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Linehaul rates rise year over year amid challenging August
“However, year-over-year comparisons are little consolation for truckers looking for better pricing now,” DAT Chief of Analytics Ken Adamo said.
By David Taube • Sept. 20, 2024 -
DB Schenker, Maersk, Pepsi to pilot I-10 EV truck corridor
Chargers will power the heavy-duty electric trucking operations between Los Angeles and El Paso, Texas, starting in 2027.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Fed cuts main rate by half point, voices confidence inflation falling
The central bank trimmed borrowing costs from a two-decade high after policymakers noted their growing concern about softening in the labor market.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 19, 2024 -
Marten execs take temporary pay cut
Company leaders saw 7.5% and 5% reductions to base pay as part of a cost-cutting program.
By David Taube • Sept. 19, 2024 -
TCA Fall Business Meeting 2024
EV trucking, politics take center stage at TCA conference
The association’s Fall Business Meeting & Call on Washington featured a Q&A with an EPA official and advocacy for truck parking funding.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 18, 2024 -
Uber Freight upgrades its TMS
Updates include simplified dock scheduling features and a streamlined load management experience, the company said.
By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Loan woes spike for BMO transportation customers
Despite repayment challenges, trucking is seeing early signs of stabilization, the financial company’s chief revenue officer said.
By David Taube • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Q&A // TCA Fall Business Meeting 2024
EV, parking, labor law concerns command carriers’ attention, TCA president says
Legislators and the EPA heard from truckload executives about the feasibility and fallout of new regulations last week.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Retrieved from Phillips 66.
Phillips 66 augments fleet fueling payment options
The DriverDash mobile app allows fleet drivers to pay for fuel more safely at more than 5,500 Phillips 66, Conoco and 76-branded gas stations.
By Jessica Loder • Sept. 17, 2024 -
Truckload PPI rebounds after nearly 2-year trough
The pricing measure was last positive year over year in December 2022.
By David Taube • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Retrieved from Federal Highway Administration.
Federal highway administrator leaves for private sector
Shailen Bhatt took a job last week as at engineering firm AtkinsRéalis as SVP and COO of U.S., Latin America, minerals and metals.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 16, 2024 -
Air Van acquires Imeson Distribution Center
The third-party logistics provider grew its warehouse space by 700,000 square feet.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 16, 2024 -
TCA Fall Business Meeting 2024
Harris has momentum in reset race, political analyst tells trucking execs
But the presidential election remains too close to call, and anyone who says otherwise "is not really being honest," Inside Elections’ Nathan Gonzales said.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 13, 2024 -
TCA Fall Business Meeting 2024
‘It isn’t going to work’: Carrier execs slam EPA emissions rule
Trucking leaders challenged the feasibility of the Phase 3 greenhouse gas reduction rule for new heavy-duty trucks during a Q&A with an EPA official Wednesday.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2024 -
AAA Cooper promotes leaders to presidents of LTL, dedicated
The Knight-Swift LTL carrier elevated Chris Durley and Cory Bingham to key roles.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Almost 4 in 10 leaders admit to ‘fauxductivity,’ Workhuman finds
The phenomenon could be a symptom of poor culture, creating a toxic cycle of performative productivity and productivity anxiety.
By Laurel Kalser • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from Virginia State Police via the NTSB.
NTSB says Triton fatal crash involved fatigued driver, fake HOS process
The federal investigation called for changes in commercial regulations to mandate inward-facing cameras and the ability to audit ELDs.
By David Taube • Sept. 11, 2024 -
Wheaton Bekins promotes executive to sales, marketing role
The relocation specialty carrier promoted Central Regional Sales Director April Milner just months after appointing a new president.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 10, 2024 -
California seeks public feedback on self-driving heavy-duty trucks
The state’s DMV put forth draft regulations to spur stakeholder comments.
By David Taube • Sept. 9, 2024 -
ATRI calls on carriers to share trucking’s top concerns
The American Trucking Associations’ research arm uses the input to help prioritize industry strategy.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Retrieved from FHWA.
Low-carbon materials a ‘huge opportunity’ to green the transportation sector
The DOT is releasing $800 million to reimburse builders for using cleaner construction products, Federal Highway Administrator Shailen Bhatt said.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 6, 2024 -
Groendyke to acquire New Jersey-based tanker business
The deal will help the hazmat and asphalt transportation provider regain a presence in the Northeast.
By David Taube • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Retrieved from Texas Supreme Court filing.
Texas Supreme Court to hear Werner appeal of $100M-plus judgment
Oral arguments in the case, which stems from a 2014 fatal crash, are scheduled for December.
By David Taube • Sept. 5, 2024 -
Knight-Swift forecasts higher effective tax rate amid income tumble
The company expects the measure to remain above 30% in Q3.
By David Taube • Sept. 5, 2024 -
ABF Freight to raise LTL pricing 5.9%
The increase may vary across specific lanes and shipments, according to the company.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 4, 2024