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  • A Volvo Autonomous Truck for DHL Supply Chain on the road.
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    DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

    The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

    By Dec. 18, 2024
  • A Hyzon fuel cell electric truck in front of a grassy field.
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    Hyzon hydrogen fuel cell truck trials shift into order conversations

    All 10 of the company’s completed trials for its Class 8 and refuse fuel cell electric trucks have been successful, CEO Parker Meeks told investors.

    By Haley Cawthorn • Dec. 17, 2024
  • A person stands with their foot on the first step of a Saia Freightliner truck attached to a white trailer labeled “Saia, Louisiana, a dream state” in a black-and-white photo.
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    Deep Dive

    ‘A whirlwind’: Saia sprints toward nationwide ambitions in 100th year

    The Georgia-based LTL carrier spent $1 billion and reopened more than 20 former Yellow Corp. terminals in its centennial year.

    By Dec. 17, 2024
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    Trump’s FMCSA chief will have significant sway over trucking

    The next head of the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration will have power over speed limiters and other regulations.

    By Dec. 16, 2024
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    Nearing 2025, almost half of workers expect to leave some vacation time unused

    A recent survey contains “mixed messages” about what employees want from their time-off policies, said Eagle Hill Consulting’s Melissa Jezior.

    By Ryan Golden • Dec. 16, 2024
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    Tracker

    What’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?

    Weekly load post volumes increased across all modes.

    Updated 9 hours ago
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    Mullen Group budgets $150M for acquisitions next year

    With the help of M&A, the Canada-based transportation conglomerate seeks 10% growth in 2025.

    By Dec. 12, 2024
  • BMO's logo in the dark next to public transit and vehicle lights.
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    BMO’s transportation loan portfolio problems escalate

    Impairments in Q4 reached C$464 million, but banking executives predicted the worst was behind them.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump seen in Paris for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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    How will trucking fare against tariffs? Economists weigh in

    The true impact of tariffs, and which ones will ultimately materialize, is still unclear, experts said.

    By Dec. 11, 2024
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    Kal Freight will close tire, parts businesses

    The transportation and logistics provider petitioned a bankruptcy court in Texas to restructure its non-core subsidiaries.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Solid economy gives Fed time to mull rate cut pace, chair says

    Jerome Powell’s comments align with those of other officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 10, 2024
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    Forward Air fires president amid investor pressure to sell company

    Chris Ruble, also the company's COO, was terminated without cause on Dec. 6, according to a securities filing.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
  • A photo shows the interior and exterior of Estes Express Lines' new LTL terminal in Banning, California.
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    Estes reopens former Yellow terminals

    The facilities are among the two dozen properties and a dozen leases the Virginia-based carrier acquired in last year's bankruptcy auction.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Hub Group executives swap C-suite roles

    The carrier's chief marketing officer and COO are trading jobs, the company announced.

    By Haley Cawthorn • Dec. 6, 2024
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    SEC fines UPS $45M for overvaluing LTL unit ahead of sale

    TFI International acquired UPS Freight, which it rebranded to TForce Freight, for $800 million in 2021.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

    The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Opinion

    New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

    Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

    By Mark Stone • Dec. 4, 2024
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    What shippers and carriers want from a modern TMS

    Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

    By Updated Dec. 6, 2024
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    LTL freight classification changes delayed until July: NMFTA

    The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will delay implementation to give carriers more time to ready themselves for the changes. 

    By Dec. 3, 2024
  • An Averitt Express tractor-trailer on the road.
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    Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president

    Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
  • Aerial drone view of a tractor-trailer crossing a suspension bridge with heavy passenger traffic in the opposite lane.
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    Werner takes on insurance inflation, industry reform

    Smaller legal cases that used to impose a $50,000 liability are now increasing to three or four times that amount, the company’s chief legal officer said.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Sponsored by Penske

    Penske’s new online auction website transforms the used truck buying experience

    Penske’s new Used Trucks Auction website revolutionizes how businesses buy used commercial vehicles.

    Dec. 2, 2024
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    Daimler petitions to allow German drivers to test US EVs

    Having six drivers perform safety testing and validation is crucial for powertrain controllers, an FMCSA filing said.

    By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 27, 2024
  • Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Reading, Pennsylvania.
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans. 

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana

    The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.

    By Nov. 25, 2024