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CH Robinson to sell European Surface Transportation business
The move will allow the brokerage to focus on boosting profitability in North America.
By Larry Avila • July 31, 2024 -
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Congressional subcommittee debates value of federal road safety regulations
A Republican member of Congress criticized the Biden administration’s “onerous regulatory agenda,” but one advocate argued inconveniences may be necessary to make road safety a priority.
By Dan Zukowski • July 31, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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‘Way too fat’: TFI International plans to cut costs at TForce Freight
The U.S. LTL carrier needs to reduce administrative and technology costs, CEO Alain Bédard told investors last week.
By Colin Campbell • July 30, 2024 -
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Employers plan to invest in health benefits as costs rise: survey
Companies are split on how to pay for the rising expense, but a slight plurality told Mercer they were unlikely to shift costs onto workers.
By Emilie Shumway • July 30, 2024 -
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Ryder Systems Q2 operating revenue jumps 10%
The South Florida-based transportation conglomerate credits the acquisition of Cardinal Logistics for providing a boost to its dedicated business.
By Larry Avila • July 29, 2024 -
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Shippers need contingency plans now, experts say
Diversifying port usage and improving visibility are among the tactics supply chains should deploy.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 29, 2024 -
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Saia operating income grows 14% as it adds terminals
The carrier's operating income increased 14.4% in Q2 as it opened or relocated eight facilities.
By Colin Campbell • July 29, 2024 -
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TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station
The California project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.
By Brett Dworski • July 29, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift operating income plummets 32.5%
A $12.5 million auto liability claim outweighed gains from its LTL segment and U.S. Xpress Enterprises acquisition.
By Larry Avila • July 26, 2024 -
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Old Dominion sees freight market ‘starting to thaw’
Industrial customers are lagging retail business, and inventories are all over the board, executives said.
By Colin Campbell • July 25, 2024 -
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DOT Secretary Buttigieg notes federal aid’s impact on supply chains
“Our supply chains are stronger, are more resilient, than they were three-and-a-half years ago,” he said during a keynote address Wednesday.
By David Taube • July 24, 2024 -
Courtesy of Samsara
AI offers safety, productivity returns on investment, executives say
Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report.
By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2024 -
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Bias in hiring, performance evaluations can derail corporate DEI goals
The Conference Board’s “Bias Interrupters” framework offers a way to foster inclusion and control for legal risk.
By Carolyn Crist • July 24, 2024 -
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AAA Cooper reopens Yellow sites in 4 states
The LTL carrier’s parent company, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings, acquired the properties in last year’s bankruptcy auction.
By Colin Campbell • July 23, 2024 -
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Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks
The collaboration will add DC fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024 -
Courtesy of Ryder
Ryder acquires Pit Stop Fleet Service, expanding mobile tech outreach
The business provides commercial fleet maintenance and will strengthen southern markets, notably in Mississippi.
By David Taube • July 22, 2024 -
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XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service
The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.
By Colin Campbell • July 22, 2024 -
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ABF Freight leader to be promoted to ArcBest president
Seth Runser will join Chairman and CEO Judy McReynolds in leading the LTL carrier’s parent company.
By Colin Campbell • July 19, 2024 -
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Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production
The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.
By David Taube • July 18, 2024 -
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FMCSA names BakerHostetler partner as lead counsel
The agency noted Melody Drummond Hansen's experience in emerging transportation technologies, such as fleet management to electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • July 18, 2024 -
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JB Hunt Q2 operating income falls 24%
The company remains optimistic, based on "what used to be a typical end-of-month and end-of-quarter lift in June," an executive said.
By Larry Avila • July 17, 2024 -
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DOT rolls out $5B in bridge infrastructure grants
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will fund 13 economically significant projects to address traffic and freight bottlenecks.
By Colin Campbell • July 17, 2024 -
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TFI acquires Canada-based flatbed hauler
The freight giant continues to bolster its truckload unit ahead of an anticipated spinoff.
By Colin Campbell • July 16, 2024 -
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Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.
By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024 -
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Averitt Express to lay off 55 workers after Costco contract ends
The layoffs in West Palm Beach, Florida, are effective Sept. 1, but the carrier is working to find transfers for all affected employees.
By Colin Campbell • July 15, 2024
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