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Paccar recalls over 116K trucks due to shifter stalk issue
The recall involves various heavy-duty trucks with model years 2021 through 2025.
By David Taube • March 15, 2024 -
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UPS takes delivery of Kenworth’s first 15-liter, CNG-fueled truck
The semi-tractor’s reduced emissions engine contributes to the parcel giant’s strategy to be carbon neutral by 2050.
By Larry Avila • March 14, 2024 -
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US reviewing security of connected vehicles, including trucks
The proposed rulemaking aims to shield transportation from foreign national security threats.
By David Taube • March 12, 2024 -
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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 -
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Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets
The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.
By Larry Avila • March 11, 2024 -
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‘Welcome news’: Parts and labor costs dip in Q4
A reduction in pricing pressures and the influx of more new trucks are lowering carriers’ parts costs, according to TMC and Decisiv.
By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveFreight 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 -
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FMCSA issues safety advisory for American Welding and Tank nurse tanks
Certain models are at risk for "catastrophic failure," with one recently rocketing over 300 feet from its original location, per an agency notice.
By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Nikola delivers its first fuel cell electric trucks
The OEM delivered 35 in Q4 — and could have done more if not for supplier part constraints, CEO Steve Girsky said.
By David Taube • March 4, 2024 -
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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 -
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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 -
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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 -
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Werner pulls back on 2024 CapEx
Investments helped the carrier reduce the average age of its trucks to 2.1 years, President Nathan Meisgeier said.
By David Taube • Feb. 28, 2024 -
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ATRI calls on carriers to share operational costs
The call to action was made in the trucking industry research group’s annual survey of fleets.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Kenan Advantage Group acquires Northern Dry Bulk
The addition of the specialty carrier represents the company’s entry into dry bulk transportation.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Ritchie Bros. schedules auctions for Yellow equipment
The bankrupt carrier’s trucks and trailers will be up for bidding online over the next two months.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Trailer order cancelation rate nearly doubles in January
ACT Research noted an 18-month freight recession is impacting firms’ capital.
By David Taube • Feb. 26, 2024 -
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Flexport relaunches Convoy’s load board
Users began logging back into the platform shortly after the app reactivated, EVP and Head of Trucking Bill Driegert said.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Autonomous Einride truck makes GE Appliances warehouse deliveries
In Selmer, Tennessee, a robot also loads and unloads the freight.
By David Taube • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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XPO will deploy EV trucks in California in April
The LTL carrier has received the straight trucks it ordered last year and will roll them out in San Pedro Bay.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Aurora more than doubles AV truck pilot revenue
Autonomous readiness and performance indicators improved in recent months, the company said, as it approaches fully driverless operations.
By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Saia plans $1B in capex this year. Yellow terminals are just a quarter of it.
The carrier expects to spend a separate $300 million on real estate, alongside equipment and technology upgrades, CFO Doug Col said on an earnings call.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 21, 2024
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