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Schneider’s dedicated fleet sustains Q3 TL revenue
The carrier sees potential to further lean into that portion of the business and plans to continue growing its tractor count.
By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Covenant Logistics plans more rate increases for 2025
The carrier could split up contract renewals in steps between the current bid season and next summer, CEO David Parker said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2024 -
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Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs
The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, following a campaign pledging tax cuts and tariffs.
By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024 -
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Heartland Express projects optimism in freight market post-2024
The truckload carrier’s efforts to improve its operations made progress — despite a $7.1 million loss in Q3.
By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2024 -
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Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win
Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.
By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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‘Recovery will be slow’: Freight shipments, spending drop 21%, US Bank says
Truck freight shipments and spending continued to fall, but the pace of losses lessened in Q3, according to the bank.
By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2024 -
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Forward Air to onboard chief commercial officer next year
Eric Brandt is among a series of former CEVA Logistics execs to join the carrier as it works to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 6, 2024 -
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JB Hunt rolls out more leadership changes
Nick Hobbs and Brad Hicks will trade responsibilities overseeing highway solutions and dedicated contract services.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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ArcBest blames drop in tonnage on broad industrial weakness
ABF Freight's weight per shipment decreased by 11% year over year in Q3, causing an 11% YoY drop in tons per day.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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TrackerTracking the truck tonnage index
Dips in truck tonnage in May and June erased April gains.
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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 -
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$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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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
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