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Truckers are uniquely positioned to fight sex trafficking, nonprofit says
Truckers Against Trafficking said drivers can provide “an extra set of eyes and ears for law enforcement.”
By David Taube • Nov. 16, 2022 -
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CEOs with CDLs: Hirschbach execs tout benefits of firsthand experience
Company leaders describe how hauling loads helps build rapport with drivers and give insights into how their business can improve.
By David Taube • Nov. 15, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
By Trucking Dive staff -
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Saia warns it could tap the brakes on 2023 terminal expansion
The LTL carrier said it might delay openings if the economic environment worsens next year.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 14, 2022 -
CH Robinson confirms layoffs as costs rise
The company is in the process of informing affected employees, according to a spokesperson.
By Larry Avila • Updated Nov. 11, 2022 -
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US Xpress posts $22.7M loss after crash costs spike
Two large claims drove up expenses in Q3 as the carrier slashes its workforce to find savings.
By David Taube • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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UPS plans logistics-as-a-service offering to build out revenue streams
The company will coalesce capabilities of several disparate services, such as Roadie, Coyote Logistics and Delivery Solutions.
By Max Garland • Nov. 9, 2022 -
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Yellow to sell 28 terminals as transformation plan nears completion
With LTL demand moderating, real estate sales have boosted the carrier's bottom line.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 8, 2022 -
Courtesy of Werner
Werner acquires Florida-based logistics and transport business for $112.4M
ReedTMS will help the carrier’s freight brokerage capabilities and logistics portfolio, according to CEO Derek Leathers.
By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2022 -
Courtesy of Women in Trucking
Filling the Driver's SeatWomen in Trucking founder talks breaking barriers, recruiting female drivers
Ellen Voie says carriers need to address harassment in the industry if they want to diversify their driver ranks.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 7, 2022 -
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Werner expects premium pricing to be down at least 60% this quarter
Peak season this year is "underwhelming thus far," said CEO Derek Leathers.
By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2022 -
FedEx Freight tests dimensional LTL pricing
The pilot program takes into account the space a shipment requires in a truck, as well as the weight and shipping speed.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2022 -
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Ryder acquires e-commerce fulfillment firm as it looks to grow network
The deal includes Dotcom Distribution's 400,000-square-foot New Jersey facility and about 100 workers.
By David Taube • Nov. 3, 2022 -
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Deep Dive // XPO spins off its brokerage armWhy XPO and its spinoffs expect growth even as Brad Jacobs steps back
The logistics juggernaut has broken up. But incoming executives plan to continue the founder's emphasis on tech integration and creating shareholder value.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Billy Joel, federal regulators and other highlights from ATA MCE 2022
FMCSA Administrator Robin Hutcheson and ATA President Chris Spear also gave notable remarks during one of the trucking industry's biggest conferences.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 2, 2022 -
Courtesy of Covenant Logistics
Covenant hit with $7.5M increase in maintenance, operations costs
Executives are now pursuing a more aggressive replacement strategy as they seek to control inflation.
By David Taube • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Love’s adds store with 60 truck parking spaces
The 12,000 square-foot site grows the company's footprint to 600 stores nationwide.
By Brett Dworski • Nov. 2, 2022 -
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Schneider records $57M legal hit after losing contract battle
Watkins & Shepard, which Schneider purchased in 2016 to expand first-and-last mile services, alleged the carrier failed to help grow the business.
By David Taube • Nov. 1, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO Logistics completes brokerage spinoff
RXO is now a standalone company based in North Carolina.
By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2022 -
Courtesy of Old Dominion Freight Line
Old Dominion is back to fully insourced domestic linehaul operations
Regional demand trends helped the LTL’s purchased transportation spend return to preferred levels.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 31, 2022 -
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Old Dominion is not filling vacancies as it seeks to lower short-term costs
Reluctant to lay off drivers it already trained, the company is instead relying on attrition to lower its headcount.
By Edwin Lopez • Oct. 28, 2022 -
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Flashback: Companies hit with record-high fuel prices
Diesel prices dipped further into trucking’s bottom line in October, approaching a peak level in June.
By David Taube • Oct. 28, 2022 -
Courtesy of XPO Logistics
Q&A // XPO spins off its brokerage armIncoming RXO CEO talks brokerage strategy ahead of spinoff
Drew Wilkerson, who will lead the business following the Nov. 1 split from XPO Logistics, says he is focused on organic growth.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 27, 2022 -
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‘Leaving talent on the table’: Buttigieg urges trucking to recruit more women drivers
The transportation secretary called the gender disparity “mathematical madness” amid a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 26, 2022 -
Knight-Swift projects ‘muted peak season’
The trucking company said efforts to diversify business units could help it weather upcoming freight demand challenges.
By David Taube • Oct. 26, 2022 -
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ATA president touts legal, legislative victories in MCE address
American Trucking Associations chief Chris Spear highlighted the industry's fights over the vaccine mandate, truck tolling and infrastructure.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 25, 2022
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