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    Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry

    Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.

    Updated Feb. 27, 2025
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    DOT repeals highway greenhouse gas emissions reporting rule

    The Biden-era rule, which required states and metropolitan planning organizations to monitor and set targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, faced political opposition and lawsuits.

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    Retrieved from Davis Express, Inc. on April 17, 2025
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    Davis Express to shut down, cites challenging freight market

    Owner and President Jimmy Davis said rising refrigerated trucking costs have been challenging as rates decreased or remained flat.

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    Benita Taube

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    ​​​​​​​Knight-Swift adds former Saia CFO to board

    Ex-Werner executive Robert Synowicki Jr., a member of Knight-Swift's board of directors since 2016, will not stand for reelection.

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    Retrieved from J.B. Hunt on April 17, 2025
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    JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations

    Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.

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    Tariff concerns weigh on freight recovery: report

    While pricing improved for LTL and truckload rates in Q1, tariffs seem to be clouding the long-term outlook, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

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    Tracker

    Class 8 truck, trailer orders by month

    Net trailer orders soared 70% year over year, FTR reported.

    Updated April 21, 2025
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    Majors Management updates fuel supply, carrier management

    The partnership with Gravitate, expected to go live this summer, will be used for the company’s 1,400-plus retailer and dealer locations.

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    Universal Logistics looks to move incorporation from Michigan to Nevada

    The company is asking shareholders to approve the conversion, which it says could potentially better protect its directors and officers from ‘unmeritorious’ lawsuits.

  • An aerial view of a Pasha Hawaii container ship arriving in the Port Of Long Beach near a Cosco Shipping container ship on April 3, 2025 in Long Beach, California.
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    US proceeds with China-linked ship fees

    Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.

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    Kodiak looks to go public via SPAC deal

    The builder of autonomous truck technology has agreed to merge with Ares Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, at a $2.5 billion valuation.

  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gestures while speaking at a podium with a blue curtain and America flag behind him in the background.
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    Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how planned and enacted policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.

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    Courtesy of Love's Travel Stops
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    Love’s opens new store, adds 121 parking spaces in Ohio

    The company’s Belmont store is the fourth opening this year.

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    Retrieved from C.H. Robinson on April 15, 2025
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    CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

    Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

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    Tracker

    How truck spot rates are shifting

    Reefer rates rose during the week of April 13, while dry van fell by two cents.

    Updated April 23, 2025
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    Tracker

    What’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?

    Flat bed load posts are down for a third consecutive week, per DAT.

    Updated April 23, 2025
  • A photo of an EV charging location. The canopy over the chargers says "Flying J. GM Energy."
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    Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations

    The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.

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    Paccar fights back against golden parachute shareholder proposal

    The OEM’s board of directors believes the vote is unnecessary, citing that the company does not have specific severance agreements with its officers.

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    Benita Taube

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    Knight-Swift shareholders push for political transparency

    The company, meanwhile, argues that it does not make any contributions from corporate funds to candidates or political parties, making the proposal unnecessary.

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    Four Star Freightliner opens 8th Southeast location

    The dealership in Georgiana, Alabama, will provide repairs, maintenance and parts for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

  • Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House on March 24, 2025.
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    US launches probe into semiconductor imports

    The Section 232 investigation comes ahead of anticipated tariffs on the industry.

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    Retrieved from Saia Facebook page on April 08, 2025
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    Saia localizes its customer service operations

    The changes, which aim to speed response time, have led to “workforce impacts” in Georgia and Idaho.

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    Gender pay gap progress flatlines as support for pay equity falters, report finds

    Equal Pay Day, recognized this year on March 25, marks how far women with full-time jobs had to work into the new year to earn as much as men did the year before.

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    Paccar CFO to retire after 39 years

    Harrie Schippers will be succeeded by Brice Poplawski who will serve as SVP and CFO, effective June 2.

  • An Amazon truck is seen entering the LDJ5 Amazon Sort Center on April 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    Amazon launches LTL service in US

    The less-than-truckload offering is currently limited to inbound shipments destined for the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment centers.