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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: Trucking Dive’s data hub shows the state of the industry
Five charts from leading industry sources capture high-level market data.
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Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes
“Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO Adam Miller said.
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Ease Logistics tests automated truck platoon on I-70
The technology electronically links two trucks, allowing the lead driver to control the speed and direction of the second truck.
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Old Dominion doesn’t see Amazon’s LTL service as a threat
CEO Marty Freeman said the e-commerce giant’s new service presents an opportunity.
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NFI, Prologis Mobility debut EV charging hub to boost uptime
The site in Ontario, California, can charge up to 20 vehicles daily.
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Volvo Group plans hundreds of layoffs across Pennsylvania, Maryland
Mack Trucks will lay off up to 350 employees, while its parent company may cut as many as 100 jobs.
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DOT repeals highway greenhouse gas emissions reporting rule
The Biden-era rule, which required states and metropolitan planning organizations to monitor and set targets to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, faced political opposition and lawsuits.
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Davis Express to shut down, cites challenging freight market
Owner and President Jimmy Davis said rising refrigerated trucking costs have been challenging as rates decreased or remained flat.
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Knight-Swift adds former Saia CFO to board
Ex-Werner executive Robert Synowicki Jr., a member of Knight-Swift's board of directors since 2016, will not stand for reelection.
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JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations
Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.
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Tariff concerns weigh on freight recovery: report
While pricing improved for LTL and truckload rates in Q1, tariffs seem to be clouding the long-term outlook, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.
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TrackerClass 8 truck, trailer orders by month
Net trailer orders soared 70% year over year, FTR reported.
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Majors Management updates fuel supply, carrier management
The partnership with Gravitate, expected to go live this summer, will be used for the company’s 1,400-plus retailer and dealer locations.
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Universal Logistics looks to move incorporation from Michigan to Nevada
The company is asking shareholders to approve the conversion, which it says could potentially better protect its directors and officers from ‘unmeritorious’ lawsuits.
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US proceeds with China-linked ship fees
Trade groups fear the plan will raise ocean rates and disrupt supply chains, but U.S. officials argue the fees are essential to incentivizing domestic shipbuilding.
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Kodiak looks to go public via SPAC deal
The builder of autonomous truck technology has agreed to merge with Ares Acquisition Corp. II, a special purpose acquisition company, at a $2.5 billion valuation.
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Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how planned and enacted policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.
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Love’s opens new store, adds 121 parking spaces in Ohio
The company’s Belmont store is the fourth opening this year.
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CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition
Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.
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TrackerHow truck spot rates are shifting
Reefer rates rose during the week of April 13, while dry van fell by two cents.
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TrackerWhat’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?
Flat bed load posts are down for a third consecutive week, per DAT.
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Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations
The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.
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Paccar fights back against golden parachute shareholder proposal
The OEM’s board of directors believes the vote is unnecessary, citing that the company does not have specific severance agreements with its officers.
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Knight-Swift shareholders push for political transparency
The company, meanwhile, argues that it does not make any contributions from corporate funds to candidates or political parties, making the proposal unnecessary.
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Four Star Freightliner opens 8th Southeast location
The dealership in Georgiana, Alabama, will provide repairs, maintenance and parts for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.
