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    Fuel crimes hurt stores and drivers. Here’s how companies can prevent them.

    Vigilance, education and technology can help trucking and c-store businesses avoid financial harm.

    By Jessica Loder • Dec. 15, 2023
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    Driver wage growth slows, but not as steeply for all, survey finds

    Wage growth has slowed to just a 1.5% increase over a one-year span, but experienced drivers are seeing higher raises.

    By Dec. 14, 2023
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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
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    Torc Robotics to leverage Uber Freight network

    The partnership intends to inform the AV company how to best deploy autonomous trucks.

    By Dec. 13, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    5 tips for cutting property insurance costs amid climate change

    Here are ways that CFOs can hold down premiums in the face of more destructive weather and soaring insurance costs.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 13, 2023
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    Q&A

    10 minutes with DOT’s multimodal office head

    Deputy Assistant Secretary Allison Dane Camden discussed her background, her new office's staffing and the Freight Logistics Optimization Works (FLOW) initiative's progress in a Trucking Dive interview.

    By Dec. 12, 2023
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    Deep Dive

    Logistics companies race to adapt to shifting supply chains

    Carriers in ocean, air cargo, rail and trucking are launching new services and tweaking their networks amid evolving global trade flows.

    By , , Kelly Stroh , Dec. 11, 2023
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    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 Dec. 11, 2023
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    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 Dec. 11, 2023
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    Sponsored by Motive

    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
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    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
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    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 Dec. 8, 2023
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    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 Dec. 8, 2023
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    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 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
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    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 Dec. 6, 2023
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    Landstar names former CSX executive as CEO

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

    By Dec. 5, 2023
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    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 Dec. 5, 2023
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    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
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    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 Dec. 1, 2023
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    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 Updated Dec. 4, 2023
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    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
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    Valley Companies names VP for enterprise partnerships

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

    By Nov. 30, 2023
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    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 Nov. 30, 2023
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    Hub Group replaces CFO

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

    By Nov. 29, 2023
  • President Joe Biden gives remarks on his Trucking Action Plan on the South Lawn of the White House in front of a pair of trucks.
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    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 Nov. 27, 2023