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  • A U.S. Xpress truck drives northbound on I-95 in Virginia in January 2023.
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    US Xpress HQ slated to remain following Knight-Swift deal

    Executives said retaining the Chattanooga, Tennessee location would minimize disruption.

    By • April 3, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck on the road.
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    ‘Egregious falsehoods and baseless insults’: Yellow, Teamsters exchange heated letters over network overhaul

    The correspondence and a union memo shed more light on last week's blowup in talks.

    By • March 31, 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
  • A Kodiak Robotics truck is linked to a Forward Air trailer.
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    Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route

    In the partnership, a Kodiak truck hauls expedited freight, operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.

    By • March 31, 2023
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    Pennsylvania-based truckload, brokerage firm expanding to Maryland

    Watsontown Trucking Co. plans to open a new operations center in Hagerstown in early 2024 to enhance regional services.

    By • March 30, 2023
  • Lewie Pugh, executive vice president of the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association, met with Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly during a visit to Washington, D.C.
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    Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act reintroduced with bipartisan support

    The bicameral legislation would invest hundreds of millions of federal dollars into more truck parking. 

    By • March 29, 2023
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    WM execs weigh alternative fuel vehicles as part of fleet strategy

    With incentives and customer expectations in mind, COO John Morris and Senior Director of Fleet David Tessin discuss how to adapt to evolving environment.

    By Maria Rachal • March 29, 2023
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    Tear down organizational silos to get everyone on the same page

    Companies that fail to do so will find themselves in frequent, if not constant, conflict and confusion.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck on the road.
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    Teamsters to Yellow: Stop using purchased transportation

    The union gave the company 30 days’ notice to “cease the use of PT,” saying it is no longer permitted under the National Master Freight Agreement.

    By • March 29, 2023
  • Swift freight is hauled southbound on I-95 in Virginia in January 2023.
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    What Knight-Swift deal means for its future M&A prospects

    Experts say the acquisition illustrates the prime market conditions for network expansion right now.

    By , • March 27, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck is parked in Montana.
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    Teamsters reject Yellow’s resubmitted proposal for network overhaul

    The union canceled a negotiation meeting with the company as the sides currently clash over a revised plan.

    By • March 27, 2023
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    Yellow to close 2 Ohio facilities as part of network overhaul

    The LTL carrier plans to offer transfers to workers at the facilities in Akron and West Chester.

    By • March 24, 2023
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    Dollar General hits goal of doubling size of its private fleet

    The discount retailer expects to operate more than 2,000 tractors by early 2024.

    By • March 23, 2023
  • A U.S. Xpress truck drives northbound on I-95 in Virginia in January 2023.
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    US Xpress subsidiary will remain separate following Knight-Swift deal

    Total Transportation of Mississippi will retain its brand, operations and workers once the acquisition closes.

    By • March 23, 2023
  • Trucks wait at a gate outside a Port of Los Angeles terminal.
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    Banking instability could affect trucking

    Faltering institutions or any pullback in lending could change fleet operations and the profile of M&A deals in the industry.

    By • March 23, 2023
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    Knight-Swift unveils new leadership for US Xpress as part of deal

    Swift Transportation executives will take the reins of the acquired company as the Fuller family transitions out of executive roles.

    By • March 21, 2023
  • P.A.M. Transportation has acquired Metropolitan Trucking for $77.4 million.
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    PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier

    CFO Allen West will serve in an advisory role through June 8.

    By • March 21, 2023
  • R&R Express LTL Truckload Load to Ride LTR
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    R&R Express buys Load to Ride

    The Pittsburgh-based LTL and truckload carrier says the acquisition opens door to West Coast opportunities.

    By • March 20, 2023
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    Yellow to close Milwaukee terminal in May

    The move is part of its plan to consolidate operations nationwide.

    By • Updated March 20, 2023
  • A FedEx delivery truck sits parked on June 25, 2019 in San Francisco, California.
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    FedEx Freight moves to rightsize fleet, limit hiring as volumes fall

    The LTL unit is one of several carriers cutting costs in the face of weakening demand.

    By • March 20, 2023
  • A Werner trailer on the road on a sunny day.
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    Werner’s key customer mix moves toward retail, consumer products

    Those industry groups represented 60% of its top 50 customers, a decades-long high.

    By • March 17, 2023
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    Great Plains Transport’s chief growth officer hopes to bring past customers to new job

    Jacob Perry says his priority is to re-establish past business relationships and find new opportunities.

    By • March 17, 2023
  • A Gatik truck outside a Kroger grocery store.
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    Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas

    Reefer truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.

    By • March 16, 2023
  • A Yellow Corp. truck at a terminal.
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    Yellow reduced workforce in the face of Q4 demand decline

    The LTL carrier’s announcement followed a 25% drop last quarter YoY in tonnage.

    By • March 16, 2023
  • An Ascend tractor-trailer on a road.
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    Volvo’s planned AV network recruits its first carrier

    Dry van TL provider Ascend has reserved driverless trucks for long-haul runs in Texas.

    By • March 15, 2023
  • Kansas City Southern SD70ACes 4183 and 4045 lead westbound CP train 575 along the upper Mississippi at Maple Springs, Minn. KCS power is becoming common on trains coming up from Kansas City.
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    Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern

    The Surface Transportation Board said the move will shift about 64,000 truckloads annually from North America’s roads to rail.

    By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 16, 2023