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Penske to acquire Star Truck Rentals in second deal this year
The company operates more than 1,900 vehicles from 18 locations throughout Michigan and Indiana.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion names operations SVP after losing exec to XPO
The carrier promoted regional sales VP Christopher Kelley to the job.
By Colin Campbell • May 2, 2023 -
FedEx Freight to close 29 locations, furlough more workers
The LTL unit has been cutting costs and streamlining its network as demand continues to decline.
By Max Garland • May 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from Siemens Transportation Group on May 01, 2023
TFI acquires 2 LTL carriers
Siemens Transportation Group and Hot Line Freight Systems are part of a $300 million M&A and buyback strategy this year.
By Colin Campbell • May 1, 2023 -
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RoadOne acquires Ace Transport Miami
The Florida expansion boosts the logistics provider’s offerings between the U.S. and Latin America for customers.
By Larry Avila • May 1, 2023 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on April 20, 2023
‘Too busy with the storm’: TFI says Teamsters talks delay possible ArcBest acquisition
Despite the slowdown in progress, the carrier noted an acquisition "of size" could come later this year.
By Colin Campbell • April 28, 2023 -
Courtesy of Ryder System
Ryder profits hurt again by Bed Bath & Beyond
The distribution management services provider recorded a $30 million asset impairment charge this quarter, a slight increase from Q4.
By David Taube • April 28, 2023 -
Courtesy of Knight-Swift
How Knight-Swift’s deal with US Xpress unfolded
Industry lawyer Mark Scudder played a pivotal role in bringing the two carriers toward the sale, according to a securities filing.
By David Taube • April 28, 2023 -
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ColumnRecognizing a delivery’s variables can lead to improved profitability
When it comes to the LTL pricing process, always consider the job from beginning to end.
By Lanny Fleming • April 28, 2023 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion tonnage drops nearly 12% as freight rebound forecast dims
With customers sending fewer shipments in a tough economy, the LTL carrier no longer expects a rebound in Q2.
By Colin Campbell • April 27, 2023 -
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CH Robinson expects to name new CEO in Q2
The board is seeking a permanent replacement after it ousted former CEO Bob Biesterfeld.
By Larry Avila • April 27, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Teamsters name labor expert to Yellow board
David Webber, author of “The Rise of the Working-Class Shareholder: Labor’s Best Weapon,” joins the board as the union and carrier spar over its proposed network overhaul.
By Colin Campbell • April 26, 2023 -
"JB Hunt semi-tractors at the company's intermodal facility in Chicago, IL 08-19-2017" by Richard Hurd is licensed under CC BY 2.0
JB Hunt rolls out driver-facing cameras
The Arkansas-based carrier has been piloting the technology for more than a year, and intends to install the cameras across its fleet over the next two years.
By Larry Avila • April 26, 2023 -
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Knight-Swift signs intermodal deal with CPKC
The TL and LTL carrier will link with the newly formed railroad for cross-border operations between Mexico and the U.S.
By David Taube • April 26, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Yellow accepts Teamsters’ challenge to reopen contract negotiations early
The LTL carrier wants to move forward with its planned sale of 28 terminals and consolidate its separate operating companies.
By Colin Campbell • April 25, 2023 -
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WM to remove RNG fleet ads in Seattle following complaints from environmental groups
The controversy over branding has exposed fault lines over public perception of renewable natural gas.
By Jacob Wallace • April 25, 2023 -
Provided by NFI through GlobeNewswire.
NFI acquisition expands warehouse, distribution space
The acquisition will expand the company’s footprint in Canada and its reach into the retail sector.
By Larry Avila • April 24, 2023 -
Permission granted by Hyzon Motors
Hyzon hires its 1st COO
Bappa Banerjee, who will oversee the company's end-to-end supply chain and manufacturing operations, is scheduled to start May 1.
By David Taube • April 24, 2023 -
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Knight-Swift reports drops across most segments amid ‘unusually weak’ Q1
LTL was the carrier's sole bright spot, bucking a trend of declining operating income across business areas.
By David Taube • April 21, 2023 -
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Schneider and CPKC ink intermodal deal
The agreement will expand the trucking carrier's access between the Midwest and Mexico.
By Larry Avila • April 21, 2023 -
Courtesy of Kodiak Robotics
CR England tests AV route in Texas
The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.
By David Taube • April 20, 2023 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on April 20, 2023
Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations
“We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of XPO
XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec
David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023 -
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Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage
The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.
By David Taube • April 20, 2023 -
"JB Hunt semi-tractors at the company's intermodal facility in Chicago, IL 08-19-2017" by Richard Hurd is licensed under CC BY 2.0
Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?
“We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.
By Colin Campbell • April 20, 2023
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