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Elevated LTL rates begin to ease, index says
Average fuel surcharges fell 3.4% sequentially in Q4.
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Missouri-based reefer files for bankruptcy
Angie’s Transportation is using its assets, which exceed $1 million, to pay off creditors.
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FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff
Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.
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ArcBest chief commercial officer to retire, amid other leadership moves
The company simultaneously announced a shuffle of its logistics and strategy management amid a broader changing of the guard.
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JB Hunt revenues shrink but Q4 profit margin improves
The carrier reported improvement in the quarter despite another operating loss in its brokerage network.
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Trucking industry unaffected by restrictions on connected vehicle parts — for now
The federal government plans to issue a separate rule restricting the use of automotive technology tied to China and Russia in commercial vehicles.
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Walmart to miss 2025, 2030 emissions reduction targets
The retail giant does not expect to meet its goals to reduce operational emissions because of challenges with energy policy and infrastructure, as well as technology availability.
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California withdraws Advanced Clean Fleets EPA waiver request
The proposed rule would have required manufacturers to phase out diesel trucks by 2036.
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Truckload PPI stumbles in Q4, hits growth in December
General freight pricing struggled in the fourth quarter but finally took off in the last month of 2024.
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5 compensation and benefits trends to buy into in 2025
To attract and retain workers, employers will focus on competitive salaries and flexible benefits, experts say.
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Sticky inflation, tariffs could challenge trucking’s path to recovery
Trade restrictions could complicate the Federal Reserve’s goal of balancing inflation and low unemployment, according to an FTR analyst.
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Old Dominion forecasts ‘not just growth but prosperity’ in 2025
CEO Marty Freeman described "compelling reasons for optimism" about a turning of the tide for businesses this year.
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Estes, R+L Carriers acquire 12 more Yellow terminals
The carriers spent a combined $192.5 million on the bankrupt competitors' properties.
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How the trucking industry is responding to deadly Los Angeles wildfires
“The pure devastation that's going on is just heartbreaking,” California Trucking Association CEO Eric Sauer said.
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AIT Worldwide Logistics acquires Missouri-based trucking firm
The acquisition of an electronics hauler includes more than 60 trucks and nearly 100 employees.
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5 questions about FedEx’s planned Freight spinoff
The parcel giant’s planned move raises questions about timing, leadership and impact on the rest of the LTL market. Here’s what we know so far.
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Industry leaders share ways to curb cybersecurity weaknesses
Free resources and other training can help ready trucking firms for the inevitable, according to transportation leaders.
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Torc secures Dallas-Fort Worth lease for AV hub
The site will give the Daimler Truck subsidiary “access to talent, resources and routes,” its CEO said.
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Final rule to overhaul H-1B visa eligibility requirements takes effect Jan. 17
Employers should be prepared for potential disruption caused by the rule, attorneys for law firm Fragomen wrote this week.
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Plus hires another former FMCSA deputy chief
Earl Adams Jr., who led the agency's efforts on autonomous trucking, joined the AV tech firm as VP of public policy and regulatory affairs.
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Carrier exits outweigh gains in Q4
December proved particularly difficult for firms to stay in the market, according to FMCSA data.
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Daimler Truck to upgrade Michigan plant for traditional, zero-emission trucks
The investment is part of the truck maker's plans to bolster zero-emission manufacturing for medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
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Winter Storm Blair: Snow closes trucking terminals across several states
Carriers halted operations from Kansas to Delaware as snow quickly buried roads in several regions.
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Demand ticks up as manufacturers pin hopes on Trump administration: PMI
Despite concerns about potential tariffs, manufacturers expect growth in 2025.
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Ryder financial execs promoted to COO, CFO
The company promoted John Diez and Cristina Gallo-Aquino, who both started as assistant controllers at the company.
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