Inflation exceeds forecasts as fuel prices surge

Despite rising price pressures, futures traders believe the Federal Reserve will forgo a rate hike after this week’s monetary policy meeting.

Truck parking projects among $80M in highway safety grants

The awards are part of a 65% increase in truck parking funding over last year, according to the FMCSA.

Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week

ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.

Estes raises offer for Yellow terminals to $1.525B

The privately owned LTL carrier is in a bidding war with Old Dominion Freight Line for the properties.

Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end

The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

Werner CEO notes caution with M&A in current environment

The company is putting a pause on M&A, Derek Leathers said this week at the Morgan Stanley 11th Annual Laguna Conference.

A. Duie Pyle opens terminal in West Virginia

The LTL carrier launched service for the state last year from its Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland facilities.

TFI acquires food tanker carrier

Vedder Transportation Group is the Canada-based freight giant's ninth acquisition this year.

California’s Senate passes bill to restrict autonomous trucks

The measure could require a safety operator onboard heavy AVs for years.

Yellow adds 2 board members with restructuring experience

Top shareholder MFN Partners specifically recommended Mary Nell Browning and Thomas Knott for the open seats, the company said.

Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes

The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.  

Trucking M&A is poised to heat up

Rising interest rates, a cool freight market and generational trends could spur activity in the acquisitions market.

Former Argo AI leaders launch new autonomous trucking company

Pittsburgh-based Stack AV has SoftBank Group backing it with capital, resources and AI expertise, according to a news release.

Hyzon truck model uses liquid hydrogen to travel farther

The electric vehicle made deliveries to Performance Food Group customers in Texas for an inaugural commercial run.

Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

Fleets pressured by higher insurance, claim costs

Knight-Swift and Heartland Express reported elevated expenses in H1 and auto insurance premiums rose in Q2, continuing a yearslong streak.

Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant

The carrier expressed disappointment this week with the jury’s decision and is considering an appeal.

Cummins, Daimler, Paccar partner on $3B US battery plant

The three trucking OEMs are forming a joint venture to produce LFP batteries in the country, as demand for clean energy continues to grow.

Some Ryder drivers vote to join union amid nationwide uptick

“Earning a voice on the job was their number one goal,” Teamsters representative Scott Chismar told Trucking Dive.

Schneider National names new CFO

Darrell Campbell will join the Wisconsin-based carrier Sept. 30.

Mack Trucks recall affects 27K vehicles

The trucks' turn-signal defect fails to meet a federal safety standard, the NHTSA said.

Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert

"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.

Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier

The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.

Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition

The Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were downgraded, according to a new report.

PS Logistics continues expansion strategy with two more acquisitions

The recent deals by the company expands the 3PLs presence in the Midwest and Southeast.