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J.B. Hunt gives $500 bonus to drivers, support staff
Top fleets seek to beef up pay, policy during pandemic.
By Jim Stinson • March 24, 2020 -
Peterbilt to recall four models, more than 35,600 trucks
Some models have a defect that could cause fire.
By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020 -
COVID-19 puts the brakes on transport M&A
A recessionary economy will provide an opportunity for buyers with a cash cushion, but deeper into the second quarter of the year, it will become difficult to close deals, analysts said.
By Jim Stinson • March 23, 2020 -
Moody's: Transport faces 'high exposure' to COVID-19 disruption
A slump in cargo demand or viral outbreak among drivers puts trucking at risk.
By Shefali Kapadia • March 20, 2020 -
XPO ends spinoff strategy in light of COVID-19 outbreak
CEO Brad Jacobs' January announcement that he would consider selling off parts was a sign trucking M&A was healthy, but world events have conspired against further plans.
By Jim Stinson • March 20, 2020 -
Ports adjust truck gate hours as COVID-19 dips volumes
Trucks may lose some flexibility, one expert said, but longer turn times and congestion shouldn't be an issue, given low port volumes.
By Matt Leonard • March 20, 2020 -
Trade orgs raise alarms about truckers' access to rest stops
Worn down and weary from delivering America's supplies, truckers are blocked from some state rest stops.
By Jim Stinson • March 19, 2020 -
FedEx sees bright spot in Freight even as LTL demand drops
CEO Fred Smith said e-commerce will be a big driver of delivery growth, and FedEx will play a large role. But outlooks are on hold as coronavirus creates uncertainty.
By Jim Stinson • March 17, 2020 -
Trucking demand surges as retailers restock
Analysts said demand spikes and spot rate increases are "directly attributable" to the COVID-19 outbreak as retailers attempt to restock depleted stores.
By Matt Leonard • March 17, 2020 -
State DOTs mull further action to ease trucking rules during coronavirus crisis
Some states let FMCSA take the lead, while other DOTs act in addition.
By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020 -
States, FMCSA waive trucking regs as coronavirus increases need to restock
Waiving rules could mean a better response to the COVID-19 crisis.
By Jim Stinson • March 16, 2020 -
Canadian driver shortage creates $2.2B industry revenue loss
The intertwined nature of North American trucking means a driver shortage in Canada could have serious impact on U.S. industries.
By Jim Stinson • March 13, 2020 -
XPO to acquire majority of Kuehne + Nagel's UK logistics assets
The deal gives XPO access to 75 of Kuehne + Nagel’s 83 logistics facilities in the country and a blue chip customer base in the e-commerce, technology, and food and beverage industries.
By Morgan Forde • March 13, 2020 -
UPS taps former Home Depot CFO Carol Tomé to succeed David Abney as CEO
Tomé will be UPS' twelfth CEO in its 113-year history and the first woman to hold the position.
By Morgan Forde • March 12, 2020 -
Courtesy of Wilson Logistics
Wilson Logistics, Locomation collaborate on Autonomous Relay Convoy tech
Wilson Logistics said it anticipates the pilot program will reduce operating costs by 33% per mile, with an 8% reduction in fuel expense.
By Jim Stinson • March 11, 2020 -
Opinion
Will coronavirus change trucking demand and rates? Watch these 4 factors
Understanding customer supply chain struggles will help trucking executives anticipate demand changes and strengthen their relationships with shippers, DAT's Peggy Dorf writes.
By Peggy Dorf • March 11, 2020 -
Courtesy of Daimler Trucks North America
Daimler Trucks measures customer experience with battery-electric fleet
The company wants to go fully electric. But first, the testing.
By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020 -
Adeline Kon/Trucking Dive
Deep DiveCoronavirus has trucking experts on edge for 2020
Forecasts for the remainder of the year are mute, as COVID-19 and driver shortages play out.
By Jim Stinson • March 9, 2020 -
Courtesy of Team Drive-Away
Team Drive-Away bets trucks are good cargo
More consolidation with truckload and niche markets is likely in 2020, despite volatility, an analyst said.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 28, 2020 -
TQL cyber breach is latest example of the industry's vulnerability to hacking
The cyberattack compromised its carrier portal, potentially granting access to "carrier accounts, including, in many instances, tax ID numbers and bank account numbers," according to the company's website.
By Morgan Forde • Feb. 28, 2020 -
NACFE envisions more electric trucks for regional hauls
Electric trucks get another boost with a three-year grant.
By Jim Stinson • Feb. 24, 2020 -
Nestlé beverage delivery arm reaches carbon neutrality
A combination of fleet conversion, route optimization, replacement of truck trips with rail, redesigned racks, renewable energy and carbon offset projects helped ReadyRefresh achieve neutrality.
By Shefali Kapadia • Feb. 12, 2020 -
XPO cuts brokerage headcount nearly 20%, credits automation
Revenue for XPO's brokerage division was down 14% year-over-year for 2019, but the company is finding cost savings by automating the process.
By Matt Leonard • Feb. 11, 2020 -
Inaccurate maps cost logistics companies $6B: survey
Even small problems can result in major losses for logistics companies, especially as e-commerce puts more delivery trucks on city streets.
By Jason Plautz • Feb. 11, 2020 -
FedEx to transfer some Express parcels to Ground for last mile
The aim is to improve parcel density and cost particularity for residential deliveries, FedEx said.
By Morgan Forde • Feb. 10, 2020
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