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    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 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 April 4, 2022
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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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    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
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    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 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 March 29, 2022
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    Deep Dive

    Why 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 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 March 28, 2022
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    XPO sells intermodal business to STG Logistics for $710M

    The deal advances XPO's plan to become a pure-play LTL operator. 

    By 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 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 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
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    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
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    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 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 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 March 11, 2022
  • Cargo import and export Georgia Ports Authority’s at the Garden City Terminal, Friday, June 18, 2021, in Garden City, Ga.
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    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 March 11, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO 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 , Updated March 8, 2022
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    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 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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    Landstar estimates Ukraine war could cost it $100M in Q1 revenue

    A prolonged crisis could have a deep impact on the company's bottom line, as two sales agencies with operations in Ukraine accounted for 13% of the company's revenue last year.

    By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022
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    Ukraine crisis pushes oil prices over $100 as trucking braces for impact

    The recent surge has drivers asking how to attach fuel surcharges to their per-mile rates, OOIDA said. 

    By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2022
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    Old Dominion embargoes shipments into Ontario due to backlog, weather

    The LTL aims to lift its embargo by the end of the week, according to Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic planning.

    By March 1, 2022