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Trucking companies think outside the box to build brand recognition
From sponsorships to TV ads and TikTok, fleets are using marketing to differentiate their businesses.
By Shefali Kapadia • May 14, 2024 -
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Old Dominion argues emissions proposal is ‘one-size-fits-all’
The LTL carrier urged shareholders to vote against a measure to require greenhouse gas reduction goals.
By Colin Campbell • May 14, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Aurora aims to double loads per week this year
The self-driving tech firm will be adding trucks to its fleet, company President Ossa Fisher told Trucking Dive.
By David Taube • May 14, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift knocks EV cost problems, ‘disappointing mileage’
Directors listed the tech issues in response to a shareholder urging the company to further its environmental reporting.
By David Taube • May 13, 2024 -
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‘The future’: Daimler teases electric, autonomous Freightliner prototype
The OEM packaged Torc Robotics’ autonomous sensor suite to fit the smaller cab configuration of the battery-powered eCascadia.
By Colin Campbell • May 8, 2024 -
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Companies have an unbalanced ‘buy vs. build’ approach to AI, report says
Instead, leaders will need to train current workers to avoid skills gaps and maximize the potential of AI, according to The Adecco Group.
By Carolyn Crist • May 7, 2024 -
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Schneider revenue falls over $100M as weak freight market dampens Q1
The decrease led to a 75% year-over-year drop in operating income.
By Larry Avila • May 3, 2024 -
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Trucking expects equipment pre-buy ahead of EPA emissions rules
Paccar and Ryder say stronger purchasing could begin in 2025.
By David Taube • May 3, 2024 -
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Pilot names new president of energy arm
Gary Hoogeveen previously spent a decade with another Berkshire Hathaway brand, Rocky Mountain Power.
By Brett Dworski • May 1, 2024 -
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Ryder opens another facility on the US-Mexico border
The new warehouse in El Paso, Texas, is a result of growing demand from clients in the region and an expected rise in nearshoring activity.
By Edwin Lopez • April 30, 2024 -
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Wabash customers delay pickups, hurting sales
The delayed pickups contributed to the OEM’s sales falling by 17% year over year in Q1.
By David Taube • April 29, 2024 -
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Hub Group M&A deal boosts Q1 revenue
With the integration of the former Forward Air segment in its rearview, CEO Phil Yeager says the company is “back in the market” for more deals.
By Larry Avila • April 26, 2024 -
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Sheetz adds AI-powered fuel supply and dispatch
CLI Transport, the convenience retailer’s dedicated fuel carrier, partnered with Gravitate to optimize order generation, route planning and more.
By Jessica Loder • April 25, 2024 -
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Freightliner produces 1 millionth Cascadia
The brand’s flagship model has become the leading Class 8 truck on the market since its 2007 debut, Daimler Truck North America said.
By Colin Campbell • April 23, 2024 -
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Lion Electric lays off 120 workers
The electric truck and bus maker blamed delays from a government fund for the job cuts.
By David Taube • April 23, 2024 -
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How Schneider National tapped into shipper needs post-Baltimore bridge collapse
Following a wave of freight rerouting requests, a quickly deployed email campaign gave the carrier’s drayage and other logistics services a boost.
By Larry Avila • April 22, 2024 -
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Paccar opposes renewed push for environmental reporting
An investment firm has resubmitted a proposal that narrowly failed last year to require additional reporting by the OEM on its lobbying efforts.
By David Taube • April 19, 2024 -
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Employers worry training won’t keep pace with tech advancement
Business leaders responding to a survey said it’s never been so hard to plan for future talent requirements.
By Carolyn Crist • April 19, 2024 -
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1
The carrier’s brokerage unit was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal quarter.
By Larry Avila • April 17, 2024 -
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CNG trucks enjoy mainstream popularity in waste fleets
Despite the attention on EV vehicles, demand is growing for compressed natural gas as an alternative to diesel, waste companies say.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • April 16, 2024 -
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Daimler Truck North America recalls over 29K vehicles
Various newer Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 57X trucks are affected.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024 -
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Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target
The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024 -
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Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta
A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.
By Larry Avila • April 11, 2024 -
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Kodiak establishes advisory council with Walmart, Werner, UPS
The autonomous trucking tech firm said the group will help shape its product development, deployment and public engagement.
By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2024
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