Forward Air shareholder calls out ‘intimidation tactics’ by Omni

Ancora Holdings Group claimed Omni has “unleashed an army of lawyers” on the shareholder over its opposition to a merger.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 20, 2023

2 years in, infrastructure law has funded 40,000 projects

The largest portion of the money is going to road and bridge construction, followed by rail, broadband, power and water projects, according to a CNBC analysis.

By Julie Strupp • Nov. 20, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

By Trucking Dive staff

ATA projects truck tonnage will grow past 14B by 2034

The projections are in line with federal data forecasts in expecting continued growth for the industry.

By David Taube • Nov. 20, 2023

‘Honesty’: Estes details its playbook for responding to a cyberattack

Being open about the incident engendered goodwill from customers and colleagues, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 16, 2023

UAW ends Mack Trucks strike, votes to ratify contract

Workers will get a 36% increase in wages on average over five years, the OEM said.

By David Taube • Updated Nov. 17, 2023

Heartland Express sells 3 more terminals

The Iowa-based carrier is leasing back the properties and expects a pretax gain of about $25 million.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2023

JB Hunt, BNSF team up with Ferromex owner on US-Mexico intermodal routes

J.B. Hunt and BNSF are teaming up with Grupo México Transportes on a rail and truck service linking multiple cross-border markets.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 14, 2023

What trucking execs have to say about the freight cycle

Leaders from Ryder System and Schneider National expressed optimism that the market could turn around this quarter or in early 2024.

By David Taube • Nov. 14, 2023

Leaky roofs, damaged lots: Estes says Yellow facilities need $27M in repairs

The bankrupt LTL also entered into undisclosed, month-to-month parking subleases at properties in New Jersey and Washington, Estes said in a filing.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2023

Old Dominion to raise rates for second time this year

The year-end increase is effective almost a month sooner than the one the LTL carrier executed at the beginning of this year.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2023

ABF Freight at 100: Investments in workforce, M&A pay off

A local hauler launched in Fort Smith, Arkansas, in 1923 has blossomed over a century into the nation’s largest unionized LTL carrier.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 10, 2023

JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal

The trucking and rail giants are promising up to 95% on-time delivery for goods shipped on their joint Quantum service.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 10, 2023

Inside Pilot’s strategy for its $1B store-remodeling program

The travel center chain’s 400-store update program is behind schedule. But the company is pushing ahead using data and AI to plan out each location.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 9, 2023

Werner ups projected savings, sheds high-mileage trucks from fleet

The carrier projected it will trim $43 million in expenses annually based on a cost-reduction program.

By David Taube • Nov. 9, 2023

CH Robinson staff cuts lower Q3 expenses

The brokerage cut its personnel expenses by 21.5% year-over-year to $343.5 million in Q3.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 9, 2023

Offen Petroleum adds over 150 fuel stations in Douglass deal

The wholesale business addition will strengthen its Lone Star State presence and potential for future expansion.

By Brett Dworski • Nov. 8, 2023

Competitors won big when Yellow folded. Can they keep the freight?

Here's how remaining players handled the surge in shipments in an otherwise soft Q3.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 8, 2023

CRST acquires Texas-based carrier, brokerage

The Iowa-based transportation giant wants to bolster its Capacity Solutions business with BCB Transport’s fleet.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2023

Schneider National revenue drop softened by acquisition

M&M Transport’s organic growth and revenues offset some of the TL segment’s Q3 decline, the carrier reported. 

By Larry Avila • Nov. 7, 2023

Penske, Pitt Ohio, Ryder order Freightliner medium-duty EV trucks

Production of the eM2 battery-electric vehicles is underway in Portland, Oregon, according to Daimler Truck North America.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2023

Premier Bulk Systems acquires 3PL

Premier Bulk Systems added Ark Traffic Solutions to its operations, strengthening its capabilities in Canada.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2023

Aurora opens Houston terminal, creates driverless lane to Dallas

The autonomous trucking firm's terminals feature on-site weigh stations for pre-trip inspections that allows trucks to bypass inspection sites.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 3, 2023

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Metallica and more: Shomotion has hauled music’s biggest stages

The Denver-based specialty hauler has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment. He’s always on the lookout for the next up-and-coming act.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 3, 2023

ATA execs elaborate on speed limiters policy

In response to a driver's question posed by Trucking Dive, CEO Chris Spear said carriers have seen returns on adopting safer technologies.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2023

Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023