Estes raises offer for Yellow terminals to $1.525B

The privately owned LTL carrier is in a bidding war with Old Dominion Freight Line for the properties.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023

Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week

ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 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

A. Duie Pyle opens terminal in West Virginia

The LTL carrier launched service for the state last year from its Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland facilities.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 13, 2023

Yellow adds 2 board members with restructuring experience

Top shareholder MFN Partners specifically recommended Mary Nell Browning and Thomas Knott for the open seats, the company said.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2023

Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.  

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

Trucking M&A is poised to heat up

Rising interest rates, a cool freight market and generational trends could spur activity in the acquisitions market.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 11, 2023

Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 8, 2023

Fleets pressured by higher insurance, claim costs

Knight-Swift and Heartland Express reported elevated expenses in H1 and auto insurance premiums rose in Q2, continuing a yearslong streak.

By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023

Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant

The carrier expressed disappointment this week with the jury’s decision and is considering an appeal.

By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023

Schneider National names new CFO

Darrell Campbell will join the Wisconsin-based carrier Sept. 30.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier

The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2023

Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition

The Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were downgraded, according to a new report.

By Julie Strupp • Sept. 5, 2023

Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert

"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023

ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023

Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023

Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations

The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023

Radiant Logistics scoops up Yellow brokerage talent

Former Yellow Logistics leaders Steve McCleary and Ryan Stroup opened a new Radiant location in Overland Park, Kansas.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2023

Mountain Express bankruptcy closes 19 Pilot-branded locations

The retailer ended all convenience store leases and fuel or branding agreements it had in place.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 30, 2023

Mountain Express terminates store leases, fuel supply agreements

The company's bankruptcy case has escalated to Chapter 7 after a proposed sale to Arko Corp. failed to materialize.

By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2023

Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production

Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.

By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023

3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive

The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023

OOIDA wants FMCSA broker transparency ruling ‘as soon as possible’

The agency promised a notice of proposed rulemaking by June, and OOIDA members "are understandably questioning the status," the association said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 25, 2023

Schneider National open to more M&A deals

President and CEO Mark Rourke said growing the carrier’s dedicated segment will come organically and through acquisitions.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2023

Yellow’s terminals coveted for location, rarity

Opportunities to make a network more fluid are enticing LTL providers to bid in the shuttered company’s bankruptcy proceedings.

By David Taube • Aug. 24, 2023

Schneider National ramps up EV use to keep pace with California rules

CFO Steve Bruffett said the carrier is hesitant to invest more in the technology until the U.S. has charging infrastructure to match.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2023

CH Robinson’s focus on technology boosts productivity, cuts costs

The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 23, 2023