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    Indiana freight brokerage firm promotes 2 executives

    Circle Logistics names leaders to supervise its operations across three states.

    By • Jan. 18, 2023
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    XPO hires Wall Street analyst as chief strategy officer

    Longtime auto analyst Ali Faghri brings a wealth of experience and deep investor relationships, CEO Mario Harik said.

    By • Jan. 17, 2023
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    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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    Large-scale trucking M&A could cool in 2023

    A challenging economy may make major deals more difficult to execute.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Werner expands borrowing capacity with $1B credit facility as it eyes acquisitions

    The carrier rolled over debt and replaced two credit facilities as part of the new deal.

    By • Jan. 13, 2023
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    Estes enters 4th generation of family leadership with new president, COO

    Webb Estes, a CDL holder and former VP of process improvement, takes on leadership amid economic turmoil.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    CH Robinson’s decision to part ways with CEO a head-scratcher for analysts

    The logistics company's next chief executive will face a soft market as the world braces for an economic slowdown.

    By • Jan. 11, 2023
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    An inside look at how XPO uses technology in its terminals and trucks

    Transport Dive toured one of the LTL carrier's largest facilities to see how it monitors its dockworkers and drivers in real time.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    How women are breaking down barriers in the trucking industry

    As the industry races to recruit more drivers, trade groups and the White House are among those working on solutions to attract diverse talent.

    By • Jan. 10, 2023
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    PGT Trucking buys Nikola battery-electric truck, plans to lease 100 more

    The flatbed carrier’s foray into BEV trucks is an effort to align with customers’ green energy commitments, President Gregg Troian said.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    Apprenticeships open opportunities to trucking industry careers

    Many carriers find the programs offer a way to bring diverse candidates, including veterans, into a driving career.

    By • Jan. 9, 2023
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    FMCSA rejects industry request to share hair testing results

    The Trucking Alliance, which includes major players such as J.B. Hunt and Knight-Swift, plans to “continue to press the issue.”

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    One owner-operator’s perspective on why more truck parking is so critical

    Doug Smith, of Utah-based Ralph Smith Co., said he recently had to park on an on-ramp in Nevada for a nap.

    By • Jan. 6, 2023
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    LTL rating system needs an overhaul, but the industry might not be ready

    Density-based pricing, which could put a stop to constantly evolving rules, may require gradual adoption.

    By • Jan. 5, 2023
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    ATA leaders outline trucking’s 2023 priorities

    President Chris Spear and Chair Dan Van Alstine share their vision for the next year in an interview with Transport Dive.

    By • Jan. 4, 2023
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    CH Robinson ousts CEO in wake of layoffs, falling demand

    The logistics giant terminated Bob Biesterfeld without cause. Its former board chair was named interim CEO on Jan. 1.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    High fuel prices, driver constraints are likely to remain issues in 2023

    Trucking industry wades through challenges in shadow of regulatory change.

    By • Jan. 3, 2023
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    The top trucking trends of 2022

    Driver recruitment, economic concerns, investments in equipment and EVs were top of mind over the past year

    By • Dec. 29, 2022
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    Cost-cutting, regulatory roadblocks: Trucking’s top stories in 2022

    The past 12 months saw conditions normalize while firms dealt with problems from overstaffing to cost escalation.

    By • Dec. 27, 2022
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    TuSimple will cut 25% of workforce, scale back freight lanes

    The layoffs, part of a restructuring plan, cap a year of turmoil for the autonomous trucking startup.

    By • Dec. 22, 2022
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    GXO to close Wisconsin warehouse in February

    The XPO-spin off will cease operations at the facility and lay off over 100 workers.

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Trucking M&A raged on in 2022 as economy worsened

    Many firms brought in record revenues and scaled their operations — but with differing motives.

    By • Dec. 21, 2022
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    Meijer deploys all-electric trucks with eye on cold weather performance

    The retailer says the trucks will operate within a 200-mile radius of its home charging site in Michigan.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Smaller carriers more likely to face hardships, CEOs say

    November saw higher-than-usual exits from the marketplace, according to an FTR analysis.

    By • Dec. 20, 2022
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    Love’s expands loyalty program to alternative fueling stations

    Customers can now earn points when they purchase compressed natural gas (CNG) at Love’s-owned Trillium stations.

    By Brett Dworski • Dec. 16, 2022
  • Trucks are parked in a line. The American Transportation Research Institute has appointed carriers, shippers and drivers to its Research Advisory Committee for 2023-2024.
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    Yellow, Coca-Cola and C.H. Robinson execs among 34 members named to ATRI advisory body

    The trucking experts will help the group prioritize the industry’s top research needs.

    By • Dec. 16, 2022