DailyDash

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the fallout from K-Ratio’s closing of its fuel hedging program, Uber Freight’s expansion into the LTL space and more.

The High Five

1. The abrupt closure of K-Ratio’s fuel hedging program in late June has left trucking companies scrambling as they await answers from the Chicago-based company as to what happened and when or if participating carriers will recoup money owed to them for June...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-companies-seeking-answers-from-k-ratio

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the latest tech advances for autonomous trucks, an analysis for investing in the LTL market and more.

The High Five

1. One sensor from LiDAR startup AEye Inc. can see more than a half-mile ahead and alert an autonomous truck that a human driver is cutting in from the next lane of traffic. The miniature machine is being evaluated for inclusion in TuSimple’s autonomous driving system on a...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-tusimples-3280-foot-view

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight the latest news on XPO Logistics’ spinoff, wildfire issues that are impacting the Port of Vancouver and more.

Reminder: FreightWaves’ Autonomous & Electric Vehicles Summit starts at 9 a.m. ET on Wednesday. Click here for free registration for the virtual event.

The High Five

1. The board at XPO Logistics Inc. has approved the spinoff of the company’s contract logistics operations, and the...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-xpo-board-approves-spinoff

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we highlight legal troubles for a California trucking company owner, a rare investment for Lufthansa and more.

The High Five

1. The owner of two California trucking companies is facing wire fraud charges after prosecutors claim he obtained more than $667,000 in funds through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Paycheck Protection Program while awaiting trial in a separate federal case involving...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-tanker-explosion-ppp-scheme-big-trouble

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we offer up hot opinions regarding Knight-Swift’s move into the LTL market, another investigative piece involving a double-brokerage scheme and more.

The High Five

1. The ramifications of Knight-Swift’s acquisition of AAA Cooper this week are potentially far-reaching — not only for the two companies but for the industry as a whole. We asked FreightWaves experts to provide us their Hot Freight Opinions...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-hot-opinions-on-knight-swift-deal

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at a request by the Self-Driving Coalition, good news about the Ever Given and more.

The High Five

1. A group representing makers of self-driving cars and trucks wants the Biden administration to reconsider its recent order mandating that manufacturers and operators of automated vehicles promptly report data involving certain crashes that occur while the automation technology is engaged. John...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-feds-data-being-questioned

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at the ramifications of an unproductive meeting by the OPEC+ group, a commitment to 1,700 charging stations and more. 

The High Five

1. Diesel consumers looking at the results of this past weekend’s failure by the OPEC+ group to come to an agreement might be confused by the reaction. John Kingston’s analysis

2. Nowports, a Mexico-based digital freight forwarder, announced it has raised $16...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-why-oil-prices-are-higher

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at a potential rules revision thanks to Daimler, more trouble for Lordstown Motors and more.

The High Five

1. Thanks to a request by Daimler Trucks North America, federal regulators will consider revising rules for windshield-mounted cameras in trucks that would make filing for exemptions unnecessary. John Gallagher from Washington

2. Just as the monthly data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-rule-changes-for-windshield-cameras

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at the impact of the highway reauthorization bill, a significant acquisition by DP World and more.

The High Five

1. The U.S. House of Representatives passed a highway reauthorization bill on Thursday that includes a provision to raise trucking insurance liability from $750,000 to $2 million, mandates automatic braking on new trucks and increases scrutiny of truck dispatch services. John...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-trucking-insurance-gets-a-boost

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what’s happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, we look at a new software package from Drivewyze, a new partnership for Transfix, highlights from FreightWaves’ latest summit and more.

The High Five

1. Drivewyze, known primarily for its weigh station bypass software, is rolling out a new product offering a quicker inspection if a truck gets pulled over into the on-road facility. The product has been dubbed E-inspection. John Kingston with more

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https://www.freightwaves.com/news/the-daily-dash-fast-tracking-through-weigh-stations