A bank in Iowa failed because of trucking investments

But the bank failure should not be seen as an indictment of trucking, Division of Banking Superintendent Jeff Plagge told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • Dec. 11, 2023

A. Duie Pyle wins 4 terminals for $29.4M in Yellow auction

Service centers in Pennsylvania, New York and West Virginia will grow the LTL carrier’s network to 35, according to the carrier.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 11, 2023

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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

Motive Holiday Outlook Report: Navigating the peak freight season

Prepare for the peak freight holiday season and 2024. Explore the ever-changing freight and retail landscape, along with the industry’s financial health and safety.

By Hamish Woodrow, Head of Strategic Analytics at Motive • Dec. 11, 2023

Yesway adopts Relay’s fuel payment software

The cardless platform allows more fleets and drivers to avoid fraud caused by card skimming.

By Brett Dworski • Dec. 8, 2023

Knight-Swift LTL network could get boost with $51M Yellow properties bid

The additions could help flow and density — and also stymie the competition in those areas, an analyst told Trucking Dive. 

By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2023

Circle Logistics leaders promoted to CTO, sales VP

The Indiana-based freight brokerage promoted Cody Harris to chief technology officer and Steve Schroeder to VP of national sales.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 8, 2023

Up to 20 Aurora trucks to haul freight without operators next year: CFO

“We’re going to continue to do exactly what we’re doing today,” the finance chief said. “We’re just going to do it without a human operator.”

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2023

Loneliness is severely affecting employees at work, study shows

Returning to the office doesn’t appear to help, and too many meetings seem to make it worse.

By Carolyn Crist • Dec. 6, 2023

How to fight predatory towing: ATRI issues tips for handling excessive charges

Aggressive rates and extra surcharges appear on nearly 30% of crash-related tow invoices. Here’s what carriers can do about it. 

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2023

Landstar names former CSX executive as CEO

James Gattoni will retire next year after nearly three decades with the company.

By David Taube • Dec. 5, 2023

Union Pacific plans Phoenix intermodal terminal to lure regional shippers

The new service would provide a rail option that connects the Southwest U.S. to Southern California’s top ports.

By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2023

Average per-worker cost of health benefits rose by 5.2% in 2023: survey

Inflation contributes to the increase, but rising prescription drug costs are likely to have a longer-term impact, according to a Mercer report.

By Emily Olsen • Dec. 4, 2023

Werner, driver resolve follow-up case after $750K group settlement

A federal court concluded a five-year conflict in which owner-operators alleged improper wage deductions.

By David Taube • Dec. 1, 2023

JB Hunt’s Simpson named 2023 Influential Woman in Trucking

The carrier’s president was recognized for advancing women’s roles in the industry throughout a nearly 30-year career.

By Larry Avila • Updated Dec. 4, 2023

Lion Electric lays off 10% of workforce

The electric bus and truck startup joins a growing list of companies adjusting plans due to lower-than-expected EV demand.

By Joelle Anselmo • Dec. 1, 2023

Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships

Seasoned executive Jason Mansur will work with management to strengthen carrier relations.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 30, 2023

TFI acquires Nebraska-based truckload carrier

Dahlsten Truck Line owns or leases about 75 trucks and hauls more than 27,000 loads per year in the Midwest.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2023

Hub Group replaces CFO

Kevin Beth will succeed Geoff DeMartino as the transportation services and brokerage firm's finance chief on Jan. 1.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 29, 2023

White House launches DOT Multimodal Freight Office

The office, created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, will develop a national multimodal freight network and advance freight logistics improvements.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 27, 2023

White House creates cabinet-level supply chain council

After years of focusing on supply chains’ role in the economy, President Joe Biden is expanding high-level meetings on the topic.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 27, 2023

United Petroleum Transports to acquire Patriot Transportation Holding

The $66 million deal will create a tanker company with over 1,000 drivers and 30 terminals from Arizona to Florida.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 27, 2023

Timeline: How Estes responded to a cyberattack

The company shut down its systems after detecting “outside actor activity” on Oct. 1 and restored all capabilities in about three weeks, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2023

Schneider: EV fleet is a competitive advantage

The intermodal provider invested in more than 90 electric trucks this year as it prepares for California emissions rules.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 22, 2023

Truck drivers seek better base pay, company communication

Even happy drivers are considering switching jobs more than they did four years ago, per a Drive My Way survey.

By David Taube • Nov. 21, 2023

Redwood Mexico president bullish on cross-border trade

Products not being made in Mexico “certainly will be in the next decade,” Jordan Dewart told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 21, 2023