TFI acquires 2 LTL carriers

Siemens Transportation Group and Hot Line Freight Systems are part of a $300 million M&A and buyback strategy this year.

Covenant buys Arkansas-based poultry carrier for $100M

The carrier bought Lew Thompson & Son Trucking and its approximately 225 trucks, with plans to expand the company's service reach.

RoadOne acquires Ace Transport Miami

The Florida expansion boosts the logistics provider’s offerings between the U.S. and Latin America for customers.

‘Too busy with the storm’: TFI says Teamsters talks delay possible ArcBest acquisition

Despite the slowdown in progress, the carrier noted an acquisition "of size" could come later this year.

Ryder profits hurt again by Bed Bath & Beyond

The distribution management services provider recorded a $30 million asset impairment charge this quarter, a slight increase from Q4.

Old Dominion tonnage drops nearly 12% as freight rebound forecast dims

With customers sending fewer shipments in a tough economy, the LTL carrier no longer expects a rebound in Q2.

How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded

Industry lawyer Mark Scudder played a pivotal role in bringing the two carriers toward the sale, according to a securities filing.

Recognizing a delivery’s variables can lead to improved profitability

When it comes to the LTL pricing process, always consider the job from beginning to end.

CH Robinson expects to name new CEO in Q2

The board is seeking a permanent replacement after it ousted former CEO Bob Biesterfeld.

Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board

David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.

Knight-Swift signs intermodal deal with CPKC

The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.

California lawmakers advance bill to restrict driverless autonomous trucking

The measure, if passed, would require a human operator in the vehicle for testing and deliveries.

JB Hunt rolls out driver-facing cameras

The Arkansas-based carrier has been piloting the technology for more than a year, and intends to install the cameras across its fleet over the next two years.

WM to remove RNG fleet ads in Seattle following complaints from environmental groups

The controversy over branding has exposed fault lines over public perception of renewable natural gas.

Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early

The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.

NHTSA seeks input on side underride guard regulation

The agency will assess public comments on the benefits, costs and other effects of a potential requirement for the safety equipment.

Hyzon hires its 1st COO

Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.

Navistar recalls nearly 45K trucks over fire risk concerns

The recall affects mostly 2016-2020 International DuraStar and WorkStar models.

NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space

The acquisition will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.

Knight-Swift reports drops across most segments amid ‘unusually weak’ Q1

LTL was the carrier's sole bright spot, bucking a trend of declining operating income across business areas.

Schneider and CPKC ink intermodal deal

The agreement will expand the trucking carrier's access between the Midwest and Mexico.

CR England tests AV route in Texas

The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?

“We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.

Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations

“We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.

XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec

David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.