How 6 big fleets are planning for a hot freight market in 2022

Executives from Yellow, J.B. Hunt, Werner and more predict what is ahead, from LTL strategies to sharing costs.

Jan. 26, 2022

Schneider’s 3 strategies for betting on demand in 2022

The transport firm already kicked off the year with a $263 million acquisition. 

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 26, 2022

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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

For JB Hunt, 2022 is about sharing costs with shippers

The carrier plans to pass along expenses as the entire trucking industry faces equipment constraints and inflation.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 26, 2022

Drivers, rental prices and tech: Ryder’s CFO talks 5 trends in trucking

The company is also keeping tabs on labor, operations and equipment as the market continues to be favorable.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 26, 2022

Forward Air doubles down on LTL strategy with dozens more terminals

The carrier will expand into primary as well as secondary markets, based on nationwide freight data and customer feedback. 

By Shefali Kapadia • Jan. 26, 2022

Daseke focuses on new M&A approach with 10 deals in the pipeline

The carrier is planning "further operating company consolidations" as part of its growth plan, the CEO said.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 25, 2022

Battery-electric vs. hydrogen trucks: The debate heads into 2022

As fleets eye a future with zero emissions, industry remains undecided whether BEVs or FCEVs will come out ahead.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 25, 2022

Finance leaders vexed by surging operating costs

CFOs and other financial executives have expressed rising concern about prices for transport and energy, among other expenses, a survey found.

By Jim Tyson • Jan. 21, 2022

LTL rates to stay high in Q1, fueled by price hikes and capacity constraints

Cost per LTL shipment surged in 2021, even as weight per shipment dropped. Elevated TL shipping rates are not slated to ease, either.

By Max Garland • Jan. 21, 2022

Rail velocity hampers JB Hunt as Schneider signs with new rail partner

Despite congestion, intermodal expansion goals remain. J.B. Hunt plans to buy more equipment while rival Schneider switches to Union Pacific.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 19, 2022

Port of Los Angeles adjusts dwell fees to remove truck-over-rail incentive

Shippers diverted imports from rails to trucks after a threat of an import container dwell fee was found to favor local cargo.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 18, 2022

Regulations, costs dissuade truck carriers from hauling in the Northeast

Connecticut was once one of the crown business jewels of the Northeast. Now, the state is steadily losing people and, with them, businesses.

By Jim Stinson • Jan. 14, 2022

Zim to pay truckers for speedy pickup at Port of Los Angeles

The ocean carrier is offering up to $200 for each dry-van or laden container retrieved within four days after it is discharged from the ship.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 13, 2022

Port of Oakland to speed truck turn times with pop-up container yard

Motor carriers have spent more time waiting in line, due to a surge of imports at West Coast ports.

By Edwin Lopez • Jan. 6, 2022

Tales from the C-suite: COVID-19, squeezed supply chains alter the trucking COO's role

"Every job has to evolve more tomorrow than it has today, or you won't be in business long," said Garner Trucking COO Tim Chrulski.

By Heather Larson • Jan. 4, 2022

2022: New year, same old transport problems?

The trucking industry is in an enviable position to dictate rather than react.

By Lanny Fleming • Jan. 4, 2022

Editor's picks: Old Dominion, TFI and other 2021 stories worth revisiting

This collection of articles was curated for transport executives who want deep insights into some of last year's most interesting topics.

By S.L. Fuller • Jan. 2, 2022

The top trucking trends of 2021

For the transport industry, 2021 may be best described as the year of the shortage. But trucking firms are creative problem-solvers.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 29, 2021

The top trucking news of 2021

Another year of the pandemic; another year of fleets rising to the challenge.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 27, 2021

Analysts bet on an active transport M&A year in 2021. They were right.

UPS sold its freight segment, while Knight-Swift got into the LTL game with a $1.35 billion acquisition.

Dec. 23, 2021

Trucks haul 'remembrance wreaths' across America, in photos

The Honor Fleet delivers wreaths to U.S. cemeteries each December as a way to honor fallen veterans.

By Shefali Kapadia • Dec. 22, 2021

A look at trucking, by the numbers

Rates and ratios literally went off the charts in 2021.

Dec. 21, 2021

The White House has a plan to boost truck driver recruitment. Here's what 8 stakeholders say about it.

While generally optimistic, reactions to the Biden administration's outline have been mixed.

By Transport Dive Staff • Dec. 17, 2021

Trucking's invisible port woes

With all eyes on trucking and drayage these days, does the general public truly understand what they're seeing?

By S.L. Fuller • Dec. 17, 2021

Central Freight Lines closure raises questions about trucking boom

An LTL expert said Central Freight Lines is an anomaly in a hot market, while a TL expert is not so sure.

By Jim Stinson • Dec. 16, 2021