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Cardinal deal to generate $1B in annualized revenue, Ryder projects
About 85% of the North Carolina business’ operating revenue comes from dedicated transportation, Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez said.
By David Taube • Feb. 20, 2024 -
Deep Dive
Why carriers, shippers use drop and hook in good times and bad
Fleets and brokers see their drop-and-hook programs as a competitive advantage that gives shippers what they want.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 16, 2024 -
Bison Transport, CPKC ink intermodal services agreement
The deal is among several partnerships between segment players to capitalize on growing cross-border shipping traffic.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2024 -
ArcBest debuts line of automated forklifts, reach trucks
The company has piloted the remotely operated equipment in customers' distribution centers and manufacturing facilities, CEO Judy McReynolds said in an interview.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 13, 2024 -
AV restrictions bill reintroduced in California
The measure seeks to require safety operators onboard heavy-duty self-driving trucks until politicians further authorize the technology.
By David Taube • Feb. 13, 2024 -
Q&A
Torc Robotics’ 2024 goals include expanding testing locations
Company executive Walter Grigg highlighted the changes in an interview with Trucking Dive at a recent technology conference.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2024 -
Tracker
Extreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks
ABF Freight had more than twice as many service center closures last month as usual.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
Parts, labor costs increased as utilization dropped
Fleets had to pay more for expenses across 18 Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards codes.
By David Taube • Feb. 6, 2024 -
Daimler, Navistar, Volvo launch zero-emission truck infrastructure group
The coalition, which includes other stakeholders, describes itself as "the unified voice" for medium- and heavy-duty ZEV infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2024 -
‘The fight continues’: Federal excise tax repeal falls short in House
The American Trucking Associations pledged to continue its push in the Senate.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Paccar recalls over 47K new trucks due to potential loss-of-steering issue
Certain Peterbilt and Kenworth models could have problems with on-highway, medium-duty and vocational trucks.
By David Taube • Feb. 5, 2024 -
Estes buys $2M worth of Yellow load bars, air bags, other supplies
Some of the equipment will be inventory for use in coming years, President and COO Webb Estes told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO
James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics
The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Class 8 demand in North America to mostly hold in 2024, Paccar forecasts
Retail orders could hit up to 300,000, which is on the upper end of the OEM’s forecast.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
Retrieved from U.S. Department of Transportation on May 22, 2023
FMCSA speed limiter rule delayed again
It's the latest postponement for the rule amid a leadership exodus from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2024 -
Retrieved from Lew Thompson on January 29, 2024
Under Covenant Logistics, Lew Thompson fleet size will double in 2024
The parent company is bullish on the poultry hauling business, even after a challenging winter.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024 -
PS Logistics acquires Buddy Moore Trucking, ELS flatbed division
The latest acquisitions by the Alabama-based logistics company are expected to expand its flatbed and dedicated dry van operations.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores
The Salt Lake City-based convenience store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Trucking equipment regulations to watch in 2024
Speed limiters and emissions restrictions are among the most pressing truck-focused regs the industry faces this year.
By David Taube • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Texas receives $70M grant for hydrogen fuel stations
The money will support the creation of a hydrogen fuel corridor for medium- and heavy-duty trucks between Southern California and Texas.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Continental to help develop new Aurora backup safety system over the next 2 years
Through a partnership, Continental is also slated to produce hardware at its new facility in New Braunfels, Texas.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
PJ Trailers recalls over 30 different 2024 models over tire bubbling issue
An overseas manufacturer produced hundreds of defective Goodride tires, according to an estimate from a recall report.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2024