recently discontinued by the National Agricultural Statistics Service (NASS) are critical ...
4/18/2024
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4/18/2024
CHS has signed an intent to purchase agreement for eight grain assets in five states from Cargill. With this purchase, CHS aims to continue optimizing its enterprise supply chain while providing marke...
4/17/2024
Dooner is talking to Brush Pass Research’s Kevin Hill about his latest data on freight brokerages....
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...
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