Estes cyberattack affected carrier’s phones, other communications

The LTL carrier is moving freight and remains "open for business," President and COO Webb Estes said in a video message.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2023

Trimac debuts smaller Calgary headquarters for hybrid workforce

License plate, logo and truck front walls adorn the 15,000-square-foot office space, designed by architectural firm Kasian.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 9, 2023

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

By Trucking Dive staff

Kodiak, Maersk launch AV route from Texas to Oklahoma

The lane is a first for commercial AV operations, the autonomous tech firm’s CEO said.

By David Taube • Oct. 6, 2023

Love’s acquires trucker services company

With this deal, the travel stop chain adds legal services to its array of amenities for professional drivers that includes parking, showers and maintenance.

By Jessica Loder • Oct. 6, 2023

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

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

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