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Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet
Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.
By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 1, 2024 -
Landstar expects owner-operator count to continue falling
Truck counts dropped 12% YoY in Q3 and 1% from last quarter, amid a significant increase in truck repair costs and lengthy waits for repairs.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2024 -
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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PAM Transportation Services reports first quarterly profit in a year
The company had operating losses for Q4 2023 through Q2 2024 before flipping that trend in Q3.
By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2024 -
XPO grows local shipments by 10% in Q3
The LTL carrier added 8,000 local accounts through the third quarter, executives told investors.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Werner trims truck count in Q3 amid tougher downcycle
Operating income fell 54% year over year for the quarter, but the carrier reported “early signs of rate inflection.”
By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2024 -
Tracker
Tracking the truck tonnage index
A desperately awaited rebound in manufacturing demand will be central to improving tonnage.
By Trucking Dive Team • Oct. 30, 2024 -
Hurricanes Helene, Milton destroyed trucks, hampered carrier operations
Estes, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and others described challenges caused by the deadly, back-to-back storms in the last month.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 30, 2024 -
$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays
The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.
By Julie Strupp • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Pricing, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say
Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2024 -
Averitt Express launches Guaranteed By Noon LTL service
The delivery service is available in over 2,300 ZIP codes across the South, the carrier announced last week.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Insurance company sues trucking firm for $300K
National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. said the initial costs, over $1 million over a two-year period, were estimates subject to revision.
By David Taube • Oct. 28, 2024 -
Freight market unlikely to rebound before 2025, Ryder says
The company has observed seasonal demand in Q4, but no freight cycle inflection is expected before year-end, executives said.
By David Taube • Oct. 25, 2024 -
Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments
The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2024 -
UPS global fleet safety director leaves for bus operator
Joanna Cornell joined Transdev U.S. as its VP of safety and security after more than 23 years at UPS.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Knight-Swift LTL expansion in California unlocks new customers
“We think California was a game-changer for us,” CFO Andrew Hess said.
By David Taube • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Report: Truck leasing may be better option, depending on fleet size
Smaller trucking companies may lack the economies of scale to realize savings from ownership, accounting firm KPMG found.
By David Taube • Oct. 24, 2024 -
Old Dominion operating income drops 9.7% in Q3
The LTL carrier's shipments per day, weight per shipment and tons per day each decreased during the quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 23, 2024 -
Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle express interest in remaining Yellow terminals
The bankrupt carrier’s last batch of service centers represent opportunities for LTL competitors to add door capacity across their networks, executives said at a conference this month.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 22, 2024 -
MCE 2024
New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville
Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024 -
MCE 2024
Watch weather, take advance steps to protect drivers: ATA panel
Providing snow cleats, driver alerts, safe park assist and other resources are key to preparing for storms and other dangerous conditions, experts said.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 21, 2024 -
TomTom powering IVECO’s navigation solutions
Real-time location data and custom truck routing will be used in various IVECO commercial vehicles, such as the S-Way.
By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Marten Transport TL profitability falters in Q3
Earnings were “heavily pressured” by the lingering freight market recession, Executive Chairman Randolph Marten told investors.
By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2024 -
Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength
Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 18, 2024 -
Tracker
How truck spot rates are shifting
Dry van spot rates seemed to maintain elevated levels, DAT reported.
Updated Oct. 31, 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