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Inflation exceeds forecasts as fuel prices surge
Despite rising price pressures, futures traders believe the Federal Reserve will forgo a rate hike after this week’s monetary policy meeting.
By Jim Tyson • Sept. 18, 2023 -
Retrieved from Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Twitter.
Truck parking projects among $80M in highway safety grants
The awards are part of a 65% increase in truck parking funding over last year, according to the FMCSA.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2K trucks by year’s end
The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 15, 2023 -
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Estes raises offer for Yellow terminals to $1.525B
The privately owned LTL carrier is in a bidding war with Old Dominion Freight Line for the properties.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023 -
Retrieved from T&I Committee on YouTube.
Congress holds AV truck hearing during Driver Appreciation Week
ATA CEO Chris Spear told lawmakers "displacement is a myth" and the technology will help address a driver shortage.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 14, 2023 -
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A. Duie Pyle opens terminal in West Virginia
The LTL carrier launched service for the state last year from its Virginia, Pennsylvania and Maryland facilities.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 13, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Yellow adds 2 board members with restructuring experience
Top shareholder MFN Partners specifically recommended Mary Nell Browning and Thomas Knott for the open seats, the company said.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Courtesy of Gatik
Gatik expands its AV lineup with Class 7 trucks in Tyson routes
The autonomous vehicle effort could eventually save the food company $900,000 per year, a spokesperson said.
By David Taube • Sept. 12, 2023 -
Photo provided by Business Wire.
Trucking M&A is poised to heat up
Rising interest rates, a cool freight market and generational trends could spur activity in the acquisitions market.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 11, 2023 -
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Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck
The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.
By Brett Dworski • Sept. 8, 2023 -
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Fleets pressured by higher insurance, claim costs
Knight-Swift and Heartland Express reported elevated expenses in H1 and auto insurance premiums rose in Q2, continuing a yearslong streak.
By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Werner found guilty of discriminating against driver applicant
The carrier expressed disappointment this week with the jury’s decision and is considering an appeal.
By David Taube • Sept. 7, 2023 -
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Schneider National names new CFO
Darrell Campbell will join the Wisconsin-based carrier Sept. 30.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 6, 2023 -
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Maverik completes deal for C-store chain, fuel carrier
The deal, announced in April, involves the acquisition of Kum & Go convenience stores and tanker trucking company Solar Transport.
By Larry Avila • Sept. 5, 2023 -
Nearly 7% of US bridges in poor condition
The Lacey V. Murrow Memorial Bridge in Seattle and the Route I‐678 span over Flushing Bay Promenade in New York City were downgraded, according to a new report.
By Julie Strupp • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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Q&A
Horse-trading likely in Yellow terminal auction: bankruptcy expert
"It can be a very value-maximizing process," said George Singer, partner at Holland & Hart.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 5, 2023 -
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ATRI asks trucking industry to rank top concerns of 2023
Fuel prices edged out the driver shortage as the chief issue in last year's results of the American Transportation Research Institute's annual survey.
By Colin Campbell • Sept. 1, 2023 -
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Trimac expands bulk-hauling operations
The Canada-based carrier closed its fourth acquisition of 2023 with its purchase of a long-time family-owned Tennessee trucking firm.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 31, 2023 -
Courtesy of Yellow
Radiant Logistics scoops up Yellow brokerage talent
Former Yellow Logistics leaders Steve McCleary and Ryan Stroup opened a new Radiant location in Overland Park, Kansas.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from Pilot.
Mountain Express bankruptcy closes 19 Pilot-branded locations
The retailer ended all convenience store leases and fuel or branding agreements it had in place.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 30, 2023 -
Retrieved from https://mountainexpressoil.com/about/.
Mountain Express terminates store leases, fuel supply agreements
The company's bankruptcy case has escalated to Chapter 7 after a proposed sale to Arko Corp. failed to materialize.
By Brett Dworski • Aug. 29, 2023 -
Courtesy of Nikola
Nikola begins hydrogen-powered truck production
Customers include J.B. Hunt, Anheuser-Busch and AJR Trucking.
By David Taube • Aug. 29, 2023 -
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3 years of trucking coverage and a new name: Trucking Dive
The trade publication formerly known as Transport Dive will continue bringing you the latest trucking news and trends.
By Edwin Lopez • Aug. 28, 2023 -
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OOIDA wants FMCSA broker transparency ruling ‘as soon as possible’
The agency promised a notice of proposed rulemaking by June, and OOIDA members "are understandably questioning the status," the association said.
By Colin Campbell • Aug. 25, 2023 -
Provided by Schneider National
Schneider National open to more M&A deals
President and CEO Mark Rourke said growing the carrier’s dedicated segment will come organically and through acquisitions.
By Larry Avila • Aug. 24, 2023
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