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Larry Avila is a senior editor for Trucking Dive. He is a seasoned, award-winning business news journalist working for daily newspapers and B2B publications around the Midwest. Larry is a graduate of Central Michigan University with a double major in political science and history and minor in journalism. He enjoys collegiate and professional sports and watching action movies. Larry is the proud papa of a Boston Terrier, Louie.

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XPO reports 20% YoY spike in Q1 LTL operating income
May 4, 2026
Schneider National Q1 operating income tumbles 21% YoY
May 1, 2026
California removes restrictions on driverless trucks
April 30, 2026
IMC Logistics names president for Canada operation
April 28, 2026
Werner Enterprises doubling intermodal trailers in Mexico
April 23, 2026
PlusAI, Churchill Capital call off merger
April 22, 2026
Prime Inc. plans servicing hub near Atlanta
April 21, 2026
ATRI President Rebecca Brewster to retire
April 20, 2026
JB Hunt sees opportunity for intermodal growth
April 17, 2026
JB Hunt reports Q1 revenues of $3.1B up 5% YoY
April 16, 2026
TA Dedicated to acquire Minnesota-based Triangle Warehouse
April 15, 2026
Kriska Transportation Group acquires Sharp Transportation Systems
April 14, 2026
Universal Logistics appoints new CFO
April 13, 2026
FedEx Freight counting on scale to deliver revenue growth
April 8, 2026
How an independent FedEx Freight could seek revenue growth
April 7, 2026
IMC Logistics names new CFO
April 6, 2026
International, Ryder and PlusAI partner to test autonomous pilot route in Texas
April 2, 2026
Senate’s Dalilah Law Act would create criminal penalties for CDL violations
April 1, 2026
Amazon Freight increases dry van trailer count to 80k
March 31, 2026
Hub Group on notice from Nasdaq over delayed Q4 earnings filing
March 27, 2026
Rowdy Family of Companies names president
March 26, 2026
Fuel Transport names leader for US market
March 24, 2026
Trucking in the midst of a ‘supply-based’ recovery: ATA’s Costello
March 19, 2026
Kodiak AI launches second driverless route with Martin Brower
March 18, 2026
Dalilah’s Law amendment seeks to make English proficiency a CDL requirement
March 17, 2026
IMC Logistics plans Toronto drayage operation
March 16, 2026
Kriska Transportation Group CEO named TCA board chairman
March 12, 2026
How Jim Mullen’s Werner, FMCSA leadership will shape his TCA tenure
March 11, 2026
Trucking leaders see signs of supply rebalancing
March 9, 2026
Notorious Chicago interchange is now nation’s worst truck bottleneck: ATRI
March 2, 2026
‘A continual focus’: How carriers navigate traffic bottlenecks
March 2, 2026
Aurora focuses on Southwestern US driverless route growth
Feb. 27, 2026
Forward Air reports $28.3M loss due to freight market conditions
Feb. 25, 2026
PAMT reports Q4 operating loss of $38.1M
Feb. 24, 2026
Love’s will add 1,500 more truck parking spaces in 2026
Feb. 23, 2026
Trucking groups weigh in on Supreme Court clawback of IEEPA tariffs
Feb. 20, 2026
USDOT says more than 550 driver training programs violating federal standards
Feb. 20, 2026
Ryder Q4 operating revenue flat year over year
Feb. 19, 2026
Illinois at risk of losing $129M in DOT funding over CDL issues: FMCSA
Feb. 18, 2026
Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub
Feb. 13, 2026
Truckload Carriers Association names new president
Feb. 10, 2026
XPO’s administrative restructuring leads to Q4 operating income dip
Feb. 10, 2026
Old Dominion reports nearly 9% YoY drop in Q4 operating income
Feb. 6, 2026
Schneider National’s Q4 profits in intermodal up 5% YoY
Feb. 5, 2026
Knight Transportation names president
Feb. 4, 2026
2026 federal spending bill provides $200M for truck parking
Feb. 4, 2026
Schneider National’s Q4 income from operations falls 14%
Feb. 3, 2026
CH Robinson’s surface transportation business a bright spot in Q4
Feb. 3, 2026
Key trucking trends and risks to follow in 2026
Feb. 2, 2026
PlusAI shores up OEM partnership ahead of public offering
Jan. 30, 2026
Trucking M&A outlook: Economy, technology and uncertainty may shape opportunistic deals
Jan. 29, 2026
Schneider National promotes new CEO from within
Jan. 29, 2026
Werner Enterprises acquires FirstFleet for $283M in an all-cash deal
Jan. 28, 2026
Knight-Swift’s intermodal segment nearly broke even in Q4
Jan. 26, 2026
