Capacity, labor constraints fuel trucking M&A race

“If you want to grow, the strategic way to do that is to go acquire other companies,” Heartland Express CFO Chris Strain said.

By Colin Campbell • July 5, 2022

Chassis returns taking 3 times longer than pre-pandemic: TRAC Intermodal

The company grew its Oakland fleet 2% YoY in a tight market as equipment supply struggles to meet demand.

By Colin Campbell • June 21, 2022

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Schneider buys Wisconsin-based regional paper carrier deBoer

The acquisition will add hundreds of tractors and trailers to Schneider's portfolio.

By Colin Campbell • June 8, 2022

Chassis constraints at Port of Oakland leave trucks on their own

The chassis pit has reopened as of Tuesday, but TraPac noted availability remains limited.

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 8, 2022

Heartland Express buys Smith Transport for $170M

The deal marks Heartland's second major acquisition of a dry van TL carrier in the past three years.

By Colin Campbell • June 1, 2022

Officials hope to conduct 70K inspections for Roadcheck 2022

The event will focus on wheel end components and provide an opportunity for executives to highlight proactive safety practices.

By Heather Larson • May 16, 2022

Werner limits used truck, trailer sales with OEM pipeline clogged

Procurement hurdles will test Werner's efforts to keep its equipment age down, a key focus area for the company.

By Max Garland • May 12, 2022

PACCAR limits truck orders to avoid supply chain uncertainties

The truck manufacturer is being careful not to stretch out its backlog as future parts availability and costs remain unknown.

By Max Garland • May 3, 2022

Speed limiters are back: FMCSA requests comments in new notice

The notice lists a dozen questions, including ones about typical device use and skills required to operate them. Responses will now be accepted until July 18.

By Colin Campbell • Updated May 27, 2022

Old Dominion says equipment delays are limiting growth

The wait for new trucks has pushed the LTL carrier to delay the replacement of aging equipment, but executives expect relief later this year.

By Colin Campbell • April 27, 2022

Heartland Express expects tight capacity to continue, even as freight demand cools

"We expect volatile freight demand throughout 2022," CEO Mike Gerdin told investors.

By Max Garland • April 26, 2022

Landstar expects trailer fleet growth in tight market will come at 'a premium'

The company hopes to order a few more trailers at the end of this year, despite expected price inflation as much as 30%.

By Colin Campbell • April 21, 2022

Symbio awarded $2M to develop hydrogen fuel cell truck

The Class 8 truck will run on a 400-mile route between California's Inland Empire and the Northern San Joaquin Valley beginning in 2023. 

By Colin Campbell • April 14, 2022

McDonald's Canada to test Volvo electric truck for restaurant delivery

The company plans to transition its fleet to lower-emission vehicles "where feasible" to service its more than 1,400 restaurants.

By Max Garland • April 12, 2022

Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification

For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.

By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2022

Why we need the STEER Act to help trucking companies cut emissions

Combating climate change calls for near-term solutions. Stakeholders should be discussing what we can do for truck owners today, writes Jim Monkmeyer, president of transportation at DHL Supply Chain.

By Jim Monkmeyer • March 30, 2022

TRAC Intermodal will use US-produced chassis to grow fleet

The move will help boost supply as limited chassis availability remains a bottleneck for carriers.

By Colin Campbell • March 22, 2022

Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study

While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."

By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022

'There is no equipment cycle' as OEM supply chain struggles persist

Fleets big and small are rethinking their expenditure strategies as they race to keep up with the hot rate environment.

By Amanda Loudin • March 9, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

White House accelerates plans for zero-emission trucks

The Biden administration announced new grant funding for OEMs and a proposed rule to dramatically curb NOx emissions by 2031.

By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022

Ukraine crisis pushes oil prices over $100 as trucking braces for impact

The recent surge has drivers asking how to attach fuel surcharges to their per-mile rates, OOIDA said. 

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2022

Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future

The move by two of the biggest OEM suppliers signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 23, 2022

Smaller fleets are key in CH Robinson, Waymo AV test plans

The conversation around autonomous vehicles centers on the nation's largest fleets. This partnership aims to change that.

By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 16, 2022

What being in the 'messy middle' of EV adoption means for trucking

Fleets can determine their paths to electrification by considering what equipment is available or in development.

By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 15, 2022