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OEMs poised for improvement in 2023
Supply chain disruptions are becoming less severe, but Volvo Trucks North America and analysts still note continuing risks.
By David Taube • Jan. 25, 2023 -
Lag times, labor shortfalls and leasing: What’s affecting waste fleet management in 2023
Some supply chain snags that made it harder to procure trucks and parts could ease, but skilled maintenance workers are still in high demand.
By Maria Rachal • Jan. 25, 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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JB Hunt pays nearly $9M in appreciation bonuses
The payout marks the second consecutive year drivers, maintenance technicians and full-time hourly employees will get extra cash.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 24, 2023 -
JB Hunt forecasts intermodal rebound in 2023
Intermodal President Darren Field told investors that “appropriately cautious” shippers want the carrier and its rail partner BNSF to prove they can achieve their service and velocity goals.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Jan. 24, 2023 -
US Xpress names new president of dedicated
Julie Van de Kamp takes on the role, continuing a more than 15-year tenure with the carrier.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2023 -
RoadOne expands Southwest presence with new acquisition
The purchase of Texas-based The Transporter Inc. is one of several M&A deals the company has closed since 2021 as it continues its rapid shopping spree.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Tracker
Trucking conferences to watch in 2023
Trucking professionals have a host of conference options to choose from this year.
By A.B. Brown • Jan. 23, 2023 -
Q&A
Why Trimble spent $2B on a European logistics firm
Improved technology and a larger customer base are among the benefits of the deal, experts said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Estes opens 200-door LTL terminal in Texas
The 200,000-square-foot facility, the largest in the carrier’s network, has a five-bay shop and 15,000 square feet for offices.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 20, 2023 -
Opinion
LTL industry believes NMFC classification system works
The standard deserves more credit for being a user-friendly resource, writes Joel Ringer of the National Motor Freight Traffic Association.
By Joel Ringer • Jan. 18, 2023 -
Indiana freight brokerage firm promotes 2 executives
Circle Logistics names leaders to supervise its operations across three states.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 18, 2023 -
XPO hires Wall Street analyst as chief strategy officer
Longtime auto analyst Ali Faghri brings a wealth of experience and deep investor relationships, CEO Mario Harik said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2023 -
Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023
A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 13, 2023 -
Werner expands borrowing capacity with $1B credit facility as it eyes acquisitions
The carrier rolled over debt and replaced two credit facilities as part of the new deal.
By David Taube • Jan. 13, 2023 -
Estes enters 4th generation of family leadership with new president, COO
Webb Estes, a CDL holder and former VP of process improvement, takes on leadership amid economic turmoil.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 11, 2023 -
Q&A
CH Robinson’s decision to part ways with CEO a head-scratcher for analysts
The logistics company's next chief executive will face a soft market as the world braces for an economic slowdown.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 11, 2023 -
An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks
Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2023 -
How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry
As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.
By Heather Larson • Jan. 10, 2023 -
PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more
The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.
By David Taube • Jan. 9, 2023 -
Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers
Many carriers find the programs offer a way to bring diverse candidates, including veterans, into a driving career.
By Heather Larson • Jan. 9, 2023 -
FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results
The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”
By David Taube • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Q&A
One owner-operator’s perspective on why more truck parking is so critical
Doug Smith, of Utah-based Ralph Smith Co., said he recently had to park on an on-ramp in Nevada for a nap.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 6, 2023 -
Column
LTL rating system needs an overhaul, but the industry might not be ready
Density-based pricing, which could put a stop to constantly evolving rules, may require gradual adoption.
By Lanny Fleming • Jan. 5, 2023 -
Q&A
ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities
President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2023 -
CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand
The logistics giant terminated Bob Biesterfeld without cause. Its former board chair was named interim CEO on Jan. 1.
By David Taube • Jan. 3, 2023