Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana

The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 25, 2024

Rate changes show promise in the trucking market

Analysts suggested spot and contract pricing for October helped lift carriers in a meaningful way.

By David Taube • Nov. 25, 2024

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ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2024

‘Gradual improvement’: Werner one-way metric flips positive

The carrier’s revenue per total miles in Q3 reversed a persistent trend of year-over-year declines.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2024

Hub Group consolidates warehouses in network realignment

The initiative is spending around $12 million to $13 million across Q3 and Q4.

By David Taube • Nov. 20, 2024

R+L Carriers reopens old Yellow Corp. terminals

Facilities in South Carolina and Oklahoma were among the carrier's $211.5 million in real estate purchases from the bankrupt competitor. 

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 20, 2024

‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 19, 2024

9 notable c-store executive changes from October

Foodservice and private-label shifts from 7-Eleven, Circle K and EG America made headlines while tech leadership changed at other companies.

By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024

Project abandonments, delays slow after interest rate cut

Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.

By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 18, 2024

Old Dominion to raise rates next month

A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 18, 2024

‘Go in with humility’: Knight-Swift M&A strategy focuses on people

The TL giant’s growing LTL business has benefited from acquisitions and a workforce that grows with the company, Treasurer and SVP of Investor Relations Brad Stewart said.

By David Taube • Nov. 18, 2024

Cyberattacks hit 1 in 3 SMBs last year

Cyber woes for SMBs are exacerbated by a lack of resources to enact advanced security measures, Microsoft Security said in a report.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 15, 2024

How Volvo Trucks uses AI to boost uptime

Proprietary artificial intelligence models power an adaptive maintenance system that allows for more efficient stops.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 15, 2024

Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging

The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Overcapacity has lessened significantly, JB Hunt CEO says

President and CEO Shelley Simpson said signs are pointing to improvement in the trucking market.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

Old Dominion, Saia and XPO recently shared how manufacturing challenges have altered their traditional mix of customers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 12, 2024

JB Hunt installs inward-facing cameras in all of its trucks

The Lowell, Arkansas-based carrier previously piloted the technology and noted meaningful cost savings.

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024

Covenant Logistics plans more rate increases for 2025

The carrier could split up contract renewals in steps between the current bid season and next summer, CEO David Parker said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2024

Schneider’s dedicated fleet sustains Q3 TL revenue

The carrier sees potential to further lean into that portion of the business and plans to continue growing its tractor count. 

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, following a campaign pledging tax cuts and tariffs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024

Heartland Express projects optimism in freight market post-2024

The truckload carrier’s efforts to improve its operations made progress — despite a $7.1 million loss in Q3.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2024

Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win

Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024

‘Recovery will be slow’: Freight shipments, spending drop 21%, US Bank says

Truck freight shipments and spending continued to fall, but the pace of losses lessened in Q3, according to the bank.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2024

Forward Air to onboard chief commercial officer next year

Eric Brandt is among a series of former CEVA Logistics execs to join the carrier as it works to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 6, 2024

JB Hunt rolls out more leadership changes

Nick Hobbs and Brad Hicks will trade responsibilities overseeing highway solutions and dedicated contract services.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024