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Navistar, TuSimple end autonomous tech partnership
The two companies broke off plans to develop fully autonomous trucks by 2024 but said future agreements remain possible.
By David Taube • Dec. 6, 2022 -
The 7 top transport stories in 2022
Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022 -
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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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XPO will hold onto European business — for now
The LTL is pausing its divestiture plans amid a weakened capital market.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Aurora, Uber Freight add autonomous route in Texas to help with peak season
The self-driving company seeks to scale before a commercial launch in 2024, aiming to reach 100 loads per week.
By David Taube • Dec. 5, 2022 -
Biden signs legislation preventing rail strike, lockout
The president said the law avoids “what, without a doubt, would have been an economic catastrophe at a very bad time in the calendar.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Dec. 2, 2022 -
House passes bills to avert US rail shutdown, add paid sick leave
The vote comes just two days after President Joe Biden urged congressional intervention, warning “a rail shutdown would devastate our economy.”
By Sarah Zimmerman • Nov. 30, 2022 -
A. Duie Pyle expands LTL service to West Virginia
The carrier’s trucks will deliver loads from service centers in neighboring Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2022 -
ATRI seeks driver, carrier feedback in predatory towing survey
The American Transportation Research Institute invites the industry to rank the states where they encounter the issue most frequently.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 30, 2022 -
More truck drivers bring pets along for the ride
CFI's pet ride-along program has seen an increase in furry co-pilots, providing comfort on long drives.
By David Taube • Nov. 29, 2022 -
AV truck market gets more crowded with Waabi Driver debut
The tech startup says its technology stands out given its emphasis of simulations over on-road testing to improve abilities.
By David Taube • Nov. 28, 2022 -
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Analysts break down CH Robinson layoffs, tech investments
The company’s strategy to enhance proprietary software is still considered sound in the wake of job cuts to control costs.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 23, 2022 -
FedEx Express Europe debuts renewable diesel in Netherlands linehaul operation
In a small-scale experiment, some heavyweight, long-distance trucks are running on organic matter or waste materials.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 22, 2022 -
J&J Snack Foods taps NFI for managed logistics
After facing higher fuel costs year-over-year, the food distributor expects outsourcing its logistics management to yield between $2 million and $4 million of opportunity.
By Alejandra Carranza • Nov. 21, 2022 -
Ryder is ‘almost embracing this downturn’ to showcase business model
The company wants to show its investors the strength and synergies of its combined portfolio.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 21, 2022 -
What trucking execs are saying about declining demand
Some have announced layoffs. Others hope to keep workers they’ve worked hard to recruit and plan to pursue other cost-cutting measures.
By Colin Campbell , David Taube • Nov. 18, 2022 -
Schneider expects 2023 intermodal boost from move to Union Pacific
Executives say the partnership with the railroad will boost transcontinental service and give the trucking carrier more access to trains.
By Larry Avila • Nov. 18, 2022 -
FMCSA issues interim guidance on broker, bona fide agent definitions
The act of handling money exchanged between shippers and motor carriers “strongly suggests the need for broker authority,” the agency said.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 17, 2022 -
Hub Group CEO retires, announces son as successor
Chief Commercial Officer Phillip Yeager will lead the company starting Jan. 1, part of several promotions among leadership.
By David Taube • Nov. 17, 2022 -
Truckers are uniquely positioned to fight sex trafficking, nonprofit says
Truckers Against Trafficking said drivers can provide “an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement.”
By David Taube • Nov. 16, 2022 -
CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience
Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
Saia warns it could tap the brakes on 2023 terminal expansion
The LTL carrier said it might delay openings if the economic environment worsens next year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 14, 2022 -
CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise
The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.
By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
US Xpress posts $22.7M loss after crash costs spike
Two large claims drove up expenses in Q3 as the carrier slashes its workforce to find savings.
By David Taube • Nov. 9, 2022 -
UPS plans logistics-as-a-service offering to build out revenue streams
The company will coalesce capabilities of several disparate services, such as Roadie, Coyote Logistics and Delivery Solutions.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022 -
Yellow to sell 28 terminals as transformation plan nears completion
With LTL demand moderating, real estate sales have boosted the carrier's bottom line.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 8, 2022