Operations: Page 58

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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO names CFO ahead of Nov. 1 brokerage spinoff

    Carl Anderson, who comes from the OEM Meritor, will helm the company's finances as it gears up to become a pure-play LTL operation.

    By • Oct. 11, 2022
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    Labor Department proposes changes to worker classification rules

    The proposal comes just months after the Supreme Court declined to hear a challenge to a California law that stands to reclassify owner-operators as employees.

    By Ryan Golden , • Updated Oct. 12, 2022
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    Trendline

    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
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    Deep Dive

    How the trucking industry is helping feed a million Floridians after Hurricane Ian

    Operation BBQ Relief drew volunteer drivers from across the country to deliver much-needed supplies in the storm’s aftermath.

    By • Oct. 10, 2022
  • J.B. Hunt shipping containers are stacked on a BNSF train.
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    Flashback: How JB Hunt expanded its national transloading footprint

    The carrier has expanded its services to the West Coast and the southern border since launching its first transloading operation last year.

    By • Oct. 7, 2022
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    Werner execs say Baylor Trucking deal checked all the M&A boxes

    A deal that started from conversations at industry meetings is now expected to bring perks for both companies.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    PGT Trucking partners with Penske in maintenance tech shift

    The Pennsylvania-based carrier has moved away from an internal network as it works to ensure capacity in a tight freight market.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    OOIDA pushes FMCSA for decision on broker requirements

    The lack of public progress has undermined carriers’ confidence, the association’s CEO wrote in a Sept. 28 letter.

    By • Oct. 5, 2022
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    Carriers work to restore service after Hurricane Ian

    Trucking rates are expected to rise slightly as recovery efforts continue.

    By , • Oct. 4, 2022
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    JB Hunt expands transload capabilities with Texas, Washington facilities

    The carrier now boasts transloading capacity at four of the largest U.S. ocean ports and the largest land port of entry in the country.

    By • Oct. 4, 2022
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    Buttigieg announces nearly $40 million in grants to expand truck parking

    The money will pay for additional parking in Florida and Tennessee, plus tech to help drivers find open spaces.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Werner acquires Baylor Trucking

    Baylor will remain a stand-alone company within Werner, bringing 234 drivers and 200 trucks into the fold.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    Flashback: Execs share lessons, solutions with peers at FTR conference

    An array of businesses recently shared how they’re navigating volatile market conditions and staffing challenges.

    By • Oct. 3, 2022
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    ‘Inevitable reality’: Werner forges ahead with new AV partnership

    The transportation provider completed a week-long pilot with Kodiak Robotics which made 100% of deliveries on time.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
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    XPO spins off its brokerage arm

    XPO names chief HR officer for brokerage spinoff

    Heidi Ratti will begin her role with RXO when the spinoff is complete.

    By • Sept. 30, 2022
  • David Giesen, vice president of sales and marketing at Stoughton Trailers, said the company has added a robotic welding line to build chassis amid labor challenges.
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    Stoughton Trailers uses robotic welding to build chassis amid labor woes

    Staffing challenges have changed the ROI on automation for the OEM, which projects strong demand to continue through 2023. 

    By • Sept. 29, 2022
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    Q&A

    Saia VP details why terminal expansion is central to carrier’s growth plans

    Kevin Szydel, vice president of operations, West, shares his perspective on the LTL carrier’s three Kansas terminal openings.

    By • Sept. 28, 2022
  • Trucks transporting shipping containers travel between stacked containers at Kwai Tsing Container Terminal on November 10, 2021 in Hong Kong, China.
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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 • Sept. 27, 2022
  • Louis DeJoy, U.S. Postal Service Postmaster General, speaks at the unveiling of the Nancy Reagan stamp, in the East Room at the White House on June 6, 2022 in Washington, DC.
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    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 • Sept. 27, 2022
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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 • Sept. 27, 2022
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    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 • Sept. 26, 2022
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    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 • Sept. 22, 2022
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    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 • Sept. 21, 2022
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    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 • Sept. 20, 2022
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    Yellow optimizes Western US terminals to become ‘super regional carrier’

    The carrier plans to complete the optimization of 89 terminals this month.

    By • Sept. 19, 2022
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    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