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  • Ryder offers the largest network of used commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., with 60 Used Truck Center (UTC) locations offering more than 4,000 pre-owned trucks, vans, and trailers for sale.
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    Ryder profits hurt again by Bed Bath & Beyond

    The distribution management services provider recorded a $30 million asset impairment charge this quarter, a slight increase from Q4.

    By • April 28, 2023
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    How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded

    Industry lawyer Mark Scudder played a pivotal role in bringing the two carriers toward the sale, according to a securities filing.

    By • April 28, 2023
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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
  • XPO Logistics LTL service center in Chicago Heights, Illinois
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    Recognizing a delivery’s variables can lead to improved profitability

    When it comes to the LTL pricing process, always consider the job from beginning to end.

    By • April 28, 2023
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line truck pulls two trailers
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    Old Dominion tonnage drops nearly 12% as freight rebound forecast dims

    With customers sending fewer shipments in a tough economy, the LTL carrier no longer expects a rebound in Q2.

    By • April 27, 2023
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    CH Robinson expects to name new CEO in Q2

    The board is seeking a permanent replacement after it ousted former CEO Bob Biesterfeld.

    By • April 27, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck on the road.
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    Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board

    David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.

    By • April 26, 2023
  • A line of J.B. Hunt tractors.
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    JB Hunt rolls out driver-facing cameras

    The Arkansas-based carrier has been piloting the technology for more than a year, and intends to install the cameras across its fleet over the next two years.

    By • April 26, 2023
  • Swift trailer hauled on a highway alongside traffic.
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    Knight-Swift signs intermodal deal with CPKC

    The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.

    By • April 26, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck is parked in Montana.
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    Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early

    The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.

    By • April 25, 2023
  • A WM truck with branding on its side that reads, "Breathe clean, Seattle; Powered by renewable natural gas."
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    WM to remove RNG fleet ads in Seattle following complaints from environmental groups

    The controversy over branding has exposed fault lines over public perception of renewable natural gas.

    By Jacob Wallace • April 25, 2023
  • NFI electric trucks EVs
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    NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space

    The acquisition will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.

    By • April 24, 2023
  • A Hyzon truck on a road in California.
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    Hyzon hires its 1st COO

    Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.

    By • April 24, 2023
  • A Knight Transportation trailer is hauled on I-95 in Virginia in April 2023.
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    Knight-Swift reports drops across most segments amid ‘unusually weak’ Q1

    LTL was the carrier's sole bright spot, bucking a trend of declining operating income across business areas.

    By • April 21, 2023
  • Schneider National intermodal rail yard
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    Schneider and CPKC ink intermodal deal

    The agreement will expand the trucking carrier's access between the Midwest and Mexico.

    By • April 21, 2023
  • A Kodiak Robotics truck is attached to a C.R. England trailer.
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    CR England tests AV route in Texas

    The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee kicked off negotiations with ABF Freight in March.
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    Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations

    “We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • An XPO truck drives at night.
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    XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec

    David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.

    By • April 20, 2023
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    Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

    The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • A line of J.B. Hunt tractors.
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    Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?

    “We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • The entrance to the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.
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    FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

    The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • Overhead view of J.B. Hunt trucks at industrial facility
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    JB Hunt: Trucking is in a ‘freight recession’

    The transportation giant reported a 7% revenue drop in Q1, but executives said patience and preparation will set it up for success when volumes return.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings and three-day champion Brian Henegar pose for a photo on the Alex Trebek stage.
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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 • April 18, 2023
  • Schneider National hauled Frito-Lay North America's first third-party EV shipment, the companies announced.
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    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 • April 17, 2023
  • PGT Trucking Inc. Pennsylvania
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    PGT Transport Inc. 

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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 • April 17, 2023
  • Aurora's terminal in Texas.
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    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 • April 14, 2023