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Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’
The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.
By Colin Campbell • May 14, 2024 -
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Aurora aims to double loads per week this year
The self-driving tech firm will be adding trucks to its fleet, company President Ossa Fisher told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 14, 2024 -
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Walmart adds third facility to consolidate LTL shipments for TL
The Chicago-area facility allows the retailer to take advantage of lower truckload rates for its regional distribution centers.
By S.L. Fuller • May 13, 2024 -
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Waabi signs autonomous truck terminal lease near Dallas
The facility is located on more than eight acres and features a fueling station, maintenance shop and scales.
By David Taube • May 13, 2024 -
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XPO reopens Yellow terminals in Maryland, Nevada, Texas
The carrier has begun handling freight at six of the 28 service centers it acquired from its bankrupt competitor last year.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
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Amazon to roll out 50 heavy-duty electric trucks in California
The Volvo VNR Electric trucks are the company's largest deployment of Class 8 vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • May 10, 2024 -
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Forward Air Q1 profits tumble 239%
The company’s costs to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition and weak freight environment contributed to the loss.
By Larry Avila • May 9, 2024 -
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Raven Transport plans to shutter Florida facility
The carrier will shut down its over-the-road and dedicated fleet operations based out of Jacksonville.
By Larry Avila • May 9, 2024 -
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How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics tasks
The brokerage has automated mundane tasks once handled by people to free their time to focus on more profitable business activities.
By Larry Avila , Edwin Lopez • May 8, 2024 -
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JB Hunt awards $770K in driving safety bonuses
The trucking giant honored 54 drivers for topping 1 million miles without an incident in 2023.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2024 -
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ArcBest grows demand pipeline by 35% despite net loss in Q1
The company is focused on finding opportunities with existing customers that provide more predictability and productivity, Chairman and CEO Judy McReynolds said.
By Colin Campbell • May 7, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift eyes LTL expansion in Northeast, Southwest
M&A could help the company gain a foothold, but organic expansion is its near-term focus, executives said.
By David Taube • May 7, 2024 -
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Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2024 -
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Covenant hires Waabi exec as COO
Dustin Koehl’s prior experience also includes senior roles at U.S. Xpress and Total Transportation of Mississippi.
By Colin Campbell • May 6, 2024 -
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PAM Transport parent proposes reincorporating in Nevada
The plan also calls for doubling its common stock to 100 million.
By David Taube • May 6, 2024 -
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Schneider revenue falls over $100M as weak freight market dampens Q1
The decrease led to a 75% year-over-year drop in operating income.
By Larry Avila • May 3, 2024 -
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‘Firing on all cylinders’: XPO’s LTL operating income soars by 50% in Q1
The carrier reported 9.8% growth in yield excluding fuel and an increase in revenue per shipment in a still-soft freight environment.
By Colin Campbell • May 3, 2024 -
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Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules
Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.
By David Taube • May 3, 2024 -
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LTL carriers report shippers shifting freight to truckload
Old Dominion and Saia executives noted some customers are consolidating shipments to take advantage of low TL rates.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2024 -
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‘Pain afoot’: Werner focuses on long-term strategy despite dedicated fleet losses
Regardless of challenges, the carrier grew average revenue per truck in the segment in Q1.
By David Taube • May 1, 2024 -
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2024 -
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TFI cuts Daseke head office salaries by $12M
The Canada-based freight giant is lowering costs by 75% at the corporate headquarters of the acquired business.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
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TFI subsidiaries settle EEOC discrimination suit for $460,000
TA Dedicated and Transportation Enterprise Services subjected gay mechanics to harassment and termination, and retaliated following complaints, the EEOC said.
By Colin Campbell • April 30, 2024 -
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Marten continues stance against lowering rates
The holdout comes as Q1 operating income for the carrier dropped 58% year over year.
By David Taube • April 29, 2024
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