Port of Los Angeles adjusts dwell fees to remove truck-over-rail incentive

Shippers diverted imports from rails to trucks after a threat of an import container dwell fee was found to favor local cargo.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2022

Regulations, costs dissuade truck carriers from hauling in the Northeast

Connecticut was once one of the crown business jewels of the Northeast. Now, the state is steadily losing people and, with them, businesses.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 14, 2022

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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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Zim to pay truckers for speedy pickup at Port of Los Angeles

The ocean carrier is offering up to $200 for each dry-van or laden container retrieved within four days after it is discharged from the ship.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 2022

Port of Oakland to speed truck turn times with pop-up container yard

Motor carriers have spent more time waiting in line, due to a surge of imports at West Coast ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2022

Tales from the C-suite: COVID-19, squeezed supply chains alter the trucking COO's role

"Every job has to evolve more tomorrow than it has today, or you won't be in business long," said Garner Trucking COO Tim Chrulski.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 4, 2022

2022: New year, same old transport problems?

The trucking industry is in an enviable position to dictate rather than react.

By Lanny Fleming • Jan. 4, 2022

Editor's picks: Old Dominion, TFI and other 2021 stories worth revisiting

This collection of articles was curated for transport executives who want deep insights into some of last year's most interesting topics.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 2, 2022

The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

The top trucking news of 2021

Another year of the pandemic; another year of fleets rising to the challenge.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 27, 2021

Analysts bet on an active transport M&A year in 2021. They were right.

UPS sold its freight segment, while Knight-Swift got into the LTL game with a $1.35 billion acquisition.

Dec. 23, 2021

Trucks haul 'remembrance wreaths' across America, in photos

The Honor Fleet delivers wreaths to U.S. cemeteries each December as a way to honor fallen veterans.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2021

A look at trucking, by the numbers

Rates and ratios literally went off the charts in 2021.

Dec. 21, 2021

The White House has a plan to boost truck driver recruitment. Here's what 8 stakeholders say about it.

While generally optimistic, reactions to the Biden administration's outline have been mixed.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021

Trucking's invisible port woes

With all eyes on trucking and drayage these days, does the general public truly understand what they're seeing?

By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 17, 2021

Central Freight Lines closure raises questions about trucking boom

An LTL expert said Central Freight Lines is an anomaly in a hot market, while a TL expert is not so sure.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 16, 2021

M&A boom will surge into 2022: KPMG

Companies are using acquisitions to alter business models or portfolios, and fleets are no exception.

By Jim Tyson • Dec. 14, 2021

Sysco acquires distributor The Coastal Companies and its fleet assets in M&A spree

Sysco has grown its business via acquisition throughout the year, with the purchase of Greco and Sons in May and Paragon Foods in October.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 8, 2021

Knight-Swift expands LTL footprint with $150M MME acquisition

MME, which includes Midwest Motor Express and Midnite Express, provides LTL, TL, and specialized and international transportation services.

By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 6, 2021

Supply chain stakeholders offer incentives to keep trucks moving through West Coast ports

One ocean carrier offers $200 per container for night and weekend pickups.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 3, 2021

Ashley Furniture doubles down on private fleet with Wilson Logistics asset purchase

Adding capacity is a strategic move for the retailer as port congestion persists in Southern California.

By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 3, 2021

TFI, Werner snap up reefer and final mile capacity with M&A moves

The acquisition behavior of 2021 indicates carriers are not content to focus only on TL, LTL and 3PL.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 30, 2021

How LTLs play defense against bad freight mix

An ugly mix could require more trailers, tractors and drivers, all at a time when preserving capacity is paramount.

By Lanny Fleming • Nov. 29, 2021

Empty containers become a focal point at the Port of Los Angeles

Some people have pointed to a shortage of truck drivers as a congestion culprit, but others call out yards full of empty boxes.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 23, 2021

JB Hunt starts transload service as shippers face intermodal congestion

The carrier offers drayage, linehauls and transloading at its facility near the Port of New York/New Jersey.

By S.L. Fuller , Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 23, 2021

Trucking's role in untangling the web of West Coast port congestion

The driver shortage has become a "scapegoat" for bottlenecks as empty containers, low yard productivity, limited space and unavailable chassis converge.

By Jim Stinson • Nov. 22, 2021