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A bank in Iowa failed because of trucking investments
But the bank failure should not be seen as an indictment of trucking, Division of Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 11, 2023 -
A. Duie Pyle wins 4 terminals for $29.4M in Yellow auction
Service centers in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia will grow the LTL carrier’s network to 35, according to the carrier.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 11, 2023 -
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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Sponsored by Motive
Motive Holiday Outlook Report: Navigating the peak freight season
Prepare for the peak freight holiday season and 2024. Explore the ever-changing freight and retail landscape, along with the industry’s financial health and safety.
By Hamish Woodrow, Head of Strategic Analytics at Motive • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software
The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Knight-Swift LTL network could get boost with $51M Yellow properties bid
The additions could help flow and density — and also stymie the competition in those areas, an analyst told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP
The Indiana-based freight brokerage promoted Cody Harris to chief technology officer and Steve Schroeder to VP of national sales.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2023 -
Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO
“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023 -
Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows
Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.
By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 6, 2023 -
How to fight predatory towing: ATRI issues tips for handling excessive charges
Aggressive rates and extra surcharges appear on nearly 30% of crash-related tow invoices. Here’s what carriers can do about it.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2023 -
Landstar names former CSX executive as CEO
James Gattoni will retire next year after nearly three decades with the company.
By David Taube • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023 -
Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey
Inflation contributes to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.
By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2023 -
Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement
A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.
By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023 -
JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking
The carrier’s president was recognized for advancing women’s roles in the industry throughout a nearly 30-year career.
By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 4, 2023 -
Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce
The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.
By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023 -
Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships
Seasoned executive Jason Mansur will work with management to strengthen carrier relations.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 30, 2023 -
TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier
Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023 -
Hub Group replaces CFO
Kevin Beth will succeed Geoff DeMartino as the transportation services and brokerage firm's finance chief on Jan. 1.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 29, 2023 -
White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office
The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 27, 2023 -
White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council
After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.
By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023 -
United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding
The $66 million deal will create a tanker company with over 1,000 drivers and 30 terminals from Arizona to Florida.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 27, 2023 -
Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack
The company shut down its systems after detecting “outside actor activity” on Oct. 1 and restored all capabilities in about three weeks, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Schneider: EV fleet is a competitive advantage
The intermodal provider invested in more than 90 electric trucks this year as it prepares for California emissions rules.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 22, 2023 -
Truck drivers seek better base pay, company communication
Even happy drivers are considering switching jobs more than they did four years ago, per a Drive My Way survey.
By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2023 -
Q&A
Redwood Mexico president bullish on cross-border trade
Products not being made in Mexico “certainly will be in the next decade,” Jordan Dewart told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 21, 2023