Trucking outlook shows promise as industry awaits inflection point

Carrier executives pointed to signs of improvement but aren’t ready to offer a timeline for the upcycle.

By David Taube • Aug. 22, 2024

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 22, 2024

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Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville

The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 21, 2024

Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections

The company revised its forecast downward for a second time this year.

By David Taube • Aug. 21, 2024

Wabash COO to resign

Dustin Smith, a longtime executive with the company, was appointed to the role last December.

By David Taube • Aug. 20, 2024

‘Absolutely committed’: A. Duie Pyle celebrates 100th anniversary as a family-owned company

The Pennsylvania-based carrier survived a strike, deregulation and other challenges to grow into a premier Northeast regional LTL provider national competitors want to acquire.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 20, 2024

‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024

Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 19, 2024

Negative PPI trend for TL slows while LTL’s index gets another boost

LTL pricing in July had some of its highest year-over-year upticks of 2024.

By David Taube • Aug. 19, 2024

PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows

In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 16, 2024

Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024

Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a new report showed. 

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 16, 2024

Truckers, AV advocates present conflicting views on self-driving safety

Commentators noted vastly different takes on the risks of artificial intelligence in feedback to a Transportation Department agency.

By David Taube • Aug. 15, 2024

Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier

The company’s acquisition of Auto Transport Group adds a sixth vehicle transporter to its portfolio.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 15, 2024

TFI acquires 2 more Canada-based carriers

The freight giant's acquisition of CMW Express brought subsidiary FRL Express along with it.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 14, 2024

Employers plan 3.5% raises for 2025, Payscale data reveals

The projection follows a pattern of “softening in a cooler labor market,” the company said.

By Emilie Shumway • Aug. 14, 2024

DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express

The acquisition, expected to close next month, is part of DC Logistics’ ambition to grow into one of the nation’s 20 largest LTL carriers. 

By Larry Avila • Aug. 13, 2024

Skill gaps can cost employers a month of productivity each year, survey says

Workers face challenges in making data analysis more efficient or automating processes, a new report finds.

By Carolyn Crist • Aug. 13, 2024

‘Holiday season is near’: Crete Carrier already hauling Christmas freight

One of Crete Carrier Corp.'s large retail customers is boosting its projections for peak season, President and COO Tim Aschoff said.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 13, 2024

Roadrunner expands LTL network into Western Canada

The new service will be available from all origin locations that ship to a consolidation facility in Seattle.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 12, 2024

7-Eleven, Sheetz adding travel centers

Two top convenience retailers in the U.S. announced plans to augment many stores with diesel, truck parking and other amenities.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 12, 2024

Are you ready for the next freight market shift?

Whether you are a broker, shipper, or carrier, the question isn't if the market will shift—it's when.

By Dawn Salvucci-Favier • Aug. 12, 2024

Canada’s rail networks edge closer to disruption

Soon after regulators said any labor action would be legal as early as Aug. 22, CPKC threatened to lock out some workers.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024

Forward Air’s Omni acquisition spurs nearly $1B net loss in Q2

The LTL carrier expects a return to positive cash flow in the second half of the year.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 9, 2024

Smith Transport COO retires

Michael Donovan was awarded more than 26,000 shares of Heartland Express stock upon his Aug. 2 retirement.

By Colin Campbell • Aug. 9, 2024

JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries

An autonomous route from South Carolina to Texas, which transports Bridgestone tires, now moves drop freight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas to reduce empty miles.

By Larry Avila • Aug. 8, 2024