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Relationships are still crucial in trucking, even as intermediaries rise
The growth of intermediary platforms has put distance between carriers and their true clients. Is that healthy?
By Lanny Fleming • April 12, 2022 -
JB Hunt launches program for shippers to offset transportation emissions
Businesses can purchase credits to make shipments carbon neutral under the carrier's Clean Transport program.
By Sarah Zimmerman • April 11, 2022 -
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Chewy launches freight service to fulfill linehaul needs
The online retailer is leveraging its own middle mile fleet in a bid for more reliable and less expensive transportation.
By Max Garland • April 6, 2022 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line via Business Wire
Old Dominion adds capacity with service network expansion
The LTL carrier plans to open eight to 10 more facilities across the country in FY2022.
By Colin Campbell • April 5, 2022 -
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White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains
Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.
By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of PepsiCo
Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification
For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.
By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2022 -
Courtesy of Maersk
Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order
More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.
By Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2022 -
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By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation
A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022 -
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Deep DiveWhy gas tax breaks could 'do little to nothing' to help trucking companies
Despite temporary relief in some states, truckers worry the International Fuel Tax Agreement will negate any savings.
By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2022 -
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Dollar General plans to double private fleet size in 2022
The retailer saves an average of 20% every time it uses its private fleet instead of a third party, its COO said.
By Max Garland • March 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of XPO
XPO sells intermodal business to STG Logistics for $710M
The deal advances XPO's plan to become a pure-play LTL operator.
By Max Garland • March 25, 2022 -
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Maersk to add 300 electric trucks to North America network
It's the carrier's "largest heavy-duty electric truck deployment to date," according to an announcement.
By Colin Campbell • March 25, 2022 -
A 'winning formula': FedEx Freight ramps up collaboration with FedEx Ground
FedEx Freight trucks have traveled more than 7 million miles since June on behalf of home delivery-focused Ground.
By Max Garland • March 23, 2022 -
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Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study
While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."
By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022 -
Sponsored by Hale Trailer Brake and Wheel
Truck driver shortage: everything you need to know
What does a driver shortage mean for your business? Here are some of the most significant statistics to give you an idea.
March 21, 2022 -
Courtesy of Canadian Pacific
Canadian Pacific work stoppage expected to shift more volume to truck
The railroad locked out workers and is shutting down operations across Canada over a labor dispute.
By Max Garland • March 18, 2022 -
JB Hunt to grow intermodal fleet more than 40% in partnership with BNSF
The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2022 -
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A. Duie Pyle expands into Virginia
The Pennsylvania LTL carrier sees opportunity further down the Atlantic coast.
By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2022 -
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Yellow settles with Defense Department for $6.85M
The Pentagon sued Yellow and its subsidiaries in 2018 for systematic overcharging for shipments, and then hiding the fact.
By Jim Stinson • March 15, 2022 -
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How XPO Logistics uses tech to improve door planning
As labor constraints persist, dock management tools help boost productivity while decreasing costs.
By Amanda Loudin • March 14, 2022 -
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Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries
Costco's acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed the retailer to take more control over its delivery process.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
Courtesy of GPA Photo/Stephen B. Morton
Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool
Under a new plan, Consolidated Chassis Management would expand the chassis fleet to 85,000, add telematics and let truckers drop off equipment at different ports.
By Colin Campbell • March 11, 2022 -
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XPO spins off its brokerage armXPO to spin off North American brokerage, plans to divest European business
The move would make XPO a pure-play LTL and create a separate brokerage, which is expected to be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Jim Stinson , Colin Campbell • Updated March 8, 2022 -
Retrieved from Newell Brands on August 04, 2021
Newell Brands to favor TL shipments as it integrates supply chain
The Sharpie, Rubbermaid and Elmer's glue maker is moving away from LTL shipments as it unifies its distribution networks and combines product shipments from different business units.
By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2022 -
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White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US
Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.
By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022
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