LNG shipping rates ‘shooting for the stars’ at $500,000 per day
On Sept. 26, Pareto analyst Eirik Haavaldsen predicted that liquefied natural gas shipping rates could top $1 million per day in the fourth quarter. At least some deals are already…
Benchmark diesel price down again as futures markets turn up over OPEC+
For the 14th time in the past 15 weeks, the benchmark diesel price used as the basis for most fuel surcharges declined. And in what seems to be almost a…
Beer runs a proof point for autonomous freight
Autonomous trucking is more than a robot replacing a human driver on the highway. The computer needs to account for how to balance trailer loads, something human drivers do by…
Meet Motive.
Today, we’re changing our name from KeepTruckin to Motive. Let me explain why. Our mission Nine years ago, Ryan, Obaid, and I set out to bring the trucking industry online.…
Prevent HOS violations and lower costs with automation. Introducing the Motive compliance management suite.
Compliance is complex, regulations are ever-changing, and HOS violations are expensive. The good news is, you can do something about it. We’re excited to introduce the new Motive compliance management…
Top tips to help carriers with heavy hauling.
A construction company needs to get a dozer to a jobsite. An aircraft manufacturer needs to get a new fuselage to a customer. An energy firm needs to get a…
A quick guide to reefer monitoring.
Transporting perishable goods is big business. Perishable goods make up many of the items consumers purchase regularly, like food products, pharmaceuticals, flowers, candles, paint, and chewing gum. These types of…
The ultimate guide to middle-mile logistics.
The early 2020s have been volatile for the supply chain, leaving many wondering the best way to innovate and make improvements. In recent years, last-mile delivery has been a huge…
Werner acquiring truckload carrier Baylor Trucking
Werner Enterprises (CCJ Top 250, No. 13) has acquired Milan, Indiana-based truckload carrier Baylor Trucking. Financial terms were not disclosed. Baylor, a four-time Walmart carrier of the year and in 2021…
Trucker Looking on Semi Truck Wheel
Michelin replacing its Michelin XZE with updated tire
Michelin is replacing its Michelin XZE tire in the two current 19.5-inch sizes (225/70R19.5 LRG and 245/70R19.5 LRH) in October with the Agilis HD Z 19.5 tire. The company says the…