Minnesota targets tech upgrades for parking areas
Jan. 23, 2026
Echo Global Logistics completes acquisition of ITS Logistics
Jan. 21, 2026
JB Hunt’s Q4 intermodal operating income rises 16% YoY
Jan. 21, 2026
JB Hunt Q4 operating income jumps 19%
Jan. 16, 2026
Abilene Motor Express brand to merge with sister company
Jan. 16, 2026
‘Bigger benefits’: Schneider National, Cowan set sights on growth
Jan. 15, 2026
Truckload Carriers Association plans to name new president soon
Jan. 14, 2026
STG Logistics files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
Jan. 13, 2026
Kodiak AI partners with Bosch to scale autonomous trucking hardware
Jan. 9, 2026
Top trucking trends to watch in 2026
Jan. 8, 2026
Kodiak AI boosts connectivity through Verizon partnership
Jan. 8, 2026
DOT provides $118.8M in grants to bolster safety, training
Jan. 7, 2026
Trimac begins Hyundai hydrogen truck pilot
Jan. 5, 2026
Wisconsin DOT seeks input to address state’s truck parking needs
Dec. 23, 2025
Drug testing will continue for truck drivers despite marijuana downgrade
Dec. 19, 2025
California may be close to lifting ban on driverless trucks
Dec. 18, 2025
Not so fast! M&A deals that stalled in 2025
Dec. 17, 2025
Ryder opens metro Atlanta truck rental and servicing facility
Dec. 15, 2025
Aurora to haul frac sand on public roads in Texas
Dec. 11, 2025
CFI will be rebranded to Heartland Express by year’s end
Dec. 10, 2025
ATA, Werner exec seek express lane for veterans to land trucking jobs
Dec. 9, 2025
CRST reorganization leads to hundreds of job cuts
Dec. 8, 2025
CH Robinson expands presence in El Paso, TX fueled by cross-border growth
Dec. 1, 2025
Kodiak sets sights on next phase of growth after showing revenue gains
Nov. 25, 2025
Page Trucking to acquire Goulet Trucking
Nov. 24, 2025
Schneider National’s acquisition pipeline preps for dedicated growth
Nov. 24, 2025
Schneider National launches Fast Track premium rail service
Nov. 20, 2025
Schneider National Q3 operating income falls 18% YoY
Nov. 13, 2025
CH Robinson’s Q3 operating income jumps nearly 23% YoY
Nov. 10, 2025
Allison Transmission acquires Dana Inc.’s off-highway unit for $2.7B
June 16, 2025
GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer
May 16, 2025
CH Robinson gets Q1 gross profit boost from AI
May 7, 2025
Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle express interest in remaining Yellow terminals
Oct. 22, 2024
Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength
Oct. 18, 2024
Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses
Oct. 15, 2024
Bay & Bay Transportation names new trucking president
Oct. 10, 2024
Forward Air investors push for company sale
Oct. 10, 2024
Air Van acquires Imeson Distribution Center
Sept. 16, 2024
Wheaton Bekins promotes executive to sales, marketing role
Sept. 10, 2024
Teamsters Canada railroad workers appeal binding arbitration order
Aug. 30, 2024
Haney and White acquires Alabama carrier, LTL brokerage
Aug. 30, 2024
Ex-Forward Air CEO hired by Nikola
Aug. 29, 2024
Canadian rail carriers’ recovery from work stoppage may take weeks
Aug. 28, 2024
Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday
Aug. 24, 2024
Schneider National driver becomes 3rd to reach record safety feat
Aug. 23, 2024
Canada’s major rail carriers shut down
Aug. 22, 2024
‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption
Aug. 19, 2024
Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday
Aug. 19, 2024
Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier
Aug. 15, 2024
DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express
Aug. 13, 2024
Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption
Aug. 9, 2024
Forward Air’s Omni acquisition spurs nearly $1B net loss in Q2
Aug. 9, 2024
JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries
Aug. 8, 2024
FST Logistics acquires Dancer Logistics
Aug. 7, 2024
Valley Companies adds fourth-generation leadership
Aug. 5, 2024
Schneider National’s Q2 income from operations dips 51%
Aug. 1, 2024
CH Robinson to sell European Surface Transportation business
July 31, 2024
Ryder Systems Q2 operating revenue jumps 10%
July 29, 2024
Knight-Swift operating income plummets 32.5%
July 26, 2024
JB Hunt Q2 operating income falls 24%
July 17, 2024
Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck
July 15, 2024
PGT Trucking opens terminals in Kentucky, South Carolina
July 9, 2024
Reeling from Q1 setbacks, Forward Air secures permanent CFO
