How truck spot rates are shifting

Tracking the changes to dry van, reefer and flatbed truck freight rates provides a window into the state of the market.

Oct. 17, 2024

JB Hunt lessens losses in surplus network

The trucking giant posted a $3.3 million operating loss in Q3 for its extra capacity segment, an overhaul from a year ago.

By David Taube • Oct. 16, 2024

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 16, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses

Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 15, 2024

Driver shortage eases again in 2024 ‘for all the wrong reasons’: ATA’s Costello

A drop in demand, particularly from industrial customers, is masking a prevailing labor issue for the trucking industry, the chief economist said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Business bankruptcies rise in 2024

Among them, trucking firms have reported significant slumps in revenue.

By David Taube • Oct. 14, 2024

Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024

Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 14, 2024

An encouraging sign for contract rates heading into peak season

A key measure made some recent gains as carriers seek to ward off further declines.

By David Taube • Oct. 11, 2024

Texas-based refiner files for bankruptcy with $422M of debt

Vertex Energy says its filing stemmed from struggles to capitalize on the renewable fuels market.

By Brett Dworski • Oct. 11, 2024

Bay & Bay Transportation names new trucking president

Logistics division leader Justin Johnson will be tasked with growing the segment as the company targets 25% annual growth.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 10, 2024

J.B. Hunt buys another 20 Nikola Tre hydrogen fuel cell trucks

The Arkansas-based trucking giant will use some of the trucks in its intermodal operations in California for port and drayage hauls.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2024

Forward Air investors push for company sale

Investment firms are urging the board to launch a formal sales process, following a wave of executive departures and a rough acquisition.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 10, 2024

Missing rear-impact guard labels are widespread, Pitt Ohio VP says

Up to half of some fleets' trailers have damaged or fallen-off OEM certification stickers, VP of Safety and Risk Management Jeff Mercadante told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2024

Port strike leaves lingering effects, analysts say

Returning to normal operations may take as long as a month, DHL Global Forwarding said.

By David Taube • Oct. 9, 2024

Back-to-back hurricanes: Florida truckers prepare for Milton after Helene

Highway shoulders have been opened to traffic to aid evacuations in some areas ahead of expected 8- to 12-foot storm surges.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 9, 2024

NLRB: Virginia trucking firm violated labor law with coercive threats

Garten Trucking owners illegally threatened to shut down the company if a union formed, the National Labor Relations Board found.

By David Taube • Oct. 8, 2024

Rear-impact guard label inspection enforcement delayed until December

The Commercial Vehicle Safety Alliance and other trucking groups shared concerns last month about carriers’ inability to comply when the stickers fall off.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 8, 2024

Forward Air board’s compensation committee chair resigns

The carrier appointed former CEVA Logistics COO Jérôme Lorrain to the board after Craig Carlock announced he will step down.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2024

Gatik aims to scale driverless freight operations in Texas next year

The self-driving company previously rolled out its technology in Bentonville, Arkansas, and the greater Toronto area.

By David Taube • Oct. 4, 2024

ILA port strike ends through tentative deal

The agreement, which extends the parties’ master contract, comes three days after a strike commenced at East and Gulf Coast ports.

By Alejandra Carranza • Updated Oct. 3, 2024

ArcBest chief innovation officer to retire

Michael Newcity, who served over three decades with the company, will step down in December.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2024

Trucking firm exits inch closer to equilibrium

Operating authority revocations slowed in Q3, according to analysts, with FMCSA data pushing toward a more balanced market.

By David Taube • Oct. 3, 2024

‘Down for the foreseeable future’: Truckers grapple with Hurricane Helene’s aftermath

The storm washed out Interstate 40, a key freight corridor, and other trucking routes across the Southeast. The recovery could take weeks or longer.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 2, 2024

Pitt Ohio relocates Toledo terminal to Michigan

The move provided the LTL carrier with more than 100 additional dock doors and other capacity enhancements.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 1, 2024