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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
Dry van load-to-truck ratios stayed consistent for a month-long stretch.
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Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040
Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.
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OOIDA asks Biden to end vaccine mandate at US border
The mandate has pushed some trucking companies to rethink operations, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said in a letter Monday.
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Walmart hiring 1,500 full-time truck drivers as part of holiday hiring spree
The retailer has upped its efforts this year to strengthen its truck driver pipeline for the holiday season and beyond.
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Schneider to partner with Torc Robotics on autonomous truck pilot
The carrier will provide the tech company with freight loads for its pilot operations throughout next year.
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US Postal Service pursues facility consolidation to reduce transport costs
The agency is streamlining its facility footprint in a five-year initiative, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in an interview.
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Daseke hires Pilot Thomas Logistics exec as next CFO
Aaron Coley will replace Jason Bates, who resigned last week, the flatbed and specialized carrier said in a securities filing.
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Hutcheson confirmed as FMCSA head, ending agency’s yearslong void
The agency has lacked a permanent leader since Ray Martinez left the post in late 2019.
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Flashback: FMCSA’s recent moves as new boss takes the helm
With possible regulatory changes still under review, here's a look at some of the key rules the agency recently implemented or is currently reviewing.
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Changing driver profile requires new retention strategies, experts say
Understanding the needs of an increasingly diverse workforce can help carriers cut down on turnover, according to the head of the National Transportation Institute.
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Saia opens 3 LTL terminals in Kansas
The carrier has opened five terminals in Q3 alone, with up to five more expected by the end of the year.
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Werner COO to step down
Marty Nordlund will shift into a business development role with the promotion of Eric Downing, SVP of its dedicated business.
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High schools aim to teach next generation of truck drivers
A California high school added a program to give students behind-the-wheel experience. Now other schools are looking to follow suit.
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Ryder’s contractual business is a buffer in a volatile economy
More than 85% of the carrier’s revenue is contractual, which CEO Robert Sanchez said will help offset a declining spot market.
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How a small 3PL is managing big growth
Full Tilt Logistics is using technology and a strong company culture to its advantage as it expands its fleet.
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FMCSA asks for responses to possible ELD rules changes
The agency is considering changes such as removing an exemption for pre-2000 engines.
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Yellow optimizes Western US terminals to become ‘super regional carrier’
The carrier plans to complete the optimization of 89 terminals this month.
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Equipment outlook: Analysts differ on whether the industry will see relief in 2023
Supply chain constraints for OEMs could ease or worsen, depending on economic conditions.
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Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections
Multiple company leaders said they don’t expect the technology to be widespread during their careers.
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Flashback: Supply chain woes stunt OEMs
Component constraints continue to hamper companies’ abilities to fulfill orders and clear out backlogs.
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CIO to CEO: Mario Harik gets technical about innovation — and disruption — in trucking
XPO Logistics’ incoming CEO used technology to build the company’s trucking arm. Now he’ll be overseeing the entire business.
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XPO names chief strategy officer for brokerage spinoff
Jared Weisfeld will help RXO set strategy, analyze growth opportunities and liaise with investors.
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Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology
The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.
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USA Truck shareholders greenlight DB Schenker deal
With internal hurdles cleared, the deal to acquire the U.S. trucking company and its 1,900-strong fleet is expected to close Thursday.
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DOT to reduce interstate registration fee by 31%
The move comes after the program collected more than the maximum amount of revenue in previous years.