July 8, 2024
Canadian border agents ratify labor deal
July 8, 2024
Wellington Group acquires Contract Express
June 28, 2024
Forward Air announces layoffs following Omni acquisition
June 21, 2024
Canadian border agents to decide on new labor deal by July 4
June 14, 2024
Radiant Logistics acquires Seattle-based Cascade Transportation
June 14, 2024
Border agents reach tentative deal with Canadian government
June 11, 2024
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
June 10, 2024
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
June 7, 2024
CH Robinson hires GE Aerospace executive as CFO
June 7, 2024
Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider
June 5, 2024
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
June 5, 2024
Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation
June 4, 2024
ITS Logistics to open Texas transportation center in Q3
May 31, 2024
Forward Air CFO steps down
May 21, 2024
Forward Air seeks to sell ‘noncore assets’
May 17, 2024
How supply chains used FLOW after the Baltimore bridge collapse
May 15, 2024
Forward Air Q1 profits tumble 239%
May 9, 2024
Raven Transport plans to shutter Florida facility
May 9, 2024
How CH Robinson is using AI to automate logistics tasks
May 8, 2024
JB Hunt awards $770K in driving safety bonuses
May 8, 2024
Schneider revenue falls over $100M as weak freight market dampens Q1
May 3, 2024
Hub Group M&A deal boosts Q1 revenue
April 26, 2024
White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization
April 24, 2024
Forward Air hires longtime CEVA Logistics exec as CEO
April 24, 2024
How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
April 22, 2024
J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1
April 17, 2024
Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta
April 11, 2024
PS Logistics acquires Yordy Transport, expands service offerings
April 5, 2024
Valley Companies elevates finance, sales leaders
March 25, 2024
Enservco acquires dedicated freight and LTL carrier
March 25, 2024
Trimac Transportation buys Feldspar Trucking to grow bulk transport footprint
March 21, 2024
C.H. Robinson’s former interim CEO retiring from board
March 21, 2024
Montgomery Transportation Group hires DB Schenker vet as CEO
March 18, 2024
UPS takes delivery of Kenworth’s first 15-liter, CNG-fueled truck
March 14, 2024
Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets
March 11, 2024
Nikola names new CFO
March 8, 2024
Freight rates could rebound this year: experts
March 7, 2024
Forward Air targets LTL growth following Omni acquisition
March 6, 2024
IMC Logistics acquires American Pacific Transportation
March 5, 2024
JB Hunt acquires Walmart’s intermodal assets
March 4, 2024
RK Logistics buys On Time Trucking, expanding to East Coast
March 1, 2024
Simpson to replace Roberts as JB Hunt CEO
Feb. 29, 2024
Kenan Advantage Group acquires Northern Dry Bulk
Feb. 27, 2024
Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Feb. 23, 2024
Ryder System sets sights on growing cross-border business
Feb. 21, 2024
CH Robinson names new surface transportation president
Feb. 16, 2024
Bison Transport, CPKC ink intermodal services agreement
Feb. 15, 2024
Forward Air CEO out following Omni merger
Feb. 7, 2024
Extreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks
Feb. 7, 2024
CH Robinson workforce shrinks for 5th straight quarter
Feb. 6, 2024
Schneider truckload revenue grows in Q4, bucking downward trend
Feb. 2, 2024
Railroads see trucking partnerships as key for intermodal growth
Jan. 31, 2024
Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
Jan. 31, 2024
JB Hunt elects longtime railroad executive to board
Jan. 30, 2024
Forward Air moves ahead with Omni Logistics merger
Jan. 22, 2024
JB Hunt reports 6% intermodal volume growth despite revenue drop
Jan. 19, 2024
PS Logistics acquires Buddy Moore Trucking, ELS flatbed division
Jan. 18, 2024
PGT Trucking plans to open 2 terminals in Q2
Jan. 17, 2024
Investor-backed CH Robinson board members to face shareholder vote
Jan. 8, 2024
CH Robinson searching for CFO replacement
Jan. 4, 2024
Forward Air plans general rate increase of 5.9%
Dec. 18, 2023
Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains
Dec. 11, 2023
Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP
Dec. 8, 2023
Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers
Dec. 5, 2023
JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking
