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OpinionHere’s what you need to know to get started on AI
For trucking companies, the technology can help find efficiencies and take over mundane tasks.
By Tanmay Mathur • May 19, 2023 -
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Brokerage fraud costs could surpass $800M, TIA president says
The lack of enforcement puts owner-operators and other smaller carriers at a disadvantage, Anne Reinke testified.
By Colin Campbell • May 18, 2023 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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TuSimple to cut approximately 30% of workforce
The move follows a restructuring and layoff announcement from five months ago.
By David Taube • May 18, 2023 -
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CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce
The freight broker eliminated 300 jobs primarily in shared services and non-engineering tech roles last week, a spokesperson told Transport Dive.
By Larry Avila • May 17, 2023 -
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Yellow ‘leaning into pricing’ as Teamsters block use of purchased transportation
Negotiations between the carrier and the union have not resumed since breaking down in March, a Teamsters spokesperson told Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • May 17, 2023 -
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Saia opens 4 terminals, but slows footprint growth
The LTL carrier expects to open fewer facilities than initially planned as it awaits a freight upturn.
By Colin Campbell • May 16, 2023 -
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PGT Trucking breaks ground on Texas terminal
The facility follows other recent logistics investments in Laredo as companies increasingly nearshore to Mexico.
By Colin Campbell • May 15, 2023 -
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LTL carriers split over whether to cut capex in soft freight market
Some are reducing 2023 spending plans, while others forge ahead with their originally announced investments.
By Colin Campbell • May 15, 2023 -
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US Xpress operating loss reaches nearly $30M in Q1
The trucking firm said increased insurance claims and premiums were a top loss factor in its earnings.
By David Taube • May 12, 2023 -
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Deep DiveWaste industry braces for ‘bumps and bruises’ in EV rollout as California sets the pace
Haulers and vehicle manufacturers at WasteExpo said they expect a potential collision between regulation-fueled demand and limited supply of battery-electric trucks. Charging infrastructure is also a growing concern.
By Jacob Wallace • May 12, 2023 -
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ATRI names Midwest flatbed carrier president to board
Jim Burg runs James Burg Trucking, a Michigan-based company operating more than 90 trucks in the region.
By Colin Campbell • May 12, 2023 -
Heartland works to improve efficiencies of newly acquired assets
The carrier’s operating ratio rose to 93.1% in Q1, putting further stress on a decades-long average in the low 80s.
By David Taube • May 11, 2023 -
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CH Robinson expects headcount reductions to drive $100M in savings
The company had 1,000 fewer employees in Q1 than the previous quarter.
By Larry Avila • May 11, 2023 -
Werner expects $34M in annualized savings in fuel, labor initiatives
Cost-reduction efforts could gain momentum in Q2, CEO Derek Leathers said.
By David Taube • May 10, 2023 -
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Nikola pauses EV truck production in Arizona
The move comes as the OEM sells its stake in a joint venture in Europe to focus on the North American market.
By David Taube • May 10, 2023 -
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Great Plains Transport expands executive team
The North Dakota-based reefer and brokerage recently hired a central operations director, business development leader and chief growth officer.
By Larry Avila • May 9, 2023 -
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Hub Group says CN rail alliance to accelerate intermodal, shipping speed
President and CEO Phil Yeager says the new cross-border service is drawing interest from customers and could reduce costs.
By Larry Avila • May 8, 2023 -
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Trucking execs share weak Q2 outlook
Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and other carriers remain uncertain as to when demand will improve.
By Colin Campbell , David Taube , Larry Avila • May 8, 2023 -
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Werner CEO suggests spot market bottomed out in April
“I think we've seen the worst of spot,” CEO Derek Leathers said on an earnings call.
By David Taube • May 5, 2023 -
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Yellow sees 12% drop in Q1 LTL tonnage
Demand remains relatively flat in the near term due in part to ongoing destocking, CEO Darren Hawkins said on an earnings call.
By Colin Campbell • May 4, 2023 -
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Schneider says deal with CPKC opens door to new opportunities
The Wisconsin-based company is optimistic the partnership will yield additional freight volume between the U.S. and Mexico.
By Larry Avila • May 4, 2023 -
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Knight-Swift will add 11 LTL terminals
The additions for Midwest Motor Express and AAA Cooper Transportation cover states across the Midwest and southern U.S.
By David Taube • May 3, 2023 -
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Walmart, Cummins partner on CNG-powered trucks
The retailer says incorporating alternative fuel vehicles and EVs is a step toward its goal of reaching zero emissions by 2040.
By Larry Avila • May 2, 2023 -
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Penske to acquire Star Truck Rentals in second deal this year
The company operates more than 1,900 vehicles from 18 locations throughout Michigan and Indiana.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023 -
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Old Dominion names operations SVP after losing exec to XPO
The carrier promoted regional sales VP Christopher Kelley to the job.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023
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