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Estes reports cyberattack caused ongoing tech outage
The Richmond-based LTL carrier said its drivers and dockworkers are continuing to move customers' freight.
By Colin Campbell • Oct. 4, 2023 -
FST Logistics acquires Hyway Trucking
The purchase is a first for the Ohio-based 3PL services provider, which will double its fleet size.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 3, 2023 -
Truck driver discrimination case among EEOC waste management suits
Several GFL locations in Georgia allegedly refused to hire women drivers, and a Waste Pro facility in Florida was accused of not properly responding to racist incidents.
By Megan Quinn • Oct. 3, 2023 -
PolyQuest acquires Baker Transportation
The addition of the dry van, warehouse and expedited specialist will expand the company’s access to Southeastern distribution networks.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Freight turnaround might take until 2025: analysts
Higher interest rates and tepid spending are dragging down the long-term forecast, speakers said at the Journal of Commerce Inland Distribution Conference.
By Larry Avila • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Indiana trucking company’s bankruptcy tied to decline in coal demand
Elmer Buchta Trucking cited cash flow issues due to declining coal prices beginning in December 2022.
By David Taube • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
Pilot names new COO
Brad Anderson took on his new position last month overseeing the company’s retail and food operations.
By Brett Dworski • Oct. 2, 2023 -
Most trucking regulators will still work under government shutdown
Congress needs to meet an Oct. 1 deadline to renew federal funds.
By David Taube • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Union Pacific speeds up cross-border intermodal transit times
The railroad said the changes should allow it to better compete with trucks for business that is nearshoring to Mexico.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 29, 2023 -
‘Shock and dismay’: Bankrupt Mitchell Gold has thousands of furniture shipments stuck in logistics limbo
Ryder and other providers are storing millions of dollars worth of products in warehouses as they await payment from a company that is out of cash.
By Ben Unglesbee • Sept. 29, 2023 -
Schneider National tests hydrogen-powered truck
Sizeable incentives at a wide scale are still needed to make the technology a reality, said Jim Filter, Schneider's group president of transportation and logistics.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 28, 2023 -
FMCSA will award $44M to improve CDL processes
The money is intended to expedite issuance and renewals as well as ensure states electronically share disqualification information.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 28, 2023 -
FedEx testing AI-powered, trailer-loading robots
The collaboration with Dexterity AI aims to help the delivery giant more efficiently load the wide variety of shipments it handles.
By Max Garland • Sept. 27, 2023 -
Retrieved from GAO.
68 mph max? FMCSA floats, then rescinds long-awaited truck speed limit
The regulator plans to submit a new speed limiter proposal in December.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 26, 2023 -
EEOC: Trucking companies allowed harassment of mechanics over sexuality
After the mechanics reported the incident, the shop manager allegedly threatened to fire anyone who complained to HR, EEOC said.
By Ginger Christ • Sept. 26, 2023 -
How JB Hunt’s purchase of BNSF’s brokerage assets helps both companies
The trucking company can now divert more business to itself, while the rail carrier can offload complex operations in a weak market.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 26, 2023 -
Waabi, Uber Freight launch Dallas-to-Houston AV trucking pilot route
The two companies plan to deploy billions of autonomous miles in the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 25, 2023 -
Estes approved as stalking horse bidder for Yellow’s terminals
The privately owned LTL carrier outbid Old Dominion Freight Line, setting a floor valuation of $1.525 billion for the properties.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Accurate Transport opens Houston terminal
The drayage, LTL, flatbed and intermodal provider extends service to the nation’s fifth busiest port with the opening of its third facility.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 22, 2023 -
FedEx gains volume from UPS labor talks, Yellow bankruptcy in Q1
The carrier added 400,000 more packages a day by August's end as shippers fretted over a potential UPS strike.
By Max Garland • Sept. 22, 2023 -
Coyote Logistics promotes CFO to CEO
Sandeep Pisipati takes the reins from Jonathan Sisler, who is leaving to pursue other opportunities, according to the company.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Opportunities abound for women in trucking. Just ask these 2 entrepreneurs
The chiefs of Garner Trucking and UFL Services told Trucking Dive they hope their success can inspire other women in the field.
By Amanda Loudin • Sept. 21, 2023 -
Wisconsin brokerage scoops up Yellow Logistics leaders
Valley Companies hired a pair of Yellow brokerage veterans to expand its expedited and project management offerings.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 20, 2023 -
Carrier exits slow in August, signaling silver lining
Compared to July, 24% fewer carriers exited the marketplace in August, according to an industry report.
By David Taube • Sept. 19, 2023 -
FMC asks shippers, transportation providers to weigh in on data initiative
Questions for stakeholders focus on data-sharing and the costs of current constraints.
By Alejandra Carranza • Sept. 19, 2023