Digital freight broker Convoy launched direct-from-shipper loads nationwide, a feature intended to provide carriers access to 10 times the amount of spot freight from America’s largest shippers.

The slowing U.S. economy is impacting the finances of some of the industry’s biggest truckload carriers as Schneider National Inc. saw its third-quarter financial numbers decline.

Alberta took a step toward easing the pain of its crude-production caps by allowing oil companies to exceed output limits if they ship the extra production by rail.

C.H. Robinson Worldwide on Oct. 30 reported profit and sales declines that were worse than expected due to excess shipping capacity and waning demand.

Forward Air Corp. reported strong third-quarter earnings, including skyrocketing revenue, when the Greeneville, Tenn., company announced financial results Oct. 24.

The sheer volume of wind turbine blades, towers and other parts moving through Duluth, Minn., in 2019 surpassed record tonnage totals this week by reaching 306,000 freight tons.

Saia Inc. reported mixed third-quarter financial results Oct. 30, missing Wall Street’s expectations for earnings but surpassing analysts’ forecasts for revenue.

Swift Logistics will close its warehouse in Springettsbury Township, Pa., on Dec. 31, and 56 employees will be laid off.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Oct. 30 announced its final interim rule supporting a 2018 hemp legalization law that will allow the interstate transportation of hemp without interference from the states.

Canadian carrier Mullen Group Ltd. posted a 6.4% decline in net income in the third quarter, to C$20.5 million or 20 cents per share, according to a company news release Oct. 24.