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Competitors weigh in on impending FedEx spinoff
Old Dominion, Saia, XPO and ArcBest all fielded questions from analysts about how the move might affect their operations and the broader LTL market.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Estes Express Lines relocates Indiana terminal
The larger South Bend facility was formerly home to USF Holland, an affiliate of Yellow Corp., which sold off its terminals after filing for bankruptcy in 2023.
By Haley Cawthorn • Feb. 12, 2025 -
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XPO sells terminal in New York City for $50M
The carrier moved to a larger facility in Brooklyn it acquired from Yellow Corp., a spokesperson told Trucking Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 12, 2025 -
Trucking capacity oversupply persists, CH Robinson says
Demand also has yet to meaningfully materialize, the broker’s North American Surface Transportation head said.
By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Jack Cooper shutting down after losing automaker contracts
Ford Motor Co. and General Motors ended agreements with the vehicle carrier, according to a spokesperson for the hauler.
By David Taube • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Trump seeks to kill NY congestion pricing program
President Donald Trump told the New York Post he's had at least two phone calls with New York Gov. Kathy Hochul about ending the controversial tolling program in Manhattan.
By Dan Zukowski • Feb. 11, 2025 -
Weaknesses in trucking environment linger, analysts say
"A reboot in the truck freight market is slower than anticipated,” a U.S. Bank index report said, adding that cyclical and structural challenges remain.
By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Potential tariffs are ‘a moving target’: Werner CEO
More than 10% of the truckload giant’s revenues are tied to Mexico, Chairman Derek Leathers said on an earnings call last week.
By David Taube • Feb. 10, 2025 -
Werner operating income craters 65% in Q4
"The challenging operating environment of 2023 persisted into and throughout 2024," CEO Derek Leathers said.
By David Taube • Feb. 7, 2025 -
XPO operating income surges 24% in Q4
Local shipment growth and expanded premium service offerings boosted earnings despite a drop in tonnage.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2025 -
SMC3 Jump Start 2025
Economy, M&A, dueling pianos headline SMC3 conference
Trucking and logistics leaders traveled to Atlanta to network and attend educational sessions at Jump Start 2025.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 6, 2025 -
Old Dominion operating income tumbles nearly 21% in Q4
But the LTL carrier reported an industrial demand pickup finally outperforming retail demand in the quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 5, 2025 -
Saia takes 10% operating income hit, but new terminals show promise
The carrier reported a 7.9% increase in contract renewal rates as shipments and tonnage increased last quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 4, 2025 -
Walmart Canada to sell trucking business
Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 4, 2025 -
Heartland Express reports fourth-straight quarterly loss
While its legacy business had an operating ratio of 96.3% in Q4, its newly added brands continued to struggle.
By David Taube • Feb. 4, 2025 -
China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products
The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.
By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025 -
R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 4, 2025 -
US, Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs
The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025 -
US delays tariffs on Mexico to March
The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.
By Edwin Lopez , Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025 -
Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025
The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2025 -
Marten reins in bumpy second half of 2024
The carrier’s operating income dropped 63% for the full year but grew sequentially for the first time since Q2 2022.
By David Taube • Jan. 31, 2025 -
ArcBest asset-based trucking operating income plummets 40%
ABF Freight reported drops in shipments and weight per shipment in Q4 2024.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Schneider National operating income rebounds as signs of seasonality return
“We are finding that customers are more receptive to rate restoration,” President and CEO Mark Rourke told investors.
By David Taube • Jan. 31, 2025 -
Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking
The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025 -
SMC3 Jump Start 2025
LTL freight classification changes: Upcoming dates to know
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will release more details Thursday, kicking off a public comment period.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025