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Cannabis rescheduling won’t affect truck driver testing, Buttigieg says
The transportation secretary detailed the department’s stance on potential effects of a pending policy shift by the Biden administration.
By Colin Campbell • July 1, 2024 -
Wellington Group acquires Contract Express
The deal expands the Canada-based logistics company’s brokerage, truckload and LTL services.
By Larry Avila • June 28, 2024 -
Q&A
Bulldog Hiway Express CEO retires
Philip Byrd, a former American Trucking Associations chairman, has accepted a part-time lobbying role with the heavy-haul carrier’s parent company, TFI International.
By Colin Campbell • June 28, 2024 -
Ryder executives to assess AI opportunities
Company leaders will gather to discuss how the business approaches the technology.
By David Taube • June 27, 2024 -
DOT appoints acting AI chief to lead FMCSA
The selection of Vinn White as acting administrator highlights the growing role of automation in transportation.
By Colin Campbell • June 26, 2024 -
Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus
The company will also explore a potential sale of its business.
By David Taube • June 25, 2024 -
Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule
Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.
By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024 -
Saia reopens Yellow terminals in Texas, California, Minnesota
The site in Laredo, Texas, one of the carrier's most expensive acquisitions, will support its partnership with Fletes México.
By Colin Campbell • June 25, 2024 -
Survey shows how often location affects worker pay
More than one third of Payscale respondents say they no longer require a degree for salaried positions.
By Laurel Kalser • June 25, 2024 -
RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics
The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of 2024.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
CH Robinson promotes COO to chief strategy, innovation officer
Arun Rajan, who also previously served as chief technology officer, took on the newly created role last week.
By David Taube • June 24, 2024 -
7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations
2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.
By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024 -
Forward Air announces layoffs following Omni acquisition
The company did not disclose the number of jobs eliminated but said the cuts were “necessary to right-size the combined companies” and cut costs.
By Larry Avila • June 21, 2024 -
Freight classification overhaul to begin next year
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will host listening sessions next month for carriers, shippers and third-party logistics firms.
By Colin Campbell • June 21, 2024 -
Retrieved from Texas Supreme Court filing.
Chamber of Commerce decries nuclear verdicts, Werner case
Such cases leave carriers liable for upwards of $10 million, drive up insurance fees and increase consumer prices, the chamber wrote in a filing Tuesday.
By David Taube • June 21, 2024 -
Truckload producer pricing index falls in May
The 2.9% drop, however, was the smallest year-over-year decline of 2024.
By David Taube • June 20, 2024 -
Intel chip equipment ‘super load’ makes its way across Ohio
The delivery is one of 24 massive loads bringing air processing machinery to the upcoming $28 billion manufacturing campus.
By Kate Magill • June 18, 2024 -
Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2024 -
Werner CEO describes encouraging signs of market cycle movement
“We're closer to the end than the beginning,” Derek Leathers said at an investor conference.
By David Taube • June 17, 2024 -
AAA Cooper president to succeed CEO
Charlie Prickett is taking over for Reid Dove three years after Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings acquired the LTL carrier.
By Colin Campbell • June 17, 2024 -
Radiant Logistics acquires Seattle-based Cascade Transportation
The acquisition expands the 3PL’s presence in the retail, e-commerce and production furniture markets.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
Deep Dive
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers
The second, and likely final, extension of ELD and hours of service rules ends June 22.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
FMCSA to hold in-person listening session on potential safety fitness test changes
The agency will also hold additional virtual-only sessions and accept written comments on the subject.
By David Taube • June 12, 2024 -
Diesel prices hit 2-year low once again
A national average fell to $3.658 per gallon, with a Midwest region seeing the biggest drop.
By David Taube • June 12, 2024