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Just weeks before closing its doors and dismissing thousands of employees, Yellow Corp. doled out millions of dollars in bonuses to executives so they wouldnt leave the trucking firm during its chaotic unraveling, court papers show.

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 truck parking and streamline the process for issuing CDLs.

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 heavier single-trailer trucks, in a letter penned this week to members of Congress.

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 years crop during harvest. The proclamation will be effective immediately.

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 doesnt come from the store. It has to be brought to the store by a truck. No matter how many times we have said it in the past, there was a disconnect.

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.

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.

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 own company. Evan reflects on the lessons he learned during his time working with Jared and emphasizes the importance of understanding customer businesses and taking an ownership mindset approach. He also highlights the benefits of building strong relationships and providing exceptional customer s

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 drivers.

'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

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 Arkansas. Operating 18 hours a day, trucks will deliver Tyson, Jimmy Dean and BallPark products, among others, to the companys distribution and storage facilities in the Rogers and Springdale, Ark., areas.

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, sustainability and safety.

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 were good enough to call it a career, hanging up the keys to his milk truck last month.

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 proposed standards will crush the supply chain and put the American food supply at risk.

But in every case, theres a common factor thats probably being overlooked when it comes to improving safety and uptime. When was the last time you thought about spring brakes? Unless they required replacement, its probably been a while. That makes now as good as any time to remember whats at stake when it comes to extending spring brakes lifecycle, protecting their performance, and selecting the right type for an operations trailers.

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 college graduate navigating a tough job market and the early years building up to BulkLoads. He explores his motivations, from recognizing the potential of technology to his desire to give back to the trucking community. Listen to the why behind Jared's entrepreneurial spirit and his passion for tru

It didnt take an economics degree to figure out the problem: truckers simply werent being compensated enough to entice and keep workers.

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.

Instead, Ben Gardiner, NMFTAs 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 trailer powerline network. Thats it.

Is an 18-wheeler still doing interstate commerce if its empty? The high court may take a whack at solving this Zen head-scratcher.

Lets 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. Its an anonymized measurement of midsize to large truckload carriers willingness to accept the loads that are offered. OTRI is the best way to measure supply and demand.

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.

While trucking demand will increase and rates may soar, its important for truckers to ensure that daily detention rates are built into their confirmation sheets, Fuller said. Often it can take days, and sometimes weeks, before trucks are unloaded, which can prove costly if detention pay is not built into a drivers daily rate.

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 involved in the transportation industry. He discusses the unique challenges they faced starting their own brokerage, including finding support from factor companies and midsized trucking companies. Scott emphasizes their passion for the ag space and their dedication to solving problems for their custom

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 failing to pay the companies millions of dollars in outstanding invoices for transportation services the carriers provided in 2019 and 2020.

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 executives and analysts said.

According to American Transportation Research Institutes latest Operational Cost Update, semi-truck drivers in the U.S. get average fuel economy of around 6.68 miles per gallon.

The survey of 504 truck drivers, 337 of whom own the truck they drive, revealed the conditions that lead to stress on the road:

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 bulk of grain deliveries.

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 Midwest. It moves approximately 18,000 loads annually.

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 processing capabilities

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 is lighter to pull, the company says. The trailer's subframe and upper coupler are painted individually with a zinc-rich paint process.

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.