Navistar parent plans to pilot AV trucks by end of 2024

Tests in Texas are already underway with plans to further develop major corridors in the Lone Star State.

By David Taube • March 20, 2024

Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study

Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.

By Colin Campbell • March 19, 2024

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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

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White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy

The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.

By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2024

Montgomery Transportation Group hires DB Schenker vet as CEO

Joe Jaska took the reins of the Alabama-based flatbed and oversized hauling specialist this month.

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2024

Yellow asks court to toss employee class-action suit

The bankruptcy happened too quickly for the company to provide the required 60 days’ notice before layoffs, the company said in a filing.

By Colin Campbell • March 15, 2024

National Waste & Recycling Association to extend fleet safety program

NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks.

By Megan Quinn • March 15, 2024

Ryder sells $900M in corporate bonds

The notes for general corporate purposes mature in March 2027 and March 2029, according to the company.

By David Taube • March 14, 2024

What trucking data do you want to see?

Trucking Dive is exploring changes to its weekly tracker. Weigh in with a quick five question survey.

By David Taube • March 14, 2024

Trucking groups voice support for Werner in Texas nuclear verdict case

The carrier and trucking interests want to overturn a roughly $100 million verdict.

By David Taube • March 13, 2024

Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024

TA 2024 growth plans includes adding 1,600 new truck parking spaces

As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.

By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024

Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets

The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2024

Nikola names new CFO

Thomas Okray brings a range of manufacturing and automotive experiences to the zero-emissions truck maker.

By Larry Avila • March 8, 2024

Freight rates could rebound this year: experts

Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.

By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024

Carriers, individuals pledge $3.7M to Trucking Cares Foundation

More than three dozen companies and individuals each pledged $100,000 to the American Trucking Associations nonprofit over the next decade.

By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2024

Forward Air targets LTL growth following Omni acquisition

Favorable year-over-year volume improvement for the segment offers a promising outlook, according to interim CEO Michael Hance.

By Larry Avila • March 6, 2024

RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options

Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024

IMC Logistics acquires American Pacific Transportation

The deal expands IMC’s West Coast drayage network, adding 500 trucks to the company’s California operations.

By Larry Avila • March 5, 2024

JB Hunt acquires Walmart’s intermodal assets

The purchase is part of a long-term deal that builds on a decades-long partnership between the freight and retail giants.

By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024

Werner board member resigns over ESG disagreements

Vikram Mansharamani stepped down from his seat Feb. 27, according to his resignation letter.

By Colin Campbell • March 4, 2024

RK Logistics buys On Time Trucking, expanding to East Coast

The deal bolsters the 3PL’s ability to store lithium-ion batteries, a growing business segment for the firm.

By Larry Avila • March 1, 2024

Veteran XPO driver navigates trucking’s daily challenges with ease

Steadman “Steve” Mitchell shared insights from his 30 years behind the wheel during a 15-mile delivery run to a prison commissary supplier and a luxury fitness club.

By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2024

Simpson to replace Roberts as JB Hunt CEO

The trucking giant’s president will continue in her current role when she assumes the top job in July.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 29, 2024

President and CEO: Trucking companies are splitting the jobs

The reasoning varies by the carrier. Two trucking leaders describe how they view each role.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 29, 2024

Kodiak, Martin Brower test autonomous reefer route

The companies are collaborating to deliver time-sensitive products from Texas to Oklahoma.

By David Taube • Feb. 29, 2024