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TrackerWhat’s the latest load-to-truck ratio?
Reefer load posts went back up after Mother’s day demand boosted volumes.
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Hydrogen-fueled refuse trucks are ‘just a matter of when,’ manufacturers say
New Way Trucks, Paccar and more believe the future for hydrogen fuel cell-powered refuse vehicles remains bright, despite setbacks.
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Shippers, carriers adjust strategies as trade policy remains obscure
Some shippers are taking a “wait and see” approach while others look for alternative services, executives shared in recent Q1 earnings calls.
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ArcBest pilots AI for automated calls, routing to boost productivity
At one service center trialing the software, a manager’s planning time was reduced from four hours to 45 minutes.
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US, China agree to reduce tariff rates for 90 days
By Wednesday, the two countries will charge 10% baseline duties during the period and remove certain retaliatory levies that pushed rates over 100%.
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XPO sees minimal shipper conversion from LTL to TL
CEO Mario Harik said structural changes aren’t occurring in LTL freight movements.
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America’s infrastructure notches first-ever ‘C’ grade
Federal funding from the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act helped lift the condition of many categories in the American Society of Civil Engineers’ new report card.
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Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions
The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.
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Republic Services acquires pair of private haulers in Wisconsin
The purchase of Town & Country Sanitation and Peterson Sanitation caps off decades of private ownership.
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ArcBest sees 5 ways shippers are reacting to tariffs
COO Eddie Sorg described conversations with customers as a “mixed bag.” For example, some are utilizing more domestic manufacturing and supplier options.
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Paccar CEO sees tariffs affect fleet buying pattern
The truck manufacturer delivered 40,100 units in Q1, a drop from 48,100 units in the same period a year ago.
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Hyundai, Plus collaboration pairs self-driving tech with fuel cell trucks
The automaker and autonomous development firm say the partnership can be a scalable and cost-effective deployment solution for both technologies.
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CH Robinson gets Q1 gross profit boost from AI
The company's proprietary technology has allowed it to secure optimal freight at lower costs, executives said.
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DOL orders staff not to enforce Biden-era independent contractor rule
The Labor Department is still considering whether to rescind the rule, which faces ongoing litigation.
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Wabash, UP.Labs partner on AI use for trailer and truck manufacturing
The two companies will create startups that use artificial intelligence and predictive analytics to aid truck and parts production.
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Schneider reports intermodal growth in Mexico amid tariff uncertainty
The increase in volumes was driven by increasing shipping activity in the western part of the country, CEO Mark Rourke said.
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Love’s acquires 44 CNG locations
Its Trillium Energy Solutions division, now rebranded to Love’s Alternative Energy, purchased a mix of public and private compressed natural gas stations.
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Tariff talks with shippers reflect a ‘muddied’ outlook, Werner says
The carrier reported lower utilization from “stop and go” activity as customers remained concerned around new duties.
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DOT will cut funds to transportation projects with DEI: Duffy
The U.S. transportation secretary also told funding recipients that they need to cooperate with immigration officers or potentially face civil or criminal prosecution.
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TrackerHow truck spot rates are shifting
While May rates have dipped, the month prior was better than expected for spot market carriers, according to DAT.
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California DMV proposes new AV regulation framework
Heavy-duty autonomous vehicles over 10,001 pounds can be tested with a DMV-approved permit under the state’s new framework.
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4 issues plaguing the trucking industry
Stakeholders shared their viewpoints on vehicle safety and the driver shortage during a congressional hearing.
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‘We’re headed in the wrong direction’: Tariffs drive up prices, hurt output: PMI
Manufacturers pulled back on production last month as the Trump administration's volatile trade policy caused consumer confusion and a drop in demand, per the Institute for Supply Management.
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Wabash faces losses as tariffs prompt customer pullback on spending
The company’s CEO does see some potential upside to tariffs and the push for U.S. manufacturing.
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TFI walks away from M&A deal due to tariff uncertainty
While the freight conglomerate closed two small deals in Q1, acquisitions this year will be “minimal,” CEO Alain Bédard said.
