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9/23/2023
If your trucking takes you through San Antonio, Texas you may soon have to plan on parking elsewhere when you stop for the night.
The city is considering banning overnight truck parking on all streets...
9/23/2023
Washington — Improving truckers’ access to safe parking is one of the initiatives being funded by more than $80 million in high priority grants from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Admini...
9/22/2023
Who should have the right to access auto and truck makers' diagnostic data to make repairs on the increasingly complex commercial vehicles that keep America moving?
That's a question with no definitiv...
9/22/2023
The weather along Interstate 80 near Laramie, Wyo. can be treacherous in the winter. At times, a breeze will literally blow a big rig over. Now, truckers have more space to wait out storms safely.
Fed...
9/21/2023
WASHINGTON — A government audit has determined that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration should make its complaint database more transparent to improve its usefulness for truck driver...
9/21/2023
Ohio farmers are waiting patiently for harvest to begin.
Central Ohio farmer Mike Vallery says his crops lacked Growing Degree Units and is running behind. “Typically from when I planted my soy...
9/21/2023
A73-year-old Davenport man was killed Tuesday when he was struck by a truck at the CHS Davenport Grain terminal in Buffalo, police said.
Buffalo Police Sgt. Rich Aleksiejczyk said that at 8:55 ...
9/20/2023
Those who were hoping that freight rates might begin to rebound in August were disappointed — and the disappointment is likely to continue for a few more months.
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9/20/2023
The diesel market is being pulled in all different directions as evidenced by developments over just the past few days.
On Monday, the Department of Energy/Energy Information Administration average we...
9/20/2023
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...
9/19/2023
DES MOINES, Iowa — A long stretch of hot, dry weather has left the Mississippi River so low that barge companies are reducing their loads just as Midwest farmers are preparing to harvest crops a...
9/19/2023
On this episode of BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by Rachael Biesterfeld, co-owner of Smart Freight Funding. They discuss the early days of starting the company, their strong focus on...
9/18/2023
Carriers in the trucking industry are hopeful that the market is moving toward equilibrium after a period of imbalance. However, they also expect a “muted peak season” in 2023, with any si...
9/17/2023
An ABF Freight driver with a background in medicine was recently honored for helping fellow truckers during a serious storm earlier this summer.
The Truckload Carriers Association recently named truck...
9/17/2023
Three of the four people who testified Wednesday, Sept. 13 during the House Highway and Transit Subcommittee's hearing, “The Future of Automated Commercial Motor Vehicles: Impacts on Society, th...
9/16/2023
Just weeks before closing its doors and dismissing thousands of employees, Yellow Corp. doled out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives so they wouldn’t leave the trucking firm during its...
9/15/2023
A slate of trucking-related bills introduced in Congress this year are in various stages of the legislative process, including several proposals to raise federal weight limits on interstates, expand t...
9/14/2023
Gov. Kim Reynolds signed a proclamation today granting a temporary 30-day weight limit exemption for trucks operating on Iowa roads to support the haul of this year’s crop during harvest. The pr...
9/14/2023
A group comprised of more than 1,500 local government leaders throughout the United States made their thoughts clear, regarding any legislation focused on increases in truck size or weight, including ...
9/13/2023
CHS Inc. intends to return $730 million to its owners in calendar year 2024, an amount determined by the board of directors at the end of the 2023 fiscal year on Aug. 31....
9/13/2023
Something important happened during the COVID pandemic that was very important for the trucking industry: the American public came to the realization that toilet paper doesn’t come from the stor...
9/12/2023
Evan Harter joins us in this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast with host Jared Flinn. Evan shares his transformative journey from being an early employee at BulkLoads to parting ways and starting his o...
9/12/2023
It happened at the East Plant of the Archer-Daniels-Midland processing complex in Decatur. ADM said the explosion happened at about 7:11 p.m....
9/11/2023
'Every year when I start harvest, I usually shed a few tears ... It's such an emotional thing, because you live off of the land,' says Mark McCorriston, who farms 7,500 acres in southeast Saskatchewan...
9/11/2023
As National Truck Driver Appreciation Week approaches (September 10-16), it's a fitting time to acknowledge and celebrate the unsung heroes who keep our economy moving — the professional truck d...
