Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling

The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.

EV trucking, politics take center stage at TCA conference

The association’s Fall Business Meeting & Call on Washington featured a Q&A with an EPA official and advocacy for truck parking funding.

Uber Freight upgrades its TMS

Updates include simplified dock scheduling features and a streamlined load management experience, the company said.

Loan woes spike for BMO transportation customers

Despite repayment challenges, trucking is seeing early signs of stabilization, the financial company’s chief revenue officer said.

EV, parking, labor law concerns command carriers’ attention, TCA president says

Legislators and the EPA heard from truckload executives about the feasibility and fallout of new regulations last week.

Truckload PPI rebounds after nearly 2-year trough

The pricing measure was last positive year over year in December 2022.

Phillips 66 augments fleet fueling payment options

The DriverDash mobile app allows fleet drivers to pay for fuel more safely at more than 5,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded gas stations.

Federal highway administrator leaves for private sector

Shailen Bhatt took a job last week as at engineering firm AtkinsRéalis as SVP and COO of U.S., Latin America, minerals and metals.

Air Van acquires Imeson Distribution Center

The third-party logistics provider grew its warehouse space by 700,000 square feet. 

Harris has momentum in reset race, political analyst tells trucking execs

But the presidential election remains too close to call, and anyone who says otherwise "is not really being honest," Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales said.

Alternatives to electric trucks show more promise, Werner leader says

Chairman and CEO Derek Leathers described limitations with EVs in the carrier's fleet and suggested renewable diesel as a better option.

Middle class workers fear outliving their retirement savings, report finds

Respondents said they faced competing financial priorities, such as paying off debt and covering basic living expenses.

‘It isn’t going to work’: Carrier execs slam EPA emissions rule

Trucking leaders challenged the feasibility of the Phase 3 greenhouse gas reduction rule for new heavy-duty trucks during a Q&A with an EPA official Wednesday.

2027 emissions rules still on course despite Chevron ruling, Ryder CFO says

“There’s a lot of regulatory uncertainty,” CFO John Diez said, but the company is preparing for implementation of EPA heavy-duty truck emissions rules.

NTSB says Triton fatal crash involved fatigued driver, fake HOS process

The federal investigation called for changes in commercial regulations to mandate inward-facing cameras and the ability to audit ELDs.

Greenlane receives $15M grant for EV truck charging

The South Coast Air Quality Management District grant will expedite construction of the venture's flagship site in Colton, California.

AAA Cooper promotes leaders to presidents of LTL, dedicated

The Knight-Swift LTL carrier elevated Chris Durley and Cory Bingham to key roles.

Almost 4 in 10 leaders admit to ‘fauxductivity,’ Workhuman finds

The phenomenon could be a symptom of poor culture, creating a toxic cycle of performative productivity and productivity anxiety.

Wheaton Bekins promotes executive to sales, marketing role

The relocation specialty carrier promoted Central Regional Sales Director April Milner just months after appointing a new president.  

Waste hauler Recology pilots hydrogen fuel cell truck

The trial marked the first test of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse collection vehicle in North America, the carrier said.

Jury awards $462M in damages in Wabash lawsuit

The penalty stemmed from costs the trailer manufacturer would have spent in making safer equipment, lawyers for the lead plaintiffs said.

Yellow’s Darren Hawkins has a new job

The former CEO of the bankrupt LTL giant will lead the North American Chassis Pool Cooperative as president and CEO.

California seeks public feedback on self-driving heavy-duty trucks

The state’s DMV put forth draft regulations to spur stakeholder comments.

ATRI calls on carriers to share trucking’s top concerns

The American Trucking Associations’ research arm uses the input to help prioritize industry strategy.

Low-carbon materials a ‘huge opportunity’ to green the transportation sector

The DOT is releasing $800 million to reimburse builders for using cleaner construction products, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said.