Dec. 1, 2023
Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships
Nov. 30, 2023
Hub Group replaces CFO
Nov. 29, 2023
United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding
Nov. 27, 2023
Schneider: EV fleet is a competitive advantage
Nov. 22, 2023
Forward Air shareholder calls out ‘intimidation tactics’ by Omni
Nov. 20, 2023
Los Angeles-area ports offer $60M to aid in purchase of zero-emission trucks
Nov. 13, 2023
JB Hunt, BNSF’s new service seeks to convert just-in-time shipments to intermodal
Nov. 10, 2023
CH Robinson staff cuts lower Q3 expenses
Nov. 9, 2023
CRST acquires Texas-based carrier, brokerage
Nov. 7, 2023
Schneider National revenue drop softened by acquisition
Nov. 7, 2023
Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Metallica and more: Shomotion has hauled music’s biggest stages
Nov. 3, 2023
Omni sues to force Forward Air merger
Oct. 31, 2023
Forward Air CEO says scrapping Omni deal would provide M&A ‘breathing room’
Oct. 31, 2023
Hub Group CEO hints more M&A is on the way
Oct. 31, 2023
Forward Air reconsiders merger with Omni Logistics
Oct. 26, 2023
PGT Trucking names cross border services leader
Oct. 24, 2023
Convoy closes, unable to find buyer
Oct. 19, 2023
Executives share how their fleets rescued stranded Yellow freight
Oct. 18, 2023
JB Hunt intermodal volumes rise for the first time in a year
Oct. 18, 2023
Crete Carrier president shares reasons for optimism
Oct. 10, 2023
FST Logistics acquires Hyway Trucking
Oct. 3, 2023
PolyQuest acquires Baker Transportation
Oct. 2, 2023
Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts
Oct. 2, 2023
Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times
Sept. 29, 2023
Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck
Sept. 28, 2023
How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies
Sept. 26, 2023
Accurate Transport opens Houston terminal
Sept. 22, 2023
Wisconsin brokerage scoops up Yellow Logistics leaders
Sept. 20, 2023
Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end
Sept. 15, 2023
Trucking M&A is poised to heat up
Sept. 11, 2023
Schneider National names new CFO
Sept. 6, 2023
Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant
Sept. 6, 2023
Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier
Sept. 5, 2023
PS Logistics continues expansion strategy with two more acquisitions
Sept. 1, 2023
Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations
Aug. 31, 2023
Schneider National open to more M&A deals
Aug. 24, 2023
Schneider National ramps up EV use to keep pace with California rules
Aug. 24, 2023
CH Robinson’s focus on technology boosts productivity, cuts costs
Aug. 23, 2023
TransAm Trucking names new president, CFO
Aug. 22, 2023
Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands
Aug. 21, 2023
Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money
Aug. 16, 2023
Forward Air merging with Omni Logistics
Aug. 15, 2023
Canada-based Titanium Transportation Group acquires US truckload carrier
Aug. 11, 2023
GSC expands with acquisition of transload specialist
Aug. 9, 2023
Hub Group aims to grow logistics segment through acquisitions
Aug. 8, 2023
Schneider National acquires M&M Transport, targeting dedicated segment growth
Aug. 2, 2023
JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola
Aug. 2, 2023
Uber Freight names new head of intermodal
July 31, 2023
Schneider National appoints manufacturing exec to its board of directors
July 26, 2023
Heavy-hauling specialist MEI expands Southeast presence with Pro-Pac deal
July 26, 2023
A. Duie Pyle opens new warehouse and distribution center
July 25, 2023
Yellow saga: Trucking industry leaders react to the LTL firm’s turmoil
July 21, 2023
Luminus Management acquires Jaguar Transportation
July 21, 2023
JB Hunt Q2 revenue falls 18% in weak freight market
July 19, 2023
ZS Fund acquires Lily Transportation
July 18, 2023
Redwood Logistics continues expansion streak with acquisition of Rockfarm Supply Chain Solutions
July 17, 2023
SMGI acquires Barnhart Transportation
July 14, 2023
Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say
July 13, 2023
CFI president retiring from post
July 11, 2023
How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty
June 27, 2023
Online Transport Inc. acquires Mustang Express
June 26, 2023
Managing expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO
June 16, 2023
STG Logistics acquires Best Dedicated Solutions