9/9/2023
Tyson Foods, Inc., is teaming up with Gatik AI, Inc., in a multi-year collaboration to deploy autonomous, “self-driving” refrigerated box trucks to bolster Tyson routes in Northwest Arkans...
9/8/2023
President Joe Biden's administration finalized plans for a program it argues will further reduce air pollution from heavy-duty engines and vehicles across the United States, but truckers argue the pro...
9/8/2023
Between the two of them, Schwartz said he and his dad, Melvin Schwartz, hauled milk from dairy farms in the Dane, Waunakee, Middleton and Black Earth for 100 years. Schwartz figured that those numbers...
9/8/2023
The ongoing debate surrounding the augmentation of Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) from 80,000 pounds to 96,000 pounds through incorporating a third axle is a crucial issue at the crossroads of technology,...
9/7/2023
But in every case, there’s a common factor that’s probably being overlooked when it comes to improving safety and uptime. When was the last time you thought about spring brakes? Unless the...
9/6/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, the rolls reverse as Bulk Insurance CEO Larry Hurt interviews founder Jared Flinn. Jared shares his journey from growing up on the family farm, to being a col...
9/5/2023
It didn’t take an economics degree to figure out the problem: truckers simply weren’t being compensated enough to entice and keep workers....
9/4/2023
We seem to have a fascination with speculating on the weight of trucks, which is surprising considering the actual weight of trucks is readily available....
9/2/2023
Is an 18-wheeler still doing “interstate commerce” if it’s empty? The high court may take a whack at solving this Zen head-scratcher....
9/2/2023
Instead, Ben Gardiner, NMFTA’s senior cybersecurity research engineer, will use a budget antenna of two wires, through which he will deploy radio frequency signals to send the command to the tra...
9/1/2023
Let’s start with the FreightWaves SONAR Outbound Tender Rejection Index (OTRI). This measures the percentage of truckloads that are turned down by trucking firms in the market. It’s an ano...
8/31/2023
Trucking is among the most fragmented industries on the planet. Growing up, I was told that there would be massive consolidation in the trucking industry following deregulation in 1980....
8/30/2023
While trucking demand will increase and rates may soar, it’s important for truckers to ensure that daily detention rates are built into their confirmation sheets, Fuller said. Often it can take ...
8/29/2023
Ohio-based Republic Steel has been ordered to pay nearly $4.6 million to a Pennsylvania trucking company and its affiliate after a federal jury determined that the steel mill breached its contract by ...
8/29/2023
In this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Scott Erickson, co-founder of Heartland Logistics Group. Scott shares his journey from growing up on a farm to becoming involv...
8/28/2023
According to American Transportation Research Institute’s latest Operational Cost Update, semi-truck drivers in the U.S. get average fuel economy of around 6.68 miles per gallon....
8/28/2023
The U.S. trucking industry may begin to see an uptick in freight demand in the back half of the year after grappling with another quarter of lower profits due to a slump in package volumes, company ex...
8/26/2023
As we continue to prepare for harvest, we are in truck inspection season. August generally seems to be the best time for our operation to get inspections done. We are in a lull after wrapping up the b...
8/26/2023
The survey of 504 truck drivers, 337 of whom own the truck they drive, revealed the conditions that lead to stress on the road:...
8/25/2023
Doyle Sims is an asset-based bulk truckload carrier, transporting nonhazardous goods like clay, sand and oils. It operates a fleet of 111 trucks and 118 trailers throughout the South, Southeast and Mi...
8/24/2023
Anchor Ingredients announced this week that it has successfully acquired a grain handling facility in Hatton, North Dakota. The facility will allow the company to expand its ingredient portfolio and p...
8/23/2023
Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell said a fire at the American Plant Food Corporation started around 9:30 p.m. Sunday. The plant is located on Highway 95 in Bartlett, near County Road 351....
8/23/2023
The trailer, available in 41-inch and 51-inch models, features a one-piece molded lower hopper with a 22.5-inch ground clearance. The composite, smooth, single-panel construction resists corrosion and...
8/22/2023
Lisa Keling was driving after a long day and suddenly saw something that gave her peace. John 3:16 on the back of a tractor-trailer....
8/22/2023
In this episode, founder Jared Flinn takes us on a journey through his fears and triumphs in starting BulkLoads. Discover how he overcame uncertainty and leaned on his faith, embracing calculated risk...
