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‘Jeopardy!’ champ shines light on truckers: ‘You are America’s unsung heroes’
Brian Henegar, a Pilot Flying J guest services agent, tells Transport Dive why he thanked drivers on the show.
By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2023 -
Schneider touts Frito-Lay as first customer to use EV trucking service
The carrier’s Freightliner eCascadias will initially handle drayage hauls for the snack giant in Southern California.
By Colin Campbell • April 17, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Flatbed segment pivots as new home construction cools
A diversified client base and strong customer relations help sustain operations through economic downturns, carriers say.
By Amanda Loudin • April 17, 2023 -
Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount
The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.
By David Taube • April 14, 2023 -
Yellow: ‘Lines of communication remain open’ with Teamsters
The LTL carrier told Transport Dive it remains at the negotiation table after the Teamsters rejected its network overhaul proposal.
By Colin Campbell • April 13, 2023 -
Sysco drivers in Indianapolis, Louisville approve contracts after strikes
A newly formed union of delivery drivers in Kentucky became part of a push toward workers seeking better pay and benefits.
By David Taube • Updated April 14, 2023 -
Driver-facing camera footage often exonerates truckers: ATRI
The group’s report offers more than a dozen recommendations for fleets, whether or not they use the devices.
By Colin Campbell • April 12, 2023 -
PAM Transport owner names new CFO
Lance Stewart will take over the helm of P.A.M. Transportation Services' finances following the resignation of Allen West.
By David Taube • April 10, 2023 -
ATRI asks truck drivers how marijuana policy affects industry
The 15-question survey contains queries on federal drug policy and how growing legalization affects operations and workforce.
By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Investment firms BlackRock, Vanguard shift stakes across carriers
Top financial juggernauts raised their stakes in carriers such as Knight-Swift but diverged in their investment choices elsewhere. Here's what analysts say matter for the trucking industry in the year ahead.
By David Taube • April 7, 2023 -
ArcBest treasurer will serve as next CFO
Matt Beasley starts his new post on May 14, the Arkansas-based carrier announced.
By Larry Avila • April 6, 2023 -
Paccar, investor clash over environmental lobbying disclosures
Shareholders will vote on whether the OEM should disclose how its activities stack up against international climate change goals.
By David Taube • April 5, 2023 -
Q&A
How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint
The private fleet arm of the travel center operator expects to hire over 300 drivers this year.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2023 -
Marten Transport pay gap between median employee and CEO narrows
The carrier is making the case to investors that its CEO compensation is competitive to attract and retain talent — while at the same time being equitable and motivating to workers.
By David Taube • April 5, 2023 -
Deep Dive
Rooted in Richmond: How Virginia’s capital spawned 3 LTL giants
The often-intertwined histories of Overnite Transportation Co., Old Dominion Freight Line and Estes Express Lines offer lessons to today’s fleet executives.
By Colin Campbell , Shaun Lucas • April 4, 2023 -
Q&A
Truck parking bill has improved chances this year, co-sponsor says
U.S. Rep. Mike Bost tells Transport Dive why the stars are aligning for a bipartisan agreement.
By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2023 -
EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry
The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.
By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2023 -
US Xpress HQ slated to remain following Knight-Swift deal
Executives said retaining the Chattanooga, Tennessee location would minimize disruption.
By David Taube • April 3, 2023 -
‘Egregious falsehoods and baseless insults’: Yellow, Teamsters exchange heated letters over network overhaul
The correspondence and a union memo shed more light on last week's blowup in talks.
By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2023 -
Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route
In the partnership, a Kodiak truck hauls expedited freight, operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.
By David Taube • March 31, 2023 -
Pennsylvania-based truckload, brokerage firm expanding to Maryland
Watsontown Trucking Co. plans to open a new operations center in Hagerstown in early 2024 to enhance regional services.
By Larry Avila • March 30, 2023 -
Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act reintroduced with bipartisan support
The bicameral legislation would invest hundreds of millions of federal dollars into more truck parking.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023 -
Q&A
WM execs weigh alternative fuel vehicles as part of fleet strategy
With incentives and customer expectations in mind, COO John Morris and Senior Director of Fleet David Tessin discuss how to adapt to evolving environment.
By Maria Rachal • March 29, 2023 -
Column
Tear down organizational silos to get everyone on the same page
Companies that fail to do so will find themselves in frequent, if not constant, conflict and confusion.
By Lanny Fleming • March 29, 2023 -
Teamsters to Yellow: Stop using purchased transportation
The union gave the company 30 days’ notice to “cease the use of PT,” saying it is no longer permitted under the National Master Freight Agreement.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023