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Q&ATorc Robotics’ 2024 goals include expanding testing locations
Company executive Walter Grigg highlighted the changes in an interview with Trucking Dive at a recent technology conference.
By Edwin Lopez • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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Sponsored by TruckbaseTop 7 trucking dispatch software providers for 2025
Regardless of your fleet size or business model, selecting the right dispatch solution is crucial for success.
By Bryan Jones, CEO of Truckbase.com • Feb. 12, 2024 -
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XPO will add 2,000 doors with Yellow terminal acquisitions
Half of the 28 facilities will expand the size of the carrier's real estate network, while it moves into the rest from smaller, existing locations nearby.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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PAM Transportation Services posts Q4 loss, notes impact of UAW strikes
Its truckload operating ratio was 103.7% for the quarter and 97.7% for the year.
By David Taube • Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Yellow repays $700M Treasury loan
The LTL carrier’s bankruptcy proceeds covered the COVID-19 relief loan, plus interest.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Heartland Express acquisitions bite into Q4 earnings
Despite operating ratio woes, CFI and Smith Transport helped the carrier's revenue reach a record high in 2023.
By David Taube • Feb. 8, 2024 -
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Forward Air CEO out following Omni merger
Chief Legal Officer Michael Hance will lead the company as interim CEO following Tom Schmitt’s departure.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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TrackerExtreme weather in January obscures carriers’ Q1 outlooks
ABF Freight had more than twice as many service center closures last month as usual.
By Colin Campbell , Larry Avila • Updated Feb. 9, 2024 -
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Werner to lean into dedicated business, allow further eclipse of one-way
Amid a transitioning portfolio mix, the carrier projects its truckload tractor count to remain flat or decrease by as much as 3% this year.
By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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ArcBest saves $1M per month with AI routing tech
The city route optimization tool helps its LTL, ABF Freight, reduce mileage and decrease fuel consumption.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 7, 2024 -
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CH Robinson workforce shrinks for 5th straight quarter
With 2,400 fewer employees, the brokerage reduced personnel expenses 15.3% year-over-year in Q4.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 6, 2024 -
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Marten posts 93.2% operating ratio in Q4
The carrier’s operating ratio for 2023 faltered when compared to the previous five years.
By David Taube • Feb. 5, 2024 -
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Estes buys $2M worth of Yellow load bars, air bags, other supplies
Some of the equipment will be inventory for use in coming years, President and COO Webb Estes told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Schneider truckload revenue grows in Q4, bucking downward trend
The carrier credited business gained from recent deals with the segment’s YoY revenue growth.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Walmart hires Kodiak Robotics COO
James Reed, a leader in autonomous trucking and former CEO of USA Truck, will serve as VP of transportation development.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2024 -
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Ryder acquires Cardinal Logistics
The deal brings 200 operating locations and 3,400 drivers to the South Florida-based company.
By David Taube • Feb. 1, 2024 -
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Railroads see trucking partnerships as key for intermodal growth
Trucking firms fighting to retain customers with low-emissions offerings could provide new business, rail executives said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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A. Duie Pyle will add 225 terminal doors this year
Increased capacity and tech upgrades are key to positioning the LTL carrier for growth and profitability, said Frank Granieri, COO of supply chain solutions.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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Trucking prepares for regulation, rising costs in 2024
A persistently soft freight environment is among many issues carriers will confront this year. We talked to execs about how they are preparing.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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FHWA offers $729M for storm-damaged infrastructure
The funds will help states rebuild roads and bridges following natural disasters and extreme weather.
By Julie Strupp • Jan. 31, 2024 -
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UPS considers sale of Coyote Logistics brokerage
“Perhaps the business is worth more to someone else,” CEO Carol Tomé said on a Q4 earnings call.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Love’s, Daimler to grow Freightliner maintenance program
The partnership streamlines access to a dealer parts network.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2024 -
JB Hunt elects longtime railroad executive to board
Former Kansas City Southern President and CEO Patrick Ottensmeyer becomes the carrier’s 10th director.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 30, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift aims to provide national LTL network in-house by 2026
The carrier plans to open at least 20 sites this year for its expansion — scaling a segment it began in 2021.
By David Taube • Jan. 29, 2024 -
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Under Covenant Logistics, Lew Thompson fleet size will double in 2024
The parent company is bullish on the poultry hauling business, even after a challenging winter.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 29, 2024
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