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FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff
Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025 -
JB Hunt revenues shrink but Q4 profit margin improves
The carrier reported improvement in the quarter despite another operating loss in its brokerage network.
By David Taube • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Trendline
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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ArcBest chief commercial officer to retire, amid other leadership moves
The company simultaneously announced a shuffle of its logistics and strategy management amid a broader changing of the guard.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025 -
Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets
The retail giant does not expect to meet its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability.
By Lamar Johnson • Jan. 16, 2025 -
California withdraws Advanced Clean Fleets EPA waiver request
The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 15, 2025 -
Truckload PPI stumbles in Q4, hits growth in December
General freight pricing struggled in the fourth quarter but finally took off in the last month of 2024.
By David Taube • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Old Dominion forecasts ‘not just growth but prosperity’ in 2025
CEO Marty Freeman described "compelling reasons for optimism" about a turning of the tide for businesses this year.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 14, 2025 -
Estes, R+L Carriers acquire 12 more Yellow terminals
The carriers spent a combined $192.5 million on the bankrupt competitors' properties.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2025 -
How the trucking industry is responding to deadly Los Angeles wildfires
“The pure devastation that's going on is just heartbreaking,” California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2025 -
5 questions about FedEx’s planned Freight spinoff
The parcel giant’s planned move raises questions about timing, leadership and impact on the rest of the LTL market. Here’s what we know so far.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2025 -
Key trucking trends to watch in 2025: tariffs, M&A and rate changes
“The macroeconomy looks good,” one economist said. “But at the same time, we do see policy shocks.”
By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Torc secures Dallas-Fort Worth lease for AV hub
The site will give the Daimler Truck subsidiary “access to talent, resources and routes,” its CEO said.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2025 -
Industry leaders share ways to curb cybersecurity weaknesses
Free resources and other training can help ready trucking firms for the inevitable, according to transportation leaders.
By David Taube • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Plus hires another former FMCSA deputy chief
Earl Adams Jr., who led the agency's efforts on autonomous trucking, joined the AV tech firm as VP of public policy and regulatory affairs.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 8, 2025 -
Carrier exits outweigh gains in Q4
December proved particularly difficult for firms to stay in the market, according to FMCSA data.
By David Taube • Updated Jan. 8, 2025 -
Demand ticks up as manufacturers pin hopes on Trump administration: PMI
Despite concerns about potential tariffs, manufacturers expect growth in 2025.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 7, 2025 -
Ryder financial execs promoted to COO, CFO
The company promoted John Diez and Cristina Gallo-Aquino, who both started as assistant controllers at the company.
By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Winter Storm Blair: Snow closes trucking terminals across several states
Carriers halted operations from Kansas to Delaware as snow quickly buried roads in several regions.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Jan. 7, 2025 -
TFI International promotes wave of executives
Three leaders were elevated to newly created roles on Jan. 1.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2025 -
Saia deploys pair of Tesla Semis in California
The trucks’ capabilities have impressed drivers and executives, the carrier said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 3, 2025 -
Q&A
CH Robinson CEO discusses technology, M&A, freight cycle
Generative artificial intelligence is reducing time spent on tasks from hours to minutes, CEO Dave Bozeman told Trucking Dive in an interview.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2025 -
FedEx aims for ‘seamless’ customer transition with Freight spinoff
FedEx Freight will also begin hiring hundreds of LTL specialists on its sales force starting in January, FedEx’s chief customer officer said.
By Max Garland • Jan. 2, 2025 -
Hyzon lays off workers, plans to liquidate business
“To date, no viable strategic alternatives are available to the Company,” according to a Friday securities filing.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2024 -
‘The right time’: FedEx will spin off FedEx Freight LTL unit
FedEx Freight will be separated from the parcel giant, creating a new publicly traded company, the board announced.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024 -
Keys to longevity: Business lessons from three 100-year-old LTL carriers
Dedication to customers and employees, plus investments in growth, are critical to long-term success, executives told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024