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Port of Oakland shuts down after longshore worker dies
After the incident, several terminals alerted trucking companies they would be closed for the day.
By Edwin Lopez • June 6, 2023 -
Estes opens 133-door terminal in Southern California
The facility will be one of the carrier’s first sites to exclusively use electric forklifts.
By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2023 -
Trendline
Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO
Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.
By Larry Avila • June 6, 2023 -
Yellow CEO cannot serve on some board committees, bylaw update says
Proxy advisory giant Institutional Shareholder Services urged investors to vote against Darren Hawkins' ex-officio nomination to three panels, according to a filing Friday.
By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2023 -
The risks and rewards of AV investment by trucking firms
Success could radically transform an industry, but multiple self-driving tech companies have had to sell assets and drastically cut staff.
By David Taube • June 5, 2023 -
Long-distance trucking jobs to shrink by 50K this year: ACT
"We're taking out capacity at a rate we've never seen before," said ACT Research VP Tim Denoyer.
By David Taube • June 2, 2023 -
J.B. Hunt awards $1.2M in driving safety bonuses
The Arkansas-based carrier honored 84 drivers for reaching million miles without an incident in 2022.
By Larry Avila • June 2, 2023 -
St. Paul, Minnesota bans truck parking on city streets
The ordinance followed complaints about commercial vehicles crowding roads and blocking a brewery.
By Colin Campbell • June 1, 2023 -
Cummins to acquire 2 commercial vehicle manufacturing plants
The purchase of the sites from global auto supplier Faurecia will help Cummins secure key supplies long-term and advance efforts for net-zero emissions.
By David Taube • June 1, 2023 -
How a DHL center in Seattle moves 4,000 packages daily
A team of 78 at the facility ensures electronics, fashion merchandise and more get delivered in the Emerald City.
By Kelly Stroh • May 31, 2023 -
Why are smaller fleets struggling? Major carriers weigh in
A nosedive in spot rates and increases in labor and maintenance costs are causing capacity attrition, fleet executives said.
By David Taube • May 31, 2023 -
Geodis buys Southern Companies, bolstering drayage services
The transport and logistics company says the addition gives it access to seven ports in the southern U.S.
By Larry Avila • May 31, 2023 -
Daseke lowers full-year earnings guidance by up to $25M
Executives expect the weak freight market to persist through the remainder of the year.
By Larry Avila • May 30, 2023 -
US Xpress shareholder sues to temporarily halt merger
A legal complaint seeks to postpone a June 29 vote until more financial information is provided.
By David Taube • May 30, 2023 -
Kratos to deploy more autonomous platooning trucks in Midwest
Platooning technology is allowing lower-cost entry to the autonomous space, rather than focusing solely on “customers who can afford to buy new trucks,” the defense and tech company says.
By David Taube • May 26, 2023 -
Teamsters members authorize strike at ABF Freight
More than 97% of the carrier's 8,000 unionized employees voted to strike if the union deems necessary.
By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023 -
Ryder secures new headquarters amid increased remote work shift
The relocation will keep the company’s roots in South Florida after it sought a smaller footprint.
By David Taube • May 25, 2023 -
Saia opens LTL terminal in Indiana
The carrier's new Muncie terminal is expected to allow it to provide faster service by being closer to customers in a growing market.
By Colin Campbell • May 25, 2023 -
Schneider National CFO to retire
Stephen Bruffett will remain in the role as the company searches for his successor.
By Larry Avila • May 24, 2023 -
ContainerPort Group moves to 8-acre terminal in South Carolina
The North Charleston site will help the drayage and logistics provider grow its dedicated services business, which launched last fall.
By Colin Campbell • May 23, 2023 -
R&R Express acquires Taylor Transportation
The Pittsburgh-based LTL and brokerage says its latest purchase bolsters its maintenance network to support national expansion efforts.
By Larry Avila • May 23, 2023 -
Sysco touts improved retention rate as it keeps eyes on growth
The food distributor's Q3 sales were up nearly 12% YoY amidst a targeted push to keep employees.
By Larry Avila • May 22, 2023 -
US Xpress’ Eric Fuller to take job at business accelerator
With the new position, the seasoned trucking executive will focus his efforts on recruiting and mentoring entrepreneurs on a national scale.
By David Taube • May 22, 2023 -
Werner loses appeal in Texas crash involving around $100M in liability
A final judgment of $92 million against the carrier, plus interest, is being covered mostly by insurance, according to a quarterly filing.
By David Taube • May 22, 2023 -
Old Dominion promotes CFO to EVP
The carrier's elevation of Adam Satterfield will take place amid a flurry of other C-suite changes.
By Colin Campbell • May 19, 2023