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    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 • Jan. 6, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 5, 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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    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 • Jan. 4, 2023
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    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 • Jan. 3, 2023
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    High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

    Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    The top trucking trends of 2022

    Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

    By • Dec. 29, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 27, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 22, 2022
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    GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February

    The XPO-spin off will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 21, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Smaller carriers more likely to face hardships, CEOs say

    November saw higher-than-usual exits from the marketplace, according to an FTR analysis.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    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
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    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 • Dec. 16, 2022
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    Old Dominion Freight Line to increase rates next month

    The LTL carrier announced a 4.9% increase, effective Jan. 3.

    By • Dec. 15, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 15, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 14, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 13, 2022
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    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
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    ArcBest CFO to retire

    David Cobb will step down next October. The logistics company has begun the search for a successor.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 12, 2022
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    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 • Dec. 12, 2022
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    ContainerPort Group owner acquires Pacific Northwest 3PL

    Parent company World Group has purchased Pacific Cascade, which operates a 50-truck fleet out of Sumner, Washington.

    By • Dec. 12, 2022
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    How XPO’s new CIO keeps tech on track in trucking

    The logistics company is leveraging data and an engineering culture to optimize LTL.

    By Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 2022
  • 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 launches drop-and-hook service

    The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.

    By • Dec. 8, 2022