Heartland Express posts $15 million operating loss

The carrier’s earnings were hit by a combination of extended weak demand, extreme weather and rising operating costs, CEO Mike Gerdin said.

By David Taube • April 23, 2024

PAM Transportation Services posts operating loss for Q1

The company’s TL operating ratio was 104.2% for the quarter.

By David Taube • April 22, 2024

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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

How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse

Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.

By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024

XPO, Estes, Saia begin to reopen Yellow’s former terminals

Remaining LTL players are incorporating the bankrupt carrier’s properties into their networks after scooping up its freight and assets last year.

By Colin Campbell • April 19, 2024

Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement

Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.

By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024

Federal FLOW program welcomes more trucking members

ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.

By Colin Campbell • April 18, 2024

Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse

Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.

By David Taube • April 17, 2024

J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1

The carrier’s brokerage unit was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal quarter.

By Larry Avila • April 17, 2024

Knight-Swift rejects unsustainable rates, projects earnings hit

The carrier revised its Q1 financials amid demand, overcapacity and weather woes.

By David Taube • April 17, 2024

Kodiak promotes senior strategist to chief of staff

The tech startup promoted Lauren Harper as it seeks to ramp up operations this year.

By Colin Campbell • April 17, 2024

Clarke Transport executive to lead 2 more TFI subsidiaries

Kevin Tait, president of the Canada LTL subsidiary, will also oversee Vitran Express and National Fast Freight.

By Colin Campbell • April 16, 2024

CNG trucks enjoy mainstream popularity in waste fleets

Despite the attention on EV vehicles, demand is growing for compressed natural gas as an alternative to diesel, waste companies say.

By Barbara Hesselgrave • April 16, 2024

FHWA gives $830M in grants to fight against climate change

A bridge replacement in Iowa and roadway project in South Dakota are receiving the most money among the 80 funding recipients.

By Colin Campbell • April 15, 2024

Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target

The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.

By David Taube • April 15, 2024

Final overtime rule clears White House review

DOL’s proposed rule, if adopted, would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.

By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2024

Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta

A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.

By Larry Avila • April 11, 2024

FMCSA offers tips, resources to truckers affected by Baltimore bridge collapse

Hundreds of stakeholders tuned into a live-streamed presentation by the agency on subjects such as how to fill out paper logs.

By Colin Campbell • April 11, 2024

Kodiak establishes advisory council with Walmart, Werner, UPS

The autonomous trucking tech firm said the group will help shape its product development, deployment and public engagement.

By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2024

Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks

Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.

By David Taube • April 10, 2024

3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements

“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.

By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024

Average diesel prices bounce back to over $4 per gallon

Overall pricing remained flat in New England, while a group of Western states had the highest uptick.

By David Taube • April 9, 2024

Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules

The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.

By Colin Campbell • Updated April 11, 2024

Love’s opens 5 Speedco trucking repair sites

The expansion plans call for 10 new truck repair sites as well as up to 20 new travel centers this year, the company said in January.

By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2024

$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal

New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.

By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024

Uber Freight hires CH Robinson, Amazon veterans

The logistics platform hired Dan Annunziata as head of commercial and Hany Elkordy as head of logistics and last mile solutions.

By David Taube • April 8, 2024