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Love’s opens 5 Speedco trucking repair sites
The expansion plans call for 10 new truck repair sites as well as up to 20 new travel centers this year, the company said in January.
By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2024 -
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024 -
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Uber Freight hires CH Robinson, Amazon veterans
The logistics platform hired Dan Annunziata as head of commercial and Hany Elkordy as head of logistics and last mile solutions.
By David Taube • April 8, 2024 -
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Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs
Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.
By Matthew Thibault • April 8, 2024 -
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Trucking capacity rebalances further in Q1
A snapshot of additions of freight firms finally outweighed a longstanding trend of exits.
By David Taube • April 5, 2024 -
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PS Logistics acquires Yordy Transport, expands service offerings
The deal is the third flatbed business purchased by the Alabama-based logistics company this year.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024 -
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Fuel Transport rolls out 35-hour workweek for some employees
While the carrier's new provision does not apply to drivers and front-line workers, the move has led to operational efficiencies.
By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2024 -
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Saia partners with Fletes Mexico’s LTL for cross-border shipping
Saia will haul Carga Express’ U.S.-bound shipments from Mexico, and vice versa, the companies announced.
By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2024 -
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Truck insurance rate increases slow, but some upticks still bringing pain
Q4 increases were tamer than earlier surges in 2023.
By David Taube • April 4, 2024 -
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Baltimore bridge collapse pressures some key trucking lanes
Flatbed loads surged 57% week over week from Baltimore, DAT Freight & Analytics reported.
By David Taube • April 3, 2024 -
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Old Dominion CEO sees employees as ‘best in the game’
Marty Freeman told Trucking Dive he is proudest of how the carrier’s 23,000 workers "continued to win" in the face of challenges during his first year at the helm.
By Colin Campbell • April 3, 2024 -
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Greenlane unveils EV truck charging corridor
The joint venture has installed more than 100 chargers along Interstate 15 in California.
By Colin Campbell • April 2, 2024 -
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FMCSA urges truck driving schools to apply for grant money
The agency has over $180 million in total grant money available this year.
By David Taube • April 1, 2024 -
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Bidirectional charging could unlock new potential for fleet electrification
A recent pilot by Veolia in the UK could lead to a future where electric trucks can feed energy back into the grid rather than just paying for it. But the U.S. market is still in the early stages of incorporating EV technology.
By David Richardson • April 1, 2024 -
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Trucking interests blast EPA’s heavy-duty truck emissions rule
Groups representing carriers and retailers expressed concern about the fallout from the regulations for model years 2027 through 2032.
By Colin Campbell • April 1, 2024 -
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Deep DiveLow carbon fuels, credit programs help transition toward zero-emission policies
Several state legislatures move toward fostering biogas initiatives.
By Jacob Wallace • March 29, 2024 -
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Landstar promotes sales leaders to new C-suite roles
Matt Dannegger and Jim Applegate have been appointed to executive-level jobs to succeed Rob Brasher.
By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2024 -
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New independent contractor rule confusing, costly for small trucking fleets
One New Jersey business has estimated that costs to switch drivers over to employees would be 30% to 40% higher.
By David Taube • March 27, 2024 -
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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 Colin Campbell • March 27, 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Larry Avila • 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 Larry Avila • March 25, 2024 -
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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 David Taube • 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 Colin Campbell • March 21, 2024
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