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    Kal Freight will close tire, parts businesses

    The transportation and logistics provider petitioned a bankruptcy court in Texas to restructure its non-core subsidiaries.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    Solid economy gives Fed time to mull rate cut pace, chair says

    Jerome Powell’s comments align with those of other officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.

    By Jim Tyson • Dec. 10, 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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    Forward Air fires president amid investor pressure to sell company

    Chris Ruble, also the company's COO, was terminated without cause on Dec. 6, according to a securities filing.

    By Dec. 9, 2024
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    Estes reopens former Yellow terminals

    The facilities are among the two dozen properties and a dozen leases the Virginia-based carrier acquired in last year's bankruptcy auction.

    By Dec. 6, 2024
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    Hub Group executives swap C-suite roles

    The carrier's chief marketing officer and COO are trading jobs, the company announced.

    By Haley Cawthorn • Dec. 6, 2024
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    SEC fines UPS $45M for overvaluing LTL unit ahead of sale

    TFI International acquired UPS Freight, which it rebranded to TForce Freight, for $800 million in 2021.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

    The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

    By Dec. 5, 2024
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    Opinion

    New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

    Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

    By Mark Stone • Dec. 4, 2024
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    What shippers and carriers want from a modern TMS

    Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

    By Updated Dec. 6, 2024
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    LTL freight classification changes delayed until July: NMFTA

    The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will delay implementation to give carriers more time to ready themselves for the changes. 

    By Dec. 3, 2024
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    Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president

    Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Werner takes on insurance inflation, industry reform

    Smaller legal cases that used to impose a $50,000 liability are now increasing to three or four times that amount, the company’s chief legal officer said.

    By Dec. 2, 2024
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    Penske’s new online auction website transforms the used truck buying experience

    Penske’s new Used Trucks Auction website revolutionizes how businesses buy used commercial vehicles.

    Dec. 2, 2024
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    Daimler petitions to allow German drivers to test US EVs

    Having six drivers perform safety testing and validation is crucial for powertrain controllers, an FMCSA filing said.

    By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 27, 2024
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    Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

    The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans. 

    By Philip Neuffer • Updated Nov. 26, 2024
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    Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana

    The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
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    Rate changes show promise in the trucking market

    Analysts suggested spot and contract pricing for October helped lift carriers in a meaningful way.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
  • American Trucking Associations President Chris Spear addresses attendees of the 2024 ATA Management Conference & Exhibition on Monday.
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    ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

    "The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

    By Nov. 22, 2024
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    ‘Gradual improvement’: Werner one-way metric flips positive

    The carrier’s revenue per total miles in Q3 reversed a persistent trend of year-over-year declines.

    By Nov. 21, 2024
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    Hub Group consolidates warehouses in network realignment

    The initiative is spending around $12 million to $13 million across Q3 and Q4.

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    R+L Carriers reopens old Yellow Corp. terminals

    Facilities in South Carolina and Oklahoma were among the carrier's $211.5 million in real estate purchases from the bankrupt competitor. 

    By Nov. 20, 2024
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    ‘Exceptional’: DOT secretary nominee would support trucking priorities, groups say

    Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy understands trucking issues and will be an ally of the industry, ATA, OOIDA and TCA said.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
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    9 notable c-store executive changes from October

    Foodservice and private-label shifts from 7-Eleven, Circle K and EG America made headlines while tech leadership changed at other companies.

    By Jessica Loder • Nov. 18, 2024
  • Storm Helene Causes Massive Flooding Across Swath Of Western North Carolina
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    Project abandonments, delays slow after interest rate cut

    Private sector activity appears to be responding to the Fed's recent actions faster than publicly funded jobs.

    By Sebastian Obando • Nov. 18, 2024
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    Old Dominion to raise rates next month

    A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

    By Nov. 18, 2024