8/21/2023
Truckers driving through south suburban Dixmoor say they believe they're being targeted for revenue....
8/19/2023
Coal isn’t dying yet globally, just in the West. It’s still alive and kicking in Asia — and still growing globally as a result. That’s bad news for greenhouse gas emissions, bu...
8/19/2023
Kirk Swensen, regional sales manager for EBY trailers, says there are a number of factors driving the steadily growing demand for grain hoppers....
8/19/2023
Microsleep, those elusive moments of slumber lasting mere seconds, poses a grave threat to road safety. Imagine a world where the line between consciousness and sleep blurs, where an involuntary lapse...
8/18/2023
CoMark Equity Alliance, LLC, Enid, Oklahoma, one of the largest federally licensed grain companies in the United States, recently hired Scott Keller as its new president and CEO....
8/18/2023
As part of our Trucking's State of Surveillance special report last month examining the costs and/or benefits of increasingly ubiquitous communications technology since the 2017 electronic logging dev...
8/17/2023
A vast majority of the US trucking industry is comprised of small businesses, which are more likely to be crippled by the expenses stemming from litigation. About 96% of all carriers operate 10 or few...
8/16/2023
Trucks will exit the market more quickly given depletions in cash, Werner Enterprises CEO Derek Leathers told investors on a Q2 earnings call, detailing the carrier’s ability to benefit from the...
8/15/2023
Hansen-Mueller Co., a grain industry leader based in Omaha, Neb., recently announced that it will locate a state-of-the-art bagging facility in Fremont, Neb., for animal and pet food products....
8/15/2023
On this episode of the BulkLoads Podcast, we have a special guest, Michael Holland from Martin Vibration Systems. He dives deep into their innovative product offerings, discussing the difference betwe...
8/14/2023
Think truck drivers, farmers, pilots, plumbers, oil rig, dock, warehouse and construction workers, etc. These are all jobs that require physical — and mental — skills to do successfully....
8/12/2023
A group of legislators on the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee voted 33-27 on May 23 to approve amendments to a bill that would start a pilot program for states interested in rai...
8/11/2023
The National Owner Operators Association, the nation’s largest independent association of truckers, unveiled its legislative agenda this week. Zeroing in on large-scale freight broker reform, Bo...
8/11/2023
Oil prices around the world have traded around $85 a barrel for much of the last week, leading to diesel prices in the U.S. continuing their recent upswing.
The Energy Information Administration repor...
8/11/2023
The big trucks we used to haul the rewards of harvest were of a 1966 and 1968 model year, so in 1958, all Dad had to transport grain was his pick up truck and an older, smaller version of those F1600 ...
8/10/2023
Smithfield Foods will permanently close 35 hog farms in Missouri and lay off 92 employees in October, according to reports....
8/10/2023
NEW YORK — New York City Mayor Eric Adams and New York City Department of Transportation (DOT) Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez have announced that the city will begin its first-in-the-nation autom...
8/9/2023
What double brokering truly costs trucking is unknown, but estimates put the number in the 10s of millions of dollars. But such estimates likely only attempt to count the frauds that are actually iden...
8/9/2023
According to the Energy Information Administration (EIA), the average price as of Aug. 7 is $4.239 per gallon, up from $4.127 on July 31 and $3.905 on July 24.
Economists say a combination of swelteri...
8/9/2023
Unlike most factors, we cherish and excel at factoring hoppers and bulk freight. Our strong relationships with these companies make them vital to our industry. Don't let your current factor hold you b...
8/8/2023
In this episode, we're joined by the insurance expert Larry Hurt, CEO of Bulk Insurance Group, to discuss the intricacies of workers' compensation in the industry. From understanding class codes to mi...
8/7/2023
After an industry boom during the pandemic, the trucking industry is facing a rapid slowdown.As truckers struggle to keep up work, the industry battles declining freight and ocean trade and a cooling ...
8/7/2023
The United States produces and consumes the most corn. It is the lifeblood of the US Agricultural sector, with over 95% share in the feed grain industry. So, this article will list 15 states that prod...
8/5/2023
The Andersons tallied net income of $55 million in the second quarter with adjusted EBITDA of $144 million, crediting stronger performances across its Renewables and Nutrient & Industrial business...
8/4/2023
Yellow, formerly known as YRC Worldwide Inc., has struggled with financial woes for several years. The company's acquisitions of other carriers over the past few decades grew it to become the fifth-la...
