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    Werner CEO describes encouraging signs of market cycle movement

    “We're closer to the end than the beginning,” Derek Leathers said at an investor conference.

    By • June 17, 2024
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    AAA Cooper president to succeed CEO

    Charlie Prickett is taking over for Reid Dove three years after Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings acquired the LTL carrier.

    By • June 17, 2024
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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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    Radiant Logistics acquires Seattle-based Cascade Transportation

    The acquisition expands the 3PL’s presence in the retail, e-commerce and production furniture markets.

    By • June 14, 2024
  • In an aerial view, the Juno Horizon, a Japanese bulk vessel, sails though the cleared Fort McHenry Channel in the Patapsco River on June 11 in Baltimore, Maryland. The federal shipping channel has fully reopened more than two months after the cargo ship Dali hit the Francis Scott Key Bridge, causing it to collapse and cutting off vessel access to the port.
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    The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?

    With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers

    The second, and likely final, extension of ELD and hours of service rules ends June 22.

    By • June 13, 2024
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    FMCSA to hold in-person listening session on potential safety fitness test changes

    The agency will also hold additional virtual-only sessions and accept written comments on the subject.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    Diesel prices hit 2-year low once again

    A national average fell to $3.658 per gallon, with a Midwest region seeing the biggest drop.

    By • June 12, 2024
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    XPO board member resigns, joins Brad Jacobs at QXO

    Four of the six members of the building products distributor's board come from the LTL carrier.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    ‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas

    Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.

    By • June 11, 2024
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    Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline

    The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    A. Duie Pyle revives former New Penn terminal in New York City

    The carrier plans to expand the 77-door facility to accommodate further growth.

    By • June 10, 2024
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    How climate change is hitting highways

    Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.

    By Julie Strupp • June 10, 2024
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    Canada border agent strike averted, for now

    The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.

    By • June 7, 2024
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    CH Robinson hires GE Aerospace executive as CFO

    The brokerage recruited Damon Lee, lauding his background in leading transformations and continuous improvement.

    By • June 7, 2024
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    FMCSA announces $479M in safety grants

    The funding to state agencies pays for law enforcement to conduct commercial vehicle inspections, investigations and audits.

    By • June 6, 2024
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    Former FMCSA chief safety officer opens trucking consulting firm

    Jack Van Steenburg announced the establishment of CMV Consulting Experts on LinkedIn. 

    By • June 6, 2024
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    NY governor stops Manhattan congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’

    The plan to help fund the transit authority by charging drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district faced fierce opposition from a trucking group, labor unions, taxi drivers and commuters.

    By Dan Zukowski • June 6, 2024
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    Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says

    The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.

    By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024
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    Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider

    The acquisition aims to bolster Golden Triangle Ventures’ trucking and logistics business.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers

    The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.

    By • June 5, 2024
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    Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation

    If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.

    By • Updated June 7, 2024
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    Execs from Cummins and J&M Tank Lines join ATRI board

    Cummins’ Brett Merritt and J&M Tank Lines’ Harold Sumerford Jr. were appointed by Board Chairman Derek Leathers, Werner’s CEO.

    By • June 4, 2024
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    Ineffective leadership poses biggest people risk to organizations today, HR pros say

    Inadequate succession planning and poor use of worker skills are among concerns worsened by poor management, according to a report from Mercer and Marsh.

    By Carolyn Crist • June 3, 2024
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    Maverik brings on another fuel and fleet card partnership

    TransConnect Services, which also works with 7-Eleven, Casey’s General Stores, Kwik Trip and other major retailers, wants to expand its reach in the western half of the U.S.

    By Brett Dworski • June 3, 2024
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    ITS Logistics to open Texas transportation center in Q3

    The site will coordinate drayage, intermodal and final-mile services for the company’s Fort Worth distribution hub.

    By • May 31, 2024