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  • Schneider National intermodal rail yard
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    Provided by Schneider National 

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    Schneider and CPKC ink intermodal deal

    The agreement will expand the trucking carrier's access between the Midwest and Mexico.

    By • April 21, 2023
  • A Kodiak Robotics truck is attached to a C.R. England trailer.
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    CR England tests AV route in Texas

    The carrier is working with Kodiak Robotics on autonomous Tyson Foods deliveries between Dallas and San Antonio.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • Driving on open road at beautiful sunny day. Aerial view of highway. Explore the Trendline➔
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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
  • The Teamsters National Freight Industry Negotiating Committee kicked off negotiations with ABF Freight in March.
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    Retrieved from International Brotherhood of Teamsters on April 20, 2023
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    Teamsters report progress in ABF negotiations

    “We had a lot of good discussions across the table on a wide variety of issues,” National Freight Director John Murphy said.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • An XPO truck drives at night.
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    Courtesy of XPO
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    XPO hires another former Old Dominion exec

    David Bates will become XPO's COO on Friday.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • A truck drives on the roadway.
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    Werner, ATA note drug violations in list of factors behind driver shortage

    The two stakeholders independently cited clearinghouse tests as one of the many factors limiting the number of available drivers.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • A line of J.B. Hunt tractors.
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    "JB Hunt semi-tractors at the company's intermodal facility in Chicago, IL 08-19-2017" by Richard Hurd is licensed under CC BY 2.0
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    Q1 earnings trends to watch: When will freight pick up?

    “We expect to hear 50 shades of ‘we have no idea’ on the conference calls,” Morgan Stanley analysts wrote.

    By • April 20, 2023
  • The entrance to the Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C.
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    Retrieved from GAO.
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    FMCSA looks to broaden parameters of non-preventable crashes

    The agency is considering changes to the scope of its Crash Preventability Determination Program to allow more crash types and video evidence.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • Overhead view of J.B. Hunt trucks at industrial facility
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    JB Hunt: Trucking is in a ‘freight recession’

    The transportation giant reported a 7% revenue drop in Q1, but executives said patience and preparation will set it up for success when volumes return.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • "Jeopardy!" host Ken Jennings and three-day champion Brian Henegar pose for a photo on the Alex Trebek stage.
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    ‘Jeopardy!’ champ shines light on truckers: ‘You are America’s unsung heroes’

    Brian Henegar, a Pilot Flying J guest services agent, tells Transport Dive why he thanked drivers on the show.

    By • April 18, 2023
  • Schneider National hauled Frito-Lay North America's first third-party EV shipment, the companies announced.
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    Schneider touts Frito-Lay as first customer to use EV trucking service

    The carrier’s Freightliner eCascadias will initially handle drayage hauls for the snack giant in Southern California.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • PGT Trucking Inc. Pennsylvania
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    PGT Transport Inc. 

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    Flatbed segment pivots as new home construction cools

    A diversified client base and strong customer relations help sustain operations through economic downturns, carriers say.

    By • April 17, 2023
  • Aurora's terminal in Texas.
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    Courtesy of Aurora
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    Aurora touts its first Texas AV truck terminal as expenses mount

    The company is preparing to haul freight autonomously without vehicle operators between Dallas and Houston in 2024.

    By • April 14, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck is parked at a terminal.
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    Courtesy of Yellow
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    Yellow: ‘Lines of communication remain open’ with Teamsters

    The LTL carrier told Transport Dive it remains at the negotiation table after the Teamsters rejected its network overhaul proposal.

    By • April 13, 2023
  • A Sysco truck outside.
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    Sysco drivers in Indianapolis, Louisville approve contracts after strikes

    A newly formed union of delivery drivers in Kentucky became part of a push toward workers seeking better pay and benefits.

    By • Updated April 14, 2023
  • XPO driving instructor Don Giffin drives a truck at the company's Hagerstown terminal.
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    Driver-facing camera footage often exonerates truckers: ATRI

    The group’s report offers more than a dozen recommendations for fleets, whether or not they use the devices.

    By • April 12, 2023
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    "P.A.M. Transport Truck in Indianapolis" by Luke Coyle is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0
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    PAM Transport owner names new CFO

    Lance Stewart will take over the helm of P.A.M. Transportation Services' finances following the resignation of Allen West.

    By • April 10, 2023
  • Leaves of a mature marijuana plant are seen in a display at The International Cannabis and Hemp Expo April 18, 2010 in Daly City, California.
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    ATRI asks truck drivers how marijuana policy affects industry

    The 15-question survey contains queries on federal drug policy and how growing legalization affects operations and workforce.

    By • April 10, 2023
  • The headquarters of BlackRock in Manhattan.
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    Deep Dive

    Investment firms BlackRock, Vanguard shift stakes across carriers

    Top financial juggernauts raised their stakes in carriers such as Knight-Swift but diverged in their investment choices elsewhere. Here's what analysts say matter for the trucking industry in the year ahead.

    By • April 7, 2023
  • A freight truck outside a warehouse.
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    ArcBest treasurer will serve as next CFO

    Matt Beasley starts his new post on May 14, the Arkansas-based carrier announced.

    By • April 6, 2023
  • A hood ornament sits atop a Peterbilt tractor-trailer rig.
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    Paccar, investor clash over environmental lobbying disclosures

    Shareholders will vote on whether the OEM should disclose how its activities stack up against international climate change goals.

    By • April 5, 2023
  • Love's Gemini Motor Transport
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    Provided by Love’s Travel Stops & Country Stores 

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    Q&A

    How an in-house fleet supports Love’s growing national footprint

    The private fleet arm of the travel center operator expects to hire over 300 drivers this year.

    By • April 5, 2023
  • Trucks with lights on drive on a road while the sun sets.
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    Marten Transport pay gap between median employee and CEO narrows

    The carrier is making the case to investors that its CEO compensation is competitive to attract and retain talent — while at the same time being equitable and motivating to workers.

    By • April 5, 2023
  • A row of freight trucks.
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    Permission granted by Estes Express Line
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    Deep Dive

    Rooted in Richmond: How Virginia’s capital spawned 3 LTL giants

    The often-intertwined histories of Overnite Transportation Co., Old Dominion Freight Line and Estes Express Lines offer lessons to today’s fleet executives.

    By , • April 4, 2023
  • Aerial shot looking directly down on a row of trucks parked at a truck stop near Albuquerque, New Mexico at night.
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    Q&A

    Truck parking bill has improved chances this year, co-sponsor says

    U.S. Rep. Mike Bost tells Transport Dive why the stars are aligning for a bipartisan agreement.

    By • April 4, 2023
  • EV truck charging
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    Provided by US Foods. 

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    EPA greenlights California truck emission rules, drawing industry outcry

    The Biden administration's favorable ruling makes the state the world's first government requiring the sale of zero-emissions trucks.

    By • April 3, 2023