Penske, Pitt Ohio, Ryder order Freightliner medium-duty EV trucks

Production of the eM2 battery-electric vehicles is underway in Portland, Oregon, according to Daimler Truck North America.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2023

Premier Bulk Systems acquires 3PL

Premier Bulk Systems added Ark Traffic Solutions to its operations, strengthening its capabilities in Canada.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2023

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Aurora opens Houston terminal, creates driverless lane to Dallas

The autonomous trucking firm's terminals feature on-site weigh stations for pre-trip inspections that allows trucks to bypass inspection sites.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 3, 2023

Taylor Swift, Beyoncé, Metallica and more: Shomotion has hauled music’s biggest stages

The Denver-based specialty hauler has worked for some of the biggest names in entertainment. He’s always on the lookout for the next up-and-coming act.

By Larry Avila • Nov. 3, 2023

ATA execs elaborate on speed limiters policy

In response to a driver's question posed by Trucking Dive, CEO Chris Spear said carriers have seen returns on adopting safer technologies.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2023

Flexport buys Convoy’s tech stack, plans to relaunch truckload service

Convoy’s network of more than 80,000 carriers will help Flexport build out its nascent trucking services, CEO Ryan Petersen said.

By Edwin Lopez • Nov. 1, 2023

Ryder, bankrupt Mitchell Gold reach deal on undelivered products

Customers would have to pay the logistics provider to release and deliver goods that, in many cases, were purchased with shipping fees months ago.

By Ben Unglesbee • Nov. 1, 2023

Omni sues to force Forward Air merger

The lawsuit followed Forward Air's CEO telling investors the company is considering ending the deal and pursuing other options. The company filed a legal response on Monday.

By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 13, 2023

Forward Air CEO says scrapping Omni deal would provide M&A ‘breathing room’

The company is considering bidding on Yellow terminals or making other acquisitions to grow its LTL operations, whether or not the Omni deal proceeds.

By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 1, 2023

‘Win the sale’: Big Trucking’s attention turns to the 2024 election

The economy is the industry’s top concern, but politics took on a new emphasis this year at an annual trade show.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2023

Hub Group CEO hints more M&A is on the way

President Phil Yeager is optimistic a deal can be completed in the short term.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 31, 2023

Estes cyberattack caused a temporary shift in freight

ArcBest and XPO officials noted bumps in shipment volumes from the disruption. But business returned to Estes as the company recovered.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Oct. 30, 2023

Carriers struggle with high operating ratios in Q3

The efficiency metric remained above a dreaded rate of 90% for multiple trucking firms.

By David Taube • Oct. 30, 2023

UNFI unveils zero-emission refrigerated delivery system linked to efficiency efforts

The new semitrucks and refrigerated trailer systems in the Sacramento and Gilroy, California, markets support the grocery wholesaler’s emissions-reduction goals.

By Catherine Douglas Moran • Oct. 30, 2023

TFI wants TForce Freight terminal managers to cut costs

Citing overstaffing after Yellow's demise, CEO Alain Bédard said the company will not hesitate to replace supervisors if it deems necessary.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

Forward Air reconsiders merger with Omni Logistics

The company said it is reviewing its obligations, including its right to terminate the agreement, while Omni continues to push for the deal.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 26, 2023

Congestion cost trucking nearly $95B in 2021: ATRI

Truck drivers wasted nearly $7 billion in fuel waiting in traffic in 2021, according to the industry nonprofit. Four states were main offenders.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2023

Knight-Swift reports progress on US Xpress path to profitability

The company said it’s reduced spot market exposure to the acquired business and eliminated broker freight, among other steps.

By David Taube • Oct. 25, 2023

The job hunt is frustrating. How can employers fix it?

The ideal candidate might be waiting for a call that never comes — and they might think negatively of a company for the rest of their lives because of it.

By Jen A. Miller • Oct. 24, 2023

More carriers likely to fail in muted fall freight season: ATA

The bankruptcies will be “other people’s pain for our gain,” ATA’s Chief Economist Bob Costello said at ATA MCE 2023.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2023

ABF Freight ‘evaluating opportunities’ to buy Yellow terminals

The 100-year-old LTL carrier has identified properties of interest to accelerate its real estate expansion, President Seth Runser told Trucking Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 24, 2023

PGT Trucking names cross border services leader

The flatbed specialist appoints Omar Davila as VP of cross border operations to support its Southwestern U.S. expansion.

By Larry Avila • Oct. 24, 2023

DOL won’t extend overtime rule comment period

Stakeholder submissions for the rule, which would expand overtime eligibility to those paid about $55,000 per year, will still be due Nov. 7.

By Kate Tornone • Oct. 23, 2023

Ryder to acquire 3PL in major move

The pending acquisition of Impact Fulfillment Services will expand the company’s customer base in retail, health and beauty.

By David Taube • Oct. 23, 2023

Sting, Chris Stapleton, puppies and trucks: ATA MCE 2023 had it all

The economy took center stage at the trucking industry conference in Austin, Texas.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 20, 2023