Knight-Swift is looking for more LTL deals

The company generated $352 million in free cash flow last quarter, which puts it in the position to make more acquisitions.

By Edwin Lopez • April 21, 2022

Ruan adds Orange EV terminal truck to its electric fleet

A Ruan executive said a previous deployment of the electric yard truck surpassed "uptime expectations."

By Kate Magill • April 20, 2022

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JB Hunt reports rising trucking demand as rail challenges restrict intermodal

Truckload revenue grew 77% YoY in Q1, the segment's best performance since 2005.

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 19, 2022

XPO to increase LTL capacity with 2 new terminals

The terminals in California and Georgia are part of XPO's wider LTL expansion efforts to increase door capacity by 6%.

By Kate Magill • April 18, 2022

Tales from the C-Suite: The blurred lines between trucking CIOs, CTOs

As the industry begins to adopt real-time tracking, CIOs and CTOs both need to make decisions on data with speed. 

By Heather Larson • April 14, 2022

Relationships are still crucial in trucking, even as intermediaries rise

The growth of intermediary platforms has put distance between carriers and their true clients. Is that healthy?

By Lanny Fleming • April 12, 2022

JB Hunt launches program for shippers to offset transportation emissions

Businesses can purchase credits to make shipments carbon neutral under the carrier's Clean Transport program. 

By Sarah Zimmerman • April 11, 2022

Chewy launches freight service to fulfill linehaul needs

The online retailer is leveraging its own middle mile fleet in a bid for more reliable and less expensive transportation.

By Max Garland • April 6, 2022

Old Dominion adds capacity with service network expansion

The LTL carrier plans to open eight to 10 more facilities across the country in FY2022.

By Colin Campbell • April 5, 2022

White House credits apprenticeships, outreach for trucker employment gains

Domino's, Frito-Lay, PepsiCo, Albertsons and UPS are among more than 100 employers that have launched programs to improve driver retention since December.

By Colin Campbell • April 4, 2022

Inside PepsiCo's strategy for fleet electrification

For the food and beverage giant, executive buy-in is a crucial part of scaling for the future.

By S.L. Fuller • April 4, 2022

Maersk doubles down on fleet electrification with Volvo EV order

More than 100 electric trucks are set to be delivered by the end of Q1 2023.

By Alejandra Carranza • March 30, 2022

By the numbers: Biden's budget priorities for transportation

A proposal to spend $3 billion in freight and highway projects is among the president's requests to Congress.

By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2022

Why gas tax breaks could 'do little to nothing' to help trucking companies

Despite temporary relief in some states, truckers worry the International Fuel Tax Agreement will negate any savings.

By Colin Campbell • March 28, 2022

Dollar General plans to double private fleet size in 2022

The retailer saves an average of 20% every time it uses its private fleet instead of a third party, its COO said.

By Max Garland • March 28, 2022

XPO sells intermodal business to STG Logistics for $710M

The deal advances XPO's plan to become a pure-play LTL operator. 

By Max Garland • March 25, 2022

Maersk to add 300 electric trucks to North America network

It's the carrier's "largest heavy-duty electric truck deployment to date," according to an announcement.

By Colin Campbell • March 25, 2022

A 'winning formula': FedEx Freight ramps up collaboration with FedEx Ground

FedEx Freight trucks have traveled more than 7 million miles since June on behalf of home delivery-focused Ground.

By Max Garland • March 23, 2022

Autonomous trucks could impact up to 94% of long-haul hours: study

While many worry the tech will eliminate millions of jobs in the future, researchers estimate it's closer to "a few hundred thousand."

By Jim Stinson • March 21, 2022

Truck driver shortage: everything you need to know

What does a driver shortage mean for your business? Here are some of the most significant statistics to give you an idea.

March 21, 2022

Canadian Pacific work stoppage expected to shift more volume to truck

The railroad locked out workers and is shutting down operations across Canada over a labor dispute. 

By Max Garland • March 18, 2022

JB Hunt to grow intermodal fleet more than 40% in partnership with BNSF

The companies have begun collaborating on how to optimize flows and manage capacity using properties near key facilities in Southern California and Chicago.

By Sarah Zimmerman • March 18, 2022

A. Duie Pyle expands into Virginia

The Pennsylvania LTL carrier sees opportunity further down the Atlantic coast.

By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2022

Yellow settles with Defense Department for $6.85M

The Pentagon sued Yellow and its subsidiaries in 2018 for systematic overcharging for shipments, and then hiding the fact.

By Jim Stinson • March 15, 2022

How XPO Logistics uses tech to improve door planning

As labor constraints persist, dock management tools help boost productivity while decreasing costs.

By Amanda Loudin • March 14, 2022