TFI acquires Canada-based intermodal, brokerage provider

Expansion through M&A has been a longtime strategy for the logistics giant, which acquired UPS Freight in 2021.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 22, 2023

Duke Energy plans facility to accelerate fleet electrification with Daimler, Electrada

The utility will construct a fleet charging depot connected to a microgrid outside Charlotte, North Carolina.

By Robert Walton • Feb. 22, 2023

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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. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Love’s to add 25 new stores as part of 2023 growth plans

Other areas of expansion include 15 new truck repair locations, store renovations, enhanced foodservice and more professional partnerships.

By Jessica Loder • Feb. 22, 2023

Ryder’s supply chain business outshines other segments

Acquisitions over the past year strengthened operating revenue.

By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2023

Coyote Logistics lays off 6.8% of workforce

The UPS subsidiary will eliminate some positions as part of a reorganization effort, CEO Jonathan Sisler said in a statement.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023

What’s ahead for the trucking industry in 2023

Driver constraints, M&A and the need to replace aging equipment are among the issues top of mind for trucking executives.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 17, 2023

BP looks to grow truck stop footprint with $1.3B acquisition

The offer to buy TravelCenters of America includes all of the chain’s 281 locations in 44 states.

By Jessica Loder , Brett Dworski • Feb. 17, 2023

US Foods rolls out first wave of EV trucks

The food distributor is planning to deploy 30 EV trucks at its La Mirada, California, distribution center by the end of 2023.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 16, 2023

A dubious honor for Fort Lee, New Jersey: 5 years as worst US truck bottleneck

Thirty of the 50 states had at least one bottleneck area, according to the American Transportation Research Institute. 

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 15, 2023

Retired Nationwide exec will leave JB Hunt board

Gale King is stepping away from the post for personal reasons, according to the logistics company.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 15, 2023

Spot rates expected to rebound later this year

A sluggish economy means pricing is likely to remain flat through the first half of 2023.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 14, 2023

Saia opens three terminals this month as expansion continues

The LTL carrier launched two sites in West Virginia and one in Kansas, growing its network to 190 terminals nationwide.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 14, 2023

Yellow tonnage drops 25% in Q4

The carrier attributed the decline to a loss of retail and industrial business during the quarter.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 10, 2023

Werner quarterly profits shrink in ‘lackluster truckload and logistics’ market

Up against challenging retail conditions, the carrier expects to see improvement in the second half of the year.

By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2023

Jones Logistics strengthens presence in 8 states with Nationwide Express purchase

The company’s latest deal opens opportunities in the warehousing and intermodal markets.

By David Taube • Feb. 9, 2023

XPO reports $94M net loss in Q4 following RXO spinoff

The LTL carrier blamed the hit on one-time costs and charges related to business restructuring.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 9, 2023

CH Robinson wants sharp strategic thinker in new CEO

A board member and former Target chief HR officer is leading the company’s search for its next chief executive.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 8, 2023

Regulatory issues to watch for in 2023

A speed limiter proposal from the FMCSA and California’s AB5 labor law are just some of the key items that trucking advocates will challenge this year.

By David Taube • Feb. 8, 2023

OOIDA brings 2023 priorities to Washington lawmakers

More truck parking, better restroom access for drivers and upcoming speed limiter regulations are among the association’s chief concerns this year.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

FedEx Freight plans more furloughs

The company will offer some employees permanent transfers to other markets where it has hiring needs.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2023

Marten profits bolstered by gains in brokerage, dedicated

The two segments helped the carrier’s growth in Q4 as TL and intermodal profits shrank.

By David Taube • Feb. 6, 2023

Schneider hires retired LTL executive as board chair

James Welch, former CEO of what is now Yellow, replaced Adam Godfrey in the role on Jan. 30.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 3, 2023

CH Robinson confirms more layoffs likely

The logistics company said headcount reductions and technology investments are expected to generate more than $150 million in savings.

By Larry Avila • Feb. 2, 2023

Old Dominion expects freight demand rebound in Q2

The LTL giant’s forecast is based on customers’ need to replenish inventories and growing retail demand, outgoing CEO Greg Gantt said during a Q4 earnings call.

By Colin Campbell • Feb. 2, 2023

Old Dominion CEO to retire

Kevin “Marty” Freeman will succeed Greg Gantt as the LTL carrier's next president and chief executive.

By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2023