AUSTIN, Texas — The logjam of trucks at the U.S.-Mexico border finally began breaking April 14 after nearly a week as Texas Gov. Greg Abbott eased off his latest dramatic action over immigration that has gridlocked some of the world’s busiest trade ports and taken a mounting economic toll.
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Logistics 50 | Freight Brokerage | Dry Storage Warehousing | Refrigerated Warehousing | Dedicated | Ocean Freight | Airfreight
Top Dedicated Contract Carriers
Rank | Company | Total Power Units |
---|---|---|
1 | J.B. Hunt Transport Services | 7,401 |
2 | Swift Transportation | 4,910 |
3 | Ryder Supply Chain Solutions | 4,540 |
4 | Werner Enterprises | 3,760 |
5 | Ruan | 3,493 |
6 | Penske Logistics | 3,277 |
7 | Cardinal Logistics | 3,220 |
8 | Schneider | 3,050 |
9 | NFI | 2,300 |
10 | U.S. Xpress Enterprises | 1,800 |
11 | Black Horse Carriers Inc. | 1,674 |
12 | UPS Supply Chain Solutions | 1,382 |
13 | Estenson Logistics | 1,190 |
14 | Averitt Express | 1,144 |
15 | Performance Team | 1,045 |
16 | Commercial Warehousing | 1,000 |
17 | Universal Logistics Holdings | 970 |
18 | DHL Supply Chain | 865 |
19 | Cowan Logistics | 766 |
20 | Celadon Group | 700 |
21 | Ceva Logistics (North America) | 604 |
22 | Odyssey Logistics & Technology | 600 |
23 | AIM Integrated Logistics | 586 |
24 | Crane Worldwide Logistics | 573 |
25 | Dupré Logistics | 550 |
26 | CRST The Transportation Solution | 500 |
27 | Bay and Bay Transportation | 500 |
28 | G&D Integrated | 468 |
29 | Transport America | 442 |
30 | Lily Dedicated Logistics Systems | 415 |
31 | Crowley Logistics | 335 |
32 | Leonard's Express | 330 |
33 | Warehouse Services Inc. | 314 |
34 | ITS Logistics | 300 |
35 | FedEx Logistics | 298 |
36 | Landair | 280 |
37 | Knight Transportation | 250 |
38 | LeSaint Logistics | 250 |
39 | ADS Logistics | 250 |
40 | XPO Logistics | 249 |
41 | Saddle Creek Logistics Services | 233 |
42 | ODW Logistics | 230 |
43 | Legacy Supply Chain Services | 230 |
44 | Midwest Express Group | 221 |
45 | East Coast Transport | 190 |
46 | Syfan Logistics | 171 |
47 | Kane Is Able Inc. | 165 |
48 | Kenco Group | 135 |
49 | Atech Logistics | 130 |
50 | Verst Group Logistics | 125 |
51 | Taylor Logistics | 122 |
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Extras
On the Bubble
Texas Moves to Ease Border Gridlock Over ‘Sense of Urgency’
Indiana River Port Featured in White House Rural Infrastructure Tour
The Department of Transportation has released $44 billion for rural infrastructure, an announcement that reinforced a White House commitment and aligned with a visit by Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to a small Indiana river port.
Amazon, UPS’ Biggest Customer, Is Also Its Biggest Competitive Threat
Amazon delivered more than 5 billion packages in the U.S. in 2021, while UPS delivered roughly 5.5 billion U.S. packages, according to company figures and industry estimates. Amazon has said it could surpass UPS this year, and it’s not alone in that prediction.
TXTA Chief: Driver Wait Times at Border Becoming a Burden
The discomfort of drivers having to wait long hours to enter Texas from Mexico should be considered amid the focus on freight delays resulting from Gov. Greg Abbott’s recent directive to enhance border safety inspections, says the head of the Texas Trucking Association.
Air Cargo Becoming a More Feasible Freight Alternative
Manufacturers, retailers and seafood distributors have increasingly turned to air cargo planes to transport products — a more expensive, but faster and more reliable alternative to longhaul trucks, trains and ocean vessels often bogged down by current supply chain problems.
Amazon CEO Jassy Wants to Improve Warehouse Safety
In his first letter to Amazon shareholders, CEO Andy Jassy offered a defense of the wages and benefits the company gives its warehouse workers while also vowing to improve injury rates inside the facilities.
April 14, 2022XPO Chairman Jacobs Says Transportation Economy Shows Signs of Slowing
XPO Logistics Inc. CEO Brad Jacobs said that the transportation-specific economy remains strong but is slowing and not as vibrant as it was earlier in the year.
Mexican Truck Exports Plunge 80% as Border Blockade Persists
Mexican semi-truck exports to the U.S. have slumped 80% in a matter of days as a border blockade to protest Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s stepped-up vehicle inspections drags on.
Abbott to Halt Some Truck Inspections on Border Snarl
Texas will halt some vehicle inspections at the U.S.-Mexico border after a protest against Gov. Greg Abbott’s crackdown provoked protests that halted some crucial food and equipment shipments.
Labor Leaders Optimistic Over Port Contract Talks
With negotiations expected to begin soon between the 22,000-member International Longshore and Warehouse Union and the Pacific Maritime Association, ILWU leaders are expressing confidence that the two sides will reach an agreement — without an interruption in work — before the June 30 deadline for the current contract expiration.