8/3/2023
In this episode, we have the inspiring Simon Jamel joining us. While BulkLoads may not be the source of Simon's loads, he highlights the value of using bulkloads.com and the strong connections he has ...
8/2/2023
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) recently introduced the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a “safety fitness d...
8/2/2023
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8/1/2023
U.S. Sen. Deb Fischer (R-Nebraska) recently introduced the Motor Carrier Safety Selection Standard Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Transportation to establish a “safety fitness d...
7/31/2023
Two farming groups are asking the federal government to halt the Canadian Grain Commission’s plan to impose export grade standards on wheat that is delivered to country elevators....
7/31/2023
A new rural freight road partially funded by a $1 million U.S. Department of Commerce grant is enabling farmers to move agricultural freight from Interstate 29 directly to Iowa’s Port of Blencoe...
7/29/2023
But the side underride guards, intended to prevent the extremely dangerous situation of passenger vehicles going under a trailer during a crash, might cause more harm than good, many commenters note, ...
7/29/2023
This would seek to set new standards for ensuring trucking companies are licensed and registered, as well as insured....
7/28/2023
Earlier this month, a Greyhound bus on the way to St. Louis smashed into three 18-wheelers parked along a highway exit ramp in southern Illinois. Three people were killed and 14 injured, including the...
7/27/2023
Trucking costs hit an all-time high in 2022, according to survey calculations released last month by the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI), which showed total marginal costs of truckin...
7/25/2023
In this episode of the bulkLoads Podcast, host Jared Flinn is joined by guest John Pocock, a seasoned trucking industry veteran from Idaho. They discuss John's diverse operations in agriculture, from ...
7/24/2023
Jacknife's primary service line focuses on fluid hauling, encompassing the transportation of fluids to and from well sites. Their expertise includes in-field transfers, pumping water off land and disp...
7/22/2023
With over 50 years of combined experience, we have discovered effective strategies to minimize both time and costs while empowering companies to shift their focus from working 'in' their business to w...
7/21/2023
Mechler told KSAT that not only had Rodriguez violated Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations covering hours of service during the 750-mile trip from Laredo to Little Rock, but that i...
7/21/2023
The tally includes 306 state-owned bridges and 427 local bridges....
7/20/2023
In 1994, as part of deregulating the motor carrier industry, Congress enacted the FAAAA. In 1995, Congress extended and expanded to freight brokers the protections created under the FAAAA. The FAAAA c...
7/19/2023
Central Valley Ag Cooperative plans to build a new grain shuttle facility and agronomy plant just north of Courtland, Kansas, US, a strategic regional location for its member-owners....
7/19/2023
A review of 154 trucking litigation verdicts and settlements from June 2020 to April 2023 reveals a mean plaintiffs’ award of $27,507,334 and a median award of $759,875. For settlements, the mea...
7/18/2023
Truck driver John Olier made the request earlier this year, noting that he operated safely under the COVID-19 emergency declaration and other hours-of-service exemptions in recent years. He said the w...
7/18/2023
Welcome to episode 261 of the BulkLoads Podcast with your host Jared Flinn. In today's conversation, we have a special guest, Emile Van Der Merwe, founder of Van Der Merwe Trucking, who shares his inc...
7/17/2023
Most of our shippers move 1000+ loads per month and need an easier way to dispatch trucks and get tickets back. BulkTMS streamlines this process and is now used by hundreds of shippers and thousands o...
7/15/2023
Redwood Specialty is a leading ingredient supplier of chickpeas, peas, lentils, and other products into the "Better for You" food and premium pet food markets. The Stanford facility will augment Redwo...
7/14/2023
In today's increasingly cyclical truckload market, savvy shippers are proactively constructing resilient and durable transportation networks to better scale the next capacity crisis....
7/14/2023
A grain truck coming down East Canyon Street from the direction of Palouse crashed into the Colfax canal, passing Greg's Electrical, 202 South Main Street, on the morning of Wednesday, July 12....
7/13/2023
The dinging bells of crossing gates and blaring horns of trains crossing roads is an everyday occurrence for Chad Beavers, plant manager of the family-owned business Cold Spring Processing. The busine...
7/12/2023
The trucking industry is behind when it comes to digitization of our operations, but we’re catching up quickly. This is critical to the industry’s ability to be efficient and accurate in e...
