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Trimac Transportation buys Feldspar Trucking to grow bulk transport footprint
The Canada-based carrier expanded its U.S. operations with the purchase of the North Carolina company, adding to a long list of deals.
By Larry Avila • March 21, 2024 -
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Deep DiveHow industry leaders are analyzing overcapacity data
Analysts see some rebalancing occurring. But the process appears slow.
By David Taube • March 21, 2024 -
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C.H. Robinson’s former interim CEO retiring from board
Scott Anderson led the brokerage for six months following the termination of Bob Biesterfeld in January 2023.
By Larry Avila • March 21, 2024 -
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Navistar parent plans to pilot AV trucks by end of 2024
Tests in Texas are already underway with plans to further develop major corridors in the Lone Star State.
By David Taube • March 20, 2024 -
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Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study
Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.
By Colin Campbell • March 19, 2024 -
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White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy
The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.
By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2024 -
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Montgomery Transportation Group hires DB Schenker vet as CEO
Joe Jaska took the reins of the Alabama-based flatbed and oversized hauling specialist this month.
By Larry Avila • March 18, 2024 -
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Yellow asks court to toss employee class-action suit
The bankruptcy happened too quickly for the company to provide the required 60 days’ notice before layoffs, the company said in a filing.
By Colin Campbell • March 15, 2024 -
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National Waste & Recycling Association to extend fleet safety program
NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks.
By Megan Quinn • March 15, 2024 -
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Ryder sells $900M in corporate bonds
The notes for general corporate purposes mature in March 2027 and March 2029, according to the company.
By David Taube • March 14, 2024 -
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What trucking data do you want to see?
Trucking Dive is exploring changes to its weekly tracker. Weigh in with a quick five question survey.
By David Taube • March 14, 2024 -
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Trucking groups voice support for Werner in Texas nuclear verdict case
The carrier and trucking interests want to overturn a roughly $100 million verdict.
By David Taube • March 13, 2024 -
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Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets
The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.
By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024 -
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TA 2024 growth plans includes adding 1,600 new truck parking spaces
As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.
By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024 -
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Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets
The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.
By Larry Avila • March 11, 2024 -
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Nikola names new CFO
Thomas Okray brings a range of manufacturing and automotive experiences to the zero-emissions truck maker.
By Larry Avila • March 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveFreight rates could rebound this year: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
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Carriers, individuals pledge $3.7M to Trucking Cares Foundation
More than three dozen companies and individuals each pledged $100,000 to the American Trucking Associations nonprofit over the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2024 -
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Forward Air targets LTL growth following Omni acquisition
Favorable year-over-year volume improvement for the segment offers a promising outlook, according to interim CEO Michael Hance.
By Larry Avila • March 6, 2024 -
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RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options
Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.
By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024 -
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IMC Logistics acquires American Pacific Transportation
The deal expands IMC’s West Coast drayage network, adding 500 trucks to the company’s California operations.
By Larry Avila • March 5, 2024 -
JB Hunt acquires Walmart’s intermodal assets
The purchase is part of a long-term deal that builds on a decades-long partnership between the freight and retail giants.
By Larry Avila • March 4, 2024 -
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Werner board member resigns over ESG disagreements
Vikram Mansharamani stepped down from his seat Feb. 27, according to his resignation letter.
By Colin Campbell • March 4, 2024 -
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RK Logistics buys On Time Trucking, expanding to East Coast
The deal bolsters the 3PL’s ability to store lithium-ion batteries, a growing business segment for the firm.
By Larry Avila • March 1, 2024 -
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Veteran XPO driver navigates trucking’s daily challenges with ease
Steadman “Steve” Mitchell shared insights from his 30 years behind the wheel during a 15-mile delivery run to a prison commissary supplier and a luxury fitness club.
By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2024
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