INBOUND A truck by any other name … Though they may call trucks by different names, Americans can agree that trucks play a vital role in the economy. November 27, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Though they may call trucks by different names, Americans can agree that trucks play a vital role in the economy. Read More
Schneider reaches 1 million mile mark for zero-emission freight hauls Company operates nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias at California intermodal site November 21, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Company operates nearly 100 Freightliner eCascadias at California intermodal siteRead More
Japan to cap driving hours for truckers in 2024 Change could trigger labor shortage, drive demand for cargo handling automation, IFR says November 21, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments
Truck tonnage continues to rebound “slowly and inconsistently” ATA says freight tonnage increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in September November 21, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments ATA says freight tonnage increased 1.1% in October after declining 1.1% in SeptemberRead More
Truck driver shortage eased in 2023 in Europe and the U.S. But IRU report predicts global shortage will double by 2028 as age gap widens November 20, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments But IRU report predicts global shortage will double by 2028 as age gap widensRead More
2024 LOGISTICS OUTLOOK A new outlook that’s a lot like the old outlook Growth in the freight and logistics markets stalled in 2023 owing to overstocking, weak demand, and excess capacity. Expect more of the same in 2024. November 20, 2023 Gary Frantz One Comment Growth in the freight and logistics markets stalled in 2023 owing to overstocking, weak demand, and excess capacity. Expect more of the same in 2024.Read More
BIG PICTURE A delivery saga It sounded so simple, so why was it such a hassle to order a few bottles of wine? November 20, 2023 David Maloney No Comments It sounded so simple, so why was it such a hassle to order a few bottles of wine?Read More
AIT Worldwide Logistics to acquire Dutch transportation firm Buying Lubbers Logistics Group will expand AIT’s footprint to Denmark, Norway, Romania, and Turkey November 17, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Buying Lubbers Logistics Group will expand AIT’s footprint to Denmark, Norway, Romania, and TurkeyRead More
Orange EV produces 1,000th electric terminal truck Heavy-duty EV truck will provide yard management, trailer spotting, and shuttling services for Lazer Logistics November 16, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments Heavy-duty EV truck will provide yard management, trailer spotting, and shuttling services for Lazer LogisticsRead More
Survey: fleets continue to emphasize shorter truck life cycles 59% are operating their trucks five years or less before replacement, Fleet Advantage says November 14, 2023 DC Velocity Staff No Comments 59% are operating their trucks five years or less before replacement, Fleet Advantage saysRead More