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A look at trucking, by the numbers

Rates and ratios literally went off the charts in 2021.

OSHA vaccine mandate is back on for now as appeals court dissolves stay

OSHA plans to resume implementing its rule but delay enforcement, the agency said following the court's decision.

Central Freight Lines closure raises questions about trucking boom

An LTL expert said Central Freight Lines is an anomaly in a hot market, while a TL expert is not so sure.

Trucking's invisible port woes

With all eyes on trucking and drayage these days, does the general public truly understand what they're seeing?

How fleets recruited truck drivers in 2021's tight labor market

Whether a trucking firm was looking for a company driver or an independent contractor, it faced major competition in the race for talent.

Component shortages hit EVs as Class 8 orders plummet

While a traditional truck needs up to 500 semiconductors, an electric one could require up to 5,000.

M&A boom will surge into 2022: KPMG

Companies are using acquisitions to alter business models or portfolios, and fleets are no exception.

Businesses plan 3.9% wage boost in 2022, highest rate since 2008

New hires have enjoyed especially rapid wage growth, one expert said. Experienced workers may feel undervalued and find higher pay elsewhere.

Sysco acquires distributor The Coastal Companies and its fleet assets in M&A spree

Sysco has grown its business via acquisition throughout the year, with the purchase of Greco and Sons in May and Paragon Foods in October.

Pandemic spurs investments in wearables for truck drivers, warehouse workers

Wearable technology offers a treasure trove of data for supply chain managers. But the question remains how to translate the data into decisions.

Knight-Swift expands LTL footprint with $150M MME acquisition

MME, which includes Midwest Motor Express and Midnite Express, provides LTL, TL, and specialized and international transportation services.

The US can be a leader in autonomous trucks — or get left behind

AVs are coming, and they'll be one arrow in the logistics industry's quiver to combat capacity crises like the one that has mounted over the past 18 months, the author writes.

Ashley Furniture doubles down on private fleet with Wilson Logistics asset purchase

Adding capacity is a strategic move for the retailer as port congestion persists in Southern California.

Supply chain stakeholders offer incentives to keep trucks moving through West Coast ports

One ocean carrier offers $200 per container for night and weekend pickups.

Sysco to electrify 35% of its US private fleet by 2030

The company already tested the Freightliner eCascadia and will deploy its first group of electric trucks in Riverside, California.

TFI, Werner snap up reefer and final mile capacity with M&A moves

The acquisition behavior of 2021 indicates carriers are not content to focus only on TL, LTL and 3PL.

Did FMCSA Clearinghouse shrink the driver pool and challenge recruitment?

The answer depends on who in the transport industry you ask.

How LTLs play defense against bad freight mix

An ugly mix could require more trailers, tractors and drivers, all at a time when preserving capacity is paramount.

8 industry reactions: How the infrastructure deal could change supply chains

President Joe Biden's signature paves the way for $100 billion in funding for roads and bridges. Here’s what trade associations are saying.

JB Hunt starts transload service as shippers face intermodal congestion

The carrier offers drayage, linehauls and transloading at its facility near the Port of New York/New Jersey.

Empty containers become a focal point at the Port of Los Angeles

Some people have pointed to a shortage of truck drivers as a congestion culprit, but others call out yards full of empty boxes.

Trucking's role in untangling the web of West Coast port congestion

The driver shortage has become a "scapegoat" for bottlenecks as empty containers, low yard productivity, limited space and unavailable chassis converge.

Driver referrals in the age of social media: A modern twist on recruitment

Peer engagement demystifies the industry and creates solidarity among truckers, which can make the job more attractive.

Should brokers expand into LTL? Yes, but don't stop there.

3PLs and trucking firms with brokerage arms will need a menu of options that includes intermodal, parcel and LTL— and a carrier network for each one, the author writes.

California to ease weight limits for trucks hauling from congested San Pedro Bay ports

In California, weights are among the most restrictive in the U.S., which creates what one expert called "a wall of inefficiency."