Operations

  • A freight truck with the Saia logo on the road.
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    Saia builds direct routes, reducing use of hub-and-spoke system

    Moving freight from coast-to-coast without stopping at a hub can help build scale, CEO Frederick Holzgrefe said.

    By • May 15, 2025
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    DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

    Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

    By Dan Zukowski • May 14, 2025
  • An Aurora truck with a Werner Trailer.
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    Retrieved from Aurora Innovation on May 13, 2025
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    Aurora expands Werner pilot with 1000-mile autonomous lane

    The AV company extended its Fort Worth-to-El Paso lane in Texas to Phoenix, a drive which exceeds the 11-hour HOS limit for truckers.

    By • May 14, 2025
  • Trucks carrying shipping containers pass through traffic lights.
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    Shippers, carriers adjust strategies as trade policy remains obscure

    Some shippers are taking a “wait and see” approach while others look for alternative services, executives shared in recent Q1 earnings calls.

    By • May 13, 2025
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    ArcBest pilots AI for automated calls, routing to boost productivity

    At one service center trialing the software, a manager’s planning time was reduced from four hours to 45 minutes.

    By • May 13, 2025
  • An XPO Logistics truck on the road.
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    Retrieved from XPO Logistics on May 01, 2025
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    XPO sees minimal shipper conversion from LTL to TL

    CEO Mario Harik said structural changes aren’t occurring in LTL freight movements.

    By • May 12, 2025
  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears before the House Financial Services Committee on May 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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    US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days

    By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.

    By Philip Neuffer • May 12, 2025
  • A freight truck outside a warehouse.
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    ArcBest sees 5 ways shippers are reacting to tariffs

    COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and supplier options.

    By • May 9, 2025
  • A freight truck parked on a paved road with a nice cloudy backdrop.
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    Retrieved from Kenworth on May 06, 2025
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    Paccar CEO sees tariffs affect fleet buying pattern

    The truck manufacturer delivered 40,100 units in Q1, a drop from 48,100 units in the same period a year ago.

    By • May 8, 2025
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    Provided by Hyundai Motor Co. 

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    Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks

    The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.

    By Kalena Thomhave • May 8, 2025
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    Provided by C.H. Robinson Worldwide

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    CH Robinson gets Q1 gross profit boost from AI

    The company's proprietary technology has allowed it to secure optimal freight at lower costs, executives said.

    By • May 7, 2025
  • A freight truck with the blue Wabash logo on the lower left corner.
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    Wabash, UP.Labs partner on AI use for trailer and truck manufacturing

    The two companies will create startups that use artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to aid truck and parts production.

    By • May 7, 2025
  • Several trucks, cars and pedestrians seen across a USA to Mexico checkpoint.
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    Schneider reports intermodal growth in Mexico amid tariff uncertainty

    The increase in volumes was driven by increasing shipping activity in the western part of the country, CEO Mark Rourke said.

    By • May 6, 2025
  • A blue freight truck parked on a road.
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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on May 02, 2025
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    Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says

    The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.

    By • May 5, 2025
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    California DMV proposes new AV regulation framework

    Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds can be tested with a DMV-approved permit under the state’s new framework.

    By • May 5, 2025
  • President Donald Trump waves before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on April 29, 2025 in Washington, DC.
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    ‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI

    Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.

    By • May 2, 2025
  • A Saia terminal.
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    Saia sees revenue growth from newer markets

    While the carrier benefited from ramping markets, they're relatively less profitable compared to the legacy markets, the CEO said.

    By • Updated May 2, 2025
  • A white TFI International tractor-trailer drives on a road.
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    TFI walks away from M&A deal due to tariff uncertainty

    While the freight conglomerate closed two small deals in Q1, acquisitions this year will be “minimal,” CEO Alain Bédard said.

    By • May 1, 2025
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    Provided by Universal Logistics Holdings

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    Universal Logistics revenues fall amid 31% drop in trucking volumes

    CEO Tim Phillips said slowed automotive production in January contributed to a “sluggish” freight environment in Q1.

    By • April 30, 2025
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    Amazon plans new inbound cross dock facility in Mississippi

    The project, slated to finish by 2028, is part of the e-commerce giant's efforts to strengthen its fulfillment capabilities.

    By • April 29, 2025
  • Volvo Semi Tractor Trailer Big Rig Truck display at a dealership.
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    Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty

    The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Provided by RoadOne. 

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    RoadOne reshuffles leadership team, eyes long-term growth

    The intermodal and logistics company said tough freight market conditions drove the need for strategic hires. 

    By • April 28, 2025
  • Swift trailer hauled on a highway alongside traffic.
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    Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes

    “Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO Adam Miller said.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • An EV truck charging depot.
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    NFI, Prologis Mobility debut EV charging hub to boost uptime

    The site in Ontario, California, can charge up to 20 vehicles daily.

    By • April 24, 2025
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line truck pulls two trailers
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    Old Dominion doesn’t see Amazon’s LTL service as a threat

    CEO Marty Freeman said the e-commerce giant’s new service presents an opportunity.

    By • April 23, 2025