7/12/2023
In this solo episode, host Jared Flinn shares his top five recommended podcasts that have been essential in personal development and in the growth of BulkLoads. From the Business Made Simple podcast b...
7/11/2023
A new program is designed to help trucks stop at fewer traffic signals in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. Also, we don’t have a bridge in Brooklyn we’d like to sell you, but in Iowa, you can a...
7/10/2023
According to Achter in the court documents, he confirmed “the thumbs-up emoji simply confirmed that I received the Flax contract. It was not a confirmation that I agreed with the terms of the Fl...
7/10/2023
First responders were dispatched to the Central Valley Ag elevator in Shelby, located about 20 miles south of Columbus, around 8:15 a.m. The sheriff’s office said it appears lightning hit an ele...
7/8/2023
With long-haul freight more associated with replenishment and shorter hauls with repositioning, supply chains may be healing. It also means inventory may be getting back into alignment, which in turn ...
7/8/2023
Pittsburg, Kans.-based Watco is celebrating 40 years of service this month. The transportation and logistics provider’s secret to reaching the milestone? a “culture of caring.”...
7/7/2023
It's no secret that operating a truck today takes a lot of cash flow. With high fuel, truck prices, parts, and other operating costs, owner-operators need steady cash flow to keep their rig on the roa...
7/6/2023
When transport is required, the T-Bin easily condenses to below 17 feet in height and 27 feet in width in less than 10 minutes, enabling convenient transportation through fields and roadways....
7/6/2023
Around 7 p.m. on Tuesday, first responders recovered a third worker who had been buried in the accident. The worker did not survive....
7/6/2023
Chronic underutilization of American truck drivers — not a truck driver shortage — was the central theme of testimony by David Correll, a research scientist and lecturer at the Massachuset...
7/6/2023
To truly scale operations, automation is the secret ingredient. Picture this: dispatchers comfortably creating load or delivery orders from their monitor screens, with all the necessary data at their ...
7/5/2023
Here in central Kansas, there is always a feeling in the air around wheat harvest. It’s more than dust and chaff, although there’s definitely that too — it’s hard to really des...
7/4/2023
The costs have reached record highs, according to a new report from CoBank, an agricultural lender. Growing interest rates, high crop prices and increasing transportation costs are just some of the fa...
7/4/2023
In this special Fourth of July podcast, we are thrilled to have Darryl Gibbs, an experienced trucker and Colorado statesman, as our guest. Join us as we delve into Darryl's captivating journey from th...
7/3/2023
A new law restricting left lane travel for trucks goes into effect over the weekend in New Mexico....
7/3/2023
For flatbeds, it was the largest price decrease seen since March....
7/1/2023
In the petition, Transplus, not to be confused with Transplace, a subsidiary of Uber Freight, lists its assets as up to $50,000 and its liabilities as between $1 million and $10 million....
6/30/2023
A client recently told us what took them 33 hours a week collecting tickets, scanning and invoicing now takes only 3 using BulkTMS. Contact us today and find out how simple and easy BulkTMS can work ...
6/29/2023
In a direct appeal to the powers that be, the coalition recently sent a letter to Rep. Sam Graves and Rep. Rick Larsen, the key figures in the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation...
6/28/2023
Each year, ATRI releases an analysis of the operational costs of trucking. This year, estimated costs of operations in 2022 was $2.251 per mile. That marks the highest operational costs for a truck on...
6/27/2023
The BulkLoads Podcast with host Jared Flinn welcomes guest Jesse Runions, who shares deep insights on the trucking industry. They discuss the current state of the economy, global macroeconomics, and t...
6/27/2023
Charlie Every was a trucking company owner, road construction foreman, heavy equipment operator, stock contractor, wildland firefighter, bullfighter, bull rider, team roper, and cowboy....
6/27/2023
The wheat harvest is underway in Labette County and Mike and Nancy Hahn of rural Bartlett hope to finish their cutting by Monday if the weather holds out....
6/26/2023
Unlike the traditional TMS, Reroute was built specifically to handle bulk freight, recognizing the unique demands and complexities it entails and is user-friendly....
6/24/2023
In the transportation industry, a dangerous game is being played, with the “Brokerage Fraud Epidemic” at its center. This menacing trend is costing brokers, carriers, shippers, and consume...
