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Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024 -
Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville
The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections
The company revised its forecast downward for a second time this year.
By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2024 -
Wabash COO to resign
Dustin Smith, a longtime executive with the company, was appointed to the role last December.
By David Taube • Aug. 20, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company
The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 20, 2024 -
‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024 -
Negative PPI trend for TL slows while LTL’s index gets another boost
LTL pricing in July had some of its highest year-over-year upticks of 2024.
By David Taube • Aug. 19, 2024 -
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PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows
In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024
Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a new report showed.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2024 -
Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety
Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.
By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2024 -
Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier
The company’s acquisition of Auto Transport Group adds a sixth vehicle transporter to its portfolio.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 15, 2024 -
TFI acquires 2 more Canada-based carriers
The freight giant's acquisition of CMW Express brought subsidiary FRL Express along with it.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 14, 2024 -
Employers plan 3.5% raises for 2025, Payscale data reveals
The projection follows a pattern of “softening in a cooler labor market,” the company said.
By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 14, 2024 -
DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express
The acquisition, expected to close next month, is part of DC Logistics’ ambition to grow into one of the nation’s 20 largest LTL carriers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey says
Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient or automating processes, a new report finds.
By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 13, 2024 -
‘Holiday season is near’: Crete Carrier already hauling Christmas freight
One of Crete Carrier Corp.'s large retail customers is boosting its projections for peak season, President and COO Tim Aschoff said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 13, 2024 -
Roadrunner expands LTL network into Western Canada
The new service will be available from all origin locations that ship to a consolidation facility in Seattle.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 12, 2024 -
7-Eleven, Sheetz adding travel centers
Two top convenience retailers in the U.S. announced plans to augment many stores with diesel, truck parking and other amenities.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 12, 2024 -
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By Dawn Salvucci-Favier • Aug. 12, 2024 -
Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Forward Air’s Omni acquisition spurs nearly $1B net loss in Q2
The LTL carrier expects a return to positive cash flow in the second half of the year.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024 -
Smith Transport COO retires
Michael Donovan was awarded more than 26,000 shares of Heartland Express stock upon his Aug. 2 retirement.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 9, 2024 -
JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries
An autonomous route from South Carolina to Texas, which transports Bridgestone tires, now moves drop freight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas to reduce empty miles.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 8, 2024 -
FHWA awards over $26.5M in bridge planning grants
The grants help states create a pipeline of projects eligible for federal dollars, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 8, 2024