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Deep Dive
Top trucking trends to monitor in 2024
Rising costs will be a chief concern for carriers as they work to retain labor and integrate technology in a stubbornly soft freight environment this year.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
EV battery research gets $131M funding boost
The Energy Department financing includes millions for OEMs like Cummins and Paccar.
By Kate Magill • Jan. 29, 2024 -
Truck parking to receive hundreds of millions from infrastructure law
The awards are among nearly $5 billion in transportation grants announced by the White House Thursday.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Trucking labor rules and regs to watch in 2024
Adding to a major swing in classifying independent contractors, rules governing meal and rest breaks safety could develop this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 26, 2024 -
Knight-Swift is shutting down its third-party insurance business
The company has begun canceling policies and reduced the number of trucks under coverage by 75%, CFO and Swift Transportation President Adam Miller said.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2024 -
Kodiak, Ryder launch AV truckport in Houston
The facility will help kickstart the tech company’s driverless operations in Texas this year, the companies said.
By David Taube • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Retrieved from Ryder on January 12, 2024
Ryder opens fulfillment center for Lexmark
The 1 million-square-foot facility in Indiana will add new delivery capabilities for the imaging and technology company.
By Alejandra Carranza • Jan. 24, 2024 -
Forward Air moves ahead with Omni Logistics merger
A new deal was completed this week and shut down a transaction lawsuit.
By Larry Avila • Updated Jan. 25, 2024 -
Dry van freight contracts fall to lowest average in years
Sluggish freight demand is starting to recover, ACT Research noted.
By David Taube • Jan. 22, 2024 -
‘A mandate to grow’: Trucking’s 2024 M&A outlook is bright
Buyers are on the lookout for well-run operations with niche expertise, said M&A adviser Spencer Tenney.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 22, 2024 -
Retrieved from TravelCenters of America press release.
TA names 3 executives to trucking division
Each of these execs, who stepped into their new roles on Jan. 1, will help oversee the growth of TA’s commercial business, a spokesperson said.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 22, 2024 -
JB Hunt reports 6% intermodal volume growth despite revenue drop
An unexpected peak season buoyed the segment, prompting some optimism for Q1.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Berkshire Hathaway now sole owner of Pilot Company
Warren Buffett’s holding firm has purchased the remaining 20% in the travel center chain that had previously been owned by the company’s founders, the Haslam family.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 19, 2024 -
PS Logistics acquires Buddy Moore Trucking, ELS flatbed division
The latest acquisitions by the Alabama-based logistics company are expected to expand its flatbed and dedicated dry van operations.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Photo obtained from PGT Trucking
PGT Trucking plans to open 2 terminals in Q2
A Texas facility will support cross-border operations, while another in Kentucky will expand service for some of its largest customers, the company said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Photo obtained from Hub Group.
Hub Group HR chief steps down
Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores
The Salt Lake City-based convenience store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO
The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Texas receives $70M grant for hydrogen fuel stations
The money will support the creation of a hydrogen fuel corridor for medium- and heavy-duty trucks between Southern California and Texas.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers
Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Prime Inc. on LinkedIn on January 10, 2024
Prime Inc. promotes longtime executive to president
Darrel Hopkins will serve under the ongoing leadership of Founder and CEO Robert Low.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on January 10, 2024
US Foods drivers strike in Chicago
The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Investor-backed CH Robinson board members to face shareholder vote
Ohio-based investor Ancora Catalyst Institutional is looking to reappoint directors, including FedEx Ground’s former president and CEO.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 8, 2024 -
Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Paccar names new Kenworth GM
The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024