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  • A Volvo Trucks hydrogen-powered truck.
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    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 • Jan. 12, 2024
  • A tractor-trailer drives along a highway at night with its headlights on.
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    ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers

    Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.

    By • Jan. 12, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
  • Darrel Harris has been promoted to president of Prime Inc.
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    Retrieved from Prime Inc. on LinkedIn on January 10, 2024
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    Prime Inc. promotes longtime executive to president

    Darrel Hopkins will serve under the ongoing leadership of Founder and CEO Robert Low.

    By • Jan. 11, 2024
  • Union workers picket during a strike outside a US Foods facility in the Chicago area.
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    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 • Jan. 10, 2024
  • CH Robinson corporate HQ
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson Worldwide

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    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 • Jan. 8, 2024
  • A businesswoman, teacher or mentor coach in glasses speaks to young people in a meeting or training seminar.
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    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
  • Two trucks, featuring a tractor with the Kenworth logo.
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    Paccar names new Kenworth GM

    The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role. 

    By • Jan. 5, 2024
  • A photo shows the interior and exterior of Estes Express Lines' new LTL terminal in Banning, California.
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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 • Jan. 4, 2024
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson

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    CH Robinson searching for CFO replacement

    Mike Zechmeister, who held the post since 2019, will retire by the end of May.

    By • Jan. 4, 2024
  • Trucks line up to enter the Fenix Marine Terminal at the Port of Los Angeles on Friday, March 17.
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    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 • Dec. 29, 2023
  • A row of seven trucks filling up at truck stop on a sunny day in California.
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    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 • Dec. 22, 2023
  • Yellow Corp. YRC Montrgomery Illlinois terminal
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    Photo by Larry Avila

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    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 • Dec. 22, 2023
  • A Penske Logistics tractor-trailer on the road.
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    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 • Dec. 21, 2023
  • Forward Air Corp road
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    Provided by Brunswick Group

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    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 • Updated Dec. 20, 2023
  • Craig Harper, J.B. Hunt's first chief safety officer and longtime COO, retired as chief sustainability officer.
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    ‘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 • Dec. 20, 2023
  • A rendering of a Greenlane location where electric trucks could charge with electricity and refuel with hydrogen. The overhead view shows tractors and tractor-trailers in the facility's lot.
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    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 • Dec. 20, 2023
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    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
  • A Knight Transportation trailer is hauled on I-95 in Virginia in April 2023.
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    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 • Dec. 19, 2023
  • Aerial view of semi trucks crossing a frozen tidal river.
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    ‘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 • Dec. 19, 2023
  • Republic Services collection truck driving
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    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 Corp. trailer freight
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    Provided by Brunswick Group

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    Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%

    The new rate is effective Feb. 5, the carrier announced.

    By • Dec. 18, 2023
  • Trucks on a highway with plateaus and mountains in the background.
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    Carriers spend $14B per year on safety: ATA survey

    The trucking group says this includes going beyond minimum compliance standards.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • A photo of a hand holding a gas pump nozzle as the person pumps gas into a motor vehicle.
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    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
  • Bay doors of a new property that Palmer Trucks is leasing for a dealership and service center.
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    Palmer Trucks expands with relocated site in Northeast Indiana

    The leased property features drive-through bays, an expanded service shop and more.

    By • Dec. 15, 2023
  • A tractor-trailer drives along a highway at night with its headlights on.
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    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 • Dec. 14, 2023