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Chamber of Commerce decries nuclear verdicts, Werner case
Such cases leave carriers liable for upwards of $10 million, drive up insurance fees and increase consumer prices, the chamber wrote in a filing Tuesday.
By David Taube • June 21, 2024 -
Truckload producer pricing index falls in May
The 2.9% drop, however, was the smallest year-over-year decline of 2024.
By David Taube • June 20, 2024 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Intel chip equipment ‘super load’ makes its way across Ohio
The delivery is one of 24 massive loads bringing air processing machinery to the upcoming $28 billion manufacturing campus.
By Kate Magill • June 18, 2024 -
Fixing engagement? Consider employee workload, report says
Achieving optimal workload, however, isn’t just about eliminating work, said a McLean & Co. leader.
By Carolyn Crist • June 18, 2024 -
Werner CEO describes encouraging signs of market cycle movement
“We're closer to the end than the beginning,” Derek Leathers said at an investor conference.
By David Taube • June 17, 2024 -
AAA Cooper president to succeed CEO
Charlie Prickett is taking over for Reid Dove three years after Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings acquired the LTL carrier.
By Colin Campbell • June 17, 2024 -
Radiant Logistics acquires Seattle-based Cascade Transportation
The acquisition expands the 3PL’s presence in the retail, e-commerce and production furniture markets.
By Larry Avila • June 14, 2024 -
Deep Dive
The Port of Baltimore is reopened from the bridge collapse. How much cargo will return?
With wreckage from the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse removed, leaders are bullish on the port’s ability to retain customers.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
FMCSA extends Baltimore bridge collapse emergency waivers
The second, and likely final, extension of ELD and hours of service rules ends June 22.
By Colin Campbell • June 13, 2024 -
FMCSA to hold in-person listening session on potential safety fitness test changes
The agency will also hold additional virtual-only sessions and accept written comments on the subject.
By David Taube • June 12, 2024 -
Diesel prices hit 2-year low once again
A national average fell to $3.658 per gallon, with a Midwest region seeing the biggest drop.
By David Taube • June 12, 2024 -
XPO board member resigns, joins Brad Jacobs at QXO
Four of the six members of the building products distributor's board come from the LTL carrier.
By Colin Campbell • June 11, 2024 -
Deep Dive
‘A totally different world’: Autonomous trucks prepare to go driverless in Texas
Trucking Dive rode in a heavy-duty AV and toured Aurora and Kodiak sites to experience the developing technology firsthand.
By David Taube • June 11, 2024 -
Canadian border agents set Friday strike deadline
The union has renewed its threats to take job action if no deal is reached this week.
By Larry Avila • June 10, 2024 -
A. Duie Pyle revives former New Penn terminal in New York City
The carrier plans to expand the 77-door facility to accommodate further growth.
By Colin Campbell • June 10, 2024 -
How climate change is hitting highways
Resilience is a key consideration for road builders amid a slew of new environmental conditions, said a Federal Highway Administration official at the recent 2024 NIBS conference in Washington, D.C.
By Julie Strupp • June 10, 2024 -
Canada border agent strike averted, for now
The union representing border agents called off job action until further notice as mediated talks will continue until Wednesday.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
CH Robinson hires GE Aerospace executive as CFO
The brokerage recruited Damon Lee, lauding his background in leading transformations and continuous improvement.
By Larry Avila • June 7, 2024 -
FMCSA announces $479M in safety grants
The funding to state agencies pays for law enforcement to conduct commercial vehicle inspections, investigations and audits.
By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2024 -
Former FMCSA chief safety officer opens trucking consulting firm
Jack Van Steenburg announced the establishment of CMV Consulting Experts on LinkedIn.
By Colin Campbell • June 6, 2024 -
NY governor stops Manhattan congestion pricing plan ‘indefinitely’
The plan to help fund the transit authority by charging drivers entering Manhattan’s central business district faced fierce opposition from a trucking group, labor unions, taxi drivers and commuters.
By Dan Zukowski • June 6, 2024 -
Employers should include workers in AI plans, DOL says
The agency outlined a list of eight “AI Principles for Developers and Employers,” following up on a 2023 directive from the White House.
By Ryan Golden • June 5, 2024 -
Las Vegas investment firm acquiring gaming industry freight provider
The acquisition aims to bolster Golden Triangle Ventures’ trucking and logistics business.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
Flexport expands Convoy load board to brokers
The logistics tech firm says its AI-driven digital platform will lower procurement and load management costs as much as 90%.
By Larry Avila • June 5, 2024 -
Canada border disruption? How a possible strike would impact transportation
If a strike happens, shippers can expect lengthy delays moving freight on trucks between the U.S. and Canada.
By Larry Avila • Updated June 7, 2024