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Chassis constraints at Port of Oakland leave trucks on their own

The chassis pit has reopened as of Tuesday, but TraPac noted availability remains limited.

Updated June 8, 2022

Autonomous trucking companies seek to show automation is road-ready

AV companies are conducting trials to show their technology is safe. Will they be enough to convince the public?

Heartland Express buys Smith Transport for $170M

The deal marks Heartland's second major acquisition of a dry van TL carrier in the past three years.

Nowhere to go: E-commerce boom compounds truck parking challenges

For every one parking space in the U.S., there are 11 truck drivers. Will the real estate industry's increased interest in parking ease the crunch?

Sysco moves drivers to 4-day workweek in bid to improve retention

The food distributor will also be delivering six days a week to improve asset utilization.

FMCSA extends COVID-19 HOS exemptions through end of August

The extension granted in February was set to expire Tuesday.

Updated May 31, 2022

Speed limiters are back: FMCSA requests comments in new notice

The notice lists a dozen questions, including ones about typical device use and skills required to operate them. Responses will now be accepted until July 18.

Updated May 27, 2022

Schneider targets intermodal growth as rail-to-truck conversion accelerates

The carrier is working to double the size of its intermodal operation even as rail service challenges push more shippers to rely on trucks.

XPO's new pricing platform helped raise contract rates

Technology helped the carrier reduce manual tasks for its pricing experts by 80%, and it paid off with an 11% rate increase on contract renewals.

Carriers should be weary of cost creep when working with intermediaries

Third-party relationships can bring added administrative, claims and other expenses that executives should consider.

Old Dominion could exceed $300M network expansion budget as costs rise

The LTL carrier's CEO cited heightened real estate and materials prices as contributing factors.

Automated inspections drive fleet efficiency

J.B. Hunt and Western Express are among carriers participating in an electronic inspection pilot program that could ultimately save drive time.

FedEx, Aurora expand autonomous trucking pilot in Texas

The carrier and AV startup are adding a route between Fort Worth and El Paso.

Updated May 19, 2022

US Foods seeks to eliminate wasted miles in its routing system

The initiative has already led to a roughly 10% improvement in case volumes per mile in leading markets versus 2019, an executive said.

Saia aims for 4 new terminals in Q2

The LTL carrier is tapping into new markets and growing existing ones as it nears 200 terminals in its network.

Officials hope to conduct 70K inspections for Roadcheck 2022

The event will focus on wheel end components and provide an opportunity for executives to highlight proactive safety practices.

Ryder gets a $4.4B takeover bid

HG Vora sent a letter to Ryder with the proposal, noting they believed the company was undervalued by the market.

Werner limits used truck, trailer sales with OEM pipeline clogged

Procurement hurdles will test Werner's efforts to keep its equipment age down, a key focus area for the company.

How smaller carriers are combating rising fuel costs

Fleets are looking for new ways to add efficiencies and get "the most miles from each gallon."

Yellow to close 9 Western terminals in first phase of network overhaul

Executives said the transformation plan will help the company become a "super regional carrier," allowing it to prioritize more next-day service.

Updated May 12, 2022

XPO names CEO of planned brokerage spinoff

Drew Wilkerson, currently president of North American Transportation at XPO, brings 14 years of brokerage leadership to the role.

US Xpress pursues Variant turnaround to make digital fleet 'a scalable business'

U.S. Xpress has worked to improve utilization through Variant, but a deterioration in business is prompting executives to overhaul operations.

ArcBest's MoLo deal fuels contract growth in softening spot market

ArcBest is already seeing more loads per day from newly integrated accounts.

States band together to push for nationwide fleet electrification

A coalition of nearly 20 states has drafted a plan to advance truck electrification efforts. Now, they seek public comments by May 9.

10 takeaways from the House investigation into Yellow

An oversight report found Yellow inappropriately received $700 million in emergency relief funds. But that's not all it sheds light on.