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  • Two people laugh behind a replica cake of an A. Duie Pyle truck, the trucks trailer reads, “100 service since 1924”.
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    Deep Dive

    ‘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.

    By Aug. 20, 2024
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    PAM Transportation Services’ owner-operator truck count grows

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

    By Aug. 16, 2024
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Trailer orders slow for Wabash, industry in Q2

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

    By Aug. 16, 2024
  • A Waymo self-driving taxi waits in traffic on a Los Angeles street with heavy traffic.
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    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.

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Proficient Auto Logistics to acquire Utah-based carrier

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

    By Aug. 15, 2024
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    Provided by GLS Group

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    DC Logistics deal with GLS will revive Mountain Valley Express

    The acquisition, expected to close next month, is part of DC Logistics’ ambition to grow into one of the nation’s 20 largest LTL carriers. 

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • A purple Cascadia tractor pulls a white trailer next to a field and water.
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    Daimler recalls 3K trucks over steering failure concerns

    The OEM reported third-party heat treatment issues and potentially faulty tie rods in Freightliners and other 2025 models.

    By Aug. 13, 2024
  • Kodiak Robotics J.B. Hunt Bridgestone trailers tractor
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    Provided by J.B. Hunt Transport Services

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    JB Hunt, Kodiak partnership expands weekly deliveries

    An autonomous route from South Carolina to Texas, which transports Bridgestone tires, now moves drop freight from Atlanta, Georgia, to Dallas to reduce empty miles.

    By Aug. 8, 2024
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    Provided by FST Logistics

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    FST Logistics acquires Dancer Logistics

    The purchase expands the Ohio-based 3PL services provider’s Midwest presence.

    By Aug. 7, 2024
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    TA breaks ground on first public truck charging station

    The California project is expected to go live by early 2025 with four 400 kilowatt chargers followed by a 1 megawatt charger in 2026.

    By Brett Dworski • July 29, 2024
  • Kodiak Robotics truck with a trailer designed to transport frac sand.
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    Kodiak, Atlas Energy Solutions ramp up self-driving trucks in Texas

    The technology is expected to reach 24/7 service for frac sand sites by the end of the year.

    By July 24, 2024
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    AI offers safety, productivity returns on investment, executives say

    Nearly all leaders of physical operations believe they need to invest in AI to stay competitive, according to a Samsara report.

    By July 24, 2024
  • A Volvo VNL on an overpass with city buildings in the background.
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    Volvo to receive $208M to accelerate heavy-duty electric truck production

    The funds will modify plants in Maryland, Pennsylvania and Virginia, where Mack and Volvo will produce new equipment or powertrain components.

    By July 18, 2024
  • Trucks moving down an interstate highway through the scenic mountains filled with green trees.
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    Advisory committee split on underride guard guidance

    The Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association criticized the divided viewpoints and called for more research.

    By July 17, 2024
  • A Freightliner Cascadia on a road with snowyy mountains in the background.
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    Daimler Truck North America sales dip in Q2

    The truck segment decreased 5% year over year but improved from Q1.

    By July 15, 2024
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    Provided by Nikola Canada. 

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    Walmart Canada debuts hydrogen truck

    The Nikola tractor contributes to the retailer’s goal of a 100% alternatively powered fleet by 2028.

    By July 15, 2024
  • A truck hauls a red Textainer shipping container on a blue chassis with Port of Virginia mudflaps on tree-lined Interstate 95 North in Maryland.
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    Emergency waivers extended for Baltimore truckers

    The FMCSA will continue to relax ELD and hours of service rules until July 15.

    By July 10, 2024
  • A mechanic wearing black and yellow gloves works on a truck.
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    Parts, labor costs slide again in Q1

    The 1.7% quarter-over-quarter decrease followed a 1.4% drop in Q4, according to ATA and Decisiv.

    By July 10, 2024
  • A busy and hilly section shot of Interstate 84 near Willington, Connecticut, with trucks and cars on the highway
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    Speed limiter rulemaking postponed to 2025

    The latest delay will push any potential rule until after the presidential election this fall.

    By July 9, 2024
  • A Nikola hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle on a highway.
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    Nikola progresses toward ambitious 2024 sales goal

    The company wholesaled 72 hydrogen fuel cell electric trucks in the quarter, besting its projected output.

    By July 8, 2024
  • A black Veneer Chip Transport truck is parked on a gravel road next to a wooden fence.
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    Veneer Chip Transport acquires bulk, livestock hauler

    The acquisition of Signature Transport's assets and property in Kelso, Washington, is expected to boost Veneer's service.

    By July 2, 2024
  • A Torc Robotics self-driving tractor-trailer being tested on a road under overpasses in New Mexico.
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    Torc Robotics expects to remove truck drivers on public roads by 2027

    The company plans to initially launch its autonomous technology on an I-35 lane in Texas, its VP of commercialization told Trucking Dive.

    By July 2, 2024
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    Wellington Group acquires Contract Express

    The deal expands the Canada-based logistics company’s brokerage, truckload and LTL services.

    By June 28, 2024
  • A Kodiak self-driving truck and Artur Express trailer outside a building in a parking area.
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    Artur Express reserves 100 autonomous Kodiak trucks

    The carrier anticipates safer roads and improved driver schedules with the AVs.

    By June 28, 2024
  • A Hyzon truck on a road in California.
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    Hydrogen truck developer Hyzon narrows its target market focus

    The company will also explore a potential sale of its business.

    By June 25, 2024