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Retrieved from Landstar on August 04, 2025
Landstar CEO touts uptick in truck revenue per load despite soft freight market
The carrier’s heavy haul was a positive, with the service’s revenue outperforming core truckload.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 7, 2025 -
ArcBest ups LTL rates by 5.9%
Chief Commercial Officer Eddie Sorg said the carrier believes customers will be willing to pay for the general rate increase.
By David Taube • Aug. 7, 2025 -
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Former head of Cruise joins Kodiak’s board of directors
Mohamed Elshenawy will bring self-driving car expertise to the autonomous trucking company as it prepares to go public, per Kodiak’s announcement.
By Kalena Thomhave • Aug. 7, 2025 -
XPO saves on outsourcing costs, prepares for market upside
The carrier expects more savings could come from additional insourcing of linehaul miles, CEO Mario Harik said on a Q2 earnings call.
By David Taube • Aug. 6, 2025 -
PAMT names new CEO
Lance Stewart is the company’s chief executive officer as of Monday.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 6, 2025 -
ArcBest sees gains in operations through AI
The technology is helping optimize resources as the carrier reduces less profitable lanes, several executives said in a recent Q2 earnings call.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Aurora begins nighttime driverless operations
The company said nighttime driving, which it began in July, “doubles truck utilization potential.”
By David Taube • Aug. 5, 2025 -
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3 Big Numbers: How is 7-Eleven’s turnaround going?
Seven & i’s North American arm saw boosts in operating income and delivery sales while making progress on several initiatives during Q1.
By Jessica Loder • Aug. 5, 2025 -
Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal
The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025 -
Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder
The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.
By Alejandra Carranza • Aug. 4, 2025 -
Old Dominion Freight Line notes some progress in Q2 revenue
The LTL carrier remains committed to its business model despite a lengthy downturn, the company said in a Q2 earnings call.
By David Taube • Aug. 1, 2025 -
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern agree to merge
The two companies aim to close the transaction in early 2027, bringing together 50,000 route miles to form “the first transcontinental railroad” in the U.S.
By Philip Neuffer • July 31, 2025 -
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PAMT posts third straight operating loss
The hit came with a truckload operating ratio of 112.5% in Q2.
By David Taube • July 29, 2025 -
New Saia terminals improve past breakeven setbacks
An operating ratio for younger facilities reached the mid-90s, the company said on a Q2 earnings call.
By David Taube • July 29, 2025 -
Paccar weighs risks of tariffs, US security threat investigation
The truck manufacturer anticipates a $75 million hit from tariffs in Q3, but Q4 impacts may vary depending on the U.S. commerce secretary’s findings.
By Haley Cawthon • July 29, 2025 -
‘Losing steam’: Economy stalls amid trade uncertainty
As tariff impacts hit, production output, hiring and inventory levels are flatlining, per Victoria Bloom, chief economist at the National Association of Manufacturers.
By Sara Samora • July 29, 2025 -
Retrieved from Heartland Express on July 24, 2025
Heartland Express reports Q2 operating loss, volatile market
The carrier faced tariff-related headwinds during the quarter while struggling to integrate new acquisitions.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 25, 2025 -
Tariffs, economic uncertainties keep freight markets flat, analysts say
Truckload and LTL markets continue to face demand softness as shippers wait to see how trade policies evolve.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 25, 2025 -
Knight-Swift makes big gain in TL profits despite revenue slip
In contrast, some segments posted notable drops in Q2 operating income compared to a year ago.
By David Taube • July 24, 2025 -
Federal infrastructure bill can help truck parking, advocates say
ATA and OOIDA leaders urged senators to consider a House bill in testimony advocating for road safety.
By David Taube • July 24, 2025 -
Retrieved from Marten Transport on July 18, 2025
Weak demand, oversupply dent Marten Transport’s Q2 earnings
The carrier’s Q2 operating income dropped 2% year over year amid the ongoing freight market recession, the company said.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 24, 2025 -
Kal Freight liquidating via Chapter 11 bankruptcy
The carrier filed for bankruptcy protection in December 2024, initially seeking to reorganize.
By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2025 -
Retrieved from FedEx Freight on July 21, 2025
FedEx Freight delays LTL classification enforcement
The 150-day pause will give customers additional time to adjust, according to a notice from the company.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 22, 2025 -
A closer look at ArcBest’s Class EV Pilot
The Tesla semi truck logged 4,494 miles, averaging 321 miles per day during a three-week period.
By Alejandra Carranza • July 21, 2025 -
A. Duie Pyle to bolster Ohio service with new terminals
Sites in Columbus and Bowling Green will both open July 21, COO of LTL Solutions John Luciani said.
By David Taube • July 18, 2025