ContainerPort Group owner acquires Pacific Northwest 3PL

Parent company World Group has purchased Pacific Cascade, which operates a 50-truck fleet out of Sumner, Washington.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2022

How XPO’s new CIO keeps tech on track in trucking

The logistics company is leveraging data and an engineering culture to optimize LTL.

By Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 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. 

By Trucking Dive staff

Ryder launches drop-and-hook service

The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.

By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2022

Werner sees higher driver school costs amid recruitment push

Following acquisitions to onboard more drivers, some training schools faced setbacks, according to executives.

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022

Parcel carrier Better Trucks to double coverage area

Co-founder and CEO Andy Whiting highlighted Texas, Florida and the Carolinas as states the company plans to grow in.

By Max Garland • Dec. 7, 2022

New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader

Drive It Forward funding honors Centerline Drivers' Sheila Castaneda.

By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022

Why a rail strike would be catastrophic for trucking

“My business can’t be successful without a good rail system,” former ATA chairman Phil Byrd told Transport Dive.

By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2022

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

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

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