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Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification

For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.

By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2022

Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order

More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.

By Alejandra Salgado • March 30, 2022

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The Transport Dive Outlook on 2022

How are the biggest U.S. fleets planning to handle the hot market? What's in store for M&A? What trends should executives be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2022 holds for the trucking industry.

By Transport Dive staff

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation

A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022

Why gas tax breaks could 'do little to nothing' to help trucking companies

Despite temporary relief in some states, truckers worry the International Fuel Tax Agreement will negate any savings.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2022

Dollar General plans to double private fleet size in 2022

The retailer saves an average of 20% every time it uses its private fleet instead of a third party, its COO said.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2022

XPO sells intermodal business to STG Logistics for $710M

The deal advances XPO's plan to become a pure-play LTL operator. 

By Max Garland • March 25, 2022

Maersk to add 300 electric trucks to North America network

It's the carrier's "largest heavy-duty electric truck deployment to date," according to an announcement.

By Colin Campbell • March 25, 2022

A 'winning formula': FedEx Freight ramps up collaboration with FedEx Ground

FedEx Freight trucks have traveled more than 7 million miles since June on behalf of home delivery-focused Ground.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2022

Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study

While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."

By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022

Truck driver shortage: everything you need to know

What does a driver shortage mean for your business? Here are some of the most significant statistics to give you an idea.

March 21, 2022

Canadian Pacific work stoppage expected to shift more volume to truck

The railroad locked out workers and is shutting down operations across Canada over a labor dispute. 

By Max Garland • March 18, 2022

JB Hunt to grow intermodal fleet more than 40% in partnership with BNSF

The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2022

A. Duie Pyle expands into Virginia

The Pennsylvania LTL carrier sees opportunity further down the Atlantic coast.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2022

Yellow settles with Defense Department for $6.85M

The Pentagon sued Yellow and its subsidiaries in 2018 for systematic overcharging for shipments, and then hiding the fact.

By Jim Stinson • March 15, 2022

How XPO Logistics uses tech to improve door planning

As labor constraints persist, dock management tools help boost productivity while decreasing costs.

By Amanda Loudin • March 14, 2022

Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries

Costco's acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed the retailer to take more control over its delivery process.

By Max Garland • March 11, 2022

Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool

Under a new plan, Consolidated Chassis Management would expand the chassis fleet to 85,000, add telematics and let truckers drop off equipment at different ports.

By Colin Campbell • March 11, 2022

XPO to spin off North American brokerage, plans to divest European business

The move would make XPO a pure-play LTL and create a separate brokerage, which is expected to be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. 

By Jim Stinson , Colin Campbell • Updated March 8, 2022

Newell Brands to favor TL shipments as it integrates supply chain

The Sharpie, Rubbermaid and Elmer's glue maker is moving away from LTL shipments as it unifies its distribution networks and combines product shipments from different business units.

By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2022

White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US

Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.

By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022

Landstar estimates Ukraine war could cost it $100M in Q1 revenue

A prolonged crisis could have a deep impact on the company's bottom line, as two sales agencies with operations in Ukraine accounted for 13% of the company's revenue last year.

By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022

Ukraine crisis pushes oil prices over $100 as trucking braces for impact

The recent surge has drivers asking how to attach fuel surcharges to their per-mile rates, OOIDA said. 

By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2022

Old Dominion embargoes shipments into Ontario due to backlog, weather

The LTL aims to lift its embargo by the end of the week, according to Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic planning.

By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2022

Trucking visibility: Investment accelerates to meet today's challenges

Visibility between shippers and trucking firms is no longer in the era of relying on phone calls.

By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 28, 2022

Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future

The move by two of the biggest OEM suppliers signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.

By Jim Stinson • Feb. 23, 2022