6/24/2023
Julie Su's nomination remains stalled in the Senate, where she presumably doesn't have enough votes for confirmation. Her nomination has been unpopular among trucking stakeholders, mostly due to her r...
6/23/2023
BulkTMS is allowing small and large businesses to scale faster by taking away manual processes and automating them. BulkTMS users not only save money, but make more profits by making better decisions...
6/23/2023
It was recently announced that the agribusiness giant Bunge will be merging with Viterra in a transaction that has been approved by both companies' board of directors, in a move that will make the com...
6/23/2023
Months after Banghart Properties had been given a cease and desist order , the South Dakota Public Utilities Commission voted unanimously that the grain dealer did not exceed the $5 million limit for ...
6/22/2023
Total marginal costs in trucking climbed to a new high in 2022 for the second year in a row, according to the 2023 update of American Transportation Research Institute's (ATRI) analysis of the operati...
6/21/2023
In a small way, Ellen Thomas’ daily view is a little like that of a commercial truck driver. She stares out at the interstate through a piece of glass, taps into technology, and must stay focuse...
6/20/2023
Greene County farmer Cliff Carter, a huge supporter of Make-A-Wish, put out an all points bulletin asking for a “few” tractor-trailers to help make Kenton’s wish granting reveal spec...
6/20/2023
Episode #257 is here with special guest Buddy Baumann, former San Diego Padres pitcher! Join us as we dive into Buddy's incredible journey from growing up in Springfield Missouri to reaching the Major...
6/19/2023
That may anger travelers in Sinaloa, but it did not have the effect that comments the Sinaloa governor had a day earlier.I invite you to go together with me to protest against those who are truly resp...
6/19/2023
The functionality of Reroute is user-friendly. BulkLoads+ users can easily navigate to the specific load that requires rerouting and with a few clicks, specify the number of loads to be rerouted and t...
6/19/2023
The use of automated surveillance in trucking has placed more stress on drivers and has failed to improve safety, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association told the Office of Science and Tech...
6/17/2023
In November 2022, the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration published interim guidance to provide clarification on the agency’s interpretation of the definitions of “broker” an...
6/17/2023
As a fleet manager, you know that speeding can lead to a violation that harms your company’s safety rating just as it can harm your drivers and others on the road. You may also know that the law...
6/17/2023
Shipments and expenditures plummeted year over year (y/y) in May at the fastest pace in nearly three years, according to data provided by Cass Information Systems on Tuesday....
6/16/2023
Federal regulators are planning this summer to act on a petition filed 14 years ago requiring new trucking operators to take a standardized proficiency test before being granted operating authority, a...
6/16/2023
Today, we proudly celebrate the one-year anniversary of Bulk Insurance Group's launch!
On this special occasion, we extend our heartfelt gratitude to our esteemed clients and the entire bulk freight c...
6/16/2023
J.E. Meuret Grain Co. was founded in 1923 to assist farmers with buying, storing and selling their crops. A hundred years later, the mission remains the same — to help farmers throughout Northea...
6/15/2023
U.S. grains merchant Bunge is merging with rival Viterra, which is backed by commodity trading titan Glencore. The deal is valued at $18 billion. It will create one of the world’s largest agricu...
6/14/2023
The Golden State has long been associated with optimism and opportunity. In a bygone era, the hit song California Dreamin' captured the essence of a free-spirited and innovative West Coast culture. Un...
6/14/2023
To achieve true success in the bulk trucking business, don't simply chase the going rate. Instead, prioritize delivering increased value, establishing a reputation as a trustworthy and high-quality fr...
6/13/2023
Welcome to the BulkLoads podcast! In this episode, we are thrilled to have Gary Kesser, the founder of TradeHelp, as our special guest. Join us as we dive into the world of commodity trading and disco...
6/13/2023
Playing Madden won’t give you an NFL physique, and playing Hitman probably won’t make you a professional assassin. (Though it might give you dress-up points.) But if you’re an avid p...
6/13/2023
Adding oats to a farm’s rotation can improve soil health and reduce fossil fuels, but the crop has all but disappeared in the U.S. Now, a nascent movement fueled by oat milk’s popularity m...
6/12/2023
I’m not alone in this. Many will agree there is something mesmerizing about the sight of a rig, be it rolling hard or in a yard full of truck show pretties. One of my little grandsons could neve...
