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Michelle Rock/Transport Dive
Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
Dry van load post volume reached a new low for 2023, DAT said.
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Courtesy of Yellow
Yellow reduced workforce in the face of Q4 demand decline
The LTL carrier’s announcement followed a 25% drop last quarter YoY in tonnage.
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Courtesy of Business Wire
Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas
Reefer truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.
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Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern
The Surface Transportation Board said the move will shift about 64,000 truckloads annually from North America’s roads to rail.
Updated March 16, 2023 -
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3 red flags that could signal a double-brokerage scheme
Verifying the name on a bill of lading and other steps can save owner-operators from fraud that can cost them thousands of dollars, OOIDA says.
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Courtesy of Volvo Autonomous Solutions
Volvo’s planned AV network recruits its first carrier
Dry van TL provider Ascend has reserved driverless trucks for long-haul runs in Texas.
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Courtesy of Navistar
Navistar recalls over 32K vehicles due to parking brake issues
A software error and programming issue increase crash risks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Provided by IMC Companies
IMC Companies to unify all business units under its corporate name
The move is part of a streamlining effort to gain efficiencies and promote a consistent branding message.
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David Taube/Transport Dive
Knight-Swift trailers keep aging as equipment market remains tight
A weighted measure for the equipment rose from 8.3 years to 9.9 years, according to an annual report, a significant jump compared to changes for previous years.
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Colin Campbell/Transport Dive
XPO names former Old Dominion CFO to board of directors
J. Wes Frye spent 30 years as an LTL executive before his retirement in 2015.
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FreightWorks closure leads to loss of 200 jobs
The North Carolina truckload carrier told Transport Dive a loss of business prompted its decision to abruptly shut down the company.
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Courtesy of ArcBest
ArcBest fires 2 long-time MoLo executives
Andrew Silver and Matthew Vogrich had led the truckload brokerage for years before their sudden dismissal.
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Provided by US Foods
US Foods touts volume gains, flexible workweek pilot
The food distributor’s emphasis on workforce retention is part of a long-term strategy to reduce costs and grow revenue.
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Courtesy of Forward Air via Businesswire
Forward Air extends layoffs in cost-cutting move
The LTL carrier reduced its headcount by over 200 full-time workers in the past three months, according to a mid-market Q1 update.
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Struggling freight market is squeezing out owner-operators, OOIDA says
More than half of the respondents to a survey forecast worsening prospects in 2023 as they face a spot rate downturn.
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Courtesy of Ryder / Business Wire
Ryder sells HQ in Florida for $42M, kicks off search for smaller space
Remote and hybrid work contributed to the logistics and transportation company’s decision to look for new space.
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Big G Express acquires transportation, warehousing company
The employee-owner carrier said purchasing the fellow Tennessee company allows it to gain market share with blue-chip automotive customers.
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Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Daimler recalls 60K Freightliners for loss-of-steering risk
The recall affects various 2019-2021 trucks built at the OEM's plant in Santiago, Mexico.
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Courtesy of Yellow
Yellow to close 2 New York facilities, relocate workers amid network overhaul
The LTL carrier will offer many of the 120 affected employees the option to move to a larger Yellow regional distribution center.
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Courtesy of Embark Trucks
Embark to lay off 70% of workforce as it explores exit strategy
The autonomous trucking startup is now weighing whether to close shop amid commercialization delays and market pressures.
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Permission granted by XPO
Opinion5 strategies to safeguard profits in an uncertain economy
Cutting costs without investing in a forward-looking plan can be a recipe for disaster, writes an SVP of linehaul at XPO.
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Courtesy of Roadrunner
Roadrunner debuts LTL service to Denver
It’s the carrier’s first new market in years — and more are on the way.
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Courtesy of Ryder / Business Wire
ATRI asks carriers to share per-mile costs in annual survey
Fleet owners’ responses will reveal how expenses have shifted since reaching record levels last year.
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Colin Campbell/Transport Dive
Filling the Driver's SeatWhy A. Duie Pyle execs answer drivers’ questions over breakfast
The LTL carrier's leadership believes employee engagement efforts help earn trust. Adding eggs and bacon to the mix doesn't hurt.
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Provided by ITS Logistics
ITS Logistics opens Indiana warehouse with eyes on growing national footprint
The company’s recent expansion brings it closer to its planned two million square feet of Midwest warehouse space.
