Sustainability reporting, ESG management roles on the rise: Deloitte

The accounting firm’s survey of 300 executives at public companies pointed to an increase in sustainability oversight as disclosure requirements mount.

Knight-Swift expects to open 38 LTL service centers this year

CEO Adam Miller said the locations will add more than 1,000 doors to the company’s network, a 22% increase.

Hyzon plans more pilots, reports progress on hydrogen fuel cell vehicles

A strong Q1 translated to $10.3 million in revenue through the first half of the year.

Universal Logistics abruptly shutters brokerage subsidiary

The shutdown of Universal Capacity Solutions will allow its parent company to focus on its priorities, a securities filing said.

Amazon equips sellers with more choice on trucking providers

The company is also providing sellers with carrier metrics such as on-time delivery rates and no-show percentages.

Labor board orders Canada’s railroads to resume operations Monday

While all parties pledged to comply, the Teamsters vowed to challenge the order in court.

Economic confidence in North America plummets

Finance professionals grew suddenly more concerned as the pace of expansion cooled from its heady 2023.

Werner appeals adverse judgment in discrimination case

The company declined to hire a driver who is deaf, leading to an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission lawsuit.

Schneider National driver becomes 3rd to reach record safety feat

Trucker Greg Swift received a $10,000 bonus for driving 5 million miles without a preventable accident over his three-decade career with the carrier.

Canada’s major rail carriers shut down

With no new labor deal, Canadian National and CPKC locked out union workers shortly after midnight Thursday.

Trucking outlook shows promise as industry awaits inflection point

Carrier executives pointed to signs of improvement but aren’t ready to offer a timeline for the upcycle.

‘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.

Paccar downgrades trucking industry sales projections

The company revised its forecast downward for a second time this year.

Averitt Express pilots EV yard switcher in Nashville

The TICO Pro-Spotter Electric vehicle represents "a significant step toward more sustainable logistics practices," the carrier said.

Wabash COO to resign

Dustin Smith, a longtime executive with the company, was appointed to the role last December.

‘No possibility’ trucking can fill gap of Canada rail disruption

The British Columbia Trucking Association’s CEO says a shutdown of Canadian railroad networks will lead to a dearth in trucking activity.

Canada rail strike, lockouts slated to start Thursday

The Teamsters delivered a strike notice over the weekend, while Canadian National and Canadian Pacific Kansas City said they would lock out employees.

Negative PPI trend for TL slows while LTL’s index gets another boost

LTL pricing in July had some of its highest year-over-year upticks of 2024.

Inflation slows to 3-year low, clearing way for Fed rate cut

The central bank at a meeting next month will likely weigh cooling inflation against signs that the labor market is loosening up.

PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows

In contrast, the carrier’s company truck count was down YoY from Q2 2023.

Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier

The company’s acquisition of Auto Transport Group adds a sixth vehicle transporter to its portfolio.

Trailer orders slow for Wabash, industry in Q2

The OEM lowered its revenue outlook for the year as customers indicated reduced spending.

Half of US companies plan to add new positions during remainder of 2024

Hiring managers say they’re implementing proactive strategies to reach the best talent and stand out from other companies, a new report showed. 

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.

TFI acquires 2 more Canada-based carriers

The freight giant's acquisition of CMW Express brought subsidiary FRL Express along with it.