6/12/2023
When JD Noonan began hauling grain and pigs before he was even a teenager from the family’s farm near Frankfort into town in Frankfort or even into Huron, he never would have figured that 65 yea...
6/12/2023
It's time for a challenging mental workout! There's nothing like testing your knowledge with a great trivia quiz to get the mind working. So fire-up your brain and start answering....
6/10/2023
After having as many as 12 owner-operators leased to his Suprise Trucking business, Bryon Stoll is down to just two trucks, including this Freightliner Cascadia from a former leased owner. Stoll said ...
6/10/2023
U.S. grains merchant Bunge Ltd (BG.N) is putting the final touches on a deal to merge with Glencore Plc (GLEN.L)-backed peer Viterra and create an agricultural trading giant worth more than $30 billio...
6/9/2023
Experiencing an insurance claim can be a daunting and frustrating situation. As a trucker, you rely on insurance to provide peace of mind and have your back when you need it most. It's disheartening w...
6/9/2023
Multiple awards, across several divisions and ages, were presented as the 2023 Wheel Jam Truck Show closed on Sunday. The winners list was released by 18-Wheel Truck Promotions, LLC, who own and host ...
6/8/2023
A Tuesday report aggregating responses from supply chain executives showed the index stood at 47.3, the first reading in contraction territory for the 6.5-year-old data set. The mark was 3.6 percentag...
6/8/2023
Today, every agribusiness is at some stage in their digital journey. There are some who have been at it for years while others are just getting started. But few businesses today are questioning &ldquo...
6/7/2023
In this solo episode of the BulkLoads podcast, Jared Flinn shares insights from his 20 years in the trucking industry. He emphasizes the importance of asking the right questions, continuous educatio...
6/6/2023
Many are gathering at the Jasper County, Illinois Fairgrounds to support the family and remember the life of Troy Huddleston....
6/6/2023
Two women were arrested Friday, May 26, on a four-count indictment related to their alleged scheme to defraud and embezzle money from their employer, a Texas-based trucking company headquartered in Ea...
6/5/2023
Trailer leasing companies are wary of trusting their trailers to a freight broker who doesn’t have assets. Unlike asset-based motor carriers, freight brokers typically can’t get the needed...
6/5/2023
The figure released Friday by the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that there were 1,609,200 seasonally adjusted jobs in the truck transportation sector in May....
6/3/2023
A reduction of 8,700 positions occurred in Q1, but sharper declines could take place in Q2 given the weak freight market, he said. The industry had a total of 836,500 positions at the end of 2022, acc...
6/3/2023
More heavily loaded trucks could make lighter work – and fewer expenses – for U.S. farmers, according to a bill sponsored by Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-SD)....
6/2/2023
Gordon, Georgia-based Attaway Hauling specializes in logistics, transfer station management and long-haul transportation of waste. Choice Bulk Carriers provides liquid and dry bulk transportation serv...
6/1/2023
Year 2022 was something of a banner one for independent owner-operator Matthew Karr. Leased to fuel hauler Quality Transportation of Halltown, Missouri, he put up big profit numbers in the 2021 Peterb...
6/1/2023
Suttons Tankers is reporting “significant” growth in the industrial powders sector over the past year. The logistics provider has won and retained a combined total of over £10m worth...
5/31/2023
One of our delighted customers recently exclaimed, "I wish I could buy stock in BulkTMS!" Imagine streamlining your entire workflow, effortlessly automating repetitive processes, and reclaiming valua...
5/31/2023
Trucker Calculator is a leading provider of transportation solutions, specializing in offering innovative tools and technologies to enhance efficiency, profitability, and sustainability in the truckin...
5/30/2023
Nearly 800 trucks were placed out of service during an unannounced inspection initiative targeting brakes in April....
5/30/2023
In this episode, Jared Flinn brings on Ken Clinchy, Vice President of Digital of FleetPride. Ken talks about who FleetPride is, what they offer, and many other topics such as the Right to Repair Act...
5/29/2023
A coalition of groups, including the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, penned a letter earlier this month to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee leaders noting their opposi...
5/29/2023
Former TQL freight broker Jacob Patterson embroiled in litigation for 2 years...
5/29/2023
The company, which has been operating since 2016, has 38 drivers and 27 power units and hauls general freight, fresh produce and refrigerated food throughout the U.S....
