How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies

The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023

California governor vetoes bill proposing driverless truck restrictions

Legislators overwhelmingly supported the bill earlier this year. But overriding a governor’s veto is rare in California.

By David Taube • Sept. 25, 2023

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Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

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

By Trucking Dive staff

Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route

The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023

Accurate Transport opens Houston terminal

The drayage, LTL, flatbed and intermodal provider extends service to the nation’s fifth busiest port with the opening of its third facility.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2023

Estes bid for Yellow terminals comes with a sweetener

Thirty days of free parking while the bankrupt carrier’s equipment is removed has an estimated value of $10 million.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 19, 2023

Strong used truck sale activity hints at market shifts

Equipment prices, shipper inventory, Yellow's bankruptcy and broader trucking conditions all factor in to the outlook for equipment sales in the coming months.

By David Taube • Sept. 18, 2023

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 15, 2023

Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week

ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023

Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.  

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks

The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther

The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.

By David Taube • Sept. 8, 2023

Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

By Brett Dworski • Sept. 8, 2023

Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles

The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.

By David Taube • Sept. 6, 2023

Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023

Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier

The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2023

Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert

"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023

ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023

Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023

Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations

The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023

Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production

Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.

By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023

3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive

The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.

By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023

OnLine Transport acquires freight and brokerage services, plans for more M&A

The Indiana-based fleet has purchased A/T Transportation and its brokerage division, Automated Logistics.

By David Taube • Aug. 22, 2023

Wabash slows production line amid downturn

The OEM removed Saturday shifts at its main facility but kept full-time staff in place as analysts predict trailer manufacturing to decline in 2024.

By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2023

Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 21, 2023

Nikola recalls electric trucks due to battery pack fire risks

The manufacturer halted new sales of the Class 8 vehicles and advised customers and dealers to store the vehicles outside.

By David Taube • Aug. 14, 2023

Daimler Truck CFO dies in ‘tragic incident’

Jochen Goetz was “decisively responsible” for the OEM’s 2021 spinoff from Mercedes-Benz Group AG, the company said.

By Grace Noto • Aug. 11, 2023