XPO grows local shipments by 10% in Q3

The LTL carrier added 8,000 local accounts through the third quarter, executives told investors.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2024

Werner trims truck count in Q3 amid tougher downcycle

Operating income fell 54% year over year for the quarter, but the carrier reported “early signs of rate inflection.”

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2024

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Tracking the truck tonnage index

A desperately awaited rebound in manufacturing demand will be central to improving tonnage.

By Trucking Dive Team • Oct. 30, 2024

Hurricanes Helene, Milton destroyed trucks, hampered carrier operations

Estes, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and others described challenges caused by the deadly, back-to-back storms in the last month.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 30, 2024

$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays

The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 29, 2024

Pricing, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2024

Averitt Express launches Guaranteed By Noon LTL service

The delivery service is available in over 2,300 ZIP codes across the South, the carrier announced last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2024

Insurance company sues trucking firm for $300K

National Union Fire Insurance Co. of Pittsburgh, Pa. said the initial costs, over $1 million over a two-year period, were estimates subject to revision.

By David Taube • Oct. 28, 2024

Freight market unlikely to rebound before 2025, Ryder says

The company has observed seasonal demand in Q4, but no freight cycle inflection is expected before year-end, executives said.

By David Taube • Oct. 25, 2024

Saia raises rates to offset $1B in investments

The price hike came after the LTL carrier opened 11 truck terminals in Q3, executives said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2024

UPS global fleet safety director leaves for bus operator

Joanna Cornell joined Transdev U.S. as its VP of safety and security after more than 23 years at UPS.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2024

Knight-Swift LTL expansion in California unlocks new customers

“We think California was a game-changer for us,” CFO Andrew Hess said.

By David Taube • Oct. 24, 2024

Report: Truck leasing may be better option, depending on fleet size

Smaller trucking companies may lack the economies of scale to realize savings from ownership, accounting firm KPMG found.

By David Taube • Oct. 24, 2024

Old Dominion operating income drops 9.7% in Q3

The LTL carrier's shipments per day, weight per shipment and tons per day each decreased during the quarter.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 23, 2024

Knight-Swift, A. Duie Pyle express interest in remaining Yellow terminals

The bankrupt carrier’s last batch of service centers represent opportunities for LTL competitors to add door capacity across their networks, executives said at a conference this month.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 22, 2024

New trucks, industry insights, live music: ATA MCE 2024 in Nashville

Carrier executives talked shop, saw the new Freightliner Cascadia and enjoyed a surprise set by Def Leppard in Music City last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 22, 2024

Watch weather, take advance steps to protect drivers: ATA panel

Providing snow cleats, driver alerts, safe park assist and other resources are key to preparing for storms and other dangerous conditions, experts said.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 21, 2024

TomTom powering IVECO’s navigation solutions

Real-time location data and custom truck routing will be used in various IVECO commercial vehicles, such as the S-Way.

By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2024

Marten Transport TL profitability falters in Q3

Earnings were “heavily pressured” by the lingering freight market recession, Executive Chairman Randolph Marten told investors.

By David Taube • Oct. 21, 2024

Small carriers find being nimble a competitive strength

Despite the weak freight market, owner-operators and family-run businesses have tapped a barrage of resources to keep hauling.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 18, 2024

How truck spot rates are shifting

Spot rates have diverged from last year as the market showed growing strength, DAT noted.

Updated Nov. 14, 2024

JB Hunt lessens losses in surplus network

The trucking giant posted a $3.3 million operating loss in Q3 for its extra capacity segment, an overhaul from a year ago.

By David Taube • Oct. 16, 2024

5 tips for businesses filing hurricane-related insurance claims

With Hurricanes Helene and Milton estimated to have cost tens of billions of dollars in damage, it’s important for businesses to carefully document the impact.

By Maura Webber Sadovi • Oct. 16, 2024

ATA president calls on carriers to ‘stick together, get loud and kick ass’

CEO Chris Spear pledged the group would remain engaged on industry issues, regardless of the outcome of the presidential race.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 15, 2024

Tennessee coach company acquires 2 entertainment transportation businesses

Dreamliner will expand its transportation niche with carriers that have worked with Taylor Swift and Jelly Roll.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 15, 2024