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  • Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell gestures while speaking at a podium with a blue curtain and America flag behind him in the background.
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    Powell says tariffs will likely push up inflation, unemployment rate

    Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell highlighted how planned and enacted policy shifts by the Trump administration have created unusual economic uncertainty.

    By Jim Tyson • April 17, 2025
  • A photo of an EV charging location. The canopy over the chargers says "Flying J. GM Energy."
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    Permission granted by Pilot Co.
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    Pilot EV charging network passes 130 locations

    The travel center company’s partnership with EVgo and General Motors has reached over half of U.S. states.

    By Jessica Loder • April 16, 2025
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    Trendline

    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
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    Retrieved from C.H. Robinson on April 15, 2025
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    CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

    Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

    By April 16, 2025
  • Two trucks, featuring a tractor with the Kenworth logo.
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    Paccar fights back against golden parachute shareholder proposal

    The OEM’s board of directors believes the vote is unnecessary, citing that the company does not have specific severance agreements with its officers.

    By Haley Cawthon • April 16, 2025
  • A FourStar Freightliner location.
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    Courtesy of Four Star Freightliner
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    Four Star Freightliner opens 8th Southeast location

    The dealership in Georgiana, Alabama, will provide repairs, maintenance and parts for medium- and heavy-duty trucks.

    By April 15, 2025
  • A Swift Transportation tractor-trailer proceeds along a highway.
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    Benita Taube

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    Knight-Swift shareholders reject push for political transparency

    The company argued that it does not make any contributions from corporate funds to candidates or political parties, making the proposal unnecessary.

    By Updated May 20, 2025
  • Multicolored DAF trucks are in a production facility in 2013 in the Netherlands.
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    Paccar CFO to retire after 39 years

    Harrie Schippers will be succeeded by Brice Poplawski who will serve as SVP and CFO, effective June 2.

    By April 14, 2025
  • Saia freight truck parked outside a Saia warehouse.
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    Retrieved from Saia Facebook page on April 08, 2025
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    Saia localizes its customer service operations

    The changes, which aim to speed response time, have led to “workforce impacts” in Georgia and Idaho.

    By April 14, 2025
  • An Amazon truck is seen entering the LDJ5 Amazon Sort Center on April 25, 2022 in New York City.
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    Amazon launches LTL service in US

    The less-than-truckload offering is currently limited to inbound shipments destined for the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment centers.

    By April 11, 2025
  • Greenlane's EV truck charging facility in Colton, California.
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    Courtesy of Greenlane
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    Volvo to partner with Greenlane on EV truck charging

    The heavy-duty truck manufacturer is expanding access to charging stations through its Volvo Open Charge services.

    By April 10, 2025
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    Courtesy of BNSF
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    BNSF, Norfolk Southern team up for intermodal rail service at Pacific Northwest ports

    The offering will ship freight between the Northwest Seaport Alliance and Chicago in six days, per the companies.

    By April 9, 2025
  • A Swift trailer on an interstate in 2024 in the right lane near a flatbed.
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    Knight-Swift upgrades dashcams for improved fleet safety

    The carrier will use Netradyne’s technology for in-cab audio alerts and real-time feedback to positively reinforce drivers.

    By Updated April 15, 2025
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    Wabash to pay $300M less for 2019 liability case

    A Circuit Court determined the initial punitive damage award of $450 million went against the company’s constitutional rights.

    By April 8, 2025
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    Provided by Roadrunner

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    Roadrunner adds 278 lanes to LTL network

    The new service out of Atlanta; Detroit; Nashville, Tennessee; Cleveland, Ohio; and Grand Rapids, Michigan, expands the carrier's network.

    By April 7, 2025
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    Courtesy of McNeilus
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    Waste groups promote direct vision fleets on new safety council

    Together for Safer Roads has launched a leadership group meant to advocate for integrating direct vision trucks into fleets to reduce crashes, injuries and fatalities. IWS, NWRA, McNeilus, Dennis Eagle and others are on board.

    By Megan Quinn • April 3, 2025
  • President Donald Trump attends a cabinet meeting at the White House on Feb. 26, 2025.
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    Trump’s tariffs: Tracking the status of international trade actions

    The U.S. has rolled out a deluge of tariffs, sparking responses from trading partners. Here's where each tariff – threatened or realized – currently stands.

    By Philip Neuffer , Updated Aug. 26, 2025
  • President Donald Trump addresses reporters at the White House on March 3, 2025.
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    Manufacturing economy stalls amid tariff confusion

    The industry is bracing for the impact of the Trump administration's upcoming "Liberation Day," on April 2, set to bring a slew of widespread tariffs.

    By April 1, 2025
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    Provided by Brunswick Group

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    Forward Air loses 2 more board members

    Ana Amicarella and Valerie Bonebrake will not stand for reelection to the LTL carrier's board.

    By April 1, 2025
  • An electric truck parked.
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    Courtesy of Volvo
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    Volvo debuts first customer for truck-as-a-service subscription

    R&M Trucking's use of Volvo on Demand will help it meet customers' sustainability interests while limiting upfront investment.

    By April 1, 2025
  • A C.R. England tractor-trailer on the road.
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    CR England to outfit fleet with driver-facing cameras

    Lytx DriveCam Event Recorders will be installed in the carrier’s 3,500 trucks to monitor unsafe driving behaviors, the companies announced.

    By Updated April 3, 2025
  • Rows of trucks parked at a rest stop against a yellow and pink sunset.
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    Wyndham targets truckers in latest loyalty play

    The hotel company debuted Recharge with Wyndham, which allows truckers to double Wyndham Rewards points on qualifying stays.

    By Noelle Mateer • March 31, 2025
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    Courtesy of Orange EV
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    ABF Freight expands EV yard truck fleet

    The LTL carrier will deploy five more terminal trucks from Orange EV this year.

    By March 31, 2025
  • A Swift trailer on an interstate in 2024 in the right lane near a flatbed.
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    Q&A

    TCA president shares optimistic outlook for truckload haulers

    Jim Ward discussed emissions rule rollbacks, independent contractor law and tariffs in an interview with Trucking Dive.

    By March 28, 2025
  • A Texas state trooper inspects a Swift truck.
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    Michael Gonzalez/Getty Images via Getty Images
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    How Trump’s FMCSA nominee bridged the trucker-trooper divide

    Derek Barrs developed a program pairing drivers and law enforcement to promote mutual understanding while serving as Florida Highway Patrol chief.

    By March 28, 2025
  • Ward Transport and Logistics headquarters
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    Ward Transport hires TForce Freight sales leader

    Brian Goley, former TForce regional sales director, is now western division sales director at Ward.

    By March 26, 2025