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  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Yellow’s terminals are for sale as the LTL liquidates. Here’s a list of locations.

    The trucking company operates more than 300 facilities in the United States, Canada and Mexico. Many will be on sale as part of bankruptcy proceedings.

    By , , Aug. 8, 2023
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    XPO reduces damage claims, aims for further improvement

    The LTL provider’s damage claims per shipment in June were the best figures in over seven years, CEO Mario Harik said on an earnings call.

    By Aug. 7, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 5 stories from Trucking Dive

    These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry. 

    By Trucking Dive staff
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    Deep Dive

    Why C-store chains are all-in on travel centers

    Traditional players like Casey's, QuikTrip and RaceTrac are testing the truck stop market for higher margins and EV charging.

    By Brett Dworski • Aug. 7, 2023
  • A notice attached to a dolly at a Yellow terminal in Hayward, California notifies customers and employees company operations have ceased as of noon Sunday.
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    Yellow files for bankruptcy

    The company posted notices last month it was ceasing operations.

    By Updated Aug. 7, 2023
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    Yellow shutdown likely means LTL price increases, analysts say

    The low-cost carrier's rivals see an opportunity to bring in loads at higher rates as bankruptcy looms.

    By Aug. 4, 2023
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    Yellow hit by class-action lawsuit, alleging inadequate notice of layoffs

    A laid-off dockworker in California claims the company violated a 60-day notice requirement in the Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification Act.

    By Aug. 3, 2023
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    TFI International packaging exec to oversee TForce Freight turnaround

    The company is bringing in EVP Bob McGonigal, who heads its Canada-based packaging business, to help turn around its LTL business in the U.S.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    Yellow lays off workforce, plans to liquidate

    The LTL carrier said it hoped to complete one or more transactions to prevent the closure but was unable to do so.

    By , Aug. 2, 2023
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    Schneider National acquires M&M Transport, targeting dedicated segment growth

    The Wisconsin-based carrier projects the deal will grow revenues in its dedicated segment to $1.5 billion.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    JB Hunt bolsters green fleet with 13 zero-emissions trucks from Nikola

    The carrier says it will deploy its first wave of vehicles on routes in the Phoenix and Los Angeles metropolitan areas.

    By Aug. 2, 2023
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    ArcBest hits $3M cost-reduction goal for asset-light segment

    The LTL and logistics provider set the goal the previous quarter after seeing declines in business levels for the segment.

    By Aug. 1, 2023
  • Renderings showing Kenworth T680 and Peterbilt 579 Hydrogen Fuel Cell Trucks, which have initial customer deliveries slated for 2024.
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    Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

    Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

    By Aug. 1, 2023
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    Uber Freight names new head of intermodal

    Former Norfolk Southern executive D’Andrae Larry will lead the segment as the company looks to offer shippers lower cost brokerage options.

    By July 31, 2023
  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

    The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals on Sunday.

    By July 30, 2023
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    Yellow looks to sell brokerage as bankruptcy looms

    The company said multiple parties have expressed interested in acquiring its non-union 3PL subsidiary.

    By July 28, 2023
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    Old Dominion revenue dips 15% in Q2

    The carrier's daily LTL shipments dropped last quarter, but executives were optimistic about a late-July freight upturn.

    By July 27, 2023
  • A Waymo self-driving truck sits inside a conference center in Dallas in November 2022 for the Women In Trucking Association's Accelerate! Conference & Expo.
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    Waymo redirects focus to self-driving cars at the expense of trucking

    The tech company, under Google parent firm Alphabet, is pushing back its timeline and operations for commercializing autonomous tractor-trailers.

    By July 27, 2023
  • International Brotherhood of Teamsters leaders voted Monday to unanimously endorse a tentative labor agreement with LTL carrier TForce Freight.
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    Teamsters leaders endorse tentative TForce Freight labor deal

    The LTL carrier’s 7,800 union employees will vote on ratification this week.

    By July 26, 2023
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    Schneider National appoints manufacturing exec to its board of directors

    Julie Streich fills a newly created director post for the Wisconsin-based logistics service provider.

    By July 26, 2023
  • MEI Pro-Pac International J&J Machinery Transport flatbed oversize
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    Heavy-hauling specialist MEI expands Southeast presence with Pro-Pac deal

    Buying Pro-Pac and affiliate company J&J will bolster the company’s service offerings, MEI CEO Dan Cappello said.

    By July 26, 2023
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    PAM Transport reports profit decline in Q2

    Q2 operating income was $13.8 million, a YoY decrease, but the carrier moved past Q1 headwinds

    By July 25, 2023
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    XPO promotes finance SVP to CFO

    The LTL carrier appointed Kyle Wismans to succeed Carl Anderson, who is leaving next month.

    By July 25, 2023
  • A. Duie Pyle outside warehouse Allentown Pennsylvania LTL
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    A. Duie Pyle opens new warehouse and distribution center

    The Allentown, Pennsylvania, facility enhances the LTL carrier’s Northeast logistics network.

    By July 25, 2023
  • A Marten Transport tractor-trailer in June 2023 on I-95 in Virginia.
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    Marten Transport’s operating efficiency takes another hit

    The carrier reported that tough market conditions and higher costs continued in Q2.

    By July 24, 2023
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    Maverik offering truck and RV fuel discounts at 80 locations

    The convenience retailer has partnered with technology company TruckSmarter which, beyond fuel savings, lets drivers book loads and improve their cash flows.

    By Brett Dworski • July 24, 2023