‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo

Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.

By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2023

Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck

Sizeable incentives at a wide scale are still needed to make the technology a reality, said Jim Filter, Schneider's group president of transportation and logistics.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 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

FMCSA will award $44M to improve CDL processes

The money is intended to expedite issuance and renewals as well as ensure states electronically share disqualification information.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2023

FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots

The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.

By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023

68 mph max? FMCSA floats, then rescinds long-awaited truck speed limit

The regulator plans to submit a new speed limiter proposal in December.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 26, 2023

EEOC: Trucking companies allowed harassment of mechanics over sexuality

After the mechanics reported the incident, the shop manager allegedly threatened to fire anyone who complained to HR, EEOC said.

By Ginger Christ • Sept. 26, 2023

How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies

The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023

Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route

The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023

Estes approved as stalking horse bidder for Yellow’s terminals

The privately owned LTL carrier outbid Old Dominion Freight Line, setting a floor valuation of $1.525 billion for the properties.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 22, 2023

Accurate Transport opens Houston terminal

The drayage, LTL, flatbed and intermodal provider extends service to the nation’s fifth busiest port with the opening of its third facility.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2023

FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1

The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.

By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2023

Coyote Logistics promotes CFO to CEO

Sandeep Pisipati takes the reins from Jonathan Sisler, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to the company.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2023

Opportunities abound for women in trucking. Just ask these 2 entrepreneurs

The chiefs of Garner Trucking and UFL Services told Trucking Dive they hope their success can inspire other women in the field.

By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 21, 2023

Wisconsin brokerage scoops up Yellow Logistics leaders

Valley Companies hired a pair of Yellow brokerage veterans to expand its expedited and project management offerings. 

By Larry Avila • Sept. 20, 2023

Carrier exits slow in August, signaling silver lining

Compared to July, 24% fewer carriers exited the marketplace in August, according to an industry report.

By David Taube • Sept. 19, 2023

FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative

Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.

By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023

Inflation exceeds forecasts as fuel prices surge

Despite rising price pressures, futures traders believe the Federal Reserve will forgo a rate hike after this week’s monetary policy meeting.

By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2023

Truck parking projects among $80M in highway safety grants

The awards are part of a 65% increase in truck parking funding over last year, according to the FMCSA.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 15, 2023

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 15, 2023

Estes raises offer for Yellow terminals to $1.525B

The privately owned LTL carrier is in a bidding war with Old Dominion Freight Line for the properties.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023

Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week

ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023

A. Duie Pyle opens terminal in West Virginia

The LTL carrier launched service for the state last year from its Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland facilities.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 13, 2023

Yellow adds 2 board members with restructuring experience

Top shareholder MFN Partners specifically recommended Mary Nell Browning and Thomas Knott for the open seats, the company said.

By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2023

Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.  

By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023

Trucking M&A is poised to heat up

Rising interest rates, a cool freight market and generational trends could spur activity in the acquisitions market.

By Larry Avila • Sept. 11, 2023