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  • In an aerial view, the cargo ship Dali sits in the water after running into and collapsing the Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, 2024 in Baltimore, Maryland.
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    Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects

    The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.

    By • March 27, 2024
  • A cargo ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
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    Port of Baltimore stops accepting export containers

    The state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal will be closed Friday, according to an alert.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Trendline

    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
  • A cargo ship struck and collapsed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore on March 26, 2024.
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    Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse

    While trucks are still being processed, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt port operations for some time.

    By • March 26, 2024
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    Valley Companies elevates finance, sales leaders

    The Wisconsin-based brokerage’s latest promotions come as the business continues to roll out new services.

    By • March 25, 2024
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    Enservco acquires dedicated freight and LTL carrier

    The oil field and well services company’s $5 million deal for Buckshot Trucking launches its entry into logistics. 

    By • March 25, 2024
  • DAT Principal Analyst Dean Croke talks to audience members at a stage in the Kentucky Exposition Center.
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    Market has bottomed out, trucking speakers agree

    A prominent owner-operator and an industry analyst both made the same conclusion during the Mid-America Trucking Show.

    By • March 22, 2024
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    ‘A true beacon’: JB Hunt’s next CEO inspires other women in trucking

    Shelley Simpson’s ascendance is a source of encouragement to those hoping to take on similarly influential roles in the male-dominated industry.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Trimac Transportation buys Feldspar Trucking to grow bulk transport footprint

    The Canada-based carrier expanded its U.S. operations with the purchase of the North Carolina company, adding to a long list of deals. 

    By • March 21, 2024
  • Trucks with lights on during sunset in Nevada on a dessert roadway.
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    Deep Dive

    How industry leaders are analyzing overcapacity data

    Analysts see some rebalancing occurring. But the process appears slow.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    C.H. Robinson’s former interim CEO retiring from board

    Scott Anderson led the brokerage for six months following the termination of Bob Biesterfeld in January 2023.

    By • March 21, 2024
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    Navistar parent plans to pilot AV trucks by end of 2024

    Tests in Texas are already underway with plans to further develop major corridors in the Lone Star State.

    By • March 20, 2024
  • Clean Freight Coalition leaders presented takeaways from a Roland Berger study at a virtual news conference.
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    Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study

    Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.

    By • March 19, 2024
  • A Schneider National driver plugs an electric Freightliner eCascadia into a charger.
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    White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy

    The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.

    By • March 18, 2024
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    Montgomery Transportation Group hires DB Schenker vet as CEO

    Joe Jaska took the reins of the Alabama-based flatbed and oversized hauling specialist this month.

    By • March 18, 2024
  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Yellow asks court to toss employee class-action suit

    The bankruptcy happened too quickly for the company to provide the required 60 days’ notice before layoffs, the company said in a filing.

    By • March 15, 2024
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    National Waste & Recycling Association to extend fleet safety program

    NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks.

    By Megan Quinn • March 15, 2024
  • Ryder offers the largest network of used commercial vehicles for sale in the U.S., with 60 Used Truck Center (UTC) locations offering more than 4,000 pre-owned trucks, vans, and trailers for sale.
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    Ryder sells $900M in corporate bonds

    The notes for general corporate purposes mature in March 2027 and March 2029, according to the company.

    By • March 14, 2024
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    What trucking data do you want to see?

    Trucking Dive is exploring changes to its weekly tracker. Weigh in with a quick five question survey.

    By • March 14, 2024
  • A Werner tractor-trailer approaches an underpass on an interstate.
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    Trucking groups voice support for Werner in Texas nuclear verdict case

    The carrier and trucking interests want to overturn a roughly $100 million verdict.

    By • March 13, 2024
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    Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

    The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

    By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024
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    TA 2024 growth plans includes adding 1,600 new truck parking spaces

    As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.

    By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024
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    Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets

    The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.

    By • March 11, 2024
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    Nikola names new CFO

    Thomas Okray brings a range of manufacturing and automotive experiences to the zero-emissions truck maker.

    By • March 8, 2024
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    Deep Dive

    Freight rates could rebound this year: experts

    Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.

    By • March 7, 2024
  • Trucks with lights on during sunset in Nevada on a dessert roadway.
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    Carriers, individuals pledge $3.7M to Trucking Cares Foundation

    More than three dozen companies and individuals each pledged $100,000 to the American Trucking Associations nonprofit over the next decade.

    By • March 7, 2024