‘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

Top trucking software in 2024: an in-depth review

As a carrier in today’s market, freight rate pressure and competition make the choice of the right trucking software that much more impactful for your business.

Aug. 19, 2024

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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

Top TMS software for carriers in 2024: An in-depth review

To survive and thrive in this cutthroat environment, carriers must find ways to stand out from the pack, streamline their operations and gain better visibility into their fleet's performance.

Aug. 19, 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

Analysis: Major challenges facing the trucking industry

Trucking faces fuel volatility, driver shortages and tech pressures. Read our analysis of the key challenges ahead.

Aug. 12, 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

Love’s adds to finance arm

The travel stop company’s acquisition of REV Capital’s U.S. transportation factoring portfolio is part of its plan to enhance its financial services business.

By Jessica Loder • Aug. 6, 2024

Kodiak, Atlas Energy Solutions ramp up self-driving trucks in Texas

The technology is expected to reach 24/7 service for frac sand sites by the end of the year.

By David Taube • July 24, 2024

AI offers safety, productivity returns on investment, executives say

Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report.

By Colin Campbell • July 24, 2024

Coffee and EV charging: Mercedes-Benz partners with Starbucks

The collaboration will add DC fast chargers at 100 retail locations along the 1,400-mile Interstate 5 corridor.

By Haley Cawthon • July 23, 2024

XPO launches Mexico+ cross-border shipping service

The carrier's Yellow Corp. terminal acquisitions have allowed it to expand to seven border crossing points for faster delivery times.

By Colin Campbell • July 22, 2024

Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production

The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

By David Taube • July 18, 2024

Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck

The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.

By Larry Avila • July 15, 2024

Supply chain data-sharing leader promoted in federal multimodal office

Andrew Petrisin, creator of the DOT's Freight Logistics Optimization Works program, has been named deputy assistant secretary.

By Colin Campbell • July 11, 2024

Nikola progresses toward ambitious 2024 sales goal

The company wholesaled 72 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in the quarter, besting its projected output.

By David Taube • July 8, 2024

Trucking firms add automated scheduling software

R.E. Garrison is among the firms using Qued's technology to reduce the amount of tedious manual tasks.

By David Taube • July 3, 2024

Torc Robotics expects to remove truck drivers on public roads by 2027

The company plans to initially launch its autonomous technology on an I-35 lane in Texas, its VP of commercialization told Trucking Dive.

By David Taube • July 2, 2024

Artur Express reserves 100 autonomous Kodiak trucks

The carrier anticipates safer roads and improved driver schedules with the AVs.

By David Taube • June 28, 2024

Ryder executives to assess AI opportunities

Company leaders will gather to discuss how the business approaches the technology.

By David Taube • June 27, 2024

Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus

The company will also explore a potential sale of its business.

By David Taube • June 25, 2024

Corn growers file legal challenge against EPA’s trucking emissions rule

Industry groups argue that a transition to battery-powered trucks would have unintended consequences for the biofuels and agricultural industries.

By Nathan Owens • June 25, 2024

RXO to acquire UPS’ Coyote Logistics

The parcel giant expects to complete the $1.025 billion deal by the end of 2024.

By David Taube • June 24, 2024

CH Robinson promotes COO to chief strategy, innovation officer

Arun Rajan, who also previously served as chief technology officer, took on the newly created role last week.

By David Taube • June 24, 2024

7 stats that show how inflation, AI are reshaping employee expectations

2024’s talent trends will likely drive “seismic change” in the world of work, ADP research says.

By Kate Tornone • June 24, 2024

Waabi plans to launch driverless trucks in 2025

The company emphasized the technology’s use of generative artificial intelligence in moving forward.

By David Taube • June 18, 2024