Intermodal

AirIQ is the latest provider of electronic logging device (ELD) solutions to join Trucker Tools Smart Capacity® platform, expanding access to real-time tracking data from ELDs

Trucker vaccine rule is making freight and fruit pricier

Bloomberg | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

New rules requiring truckers to show proof of vaccination when crossing the Canada-U.S. border are cutting into shipping capacity and boosting the cost of hauling everything from broccoli to tomatoes.

Bok Seng Logistics PTE LTD Singapore takes delivery of two Goldhofer MPA 8 semitrailers

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

For the first time in the company’s history, Bok Seng recently decided to invest in a transport solution from Goldhofer, and the two 8-axle »MPA« semitrailers have now been delivered. Bok Seng specifically chose the »MPA« version because of the advantages of the low-maintenance axle technology in combination with a high axle load and the extremely low loading height.

DB Schenker joins IRU in focus on global logistics decarbonisation

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Global multimodal logistics operator DB Schenker has joined IRU, the world road transport organization, as its newest corporate member.

New electric vehicles launching at Work Truck Week 2022

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

ATA truck tonnage index increased 1% in December

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 1% in December after rising 0.5% in November. In December, the index equaled 114.7 (2015=100) compared with 113.5 in November.

DAT: Spot van rate hits $3 milestone in December, up 54 cents year over year

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking | By The Numbers

Van and refrigerated (“reefer”) truckload freight rates hit new highs in December, with national average prices up 21.9% and 29.5% respectively compared to the same period a year ago, said DAT Freight & Analytics, which operates the industry’s largest marketplace for spot truckload freight and the DAT iQ data analytics service.

RailWorks Corp. closes acquisition of North American flash-butt welding fleet

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Rail

XPO Logistics announces expansion of less-than-truckload network with new terminals, maintenance shops and trailer manufacturing capacity

Nikola signs battery deal with Proterra for electric big rigs

Bloomberg | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Evans Transportation signs sponsorship deal with pro golfer Kevin Kisner

AJOT Newsroom | January 18, 2022 | Intermodal | Trucking

Evans Transportation, a full-service, third-party provider of custom logistics solutions for North American shippers, announced a sponsorship deal with pro golfer and four-time PGA Tour winner Kevin Kisner. In an endorsement of Evans’ proprietary best-in-class services and transportation technology, Kisner now displays the company’s name and logo on his left collar.