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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1
The carrier’s brokerage unit was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal quarter.
By Larry Avila • April 17, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift rejects unsustainable rates, projects earnings hit
The carrier revised its Q1 financials amid demand, overcapacity and weather woes.
By David Taube • April 17, 2024 -
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Kodiak promotes senior strategist to chief of staff
The tech startup promoted Lauren Harper as it seeks to ramp up operations this year.
By Colin Campbell • April 17, 2024 -
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Clarke Transport executive to lead 2 more TFI subsidiaries
Kevin Tait, president of the Canada LTL subsidiary, will also oversee Vitran Express and National Fast Freight.
By Colin Campbell • April 16, 2024 -
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CNG trucks enjoy mainstream popularity in waste fleets
Despite the attention on EV vehicles, demand is growing for compressed natural gas as an alternative to diesel, waste companies say.
By Barbara Hesselgrave • April 16, 2024 -
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FHWA gives $830M in grants to fight against climate change
A bridge replacement in Iowa and roadway project in South Dakota are receiving the most money among the 80 funding recipients.
By Colin Campbell • April 15, 2024 -
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Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target
The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.
By David Taube • April 15, 2024 -
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Final overtime rule clears White House review
DOL’s proposed rule, if adopted, would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.
By Ryan Golden • April 15, 2024 -
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Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta
A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.
By Larry Avila • April 11, 2024 -
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FMCSA offers tips, resources to truckers affected by Baltimore bridge collapse
Hundreds of stakeholders tuned into a live-streamed presentation by the agency on subjects such as how to fill out paper logs.
By Colin Campbell • April 11, 2024 -
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Kodiak establishes advisory council with Walmart, Werner, UPS
The autonomous trucking tech firm said the group will help shape its product development, deployment and public engagement.
By Colin Campbell • April 10, 2024 -
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Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.
By David Taube • April 10, 2024 -
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.
By Carolyn Crist • April 10, 2024 -
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Average diesel prices bounce back to over $4 per gallon
Overall pricing remained flat in New England, while a group of Western states had the highest uptick.
By David Taube • April 9, 2024 -
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Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules
The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.
By Colin Campbell • Updated April 11, 2024 -
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Love’s opens 5 Speedco trucking repair sites
The expansion plans call for 10 new truck repair sites as well as up to 20 new travel centers this year, the company said in January.
By Jessica Loder • April 9, 2024 -
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
By Colin Campbell • April 8, 2024 -
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Uber Freight hires CH Robinson, Amazon veterans
The logistics platform hired Dan Annunziata as head of commercial and Hany Elkordy as head of logistics and last mile solutions.
By David Taube • April 8, 2024 -
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Indiana DOT, Purdue collaborate on highway that charges EVs
Researchers will embed coils in a quarter-mile stretch of concrete roadway to produce a magnetic field that can recharge vehicles while they drive.
By Matthew Thibault • April 8, 2024 -
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Trucking capacity rebalances further in Q1
A snapshot of additions of freight firms finally outweighed a longstanding trend of exits.
By David Taube • April 5, 2024 -
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PS Logistics acquires Yordy Transport, expands service offerings
The deal is the third flatbed business purchased by the Alabama-based logistics company this year.
By Larry Avila • April 5, 2024 -
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Fuel Transport rolls out 35-hour workweek for some employees
While the carrier's new provision does not apply to drivers and front-line workers, the move has led to operational efficiencies.
By Ryan Golden • April 5, 2024 -
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Saia partners with Fletes Mexico’s LTL for cross-border shipping
Saia will haul Carga Express’ U.S.-bound shipments from Mexico, and vice versa, the companies announced.
By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2024 -
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Truck insurance rate increases slow, but some upticks still bringing pain
Q4 increases were tamer than earlier surges in 2023.
By David Taube • April 4, 2024
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