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Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
CH Robinson searching for CFO replacement
Mike Zechmeister, who held the post since 2019, will retire by the end of May.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 4, 2024 -
California regulators will not enforce drayage fleet registration rules — yet
The California Air Resources Board said it would delay enforcing certain provisions of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2023 -
Potential freight rebound faces barriers in 2024, analysts say
Reducing excess capacity is not enough to spur a freight rebound on its own, experts said.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Yellow to sell another 23 property leases for $82.9M
In another round of bidding, Estes Express Lines and FedEx Freight were the top spenders, and Saia came away with the most properties.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Penske Logistics promotes operations EVP to president
Jeff Jackson will take over at the start of 2024 following the planned retirement of Marc Althen.
By David Taube • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M
The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Dec. 20, 2023 -
‘A legend at J.B. Hunt’: Longtime executive Craig Harper retires
The carrier's first chief safety officer served as COO for decades before retiring as EVP and chief sustainability officer.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Greenlane charging stations slated to open next year
The Daimler-backed venture’s collaboration with Uber Freight is providing data on how to prioritize locations for zero-emission infrastructure.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Pilot reaches milestone in $1B store remodel program
The company completed its 100th travel center renovation about 19 months after launching its New Horizons initiative.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Knight-Swift pares back executives’ equity incentives
Key leaders, including CEO Dave Jackson, are eligible for the additional money once again — but at a fraction of last year’s potential earnings.
By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2023 -
‘She’s not new to your business’: US DOT multimodal office head worked on AI truck parking project
Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar and Washington Trucking Association President and CEO Sheri Call said Allison Dane Camden knows trucking.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2023 -
Capurro Trucking, Republic Services pay $100K settlements for CARB violations
The haulers allegedly ran afoul of California’s truck emissions rules, the U.S. EPA announced.
By Jacob Wallace • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%
The new rate is effective Feb. 5, the carrier announced.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 18, 2023 -
Carriers spend $14B per year on safety: ATA survey
The trucking group says this includes going beyond minimum compliance standards.
By David Taube • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Palmer Trucks expands with relocated site in Northeast Indiana
The leased property features drive-through bays, an expanded service shop and more.
By David Taube • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Fuel crimes hurt stores and drivers. Here’s how companies can prevent them.
Vigilance, education and technology can help trucking and c-store businesses avoid financial harm.
By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2023 -
Driver wage growth slows, but not as steeply for all, survey finds
Wage growth has slowed to just a 1.5% increase over a one-year span, but experienced drivers are seeing higher raises.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2023 -
Torc Robotics to leverage Uber Freight network
The partnership intends to inform the AV company how to best deploy autonomous trucks.
By David Taube • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Deep Dive
5 tips for cutting property insurance costs amid climate change
Here are ways that CFOs can hold down premiums in the face of more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs.
By Jim Tyson • Dec. 13, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.Q&A
10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head
Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in a Trucking Dive interview.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.
By Max Garland , Alejandra Carranza , Kelly Stroh , Larry Avila • Dec. 11, 2023 -
A bank in Iowa failed because of trucking investments
But the bank failure should not be seen as an indictment of trucking, Division of Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • Dec. 11, 2023 -
A. Duie Pyle wins 4 terminals for $29.4M in Yellow auction
Service centers in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia will grow the LTL carrier’s network to 35, according to the carrier.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 11, 2023 -
Sponsored by Motive
Motive Holiday Outlook Report: Navigating the peak freight season
Prepare for the peak freight holiday season and 2024. Explore the ever-changing freight and retail landscape, along with the industry’s financial health and safety.
By Hamish Woodrow, Head of Strategic Analytics at Motive • Dec. 11, 2023