James Miller

Latest Executive Moves in Kodiak Robotics, Fontaine Trailer, and More Influence Trucking Industry Dynamics

Recent weeks have seen some notable personnel moves across prominent companies in the trucking world, signaling shifts in leadership that may ripple through logistics operations.

How New York's Thruway Authority Is Engaging Truckers to Improve Service Areas and Fuel Facilities

The New York State Thruway Authority is actively seeking feedback from truck drivers to guide upgrades at 27 service facilities scattered along one of the nation’s longest toll roads.

DB Cargo enhances freight wagon management with Giesecke+Devrient’s solar-powered IoT tracking solution

In rail freight logistics, keeping tabs on every wagon's location and condition can be tricky.

UPS Flight Operations President Houston Mills to Share Market Outlook at Cargo Facts Symposium 2025

The upcoming Cargo Facts Symposium 2025 is set to feature Houston Mills, president of flight operations at UPS, as a key panelist discussing the state of the air cargo market and future outlook.

Jaguar Land Rover Faces Production Shutdown Amid Major Cyberattack Impacting Logistics and Retail

Jaguar Land Rover (JLR), the famed British automaker behind Range Rover and Land Rover models, recently endured a severe disruption that brought both manufacturing and retail operations to a standstill.

Bureau of Customs Secures a Dozen High-End Vehicles Connected to the Discaya Family

The Bureau of Customs (BOC) recently took control of 12 luxury cars linked to the Discaya family.

US Factory Sector Contracts for Sixth Consecutive Month Under Tariff-Driven Pressure

Prolonged Shrinking of U.S. Factory Output The U.S. manufacturing sector continued to show signs of strain in August, marking the sixth straight month of contraction. Despite a slight uptick in the overall manufacturing index, the gauge stayed below the critical 50-point threshold, indicating that production activity was still declining rather than expanding. This persistent reduction reflects ongoing challenges faced by manufacturers amid heightened import tariffs and related cost uncertainties. Key Manufacturing Indicators and Employment Trends The Institute for Supply Management (ISM) released data revealing that the manufacturing index edged up to 48.7 in August from 48 in July. While

Canada Post’s Ongoing Contract Conflict with Postal Workers Causes Service and Financial Strain

The ongoing negotiations between Canada Post and the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW), which represents around 50,000 mail carriers, are at a frustrating impasse.

Elliott Investment Management Takes Strategic Position in PepsiCo, Eyeing Operational Changes

One of the largest activist investors, Elliott Investment Management, recently announced acquiring a sizable stake in PepsiCo worth around $4 billion.

Scania Announces 750 Job Reductions in Sweden to Streamline Operations and Stay Competitive

Scania, the Swedish heavyweight in industrial vehicle manufacturing, has recently declared a substantial reorganization to align itself with emerging market conditions and future demands.

Wayfair Elevates CastleGate Logistics to Support Multichannel Fulfillment of Big and Bulky Home Goods

Wayfair's logistics arm, CastleGate, has taken a significant leap forward by extending its services beyond the retailer’s internal use, now offering suppliers a robust third-party logistics (3PL) platform for handling big and bulky home goods through multichannel fulfillment.

Stagnant Truckload Rates and Market Challenges Amid Tariffs: Insights from DAT Freight & Analytics

The trucking industry continues to grapple with stagnant truckload rates, as tariffs and economic uncertainties cast a shadow over demand and capacity.