How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

By Larry Avila • June 27, 2023

Online Transport Inc. acquires Mustang Express

The deal provides access to a Southwestern U.S. terminal creating opportunities to freight from Mexico to the Midwest.

By Larry Avila • June 26, 2023

Know your broker before you accept a load

The 3PL boom has reshaped the shipping industry. Here's what carriers should keep in mind.

By Lanny Fleming • June 26, 2023

Pilot updates progress on $1B New Horizons remodeling initiative

The company expects to open 12 new locations by year’s end, and anticipates completing another 30 store renovations by that time as well.

By Jessica Loder • June 23, 2023

Why the ATA changed its stance on speed limiters

The turnaround indicates the technology’s growing use in members’ fleets and the association's recognition of a pending FMCSA rule as inevitable.

By Colin Campbell • June 23, 2023

Yellow subsidiary settles EEOC claim it refused to hire female drivers at terminal

USF Holland will pay $490,000 to settle the suit and establish a scholarship for women at its driver academy.

By David Taube • June 22, 2023

Carriers’ insurance and claims expense spikes in Q1

Werner Enterprises, Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings and J.B. Hunt saw their expenses collectively increase by $73 million compared to a year ago.

By David Taube • June 20, 2023

FedEx Freight’s closures focus on Arkansas, surrounding states

Several of the shuttering service centers are in territories once covered by American Freightways, which became part of the LTL carrier in 2001, one expert noted.

By Max Garland • June 20, 2023

Collapsed I-95 overpass in Philadelphia will reopen this weekend, governor says

President Joe Biden called the federal government’s $3 million in quick-release funding "a down payment" after he took an aerial tour of the site Saturday.

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 21, 2023

Pilot brings digital diesel payments to over 800 locations

Relay Payments’ app-based system uses secure codes to make transactions, allowing drivers to avoid worries about fraud, said Spencer Barkoff, the company’s co-founder and president.

By Jessica Loder • June 20, 2023

Teamsters tout wage, benefits gains in ABF Freight deal

Union leadership endorsed the collective bargaining agreement in advance of a member vote.

By Colin Campbell • June 16, 2023

Managing expenses, growing revenues will be top challenges for CH Robinson CEO

Dave Bozeman’s new role will require him to use lessons learned in his prior roles at Ford and Amazon, supply chain academics told Transport Dive.

By Larry Avila • June 16, 2023

Biden vetoes resolution to overturn EPA emissions regulations

A Senate effort to overturn the veto failed to gather the required 2/3 majority.

By Colin Campbell • Updated June 21, 2023

Spot market should improve from here, ACT Research suggests

“We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

By David Taube • June 15, 2023

NHTSA recall notes fire risk for certain International MV trucks

Various Navistar equipment can overheat due to leaking brake fluid, the agency said.

By David Taube • June 14, 2023

Truck driver dead in I-95 collapse in Philadelphia

Local news station WPVI-TV reported the victim was the driver of the tanker that caught fire beneath the overpass.

By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2023

Schneider debuts EV truck charging hub in Southern California

The site will power the carrier’s Freightliner eCascadia fleet, which is expected to grow to nearly 100 vehicles by the end of the year.

By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2023

STG Logistics acquires Best Dedicated Solutions

The move allows the company to add expedited, dry van, reefer and flatbed offerings.

By Larry Avila • June 13, 2023

Carriers leverage online communications channels to recruit, assist drivers

Prime said it plans to launch a health-related podcast to help workers with their physical and mental health.

By David Taube • June 13, 2023

Tanker fire causes I-95 bridge collapse in Philadelphia

Traffic is being detoured in both directions, and rebuilding is expected to take months.

By Colin Campbell • June 12, 2023

ArcBest names new head of yield strategy

VP of Yield Strategy Christopher Adkins will take on the responsibility after Chief Yield Officer Danny Loe’s departure.

By Larry Avila • June 12, 2023

10 Roads Express names new CEO

Tom Crimmins was promoted to the role, succeeding Wayne Hoovestol, who founded the for-hire carrier.

By Larry Avila • June 9, 2023

Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

By Larry Avila • June 8, 2023

Teamsters, ABF Freight reach tentative deal on new labor contract

The proposed contract for about 8,600 drivers, dockworkers and other employees includes wage increases, improved benefits and better working conditions, the union said.

By Colin Campbell • June 7, 2023

Teamsters balk at Yellow’s work rules, purchased transportation proposals

Without guaranteed raises, the requests are a "one-way street in favor of the Company," Teamsters National Freight Director John Murphy said.

By Colin Campbell • June 7, 2023