June 13, 2023
ArcBest names new head of yield strategy
June 12, 2023
10 Roads Express names new CEO
June 9, 2023
Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston
June 8, 2023
CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO
June 6, 2023
J.B. Hunt awards $1.2M in driving safety bonuses
June 2, 2023
Geodis buys Southern Companies, bolstering drayage services
May 31, 2023
Daseke lowers full-year earnings guidance by up to $25M
May 30, 2023
Schneider National CFO to retire
May 24, 2023
R&R Express acquires Taylor Transportation
May 23, 2023
Sysco touts improved retention rate as it keeps eyes on growth
May 22, 2023
CH Robinson lays off another 2% of its workforce
May 17, 2023
CH Robinson expects headcount reductions to drive $100M in savings
May 11, 2023
Great Plains Transport expands executive team
May 9, 2023
Hub Group says CN rail alliance to accelerate intermodal, shipping speed
May 8, 2023
Trucking execs share weak Q2 outlook
May 8, 2023
Schneider says deal with CPKC opens door to new opportunities
May 4, 2023
Walmart, Cummins partner on CNG-powered trucks
May 2, 2023
RoadOne acquires Ace Transport Miami
May 1, 2023
CH Robinson expects to name new CEO in Q2
April 27, 2023
JB Hunt rolls out driver-facing cameras
April 26, 2023
NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space
April 24, 2023
Schneider and CPKC ink intermodal deal
April 21, 2023
JB Hunt: Trucking is in a ‘freight recession’
April 18, 2023
ArcBest treasurer will serve as next CFO
April 6, 2023
How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint
April 5, 2023
Pennsylvania-based truckload, brokerage firm expanding to Maryland
March 30, 2023
Dollar General hits goal of doubling size of its private fleet
March 23, 2023
R&R Express buys Load to Ride
March 20, 2023
Yellow to close Milwaukee terminal in May
March 20, 2023
Great Plains Transport’s chief growth officer hopes to bring past customers to new job
March 17, 2023
IMC Companies to unify all business units under its corporate name
March 13, 2023
FreightWorks closure leads to loss of 200 jobs
March 13, 2023
ArcBest fires 2 long-time MoLo executives
March 10, 2023
US Foods touts volume gains, flexible workweek pilot
March 10, 2023
ITS Logistics opens Indiana warehouse with eyes on growing national footprint
March 3, 2023
Daimler recalls more than 70,000 trucks due to brake issue
March 2, 2023
ArcBest sells fleet maintenance business to Cox Automotive for $100M
March 1, 2023
ArcBest names new controller and chief accounting officer
Feb. 27, 2023
Werner appoints new CFO
Feb. 24, 2023
TFI acquires Canada-based intermodal, brokerage provider
Feb. 22, 2023
Coyote Logistics lays off 6.8% of workforce
Feb. 17, 2023
What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023
Feb. 17, 2023
US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks
Feb. 16, 2023
Retired Nationwide exec will leave JB Hunt board
Feb. 15, 2023
Spot rates expected to rebound later this year
Feb. 14, 2023
Saia opens three terminals this month as expansion continues
Feb. 14, 2023
CH Robinson wants sharp strategic thinker in new CEO
Feb. 8, 2023
Schneider hires retired LTL executive as board chair
Feb. 3, 2023
CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely
Feb. 2, 2023
JB Hunt pays nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses
Jan. 24, 2023
RoadOne expands Southwest presence with new acquisition
Jan. 23, 2023
Why Trimble spent $2B on a European logistics firm
Jan. 20, 2023
Indiana freight brokerage firm promotes 2 executives
Jan. 18, 2023
CH Robinson’s decision to part ways with CEO a head-scratcher for analysts
Jan. 11, 2023
Army veteran wins truck in federal push to recruit service members
Jan. 5, 2023
The top trucking trends of 2022
Dec. 29, 2022
Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022
Dec. 27, 2022
Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance
Dec. 20, 2022
Ryder grows Chicago area capacity with new distribution center
Dec. 15, 2022
ArcBest CFO to retire
Dec. 12, 2022
The 7 top transport stories in 2022
Dec. 5, 2022
Analysts break down CH Robinson layoffs, tech investments
Nov. 23, 2022
JB Hunt, Schneider expect little equipment market relief in 2023
Nov. 22, 2022
Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific
Nov. 18, 2022
CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise
Nov. 10, 2022

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