5/28/2023
May 25 (Reuters) - Global grain trader Viterra is in talks to merge with U.S. rival Bunge Ltd ...
5/27/2023
Before December 2015, if you were an entrepreneur starting your own trucking business, one of your first steps would be to register for your U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) number with the F...
5/26/2023
The industry appears mostly ready to embrace an established apprenticeship program for 18- to 20-year-olds with some program modifications, writes Truckload Carriers Association President Jim Ward....
5/26/2023
It’s not the only weight-related proposal. The Dry Bulk Weight Tolerance Act would also allow 10% weight tolerances for dry bulk carriers to allow for shifting cargo in vehicles that are loaded ...
5/25/2023
The House of Representatives voted 221-203 Tuesday to pass a Senate resolution to halt the EPA rule designed to strengthen heavy-duty truck emissions standards, beginning with model-year 2027 vehicles...
5/25/2023
These waivers improve the application process for individuals seeking Commercial Driver’s Licenses by allowing skills test examiners to also administer the CDL knowledge test, and to administer ...
5/24/2023
Planting 2023 is nearing the finish line across Iowa, Illinois, Missouri and Tennessee. Considering a large portion of the soybean crop saw an early start, one agronomic expert says the stage is set f...
5/24/2023
Farmers in Kansas, the biggest U.S. producer of wheat used to make bread, are abandoning their crops after a severe drought and damaging cold ravaged farms....
5/23/2023
HAMBURG — Chicago wheat futures fell below $6 a bushel for the first time in more than two years on Monday, as expectations of ample global supplies weighed on prices after a wartime deal to shi...
5/23/2023
This is another episode from MATS 2023! Jared brings on Justin Sensenig with Flint Creek Transport to talk about his major success in bulk hauling. Justin is a truck driver from New York who scaled h...
5/23/2023
Two men and two companies tied to a scheme to bypass emission controls on heavy-duty diesel engines pleaded guilty this week to conspiring to violate the federal Clean Air Act....
5/22/2023
Cargo theft reports increased 20% in 2022, with the steepest jump in Q4 for a total loss value of $223 million, a Truckstop news release noted....
5/21/2023
Thoughts must have been churning in dump truck driver Navpreet Singh’s mind as he was directed into the truck inspection lanes along Steeles Avenue in Halton Hills, Ont., on May 16.
Did the Halt...
5/21/2023
The accident happened on May 16th in Whitfield County, Georgia.
According to ABC 7, the tool, identified as a winch bar, fell off the semi truck along Interstate 75. A portion of the roadway...
5/20/2023
Burgum wrestled with those parallels this week before leading a tour to the small rural town in which he grew up where his family has operated a grain elevator since 1906....
5/20/2023
Multiple Canadian trucking groups are claiming an employee misclassification scam is costing the government billions in lost taxes – and is putting the trucking industry into a state of crisis....
5/20/2023
The grains put in a mixed performance the second week of May.
Wheat found strength while corn and soybeans were under pressure. Chicago wheat joined the corn and soybean markets. Minneapolis and Kansa...
5/20/2023
Ensuring the safety of commercial vehicles is paramount in the transportation industry. With driver safety and durable equipment in mind, leading electronic equipment manufacturer ASA Electronics has ...
5/19/2023
The bobtail rigs went on a slow roll along Interstate 465 around Indianapolis on Wednesday, May 17th in hopes of spreading awareness about the financial hardships the low rates are creating for owner ...
5/18/2023
Landus is purchasing Snittjer Grain Co., a family-owned and operated grain merchandising and elevator company located in Iowa....
5/18/2023
The official announcement was made May 9, according to a news release.
“This joint effort is the first of many exciting growth initiatives we have planned over the next few years.” said Br...
5/18/2023
At Bulk Insurance Group, 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 ...
5/17/2023
For the first time since early February 2022, the national average for a gallon of diesel is below $4, according to the latest weekly update from the Department of Energy’s Energy Information Ad...
5/17/2023
MIAMI (NewsNation) — Truck drivers have called for boycotts against Florida’s new penalties and restrictions on undocumented immigrants in the state that require employers to verify if wor...
5/16/2023
More than 3,400 Freightliner and Western Star truckers are being recalled because of a problem with their electronic stability control systems, according to National Highway Traffic Safety Administrat...
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