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    DSV seeks to sell USA Truck

    Its Schenker U.S. road operations, acquired this year, cost the company $14 million in its most recent quarter.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Excluding LTL rebrand, Knight-Swift Q3 operating income improves

    A rebranding of DHE Transportation and Midwest Motor Express had a $28.8 million impairment charge.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    LTL, truckload market see positive signs in a soft environment

    Even with encouraging indicators, truckload carriers still face excess capacity and depressed rates, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By • Oct. 23, 2025
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    3 cargo theft risks carriers face

    Establishing clearer guidelines through industry collaboration is key to addressing the crime, said Danielle Spinelli, an account executive at Descartes.

    By • Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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    Texas-based logistics company accused of age discrimination

    Gamer Logistics fired at least one person and refused to hire applicants age 65 or older, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission alleged in a complaint.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    Montgomery Transport in default of $25M in loans, banks’ lawsuit says

    The shutdown came after a potential sale of the company did not come to fruition, according to a complaint.

    By • Oct. 22, 2025
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    JB Hunt truckload revenue rises despite sluggish demand

    Despite the higher profits in the segment, the carrier’s revenue per load dropped, per a securities filings.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

    By • Oct. 21, 2025
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    AAA Cooper brand to extend to LTL affiliates

    DHE and MME will take on the ACT brand, further signaling the carriers’ sweeping, unified network.

    By • Oct. 20, 2025
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    Shippers expect a holiday peak season despite frontloading efforts: JB Hunt

    A large amount of freight that was imported to avoid tariffs still hasn’t moved through the inland supply chain, per its EVP of sales and marketing.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Forward Air CIO resigns

    Joseph Tomasello sent the company his resignation notice on Oct. 10, effective Oct. 13.

    By • Oct. 17, 2025
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    Arkansas DOT plans AI upgrades to accelerate checkpoints

    The state is investing $2.7 million to deploy mainline sorter systems on two key entry points to process higher truck volumes.

    By • Oct. 15, 2025
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    Cargo thieves stole over $16M from surveyed motor carriers in 2023: ATRI

    The survey was part of a broader analysis into the impact of cargo theft on trucking, which ultimately found the industry could be losing billions of dollars annually due to the problem.

    By • Updated Oct. 23, 2025
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    Some LTL producer prices record biggest rise in years

    “2025 is pacing to be an above-average year for PPI growth,” C.H. Robinson noted in a monthly report.

    By • Oct. 14, 2025
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    Trucking execs expect more M&A, cost-saving measures

    Werner Enterprises and Bay and Bay Transportation stakeholders shared similarly cautious 12-month outlooks at the FTR Transportation Conference.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Ryder opens Tennessee facility as it chases growing demand

    The logistics firm is responding to increased logistics, manufacturing and fulfillment investments in the Nashville area.

    By • Oct. 10, 2025
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    Volvo packs more than 40 load boards into one

    Through Load Finder, Volvo Trucks North America is aggregating data into a single platform, helping its customers tackle empty miles and save time.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Trucking market exits outweigh entrants in Q3, suggesting possible tightening

    September data from the FMCSA showed a significant drop in new carriers entering the market, but a calendar quirk might explain the dip.

    By • Oct. 9, 2025
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    Transport companies are working closely with shippers on LTL overhaul

    Pitt Ohio and Echo Global Logistics are helping steer their customers toward proper implementation of the new NMFC.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    FedEx names CFO for Freight

    Marshall Witt previously served as SVP of finance and controller for the company.

    By • Oct. 8, 2025
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    California carrier shutters business, laying off 116 workers

    Epic Lightning Fast Service, an interstate transportation services provider, said it plans to wind down operations by the end of this month.

    By • Oct. 7, 2025
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    Senate confirms FMCSA administrator

    Former Florida commercial vehicle enforcement leader Derek Barrs’ confirmation drew praise from industry groups.

    By • Updated Oct. 8, 2025
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    ITS Logistics expands DropFleet trailer service

    Shippers are showing increased interest in the carrier’s hybrid capacity as more seek to integrate owned-assets and third-party equipment for optimized logistics.

    By • Oct. 3, 2025
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    JB Hunt to close Georgia facility, citing ‘changing business conditions’

    The company said 74 employees will be affected by the closure, although some may be able to transfer to other locations.

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

    By • Oct. 1, 2025