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Texas-based trucking company files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection
Peace Equipment LLC, a company headquartered in Edcouch, Texas, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection this week, citing rising operating costs and “reduced income in the trucking industry.” The company also noted…
What to look for as logistics industry preps for back-to-school season
Peak season expectations are some of the most currently discussed topics in logistics, but there is another key consumer metric not being considered: back-to-school shopping season. Just like ordering for the holidays,…
Road to NTDC Spotlight: Roland Bolduc, Part 2
In March and April, FedEx Express driver Roland Bolduc began gearing up for more state and National Truck Driving championships crowns. Here's the second in a series.
Foxconn’s Dispute With Lordstown Shows Souring EV Sentiment
Foxconn hasn’t made good on its pledge to acquire enough Lordstown shares to build an 18.3% stake in the company, and now a dispute threatens to sink the electric vehicle startup.
‘The most difficult and dangerous transportation job ever undertaken’
FreightWaves Classics is sponsored by Old Dominion Freight Line — Helping the World Keep Promises. Learn more here. As we prepare for the upcoming holiday weekend to celebrate Memorial Day, FreightWaves Classics memorializes…
3D printed habitats on Mars; coffee logistics and selling in a down market – WTT
On today’s episode of WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is talking to NASA’s Nicole Piontek and Mike Ewert about the space agency’s CHAPEA mission to build 3D-printed habitats on Mars. We’ll learn all about the logistics involved…
Memorial Day might instead signal mayday
This week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Last week’s FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index: 25 (Shippers) Three-month FreightWaves Supply Chain Pricing Power Index Outlook: 30…
FullStack Modular Moves to Connecticut From Brooklyn
Connecticut will be home to building manufacturer Fullstack Modular as its headquarters moves from New York’s Brooklyn Navy Yard to Gateway Terminal at the Port of New Haven.
Embark to Be Acquired by Applied Intuition
Embark Technology is set to be acquired by fellow autonomous vehicle software company Applied Intuition, the companies announced May 25.
CVSA Inspectors Sideline 773 Vehicles
More than one of every 10 commercial vehicles inspected April 19 during a special one-day brake enforcement effort event were sidelined with bad brakes.
