Operations: Page 26
-
Permission granted by Pilot
Berkshire Hathaway now sole owner of Pilot Company
Warren Buffett’s holding firm has purchased the remaining 20% in the travel center chain that had previously been owned by the company’s founders, the Haslam family.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 19, 2024 -
Provided by PS Logistics
PS Logistics acquires Buddy Moore Trucking, ELS flatbed division
The latest acquisitions by the Alabama-based logistics company are expected to expand its flatbed and dedicated dry van operations.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 18, 2024 -
Photo obtained from PGT Trucking
PGT Trucking plans to open 2 terminals in Q2
A Texas facility will support cross-border operations, while another in Kentucky will expand service for some of its largest customers, the company said.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 17, 2024 -
Photo obtained from Hub Group.
Hub Group HR chief steps down
Michele McDermott plans to pursue another opportunity, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Permission granted by Relay Payments
Maverik brings Relay’s fuel payment tech to 86 stores
The Salt Lake City-based convenience store retailer joins Yesway and Pilot in tapping into Relay’s contactless purchasing platform.
By Brett Dworski • Jan. 16, 2024 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck
Daimler Truck hires Siemens exec to succeed late CFO
The OEM appointed Eva Scherer about five months after its previous finance chief died of complications from a wasp sting.
By Maura Webber Sadovi • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Courtesy of Volvo Trucks
Texas receives $70M grant for hydrogen fuel stations
The money will support the creation of a hydrogen fuel corridor for medium- and heavy-duty trucks between Southern California and Texas.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
DOUGBERRY via Getty Images
ATRI releases survey on challenges faced by women drivers
Responses will be accepted until Feb. 2, according to the nonprofit.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 12, 2024 -
Retrieved from Prime Inc. on LinkedIn on January 10, 2024
Prime Inc. promotes longtime executive to president
Darrel Hopkins will serve under the ongoing leadership of Founder and CEO Robert Low.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 11, 2024 -
Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on January 10, 2024
US Foods drivers strike in Chicago
The company has brought in a temporary workforce to support customer deliveries and business continuity, a spokesperson said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 10, 2024 -
Provided by C.H. Robinson Worldwide
Investor-backed CH Robinson board members to face shareholder vote
Ohio-based investor Ancora Catalyst Institutional is looking to reappoint directors, including FedEx Ground’s former president and CEO.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 8, 2024 -
fizkes via Getty Images
Hiring managers, job seekers note retention benefits of mentorship programs
Mentorship programs can attract talent, build culture, reduce brain drain and engage older employees, a new survey shows.
By Carolyn Crist • Jan. 5, 2024 -
jetcityimage via Getty Images
Paccar names new Kenworth GM
The OEM promoted 13-year company veteran Jim Walenczak to the role.
By David Taube • Jan. 5, 2024 -
Courtesy of Estes Express Lines
Estes cyberattack exposed Social Security numbers of 21,000 people
The carrier is providing credit monitoring and protection services for free to those affected.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Provided by C.H. Robinson
CH Robinson searching for CFO replacement
Mike Zechmeister, who held the post since 2019, will retire by the end of May.
By Larry Avila • Jan. 4, 2024 -
Courtesy of Pacific Maritime Association
California regulators will not enforce drayage fleet registration rules — yet
The California Air Resources Board said it would delay enforcing certain provisions of the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.
By Edwin Lopez • Dec. 29, 2023 -
Bim via Getty Images
Potential freight rebound faces barriers in 2024, analysts say
Reducing excess capacity is not enough to spur a freight rebound on its own, experts said.
By David Taube • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Photo by Larry Avila
Yellow to sell another 23 property leases for $82.9M
In another round of bidding, Estes Express Lines and FedEx Freight were the top spenders, and Saia came away with the most properties.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 22, 2023 -
Permission granted by Penske Logistics
Penske Logistics promotes operations EVP to president
Jeff Jackson will take over at the start of 2024 following the planned retirement of Marc Althen.
By David Taube • Dec. 21, 2023 -
Provided by Brunswick Group
Hub Group acquires Forward Air’s final mile business for $262M
The deal includes the transfer of about 45 locations and more than 640 employees.
By Colin Campbell • Updated Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of J.B. Hunt Transport Services
‘A legend at J.B. Hunt’: Longtime executive Craig Harper retires
The carrier's first chief safety officer served as COO for decades before retiring as EVP and chief sustainability officer.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Courtesy of Daimler Truck North America
Greenlane charging stations slated to open next year
The Daimler-backed venture’s collaboration with Uber Freight is providing data on how to prioritize locations for zero-emission infrastructure.
By David Taube • Dec. 20, 2023 -
Permission granted by Pilot
Pilot reaches milestone in $1B store remodel program
The company completed its 100th travel center renovation about 19 months after launching its New Horizons initiative.
By Brett Dworski • Dec. 19, 2023 -
David Taube/Trucking Dive
Knight-Swift pares back executives’ equity incentives
Key leaders, including CEO Dave Jackson, are eligible for the additional money once again — but at a fraction of last year’s potential earnings.
By David Taube • Dec. 19, 2023 -
shaunl via Getty Images
‘She’s not new to your business’: US DOT multimodal office head worked on AI truck parking project
Washington State Transportation Secretary Roger Millar and Washington Trucking Association President and CEO Sheri Call said Allison Dane Camden knows trucking.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 19, 2023
Previous
