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DHL sells 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier
New owner Sakaem Holdings rebranded Standard Forwarding and filled its leadership with Jack Cooper and Yellow alumni.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 19, 2025 -
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Rebuilt Chicago traffic bottleneck boosts truck speeds by 25%: ATRI
But the rebuilt Jane Byrne Interchange has yet to make the full traffic improvement predicted when it opened in 2022.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 18, 2025 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Turnover thwarts employers’ front-line training efforts, survey finds
Nearly half of talent development professionals surveyed by the Association for Talent Development said they were unsure how to overcome staffing changes.
By Ryan Golden • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.
By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025 -
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R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025
The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking
The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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SMC3 Jump Start 2025Tech, culture determine success of LTL trucking M&A
Knight-Swift, AAA Cooper Transportation and Standard Forwarding Freight leaders said execution and relationships are critical to closing and integrating acquisitions.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff
Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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ArcBest chief commercial officer to retire, amid other leadership moves
The company simultaneously announced a shuffle of its logistics and strategy management amid a broader changing of the guard.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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5 compensation and benefits trends to buy into in 2025
To attract and retain workers, employers will focus on competitive salaries and flexible benefits, experts say.
By Ginger Christ • Jan. 15, 2025 -
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5 trucking regulations to watch in 2025
The industry expects a rollback of federal rules under a second Trump administration.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 15, 2025 -
5 questions about FedEx’s planned Freight spinoff
The parcel giant’s planned move raises questions about timing, leadership and impact on the rest of the LTL market. Here’s what we know so far.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2025 -
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Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17
Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.
By Ryan Golden • Jan. 9, 2025 -
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Plus hires another former FMCSA deputy chief
Earl Adams Jr., who led the agency's efforts on autonomous trucking, joined the AV tech firm as VP of public policy and regulatory affairs.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 8, 2025 -
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Ryder financial execs promoted to COO, CFO
The company promoted John Diez and Cristina Gallo-Aquino, who both started as assistant controllers at the company.
By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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TFI International promotes wave of executives
Three leaders were elevated to newly created roles on Jan. 1.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2025 -
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Q&ACH Robinson CEO discusses technology, M&A, freight cycle
Generative artificial intelligence is reducing time spent on tasks from hours to minutes, CEO Dave Bozeman told Trucking Dive in an interview.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2025 -
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Hyzon lays off workers, plans to liquidate business
“To date, no viable strategic alternatives are available to the Company,” according to a Friday securities filing.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2024 -
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Keys to longevity: Business lessons from three 100-year-old LTL carriers
Dedication to customers and employees, plus investments in growth, are critical to long-term success, executives told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2024 -
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Fed trims main interest rate, signals prospect of less easing in 2025
Policymakers reduced the benchmark interest despite signs that their nearly three-year fight to push down inflation to their 2% target has stalled.
By Jim Tyson • Updated Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Q&A‘In the trenches’: CH Robinson CEO shares views on tariffs, nearshoring
The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.
By David Taube • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Averitt promotes replacements for 2 more retiring VPs
Three VPs have retired from the LTL carrier in the past two months.
By Haley Cawthon • Dec. 18, 2024 -
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Workers are willing to disclose disability — but few ask for accommodation
Nearly 3 in 4 workers who request an accommodation have their requests denied, Deloitte said.
By Kathryn Moody • Dec. 17, 2024 -
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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 Colin Campbell • Dec. 17, 2024
