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Werner buys ECM Transport for $142M in first TL acquisition

The purchase increases Werner's exposure to high-velocity shipments and shorter hauls, at a time when carriers are eager to hold on to drivers.

Amazon, UPS say hydrogen is further down the road than electric

Near-term sustainability talk often centers on battery-electric, but the technology and market for heavy-duty BEVs is lagging, executives said.

FedEx, UPS take divergent LTL freight paths

As UPS sold off its Freight unit to TFI this year, FedEx doubled down on Freight and called its commitment to the segment "absolute."

The sun is setting on fleets that rely on 3G for telematics

The transition away from 3G can be costly and complex, but trucking firms that don't move to 4G may put their businesses in jeopardy.

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Sales is your lifeblood. Where and how LTLs can recruit talent

Losing a sales rep is a pain in the backside. An ongoing recruitment process can help.

M&A will be hard to derail this year, specialists say

Well-capitalized companies, private equity firms and special purpose acquisition companies are expected to be active through year's end.

Trucking mulls impacts on drivers, equipment with infrastructure bill on the horizon

The Bipartisan Infrastructure Framework allocates $109 billion for roads, bridges and "major projects." But more construction could take flatbeds out of circulation.

Deep Dive

Transport execs confront high-stakes decision: remote, office or hybrid work?

USA Truck's business boomed as employees worked from home during the pandemic. Bringing them back means weighing safety, culture and productivity.

Brokers, living in a carrier's market, turn attention to relationships

Rebounding volumes and rates benefit brokers and fleets. But capacity constraints give drivers the advantage.

Senators propose emissions tax on large corporations

The bill would impact areas most affected by carbon emissions, like those located near highways and industrial complexes.

Supply chain constraints, spot posts push up trucking rates

Capacity has been tight for months, and executives don't anticipate it will loosen any time soon.

Why former UPS, FedEx execs say AI will be the standard for transport

Artificial intelligence on the driver side can intersect with tools on the fleet-management side.

Trucking vows to fight back after California clears the way for AB5

The California Trucking Association is petitioning the U.S. Supreme Court, after an appeals court rejected CTA's request for a rehearing.

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Large companies boost hiring plans to record level: survey

Employment in truck transportation has not yet recovered to pre-pandemic levels.

Freight boom propels brokerage at US Xpress, XPO and more

Transport firms have been pouring investment into their brokerage businesses — a segment many perhaps have long considered secondary.

Texas trucking officials score tort reform win

Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill that doesn't allow lawsuits against vehicle operators until the driver is found liable in a court decision.

What telematics delivers to trucking and how fleets use it

Transport companies are moving on from having an ELD only as they work to lower costs, decrease maintenance and increase safety.

Opinion

Put parking in the infrastructure bill

Research has provided the raw data necessary to inform future legislation on this issue. It's time for Congress to act, the author writes.

Long-haul, interregional drivers use apps to find truck parking

An ATRI study found younger drivers and those with fewer years of experience were more likely to turn to apps. 

Fleets confront cargo theft with caution, oversight and tech

Schneider maintained a zero-theft status, despite thefts involving tractor-trailers increasing 29% from 2019 to 2020.

How supply chains contend with severe weather and climate disasters

As the climate changes, the threat to logistics networks evolves. So must the industry.

Opinion

Archaic regulations hurt industry's ability to recruit young truck drivers

While trucking safety technology has evolved significantly to meet the realities of 2021, age restrictions on hauling interstate loads has not, the author writes.

JB Hunt tests Waymo trucks as fleets bet big on autonomous hauls

The trucks are set to haul freight between Houston and Fort Worth along Interstate 45, as many driverless operations focus on middle mile routes.

Businesses face recruiting woes despite 'elevated' employment

Blue-collar and manual service jobs in industries such as transportation have had particular difficulty finding talent, according to The Conference Board.

Deep Dive

More frequent, severe wildfires threaten California's growing logistics network

Fires can clog and cut off freight arteries, creating choke points for inventory traveling via truck and rail.