Kal Freight liquidating via Chapter 11 bankruptcy

The carrier filed for bankruptcy protection in December 2024, initially seeking to reorganize.

By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2025

FedEx Freight delays LTL classification enforcement

The 150-day pause will give customers additional time to adjust, according to a notice from the company.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2025

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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. 

By Trucking Dive staff

A closer look at ArcBest’s Class EV Pilot

The Tesla semi truck logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day during a three-week period.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 21, 2025

A. Duie Pyle to bolster Ohio service with new terminals

Sites in Columbus and Bowling Green will both open July 21, COO of LTL Solutions John Luciani said.

By David Taube • July 18, 2025

ArcBest CEO McReynolds to retire

The longtime transportation and logistics executive will retire from the role Dec. 31.

By David Taube • July 17, 2025

JB Hunt peak surcharges begin earlier amid trade uncertainty

Tariffs slated later this summer have led to varying feedback from customers as some expect a volume surge while others don't anticipate a change.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 16, 2025

Ryan Transportation gets $2.5M in fresh financing

The Michigan-based transportation provider is improving its working capital through the borrowing agreement with TAB Bank.

By Haley Cawthon • July 16, 2025

US consumers adjust spending in response to tariffs

Behavior shifts are happening in real time as shoppers feel economic stress caused by levies, according to a Savanta report. 

By Tatiana Walk-Morris • July 16, 2025

Del Monte Foods bankruptcy threatens $1.35M loss for carrier

Saddle Creek Logistics Services has an unsecured claim amid the food giant’s 10,000-plus creditors.

By David Taube • July 15, 2025

Seattle transload company lays off 92 employees

MacMillan-Piper filed a notice in the state of Washington that it was to permanently lay off employees starting Thursday.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 15, 2025

Northwest Seaport Alliance grant to fund EV charging depot

Zeem Solutions plans to build an EV charging facility in the Seattle region that can charge up to 250 vehicles per day.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 14, 2025

Trucking firms help communities hit by Texas flooding

Among the emergency responses, truck drivers delivered supplies, aided by regulatory relief.

By David Taube • July 14, 2025

CH Robinson aids shippers with LTL classification shift

The 3PL’s latest artificial intelligence tool can manually look up or confirm the freight class and code for emailed LTL tenders in 10 seconds.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 11, 2025

Southeastern opens 2 relocated terminals in Florida, North Carolina

Together, the service centers add 106 net dock doors to the LTL carrier’s network.

By Haley Cawthon • July 11, 2025

Carrier exit blip explained by June data quirk: FTR

The FMCSA reported more revocations of operating authority in June than earlier months, but the data point might be masking industry improvements.

By David Taube • July 10, 2025

Southeastern Freight Lines readies for NMFC overhaul

The carrier installed 33 new dimensioners in advance of the NMFC changes, taking its total to 121, VP of Pricing and Traffic Clete Cordero said.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 10, 2025

XPO opens North Carolina facility, featuring 300-plus doors

“It was a key investment for us,” East Division President Tim Staroba said.

By David Taube • July 9, 2025

How A. Duie Pyle prepared for the upcoming LTL classification shift

The carrier invested in both its research department and dimensioners to prepare for the National Motor Freight Classification overhaul.

By Alejandra Carranza • July 9, 2025

DOT announces $180M for Florida parking — again

The money is part of over $275 million in truck parking funding, according to the department.

By David Taube • July 8, 2025

Trump tax law draws praise, criticism from industry groups

The final tax package restores a 100% bonus depreciation provision, but a ban on overtime taxes fails to benefit truckers, stakeholders noted.

By David Taube • July 7, 2025

Overall trucking costs moderate, thanks to some relief: ATRI

Three areas increased beyond the cost of inflation: truck and trailer costs, driver benefits and tolls, the American Transportation Research Institute found in its annual survey. 

By David Taube • July 2, 2025

US manufacturing activity improved in June, but sentiment remains low

Weak demand and price increases continued last month as a return of country-specific tariffs looms, according to the Institute for Supply Management.

By Nathan Owens • July 2, 2025

Love’s expands travel stop footprint in Arizona

The company’s Winslow store adds 81 parking spaces along Interstate 40.

By Haley Cawthon • July 2, 2025

Texas Supreme Court reverses nuclear verdict involving Werner crash

The state’s highest court ruled in the carrier’s favor, dismissing the more than $100 million truck crash liability.

By Alejandra Carranza • June 30, 2025

FedEx Freight announces C-suite leadership for spinoff

Longtime executives with the company and an outsider were on the list of new roles shared.

By David Taube • June 27, 2025