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California trucking groups ask ports for single appointments system
A unified platform would lower costs and boost efficiency for drayage providers and container terminals, trucking associations in the state said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023 -
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DOT provides $29.4M to repair California roads damaged by floods
The money will support efforts by the state transportation department and four federal agencies to fix highways, bridges and other infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 25, 2023 -
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Estes opens 200-door LTL terminal in Texas
The 200,000-square-foot facility, the largest in the carrier’s network, has a five-bay shop and 15,000 square feet for offices.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 20, 2023 -
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Q&AOne owner-operator’s perspective on why more truck parking is so critical
Doug Smith, of Utah-based Ralph Smith Co., said he recently had to park on an on-ramp in Nevada for a nap.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2023 -
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High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023
Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023 -
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OOIDA supports Senate bill to fund more truck parking
The shortage has worsened in recent years to just one parking spot for every 11 trucks, the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association says.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Electrifying trucking would require a major chunk of the US power grid: ATRI
Shifting all vehicles to battery electric vehicles would demand more than 40% of the country’s electricity production, the American Transportation Research Institute said in a report.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Biden backs shift to zero-emissions truck sales at COP27
The non-binding pledge targets the conversion of all new medium- and heavy-duty truck sales by 2040.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 29, 2022 -
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FMCSA head targets sexual assault, other safety issues during Women in Trucking conference
Robin Hutcheson vowed to address barriers that keep more women from joining the industry.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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Ryder acquires e-commerce fulfillment firm as it looks to grow network
The deal includes Dotcom Distribution's 400,000-square-foot New Jersey facility and about 100 workers.
By David Taube • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Love’s adds store with 60 truck parking spaces
The 12,000 square-foot site grows the company's footprint to 600 stores nationwide.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers
The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address
American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022 -
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FMCSA head outlines agency’s goals on safety, equity, tech
Administrator Robin Hutcheson and other FMCSA officials outlined initiatives and took questions during an ATA MCE 2022 session.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2022 -
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Covenant Logistics closes sale of California terminal
The price fell after a previous buyer walked away from a planned $45 million deal to buy the freight terminal in June.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2022 -
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Flashback: Trucking’s role in the Hurricane Ian response
Carriers were quick to help reposition loads, restore service and provide relief.
By David Taube • Oct. 14, 2022 -
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Deep DiveHow the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian
Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed supplies in the storm’s aftermath.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 10, 2022 -
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Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian
Trucking rates are expected to rise slightly as recovery efforts continue.
By Colin Campbell , Max Garland • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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JB Hunt expands transload capabilities with Texas, Washington facilities
The carrier now boasts transloading capacity at four of the largest U.S. ocean ports and the largest land port of entry in the country.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2022 -
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Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking
The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 3, 2022 -
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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.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 22, 2022 -
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Flashback: The US chassis crisis
At ports around the country, equipment issues continue to snarl operations.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2022 -
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Port of LA receives $20M to improve truck access
A grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help clear a major bottleneck at the nation’s busiest port, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 8, 2022 -
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Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws
Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 31, 2022
