Month: May 2020

Index: rail volumes and trucking spot rates may have “bottomed out” as industry eyes restart

FTR and truckstop.com collaborate on “Covid-19 Truck Freight Recovery Index,” say statistics reveal market trends. Freight rates in the trucking spot market have “bottomed out” and will probably not continue their steep slump caused by Covid-19 business shutdowns and stay at home policies, according to a new industry index created by industry research firm FTR …

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J.B. Hunt creates digital feature to improve driver, customer safety during deliveries

Article written by Jeff Della Rosa J.B. Hunt Transport Services Inc. looks to make safer the delivery of shipments amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic as federal and state transportation agencies partner to distribute 1 million masks to truck drivers nationwide. The Lowell-based carrier announced Friday (May 1) a new electronic bill of lading (eBOL) feature that …

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