Port of Baltimore halts vessel traffic after bridge collapse

While trucks are still being processed, the loss of the Francis Scott Key Bridge is likely to disrupt port operations for some time.

By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024

Valley Companies elevates finance, sales leaders

The Wisconsin-based brokerage’s latest promotions come as the business continues to roll out new services.

By Larry Avila • March 25, 2024

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Enservco acquires dedicated freight and LTL carrier

The oil field and well services company’s $5 million deal for Buckshot Trucking launches its entry into logistics. 

By Larry Avila • March 25, 2024

Market has bottomed out, trucking speakers agree

A prominent owner-operator and an industry analyst both made the same conclusion during the Mid-America Trucking Show.

By David Taube • March 22, 2024

‘A true beacon’: JB Hunt’s next CEO inspires other women in trucking

Shelley Simpson’s ascendance is a source of encouragement to those hoping to take on similarly influential roles in the male-dominated industry.

By Colin Campbell • March 21, 2024

Trimac Transportation buys Feldspar Trucking to grow bulk transport footprint

The Canada-based carrier expanded its U.S. operations with the purchase of the North Carolina company, adding to a long list of deals. 

By Larry Avila • March 21, 2024

How industry leaders are analyzing overcapacity data

Analysts see some rebalancing occurring. But the process appears slow.

By David Taube • March 21, 2024

C.H. Robinson’s former interim CEO retiring from board

Scott Anderson led the brokerage for six months following the termination of Bob Biesterfeld in January 2023.

By Larry Avila • March 21, 2024

Navistar parent plans to pilot AV trucks by end of 2024

Tests in Texas are already underway with plans to further develop major corridors in the Lone Star State.

By David Taube • March 20, 2024

Electrifying US trucking could cost nearly $1 trillion: study

Fleets and charger operators would need to spend $620 billion, with utilities and the government paying $370 billion, per a Roland Berger report funded by the Clean Freight Coalition.

By Colin Campbell • March 19, 2024

White House rolls out zero-emission freight corridor strategy

The plan will guide zero-emission, medium- and heavy-duty truck charging and hydrogen fueling infrastructure deployment through 2040.

By Colin Campbell • March 18, 2024

Montgomery Transportation Group hires DB Schenker vet as CEO

Joe Jaska took the reins of the Alabama-based flatbed and oversized hauling specialist this month.

By Larry Avila • March 18, 2024

Yellow asks court to toss employee class-action suit

The bankruptcy happened too quickly for the company to provide the required 60 days’ notice before layoffs, the company said in a filing.

By Colin Campbell • March 15, 2024

National Waste & Recycling Association to extend fleet safety program

NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks.

By Megan Quinn • March 15, 2024

Ryder sells $900M in corporate bonds

The notes for general corporate purposes mature in March 2027 and March 2029, according to the company.

By David Taube • March 14, 2024

What trucking data do you want to see?

Trucking Dive is exploring changes to its weekly tracker. Weigh in with a quick five question survey.

By David Taube • March 14, 2024

Trucking groups voice support for Werner in Texas nuclear verdict case

The carrier and trucking interests want to overturn a roughly $100 million verdict.

By David Taube • March 13, 2024

Huck’s adds touchless payments for fleets

The convenience retailer is the latest to add this capability as it seeks to win over more business from corporate accounts and professional drivers.

By Jessica Loder • March 13, 2024

TA 2024 growth plans includes adding 1,600 new truck parking spaces

As the travel center chain opens its 300th location this week, parent company BP has outlined several additions to the brand coming this year.

By Brett Dworski • March 12, 2024

Total Distribution Inc. acquires Swafford Companies’ assets

The deal expands Total Distribution Inc.’s network in South Carolina.

By Larry Avila • March 11, 2024

Nikola names new CFO

Thomas Okray brings a range of manufacturing and automotive experiences to the zero-emissions truck maker.

By Larry Avila • March 8, 2024

Freight rates could rebound this year: experts

Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.

By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024

Carriers, individuals pledge $3.7M to Trucking Cares Foundation

More than three dozen companies and individuals each pledged $100,000 to the American Trucking Associations nonprofit over the next decade.

By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2024

Forward Air targets LTL growth following Omni acquisition

Favorable year-over-year volume improvement for the segment offers a promising outlook, according to interim CEO Michael Hance.

By Larry Avila • March 6, 2024

RaceTrac adds fleet card to payment options

Adding the ability to use Fuelman cards is the latest enhancement the convenience retailer has made to its business.

By Jessica Loder • March 6, 2024