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Cary, N.C.-based Railinc’s TransmetriQ unit has announced a major advance in shipment tracking and Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA) services, according to a news release.

China’s recent COVID-19 crackdown is having a ripple effect on ocean carrier scheduling and hurting volume at the Port of Oakland, officials say.

Putting upward pressure on delivered produce prices, refrigerated truck rates have soared to nearly $5 per mile in early February, according to a survey by the USDA.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced plans to increase capacity at the Port of Oakland in Oakland, California and improve service for shippers of U.S. grown agricultural commodities.

New federal requirements for a CDL take hold Monday, and it could have a major impact on hauling grain and livestock more than 150 miles from your farm. It could also cause an even bigger shortage of truck drivers.

Lewis Center, Ohio-based Triple T Transport is launching Stay In Your Lane, a weekly podcast tackling the issues facing the modern logistics and transport industry, according to a news release.

Truck rates and volumes are showing mixed trends, according to the transportation platform DAT.

The technology solutions platform seeks to eliminate friction in trucking and build the next-generation digital freight platform for fresh produce.

As the largest open field producer of tomatoes, Lipman Family Farms has big-time transportation needs.

Increased competition among solution providers is making track and trace technology more accessible for the transportation sector, says Seth Konkle, general manager for the Indianapolis office of the Scotlynn Group.