Author: Jim Stinson

Trucking maintenance software may soon be able to predict engine trouble long before it happens, as sensors and software become more advanced, experts said.

Navistar International Corp. has agreed to settle a federal class-action lawsuit over the exhaust gas recirculation setups the company used on its previous MaxxForce 11-liter or 13-liter diesel engines, according to a news release from a law firm repre…

Human-like robots that can move across sidewalks and climb stairs are on the way to neighborhoods, and they are looking to track down humans. But this scenario is not from the latest sequel to “The Terminator.” This two-legged, two-armed robot, named Digit, is being produced by the Ford Motor Co. and Agility Robotics of Oregon, and is seeking to deliver goods to consumers.

John Stomps, CEO and founder of Total Transportation of Mississippi, said the need for drivers caused him to look into a new strategy in January 2018 —one that involves training those between the ages of 18 and 20 to haul freight interstate.

Tonnage saw a big surge in April, according to American Trucking Associations, even as spot rates and volumes declined in the same month, according to other surveys.

Trucking technology firms are raking in cash as investors look to get in on a hot industry and capitalize on a U.S. economy that remains strong.

April saw strong volumes and abundant capacity in spot market truckload freight, according to DAT Solutions’ monthly report.

Amazon.com has jumped into the market of the third-party logistics broker, roiling the waters and raising concern that the Seattle-based e-commerce giant could disrupt the freight industry forever and indelibly.

Penske Truck Leasing has joined Partners for Automated Vehicle Education, a coalition of industry leaders that seeks to educate and assure the public about automated vehicles, according to a news release from the two organizations.

Americold Realty Trust, one of the world’s largest companies focused on temperature-controlled warehouses, on May 7 reported revenue rose in the first quarter ending March 31.