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Deep DiveSleep apnea: A slow killer lurks among OTR truck drivers
Fatigue management and safety programs are taking root in the freight business, as trucking firms address the issue without federal regulators.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 25, 2021 -
Winter storms squeeze capacity, drive spot rates up 20 cents
Long-haul deliveries and outbound volumes dropped in Texas markets, but analysts said effects may be just a "blip" on the long-term freight market radar.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 24, 2021 -
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TrendlineThe Transport Dive Outlook on 2021
Which trucking-related startups should firms keep an eye on? What's in store for M&A? What trends should fleets be tracking this year? Experts weigh in on what 2021 holds for the transport industry.
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Tyson to improve time management for truckers through dwell data
Data is helping Tyson identify its highest dwell times by facility — its own and those belonging to customers — as well as informing what mitigation actions to take.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 22, 2021 -
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Werner idles 1K trucks during icy storm
A winter storm pummeled some Southern states, causing trucks to park and service centers to close.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 18, 2021 -
FMC order a step toward relieving truckers of 'astronomical' detention fees
Ocean carriers failing to follow the agency's interpretive rule on detention and demurrage "might constitute a violation of" the Shipping Act.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Deep DiveHow Old Dominion's service-center strategy drives LTL success
The trucking firm faces two large obstacles in its growth path: Obtaining land near population centers and ensuring freight doesn't gum up the works.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 18, 2021 -
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Scale or pivot: Flexibility helps fleets stave off pandemic slumps
Niches and diverse customer bases give trucking firms the agility needed to serve changing demand and capitalize on surging segments.
By Heather Larson • Feb. 16, 2021 -
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Tight capacity puts pricing power in trucking's hands as spot, contract rates rise
Fleets say they're trying to hire drivers. But one analyst said it will be the end of the pandemic that will bring drivers back.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 12, 2021 -
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'No sweat': TFI open to more M&A as it streamlines UPS Freight
To cut UPS Freight costs, TFI is drawing on lessons it learned when it acquired CFI from XPO Logistics in 2016.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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Lessons from NFI's electric truck adoption
Transport firms don't have a long history with green tech, but they're taking notes on deployment and collaboration along the way.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 09, 2021 -
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Inflection point: Contract rates overtake spot rates
An ongoing driver shortage coupled with consumer demand will keep spot and contract rates elevated — and could make 2021's first half look a lot like the last half of 2020.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 08, 2021 -
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Sysco plans driver, warehouse hiring push to prep for pandemic recovery
The recruitment effort will add short-term expense, but the longer-term pipeline of drivers would make the investment worthwhile, the CEO said.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 08, 2021 -
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Yellow, formerly YRC, says driver shortage cuts into profits
The LTL will try to convert box-truck drivers and dock workers to Class 8 drivers to bulk recruitment, alongside bonuses, higher pay and more schools.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 05, 2021 -
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How a bankrupt fleet now has 100 drivers
The pandemic forced some fleets to shut down operations. But what would have happened if they had instead filed for bankruptcy?
By Heather Larson • Feb. 04, 2021 -
Harbor truckers dispute millions of detention, demurrage charges as fees surpass $200
Respondents in a Harbor Trucking Association survey cited gate congestion and a lack of available appointments for disputed charges.
By S.L. Fuller • Feb. 03, 2021 -
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2021: When electric trucks trickle in
Political winds and consumer tastes favor a change in how trucks are fueled. The question is whether OEMs, fleets and infrastructure are ready for the change.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 03, 2021 -
High-stakes hemp logistics put specialty fleets, willing drivers in demand
Some drivers are hesitant to transport hemp, because laws may vary from state to state. But the rewards are great if it's done right, one trucking executive said.
By Amanda Loudin • Feb. 01, 2021 -
Tight truck capacity pushes CH Robinson to the spot market
The company worked to reprice TL contracts "to reflect the rising cost environment," CEO Bob Biesterfeld said.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 01, 2021 -
How trucking firms prioritize freight in a tight market
The term "shipper of choice" may be going out of style, a U.S. Xpress executive said. But the importance of short dwell times and consistent tendering behavior remains.
By Matt Leonard • Jan. 28, 2021 -
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Final-mile EVs easier on drivers' knees, exec says
Regenerative braking can mitigate the need for work-related knee surgeries, translating to better comfort for drivers and healthcare cost savings for the fleet.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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XPO CEO: More acquisitions possible once spinoff is complete
Bradley Jacobs turned XPO into a trucking powerhouse over the years by growing the LTL company organically and through absorbing other firms.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 27, 2021 -
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Diversification gives Daseke a solid foundation as construction market shrinks
Diverse customer portfolios have separated fleets that maintained business during market downswings from those that struggled.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 26, 2021 -
UPS sells Freight segment to TFI for $800M
The sale focuses UPS on its core parcel businesses while allowing TFI to expand its diverse trucking portfolio in a continued acquisition spree.
By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 25, 2021 -
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North American M&A deal volume hits record Q4: survey
Pent-up demand, ample available capital, low interest rates and a return in confidence among business leaders will likely push up transaction totals in 2021, one expert said.
By Jim Tyson • Jan. 22, 2021 -
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FTR: Trucking economy steers toward normalcy in 2021
Consumer buying and industrial production's rebound will bode well for trucking, analysts predicted. The wild card is coronavirus cases.
By Jim Stinson • Jan. 21, 2021
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