Is Amazon on course to upend LTL industry?
Rumors signal e-commerce giant plans to become for-hire LTL carrier The less-than-truckload industry may face a seismic shift as rumors circulate that e-commerce behemoth Amazon is preparing to expand operations as a for-hire LTL carrier. LTL markets — already grappling with tepid demand and pricing pressures — now confront the specter of a formidable new […]
Trucking bottlenecks cost U.S. billions — and a Nashville freeway is one of the worst
Traffic congestion along U.S. highways costs $108.8 billion annually, impacting both the trucking industry and daily commuters. Where the combined I-24/40 meets I-440 in Nashville ranks among the top five worst trucking bottlenecks nationwide. Trucking delays due to congestion equate to 436,000 drivers sitting idle for a year, according to the American Transportation […]
