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Shipper initiative targets zero emission trucking fleets by 2040
Ikea, Unilever and Maersk are among the founding members of a push to phase out the heaviest, most polluting freight vehicles.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022 -
US Postal Service pursues facility consolidation to reduce transport costs
The agency is streamlining its facility footprint in a five-year initiative, Postmaster General Louis DeJoy said in an interview.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2022 -
Trendline
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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OOIDA asks Biden to end vaccine mandate at US border
The mandate has pushed some trucking companies to rethink operations, OOIDA President Todd Spencer said in a letter Monday.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 27, 2022 -
Daseke hires Pilot Thomas Logistics exec as next CFO
Aaron Coley will replace Jason Bates, who resigned last week, the flatbed and specialized carrier said in a securities filing.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 26, 2022 -
Saia opens 3 LTL terminals in Kansas
The carrier has opened five terminals in Q3 alone, with up to five more expected by the end of the year.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 22, 2022 -
Werner COO to step down
Marty Nordlund will shift into a business development role with the promotion of Eric Downing, SVP of its dedicated business.
By David Taube • Sept. 21, 2022 -
Ryder’s contractual business is a buffer in a volatile economy
More than 85% of the carrier’s revenue is contractual, which CEO Robert Sanchez said will help offset a declining spot market.
By David Taube • Sept. 20, 2022 -
Yellow optimizes Western US terminals to become ‘super regional carrier’
The carrier plans to complete the optimization of 89 terminals this month.
By David Taube • Sept. 19, 2022 -
How a small 3PL is managing big growth
Full Tilt Logistics is using technology and a strong company culture to its advantage as it expands its fleet.
By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 19, 2022 -
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By Tito Warren, President Global Industrial Sales and Operations Red Wing Shoe Company • Sept. 19, 2022 -
Trucking executives share autonomous vehicle timeline projections
Multiple company leaders said they don’t expect the technology to be widespread during their careers.
By David Taube • Sept. 15, 2022 -
CIO to CEO: Mario Harik gets technical about innovation — and disruption — in trucking
XPO Logistics’ incoming CEO used technology to build the company’s trucking arm. Now he’ll be overseeing the entire business.
By Matt Ashare • Sept. 14, 2022 -
Stevens Trucking to equip existing fleet with autonomous technology
The Oklahoma-based company plans to retrofit up to 500 trucks with Locomation’s technology, which uses a relay model pairing autonomous and driver-operated vehicles.
By David Taube • Sept. 14, 2022 -
USA Truck shareholders greenlight DB Schenker deal
With internal hurdles cleared, the deal to acquire the U.S. trucking company and its 1,900-strong fleet is expected to close Thursday.
By Edwin Lopez • Sept. 13, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO names CIO to replace Harik
Jay Silberkleit, who started with the company a decade ago, will take on the new role once the company’s RXO brokerage spinoff is complete.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2022 -
Q&A
A California employment attorney talks AB5
Littler's Damon Ott weighs in on how carriers should prepare for the labor law's enforcement.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2022 -
Container dwell fee paused at Port of New York and New Jersey
The port authority says a fee is still coming to incentivize cargo movement, but will revise the current language.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 9, 2022 -
US Xpress pursues corporate restructure following layoffs
The company seeks to save $25 million annually, mostly through previously announced job cuts.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 8, 2022 -
Port of LA receives $20M to improve truck access
A grant from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law will help clear a major bottleneck at the nation’s busiest port, Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg said.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 8, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPOÂ truck brokerage spinoff names CFO
The C-suite for RXO “is now nearly complete,” according to incoming CEO Drew Wilkerson.
By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Ryder acquires logistics startup Baton
The carrier plans to incorporate the tech firm’s transportation network expertise into its businesses.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 7, 2022 -
Flashback: LTL, TL fleets cut costs
Carriers are adjusting staffing for current and future needs.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 6, 2022 -
Knight-Swift’s smaller business areas eclipse its intermodal profit
The carrier has seen higher demand for its third-party insurance, maintenance and equipment leasing services.
By David Taube • Sept. 6, 2022 -
As trucking sees costlier crash payouts, insurers seek to limit risk
Larger jury verdicts and settlements over the years have left carriers with declining coverage options and higher premiums.
By David Taube • Sept. 1, 2022 -
Trucking braces for enforcement of California labor, climate laws
Drayage carriers face significant hurdles to comply with AB5 and upcoming emissions rules, Harbor Trucking Association CEO Matt Schrap said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 31, 2022