Torc Robotics opens first autonomous hub in Texas

The Fort Worth hub will enable the company's self-driving trucks to haul commercial freight along Interstate 35.

Marten Transport reinstates executives’ salaries

The company previously reduced compensation to combat the effects of an ongoing freight market recession.

JB Hunt impacted by weather conditions in Q1

The carrier reported weather-induced tightness in its brokerage and truck segments.

FMCSA reveals English proficiency enforcement standards

Drivers who fail to pass a two-step test could be placed out of service as of June 25, per the new criteria.

LAZ Parking buys majority stake in Freight Ninja

The companies share a vision to grow the number of safe parking locations for truck drivers across the U.S.

Circle K launches fleet payment mobile app

The program, developed alongside Car IQ, is designed to help drivers avoid credit card skimmers at the pump.

Weather events ding Saia’s operating ratio in Q1

Winter storms prompted closures and limited operations in some of the company’s most dense and profitable regions, CEO Frederick Holzgrefe said.

Forward Air pushes for Delaware reincorporation via merger

The company’s board of directors believes that the state’s business-friendly laws will help maximize shareholder value through strategic transactions.

Harbor Trucking Association CEO to step down

Matt Schrap has led the trade group for four years and his last day will be Aug. 22.

FedEx names CEO for Freight post-spinoff

John Smith, who led the LTL carrier from 2018 to 2021, will take the helm next year once the move is complete.

Aurora changes where humans ride during driverless hauls in Texas

Human observers, who used to sit in the back, will now be in the driver's seat without operating the vehicle following a request from Paccar.

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XPO leans on AI to minimize miles, handling for LTL freight

Proprietary AI is “supercharging” efforts to optimize shipments, XPO’s CIO told Trucking Dive.

PAMT CEO to resign

President and CEO Joseph Vitiritto will step down effective June 27.

Inflation expected to surge to 7.3% in a year, fueled by tariff worry

Consumer sentiment has slumped this year even as recent “hard data” reveal stable prices and robust hiring.

Landstar tackles cargo theft, fraud with AI and specialized department

The company recently discovered a fraud incident that impacted its freight forwarding operations.

GM names Aurora Innovation co-founder as chief product officer

Sterling Anderson will manage product lifecycles for the automaker's gas vehicles and EVs, effective June 2.

Saia builds direct routes, reducing use of hub-and-spoke system

Moving freight from coast-to-coast without stopping at a hub can help build scale, CEO Frederick Holzgrefe said.

Aurora expands Werner pilot with 1000-mile autonomous lane

The AV company extended its Fort Worth-to-El Paso lane in Texas to Phoenix, a drive which exceeds the 11-hour HOS limit for truckers.

Congress could soon revoke California’s vehicle emissions standards

State and local authority over air quality will be jeopardized if Congress revokes California’s auto emissions limits, experts say.

DOT awards $3.2B to 180 projects

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said the Biden administration left the transportation department with 3,200 unobligated grants.

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.

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.

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.

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%.

XPO sees minimal shipper conversion from LTL to TL

CEO Mario Harik said structural changes aren’t occurring in LTL freight movements.