‘A whirlwind’: Saia sprints toward nationwide ambitions in 100th year

The Georgia-based LTL carrier spent $1 billion and reopened more than 20 former Yellow Corp. terminals in its centennial year.

Hyzon hydrogen fuel cell truck trials shift into order conversations

All 10 of the company’s completed trials for its Class 8 and refuse fuel cell electric trucks have been successful, CEO Parker Meeks told investors.

Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation

Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.

Trump’s FMCSA chief will have significant sway over trucking

The next head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will have power over speed limiters and other regulations.

Paccar recalls 221K trucks with Bendix ECUs

Roughly 221,000 vehicles across 23 models from Paccar are affected, widening a recall by multiple OEMs connected to the supplier. 

Why trucking M&A accelerates at the end of the year

Taxes, budgets and other pressures to close before the next year come into play.

Mullen Group budgets $150M for acquisitions next year

With the help of M&A, the Canada-based transportation conglomerate seeks 10% growth in 2025.

Fleets, insurers face big unknowns in the transition to autonomous trucks

How premiums will change and how risk is assessed will depend on data gathered on AVs.

How will trucking fare against tariffs? Economists weigh in

The true impact of tariffs, and which ones will ultimately materialize, is still unclear, experts said.

BMO’s transportation loan portfolio problems escalate

Impairments in Q4 reached C$464 million, but banking executives predicted the worst was behind them.

Kal Freight will close tire, parts businesses

The transportation and logistics provider petitioned a bankruptcy court in Texas to restructure its non-core subsidiaries.

Solid economy gives Fed time to mull rate cut pace, chair says

Jerome Powell’s comments align with those of other officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.

Forward Air fires president amid investor pressure to sell company

Chris Ruble, also the company's COO, was terminated without cause on Dec. 6, according to a securities filing.

Mack adds a dozen EV-certified dealers to network

The increase brought the OEM’s total number of EV-certified dealers to 65 locations in North America.

Estes reopens former Yellow terminals

The facilities are among the two dozen properties and a dozen leases the Virginia-based carrier acquired in last year's bankruptcy auction.

Hub Group executives swap C-suite roles

The carrier's chief marketing officer and COO are trading jobs, the company announced.

Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

SEC fines UPS $45M for overvaluing LTL unit ahead of sale

TFI International acquired UPS Freight, which it rebranded to TForce Freight, for $800 million in 2021.

LTL freight classification changes delayed until July: NMFTA

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will delay implementation to give carriers more time to ready themselves for the changes. 

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New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

Canada Cartage to acquire western reefer carrier

The deal with Coastal Pacific Xpress furthers the Ontario-based carrier’s foray into the U.S. with more M&A.

What shippers and carriers want from a modern TMS

Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

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Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president

Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.

Werner takes on insurance inflation, industry reform

Smaller legal cases that used to impose a $50,000 liability are now increasing to three or four times that amount, the company’s chief legal officer said.