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PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more
The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers
Many carriers find the programs offer a way to bring diverse candidates, including veterans, into a driving career.
By Heather Larson • Jan. 9, 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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FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results
The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”
By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Q&A
One owner-operator’s perspective on why more truck parking is so critical
Doug Smith, of Utah-based Ralph Smith Co., said he recently had to park on an on-ramp in Nevada for a nap.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Column
LTL rating system needs an overhaul, but the industry might not be ready
Density-based pricing, which could put a stop to constantly evolving rules, may require gradual adoption.
By Lanny Fleming • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Q&A
ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities
President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023 -
CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand
The logistics giant terminated Bob Biesterfeld without cause. Its former board chair was named interim CEO on Jan. 1.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023
Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
The top trucking trends of 2022
Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year
By Larry Avila • Dec. 29, 2022 -
Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022
The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 27, 2022 -
TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes
The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022 -
GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February
The XPO-spin off will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.
By Kelly Stroh • Dec. 21, 2022 -
Trucking M&A raged on in 2022 as economy worsened
Many firms brought in record revenues and scaled their operations — but with differing motives.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 21, 2022 -
Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance
The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Smaller carriers more likely to face hardships, CEOs say
November saw higher-than-usual exits from the marketplace, according to an FTR analysis.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2022 -
Love’s expands loyalty program to alternative fueling stations
Customers can now earn points when they purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) at Love’s-owned Trillium stations.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Yellow, Coca-Cola and C.H. Robinson execs among 34 members named to ATRI advisory body
The trucking experts will help the group prioritize the industry’s top research needs.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 16, 2022 -
Old Dominion Freight Line to increase rates next month
The LTL carrier announced a 4.9% increase, effective Jan. 3.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Ryder grows Chicago area capacity with new distribution center
The nearly 550,000 square-foot facility will feature 54 cross-dock positions, 162 trailer stalls and target shippers of consumer packaged goods.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 15, 2022 -
Volvo tech startup to pilot autonomous loads on Uber Freight platform
The pair seek to transform empty miles and address other challenges for trucking in a new initiative.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2022 -
Column
Strategic LTL pricing requires relationships built on trust
The industry should end punitive pricing practices and create an environment where shippers and carriers share information, writes columnist Lanny Fleming.
By Lanny Fleming • Dec. 13, 2022 -
EV waste trucks face a ‘cutthroat business’
The CEO of Battle Motors talked risks and what’s next for rapidly evolving fleet technologies at a recent industry conference.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 13, 2022 -
ArcBest CFO to retire
David Cobb will step down next October. The logistics company has begun the search for a successor.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 12, 2022 -
Ryder expands board of directors to 12 with new appointment
A former CEO of a silicon carbide technology and production company is among those joining the logistics company’s audit and governance committees.
By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2022 -
CH Robinson settles crash lawsuit after Supreme Court denies review
The case raised questions over who is accountable when a truck driver, contracted by a broker, is involved in a collision.
By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2022