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Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study
While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."
By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022 -
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Truck driver shortage: everything you need to know
What does a driver shortage mean for your business? Here are some of the most significant statistics to give you an idea.
March 21, 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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Canadian Pacific work stoppage expected to shift more volume to truck
The railroad locked out workers and is shutting down operations across Canada over a labor dispute.
By Max Garland • March 18, 2022 -
JB Hunt to grow intermodal fleet more than 40% in partnership with BNSF
The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.
By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2022 -
A. Duie Pyle expands into Virginia
The Pennsylvania LTL carrier sees opportunity further down the Atlantic coast.
By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2022 -
Yellow settles with Defense Department for $6.85M
The Pentagon sued Yellow and its subsidiaries in 2018 for systematic overcharging for shipments, and then hiding the fact.
By Jim Stinson • March 15, 2022 -
How XPO Logistics uses tech to improve door planning
As labor constraints persist, dock management tools help boost productivity while decreasing costs.
By Amanda Loudin • March 14, 2022 -
Costco grows its LTL arm to fulfill 85% of big-and-bulky home deliveries
Costco's acquisition of a middle- and final-mile carrier as the COVID-19 pandemic took hold has allowed the retailer to take more control over its delivery process.
By Max Garland • March 11, 2022 -
Ocean carriers, ports want to grow the South Atlantic Chassis Pool
Under a new plan, Consolidated Chassis Management would expand the chassis fleet to 85,000, add telematics and let truckers drop off equipment at different ports.
By Colin Campbell • March 11, 2022 -
XPO spins off its brokerage arm
XPO to spin off North American brokerage, plans to divest European business
The move would make XPO a pure-play LTL and create a separate brokerage, which is expected to be headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina.
By Jim Stinson , Colin Campbell • Updated March 8, 2022 -
Newell Brands to favor TL shipments as it integrates supply chain
The Sharpie, Rubbermaid and Elmer's glue maker is moving away from LTL shipments as it unifies its distribution networks and combines product shipments from different business units.
By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2022 -
White House ends Russian oil, energy imports into US
Diesel had already hit new highs, jumping more than 74 cents a gallon in the last week, before the newest sanctions.
By Jim Stinson • March 8, 2022 -
Landstar estimates Ukraine war could cost it $100M in Q1 revenue
A prolonged crisis could have a deep impact on the company's bottom line, as two sales agencies with operations in Ukraine accounted for 13% of the company's revenue last year.
By Jim Stinson • March 7, 2022 -
Ukraine crisis pushes oil prices over $100 as trucking braces for impact
The recent surge has drivers asking how to attach fuel surcharges to their per-mile rates, OOIDA said.
By Jim Stinson • March 2, 2022 -
Old Dominion embargoes shipments into Ontario due to backlog, weather
The LTL aims to lift its embargo by the end of the week, according to Chip Overbey, senior vice president of strategic planning.
By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2022 -
Trucking visibility: Investment accelerates to meet today's challenges
Visibility between shippers and trucking firms is no longer in the era of relying on phone calls.
By Jen A. Miller • Feb. 28, 2022 -
Cummins buys Meritor for $3.7B as it eyes electric future
The move by two of the biggest OEM suppliers signals the trucking industry is preparing for zero-emission technology to replace diesel engines.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 23, 2022 -
Tales from the C-suite: Tech tasks CFOs with new responsibilities
CFO roles in the trucking industry will become more data-driven as digital tools change how they approach their strategies.
By Heather Larson • Feb. 22, 2022 -
Port of Los Angeles targets unused truck gates amid congestion
Restrictions on empty container returns, chassis and HOS are hampering some drayage operations.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 18, 2022 -
Averitt Express lays off 58 drivers after losing Shoe Carnival contract
The two companies are mum on why the contract was not renewed, but it is likely the carrier will try to retain and transfer the drivers to other locales.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 16, 2022 -
Deep Dive
High trucking rates prompt food shippers to wade into logistics
A deluge of freight pushed up prices as shortages of tractors, trailers and replacement parts have kept capacity tight.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 14, 2022 -
As Canadian trucker protests drag on, TL spot rates surge
High rates for loads out of Toronto likely reflect the cost of routing around the Ambassador Bridge, which protesters blockaded.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 11, 2022 -
Old bottleneck regions are back with a vengeance
Truck traffic slowed by 11% in the past year, according to the American Transportation Research Insitute. Federal infrastructure funding could help.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 11, 2022 -
How USA Truck won back driver trust after a 'lost decade'
The carrier had one of the highest turnover rates in the industry, and fixing that was key to success.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 11, 2022 -
Knight-Swift launches program to operate its first Embark AV
Driver feedback is an integral part of the companies' Truck Transfer Program and will help define tools and procedures for using the technology.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 9, 2022