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Knight-Swift LTL expansion in California unlocks new customers
“We think California was a game-changer for us,” CFO Andrew Hess said.
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Sponsored by EPRI
EPRI brings together trucking fleet operators and electric power companies to prepare for the transition to electric transportation
As fleet operators develop their electrification plans, a common area of concern is the ability of the electric grid to support large-scale EV adoption.
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Trucking conferences to watch in 2025
Plan your year ahead with these key gatherings that bring industry stakeholders to the same place.
Updated Oct. 11, 2024 -
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How truck spot rates are shifting
Several regional routes in the southeastern U.S. surged in volumes and rates following hurricane-related disruptions.
Updated Oct. 24, 2024 -
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Class 8 truck, trailer orders by month
A two-year freight recession and thousands of Yellow Corp. assets on the used market have lowered orders.
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Old Dominion operating income drops 9.7% in Q3
The LTL carrier's shipments per day, weight per shipment and tons per day each decreased during the quarter.
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Report: Truck leasing may be better option, depending on fleet size
Smaller trucking companies may lack the economies of scale to realize savings from ownership, accounting firm KPMG found.
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TFI will delay spinoff of Daseke, other truckload assets
The Canada-based freight giant wants to close a $4 billion to $5 billion acquisition around the end of next year before it splits its LTL and TL businesses.
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Growth mindset culture drives workplaces forward, report says
The mindset is really about “attitude, not aptitude,” according to electronic learning platform TalentLMS.
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MCE 2024
Watch weather, take advance steps to protect drivers: ATA panel
Providing snow cleats, driver alerts, safe park assist and other resources are key to preparing for storms and other dangerous conditions, experts said.
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TomTom powering IVECO’s navigation solutions
Real-time location data and custom truck routing will be used in various IVECO commercial vehicles, such as the S-Way.
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Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle express interest in remaining Yellow terminals
The bankrupt carrier’s last batch of service centers represent opportunities for LTL competitors to add door capacity across their networks, executives said at a conference this month.
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MCE 2024
New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville
Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.
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How 7-Eleven is combating its biggest hiring challenge
The retailer was losing candidates “left and right” because its recruitment process was too slow, according to its senior director of talent acquisition. Then it brought AI into the fold.
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Marten Transport TL profitability falters in Q3
Earnings were “heavily pressured” by the lingering freight market recession, Executive Chairman Randolph Marten told investors.
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Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength
Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.
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Lawsuit: EPA emissions regs seek to restructure trucking industry
The new rules will make American trucking dependent on China and other countries at odds with the U.S., states and trade groups said in a legal filing.
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JB Hunt lessens losses in surplus network
The trucking giant posted a $3.3 million operating loss in Q3 for its extra capacity segment, an overhaul from a year ago.
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Nearly half of emerging leaders say they struggle to manage workplace conflict
Managers tend to recognize this weakness in themselves, and effective training could help them address concerns and build better teams, consulting firm DDI says.
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MCE 2024
Driver engagement doesn’t require major spending: ATA panel
Phone check-ins, employee surveys and mentor groups are low-cost ways for carriers to build culture and remove silos, executives said.
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5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims
With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact.
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MCE 2024
Driver shortage eases again in 2024 ‘for all the wrong reasons’: ATA’s Costello
A drop in demand, particularly from industrial customers, is masking a prevailing labor issue for the trucking industry, the chief economist said.
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MCE 2024
ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’
CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.
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Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses
Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.
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New tech aims to make solar powered reefers financially practical
Wabash and the University of Delaware want to make refrigerated trailers lighter to help reach zero-emission goals.
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MCE 2024
Economy is once again trucking’s top worry in 2024
Lawsuit abuse reform, insurance and driver compensation also ranked among the industry’s top concerns, according to ATRI.