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  • Women In Trucking conference attendees visit with a Truckers Against Trafficking's trailer at the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.
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    Uber Freight, other carriers train drivers to spot signs of human trafficking

    Fleets are continuing their work with Truckers Against Trafficking, which has now trained over 1.5 million drivers.

    By • Jan. 30, 2023
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    Estes Express Lines president shares plans for trucking company’s future

    Webb Estes, the family's fourth generation of leadership, outlined his approach in an interview with Transport Dive.

    By • Jan. 30, 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
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    Muted peak season hits Knight-Swift’s Q4 earnings

    Subdued spot opportunities and decreased freight demand contributed to losses, particularly in the truckload segment.

    By • Jan. 27, 2023
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    RE Garrison Trucking grows produce industry services through new acquisition

    Boaty’s Transport founder Michael Boatwright is retiring as part of a transition that will keep the brand intact.

    By • Jan. 26, 2023
  • A Women In Trucking Association conference attendee sits in the cab of a UPS tractor.
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    OEMs poised for improvement in 2023

    Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, but Volvo Trucks North America and analysts still note continuing risks.

    By • Jan. 25, 2023
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    Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023

    Some supply chain snags that made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand.

    By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 2023
  • Overhead view of J.B. Hunt trucks at industrial facility
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    JB Hunt pays nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses

    The payout marks the second consecutive year drivers, maintenance technicians and full-time hourly employees will get extra cash.

    By • Jan. 24, 2023
  • J.B. Hunt Intermodal freight transport shipping container train cars in Flagstaff, Arizona.
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    JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023

    Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023
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    US Xpress names new president of dedicated

    Julie Van de Kamp takes on the role, continuing a more than 15-year tenure with the carrier.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    RoadOne expands Southwest presence with new acquisition

    The purchase of Texas-based The Transporter Inc. is one of several M&A deals the company has closed since 2021 as it continues its rapid shopping spree.

    By • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Tracker

    Trucking conferences to watch in 2023

    Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.

    By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023
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    Q&A

    Why Trimble spent $2B on a European logistics firm

    Improved technology and a larger customer base are among the benefits of the deal, experts said.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
  • A trailer is parked at the Estes Express Lines terminal in Fort Worth, Texas.
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    Estes opens 200-door LTL terminal in Texas

    The 200,000-square-foot facility, the largest in the carrier’s network, has a five-bay shop and 15,000 square feet for offices.

    By • Jan. 20, 2023
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    Opinion

    LTL industry believes NMFC classification system works

    The standard deserves more credit for being a user-friendly resource, writes Joel Ringer of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association.

    By Joel Ringer • Jan. 18, 2023
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    Indiana freight brokerage firm promotes 2 executives

    Circle Logistics names leaders to supervise its operations across three states.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    XPO hires Wall Street analyst as chief strategy officer

    Longtime auto analyst Ali Faghri brings a wealth of experience and deep investor relationships, CEO Mario Harik said.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
  • Trucks drive above and below a highway overpass in a drone photo.
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    Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023

    A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
  • A Werner tractor parked at a Love's rest stop.
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    Werner expands borrowing capacity with $1B credit facility as it eyes acquisitions

    The carrier rolled over debt and replaced two credit facilities as part of the new deal.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Estes enters 4th generation of family leadership with new president, COO

    Webb Estes, a CDL holder and former VP of process improvement, takes on leadership amid economic turmoil.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson Worldwide

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    Q&A

    CH Robinson’s decision to part ways with CEO a head-scratcher for analysts

    The logistics company's next chief executive will face a soft market as the world braces for an economic slowdown.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
  • Kylee Garnett, freight operations supervisor at XPO's Hagerstown terminal, sits at a dual-monitor computer.
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    An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

    Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    Provided by XPO Logistics Freight

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    How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry

    As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
  • A Nikola Tre battery-electric vehicle with a PGT Trucking logo on it.
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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 • Jan. 9, 2023
  • A Werner trailer on the road on a sunny day.
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    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 • Jan. 9, 2023
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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 • Jan. 6, 2023