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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 Larry Avila • 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 David Taube • Dec. 22, 2022 -
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TrendlineTop 5 stories from Trucking Dive
These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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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 Kelly Stroh • 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 Colin Campbell • 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 Larry Avila • 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 David Taube • 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 -
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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 Colin Campbell • Dec. 16, 2022 -
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Old Dominion Freight Line to increase rates next month
The LTL carrier announced a 4.9% increase, effective Jan. 3.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Ryder grows Chicago area capacity with new distribution center
The nearly 550,000 square-foot facility will feature 54 cross-dock positions, 162 trailer stalls and target shippers of consumer packaged goods.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 15, 2022 -
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Volvo tech startup to pilot autonomous loads on Uber Freight platform
The pair seek to transform empty miles and address other challenges for trucking in a new initiative.
By David Taube • Dec. 14, 2022 -
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ColumnStrategic LTL pricing requires relationships built on trust
The industry should end punitive pricing practices and create an environment where shippers and carriers share information, writes columnist Lanny Fleming.
By Lanny Fleming • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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EV waste trucks face a ‘cutthroat business’
The CEO of Battle Motors talked risks and what’s next for rapidly evolving fleet technologies at a recent industry conference.
By Maria Rachal • Dec. 13, 2022 -
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ArcBest CFO to retire
David Cobb will step down next October. The logistics company has begun the search for a successor.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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Ryder expands board of directors to 12 with new appointment
A former CEO of a silicon carbide technology and production company is among those joining the logistics company’s audit and governance committees.
By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2022 -
CH Robinson settles crash lawsuit after Supreme Court denies review
The case raised questions over who is accountable when a truck driver, contracted by a broker, is involved in a collision.
By David Taube • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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ContainerPort Group owner acquires Pacific Northwest 3PL
Parent company World Group has purchased Pacific Cascade, which operates a 50-truck fleet out of Sumner, Washington.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 12, 2022 -
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How XPO’s new CIO keeps tech on track in trucking
The logistics company is leveraging data and an engineering culture to optimize LTL.
By Matt Ashare • Dec. 9, 2022 -
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Ryder launches drop-and-hook service
The new service leverages its driver network and trailers on the COOP platform to help customers manage logistics needs.
By David Taube • Dec. 8, 2022 -
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Werner sees higher driver school costs amid recruitment push
Following acquisitions to onboard more drivers, some training schools faced setbacks, according to executives.
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Parcel carrier Better Trucks to double coverage area
Co-founder and CEO Andy Whiting highlighted Texas, Florida and the Carolinas as states the company plans to grow in.
By Max Garland • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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New scholarship for women pursuing CDLs honors industry leader
Drive It Forward funding honors Centerline Drivers' Sheila Castaneda.
By David Taube • Dec. 7, 2022 -
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Why a rail strike would be catastrophic for trucking
“My business can’t be successful without a good rail system,” former ATA chairman Phil Byrd told Transport Dive.
By Colin Campbell • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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Navistar, TuSimple end autonomous tech partnership
The two companies broke off plans to develop fully autonomous trucks by 2024 but said future agreements remain possible.
By David Taube • Dec. 6, 2022 -
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The 7 top transport stories in 2022
Here’s a look at key issues facing the industry as it also shows signs of contraction.
By Larry Avila • Dec. 5, 2022
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