Knight-Swift operating margins take a hit amid sluggish demand

The carrier expects consolidated operating margins will decrease 11 to 12 percentage points from what it expected for the quarter YoY.

By David Taube • July 5, 2023

Old Dominion board member retires

Patrick Hanley, an Overnite Transportation alum, served on the board since 2016.

By Colin Campbell • July 5, 2023

FedEx Freight expects further volume, margin pressures through August

Amid a market downturn, the LTL is focused on maintaining pricing discipline.

By Max Garland • June 30, 2023

US Xpress votes to approve Knight-Swift acquisition

On Monday, U.S. Xpress filed a delisting notice, and its stock stopped trading on the New York Stock Exchange.

By David Taube • Updated July 5, 2023

TuSimple explores selling its US operations

The autonomous trucking company could shift its focus to the Asia-Pacific market if it shutters domestic operations. 

By David Taube • June 29, 2023

Washington Trucking Associations’ head talks driver restroom access

President and CEO Sheri Call called a new state law “an opportunity for basic human dignity.”

By Colin Campbell • June 29, 2023

Treasury’s $700M loan to Yellow was a mistake, report finds

The congressional report recommends the government “immediately explore” selling its 15.9 million shares of Yellow stock by Jan. 1.

By Colin Campbell • June 28, 2023

Inflation, consumer goals are obstacles for summer beverage spending

Despite the challenges, consumer spending could help the market this summer, one executive said.

By David Taube • June 28, 2023

Yellow sues Teamsters for $137M — and ‘to save itself’

The lawsuit alleges the union is putting 30,000 jobs “in serious jeopardy” by blocking the One Yellow network changes.

By Colin Campbell • June 27, 2023

How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

By Larry Avila • June 27, 2023

Online Transport Inc. acquires Mustang Express

The deal provides access to a Southwestern U.S. terminal creating opportunities to freight from Mexico to the Midwest.

By Larry Avila • June 26, 2023

Know your broker before you accept a load

The 3PL boom has reshaped the shipping industry. Here’s what carriers should keep in mind.

By Lanny Fleming • June 26, 2023

Pilot updates progress on $1B New Horizons remodeling initiative

The company expects to open 12 new locations by year’s end, and anticipates completing another 30 store renovations by that time as well.

By Jessica Loder • June 23, 2023

Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters

The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association’s recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.

By Colin Campbell • June 23, 2023

Yellow subsidiary settles EEOC claim it refused to hire female drivers at terminal

USF Holland will pay $490,000 to settle the suit and establish a scholarship for women at its driver academy.

By David Taube • June 22, 2023

Carriers’ insurance and claims expense spikes in Q1

Werner Enterprises, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and J.B. Hunt saw their expenses collectively increase by $73 million compared to a year ago.

By David Taube • June 20, 2023

FedEx Freight’s closures focus on Arkansas, surrounding states

Several of the shuttering service centers are in territories once covered by American Freightways, which became part of the LTL carrier in 2001, one expert noted.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2023

Collapsed I-95 overpass in Philadelphia will reopen this weekend, governor says

President Joe Biden called the federal government’s $3 million in quick-release funding “a down payment” after he took an aerial tour of the site Saturday.

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 21, 2023

Pilot brings digital diesel payments to over 800 locations

Relay Payments’ app-based system uses secure codes to make transactions, allowing drivers to avoid worries about fraud, said Spencer Barkoff, the company’s co-founder and president.

By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2023

Teamsters tout wage, benefits gains in ABF Freight deal

Union leadership endorsed the collective bargaining agreement in advance of a member vote.

By Colin Campbell • June 16, 2023

Managing expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO

Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • June 16, 2023

Biden vetoes resolution to overturn EPA emissions regulations

A Senate effort to overturn the veto failed to gather the required 2/3 majority.

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 21, 2023

Spot market should improve from here, ACT Research suggests

“We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

By David Taube • June 15, 2023

NHTSA recall notes fire risk for certain International MV trucks

Various Navistar equipment can overheat due to leaking brake fluid, the agency said.

By David Taube • June 14, 2023

Truck driver dead in I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

Local news station WPVI-TV reported the victim was the driver of the tanker that caught fire beneath the overpass.

By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2023