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Saia takes 10% operating income hit, but new terminals show promise
The carrier reported a 7.9% increase in contract renewal rates as shipments and tonnage increased last quarter.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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Walmart Canada to sell trucking business
Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.
By Alejandra Carranza • Feb. 4, 2025 -
Heartland Express reports fourth-straight quarterly loss
While its legacy business had an operating ratio of 96.3% in Q4, its newly added brands continued to struggle.
By David Taube • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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China responds to Trump with added tariffs on certain products
The new duties are set to take effect Feb. 10 and cover some car, equipment and energy imports.
By Max Garland • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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R+L Carriers faces subpoena under Pregnant Workers Fairness Act
Assuring “expeditious investigation” of all charges, but especially those that fall under a new law like the PWFA, is a priority, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.
By Ginger Christ • Feb. 4, 2025 -
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US, Canada agree to 30-day pause on tariffs
The two countries will push back a Feb. 4 enforcement date as they coordinate anti-drug trafficking efforts at their shared border.
By Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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US delays tariffs on Mexico to March
The two countries agreed to negotiate over the next month while collaborating on addressing drug and weapons trafficking.
By Edwin Lopez , Philip Neuffer • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Trucking anticipates more M&A, less regulation in 2025
The industry expects freight demand improvement and other positive economic trends this year.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 3, 2025 -
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Marten reins in bumpy second half of 2024
The carrier’s operating income dropped 63% for the full year but grew sequentially for the first time since Q2 2022.
By David Taube • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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ArcBest asset-based trucking operating income plummets 40%
ABF Freight reported drops in shipments and weight per shipment in Q4 2024.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Schneider National operating income rebounds as signs of seasonality return
“We are finding that customers are more receptive to rate restoration,” President and CEO Mark Rourke told investors.
By David Taube • Jan. 31, 2025 -
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Landstar owner-operator count drops 10% YoY — and isn’t finished shrinking
The number of drivers leased to the company fell by 184 trucks in Q4 from the previous quarter, CEO Frank Lonegro said.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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SMC3 Jump Start 2025LTL freight classification changes: Upcoming dates to know
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will release more details Thursday, kicking off a public comment period.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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Wabash names new chief commercial officer
Drew Schwartzhoff was previously SVP of strategic marketing for the OEM.
By David Taube • Jan. 30, 2025 -
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SMC3 Jump Start 2025LTL business conditions trending positively for 2025: economist
Consumer spending and factory construction carry positive implications for the industry, said Keith Prather, managing director of Armada Corporate Intelligence.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 28, 2025 -
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US Xpress realigns network under Knight-Swift
Executives have five areas of focus for the acquired carrier going forward, the parent company’s CFO said.
By David Taube • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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5 trucking storylines to watch in 2025
Beyond rate and regulatory shifts, executives are eyeing FedEx Freight’s spinoff, Knight-Swift’s growing LTL operation and a major TFI International acquisition.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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Severe snowfall suspends service in parts of Deep South
Fleets experienced delays as road closures persisted and dangerous conditions severely limited traffic flows.
By David Taube • Jan. 27, 2025 -
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JB Hunt expects insurance, labor cost inflation to persist
“Despite two consecutive years of record safety performance, our insurance premiums have more than doubled,” CFO and EVP John Kuhlow said.
By David Taube • Jan. 24, 2025 -
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A. Duie Pyle reopens 2 former Yellow terminals in Pennsylvania
The sites in Camp Hill and Erie are among 4 service centers the carrier acquired from the bankrupt competitor.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Knight-Swift’s operating income quadruples, led by TL
The carrier’s LTL segment, however, reported high costs associated with its quick integration of Dependable Highway Express.
By David Taube • Jan. 23, 2025 -
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Missouri-based reefer files for bankruptcy
Angie’s Transportation is using its assets, which exceed $1 million, to pay off creditors.
By David Taube • Jan. 22, 2025 -
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Elevated LTL rates begin to ease, index says
Average fuel surcharges fell 3.4% sequentially in Q4.
By David Taube • Jan. 21, 2025 -
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FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff
Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.
By Colin Campbell • Jan. 17, 2025 -
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JB Hunt revenues shrink but Q4 profit margin improves
The carrier reported improvement in the quarter despite another operating loss in its brokerage network.
By David Taube • Jan. 17, 2025
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