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Ryder’s supply chain business outshines other segments
Acquisitions over the past year strengthened operating revenue.
By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2023 -
Coyote Logistics lays off 6.8% of workforce
The UPS subsidiary will eliminate some positions as part of a reorganization effort, CEO Jonathan Sisler said in a statement.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023
Driver constraints, M&A and the need to replace aging equipment are among the issues top of mind for trucking executives.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023 -
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BP looks to grow truck stop footprint with $1.3B acquisition
The offer to buy TravelCenters of America includes all of the chain’s 281 locations in 44 states.
By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Feb. 17, 2023 -
US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks
The food distributor is planning to deploy 30 EV trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 16, 2023 -
A dubious honor for Fort Lee, New Jersey: 5 years as worst US truck bottleneck
Thirty of the 50 states had at least one bottleneck area, according to the American Transportation Research Institute.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Retired Nationwide exec will leave JB Hunt board
Gale King is stepping away from the post for personal reasons, according to the logistics company.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2023 -
Spot rates expected to rebound later this year
A sluggish economy means pricing is likely to remain flat through the first half of 2023.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 14, 2023 -
Saia opens three terminals this month as expansion continues
The LTL carrier launched two sites in West Virginia and one in Kansas, growing its network to 190 terminals nationwide.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 14, 2023 -
Yellow tonnage drops 25% in Q4
The carrier attributed the decline to a loss of retail and industrial business during the quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2023 -
Werner quarterly profits shrink in ‘lackluster truckload and logistics’ market
Up against challenging retail conditions, the carrier expects to see improvement in the second half of the year.
By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2023 -
Jones Logistics strengthens presence in 8 states with Nationwide Express purchase
The company’s latest deal opens opportunities in the warehousing and intermodal markets.
By David Taube • Feb. 9, 2023 -
XPO reports $94M net loss in Q4 following RXO spinoff
The LTL carrier blamed the hit on one-time costs and charges related to business restructuring.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2023 -
CH Robinson wants sharp strategic thinker in new CEO
A board member and former Target chief HR officer is leading the company’s search for its next chief executive.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 8, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.
Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023
A speed limiter proposal from the FMCSA and California’s AB5 labor law are just some of the key items that trucking advocates will challenge this year.
By David Taube • Feb. 8, 2023 -
OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers
More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023 -
FedEx Freight plans more furloughs
The company will offer some employees permanent transfers to other markets where it has hiring needs.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023 -
Marten profits bolstered by gains in brokerage, dedicated
The two segments helped the carrier’s growth in Q4 as TL and intermodal profits shrank.
By David Taube • Feb. 6, 2023 -
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Schneider hires retired LTL executive as board chair
James Welch, former CEO of what is now Yellow, replaced Adam Godfrey in the role on Jan. 30.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2023 -
CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely
The logistics company said headcount reductions and technology investments are expected to generate more than $150 million in savings.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Old Dominion expects freight demand rebound in Q2
The LTL giant’s forecast is based on customers’ need to replenish inventories and growing retail demand, outgoing CEO Greg Gantt said during a Q4 earnings call.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2023 -
Old Dominion CEO to retire
Kevin “Marty” Freeman will succeed Greg Gantt as the LTL carrier's next president and chief executive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
California trucking groups ask ports for single appointments system
A unified platform would lower costs and boost efficiency for drayage providers and container terminals, trucking associations in the state said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
LTL is Knight-Swift’s top M&A priority, CEO says
“We remain very interested and, I would say, very active in the M&A world,” the executive told investors.
By David Taube • Jan. 31, 2023 -
Labor woes expected to persist for trucking fleets in 2023
Industry leaders weigh how to address an aging workforce as labor laws threaten the owner-operator model.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023