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‘Egregious falsehoods and baseless insults’: Yellow, Teamsters exchange heated letters over network overhaul
The correspondence and a union memo shed more light on last week's blowup in talks.
By Colin Campbell • March 31, 2023 -
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Kodiak Robotics, Forward Air unite for Atlanta-Dallas AV route
In the partnership, a Kodiak truck hauls expedited freight, operating 24 hours a day, six days a week.
By David Taube • March 31, 2023 -
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These five stories detail the top trends and issues facing the trucking and transportation industry.
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Pennsylvania-based truckload, brokerage firm expanding to Maryland
Watsontown Trucking Co. plans to open a new operations center in Hagerstown in early 2024 to enhance regional services.
By Larry Avila • March 30, 2023 -
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Truck Parking Safety Improvement Act reintroduced with bipartisan support
The bicameral legislation would invest hundreds of millions of federal dollars into more truck parking.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023 -
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Q&AWM execs weigh alternative fuel vehicles as part of fleet strategy
With incentives and customer expectations in mind, COO John Morris and Senior Director of Fleet David Tessin discuss how to adapt to evolving environment.
By Maria Rachal • March 29, 2023 -
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ColumnTear down organizational silos to get everyone on the same page
Companies that fail to do so will find themselves in frequent, if not constant, conflict and confusion.
By Lanny Fleming • March 29, 2023 -
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Teamsters to Yellow: Stop using purchased transportation
The union gave the company 30 days’ notice to “cease the use of PT,” saying it is no longer permitted under the National Master Freight Agreement.
By Colin Campbell • March 29, 2023 -
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What Knight-Swift deal means for its future M&A prospects
Experts say the acquisition illustrates the prime market conditions for network expansion right now.
By David Taube , Colin Campbell • March 27, 2023 -
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Teamsters reject Yellow’s resubmitted proposal for network overhaul
The union canceled a negotiation meeting with the company as the sides currently clash over a revised plan.
By Colin Campbell • March 27, 2023 -
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Yellow to close 2 Ohio facilities as part of network overhaul
The LTL carrier plans to offer transfers to workers at the facilities in Akron and West Chester.
By Colin Campbell • March 24, 2023 -
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Dollar General hits goal of doubling size of its private fleet
The discount retailer expects to operate more than 2,000 tractors by early 2024.
By Larry Avila • March 23, 2023 -
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US Xpress subsidiary will remain separate following Knight-Swift deal
Total Transportation of Mississippi will retain its brand, operations and workers once the acquisition closes.
By David Taube • March 23, 2023 -
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Banking instability could affect trucking
Faltering institutions or any pullback in lending could change fleet operations and the profile of M&A deals in the industry.
By Colin Campbell • March 23, 2023 -
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Knight-Swift unveils new leadership for US Xpress as part of deal
Swift Transportation executives will take the reins of the acquired company as the Fuller family transitions out of executive roles.
By David Taube • March 21, 2023 -
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PAM Transport finance chief resigns after decades with the carrier
CFO Allen West will serve in an advisory role through June 8.
By David Taube • March 21, 2023 -
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R&R Express buys Load to Ride
The Pittsburgh-based LTL and truckload carrier says the acquisition opens door to West Coast opportunities.
By Larry Avila • March 20, 2023 -
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Yellow to close Milwaukee terminal in May
The move is part of its plan to consolidate operations nationwide.
By Larry Avila • Updated March 20, 2023 -
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FedEx Freight moves to rightsize fleet, limit hiring as volumes fall
The LTL unit is one of several carriers cutting costs in the face of weakening demand.
By Max Garland • March 20, 2023 -
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Werner’s key customer mix moves toward retail, consumer products
Those industry groups represented 60% of its top 50 customers, a decades-long high.
By David Taube • March 17, 2023 -
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Q&AGreat Plains Transport’s chief growth officer hopes to bring past customers to new job
Jacob Perry says his priority is to re-establish past business relationships and find new opportunities.
By Larry Avila • March 17, 2023 -
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Gatik rolls out AV deliveries for Kroger in Dallas
Reefer truck operations are expected to launch in Q2, and will run seven days a week.
By David Taube • March 16, 2023 -
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Yellow reduced workforce in the face of Q4 demand decline
The LTL carrier’s announcement followed a 25% drop last quarter YoY in tonnage.
By Colin Campbell • March 16, 2023 -
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Volvo’s planned AV network recruits its first carrier
Dry van TL provider Ascend has reserved driverless trucks for long-haul runs in Texas.
By David Taube • March 15, 2023 -
Regulators approve Canadian Pacific’s $31B acquisition of Kansas City Southern
The Surface Transportation Board said the move will shift about 64,000 truckloads annually from North America’s roads to rail.
By Sarah Zimmerman • Updated March 16, 2023 -
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3 red flags that could signal a double-brokerage scheme
Verifying the name on a bill of lading and other steps can save owner-operators from fraud that can cost them thousands of dollars, OOIDA says.
By Colin Campbell • March 14, 2023
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