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Baltimore truckers, dockworkers brace for Key Bridge collapse effects
The downed bridge is marooning the Port of Baltimore and threatening the region's supply chain.
By Colin Campbell • March 27, 2024 -
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Port of Baltimore stops accepting export containers
The state-owned Seagirt Marine Terminal will be closed Friday, according to an alert.
By Colin Campbell • March 26, 2024 -
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Valley Companies elevates finance, sales leaders
The Wisconsin-based brokerage’s latest promotions come as the business continues to roll out new services.
By Larry Avila • March 25, 2024 -
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‘A true beacon’: JB Hunt’s next CEO inspires other women in trucking
Shelley Simpson’s ascendance is a source of encouragement to those hoping to take on similarly influential roles in the male-dominated industry.
By Colin Campbell • March 21, 2024 -
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Judge rules against CTA, OOIDA in AB5 case
The end of the case delivers a blow to the trucking industry, but OOIDA said it’s considering an appeal.
By David Taube • March 18, 2024 -
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Former Knight-Swift CEO to receive $5.5M severance package
David Jackson agreed to non-competition, non-disclosure and non-disparagement clauses, the company said.
By David Taube • March 15, 2024 -
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Yellow asks court to toss employee class-action suit
The bankruptcy happened too quickly for the company to provide the required 60 days’ notice before layoffs, the company said in a filing.
By Colin Campbell • March 15, 2024 -
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National Waste & Recycling Association to extend fleet safety program
NWRA and Together for Safer Roads are partnering to offer online training for companies with less than 100 trucks.
By Megan Quinn • March 15, 2024 -
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‘Welcome news’: Parts and labor costs dip in Q4
A reduction in pricing pressures and the influx of more new trucks are lowering carriers’ parts costs, according to TMC and Decisiv.
By Colin Campbell • March 8, 2024 -
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Deep DiveFreight rates could rebound this year: experts
Carrier executives are beginning to show optimism for a rate recovery, which could spell rising costs for customers.
By Larry Avila • March 7, 2024 -
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Carriers, individuals pledge $3.7M to Trucking Cares Foundation
More than three dozen companies and individuals each pledged $100,000 to the American Trucking Associations nonprofit over the next decade.
By Colin Campbell • March 7, 2024 -
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RK Logistics buys On Time Trucking, expanding to East Coast
The deal bolsters the 3PL’s ability to store lithium-ion batteries, a growing business segment for the firm.
By Larry Avila • March 1, 2024 -
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Report: Employers don’t practice what they preach on skills-based hiring
Fewer than 1 in 700 new hires benefited from businesses dropping degree requirements, Burning Glass Institute and Harvard Business School estimated.
By Carolyn Crist • March 1, 2024 -
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Veteran XPO driver navigates trucking’s daily challenges with ease
Steadman “Steve” Mitchell shared insights from his 30 years behind the wheel during a 15-mile delivery run to a prison commissary supplier and a luxury fitness club.
By Colin Campbell • March 1, 2024 -
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Simpson to replace Roberts as JB Hunt CEO
The trucking giant’s president will continue in her current role when she assumes the top job in July.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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President and CEO: Trucking companies are splitting the jobs
The reasoning varies by the carrier. Two trucking leaders describe how they view each role.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 29, 2024 -
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Knight-Swift’s Jackson steps down, Miller takes helm
The country’s biggest TL carrier announced a series of changes involving its CEO and CFO.
By David Taube • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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ATRI calls on carriers to share operational costs
The call to action was made in the trucking industry research group’s annual survey of fleets.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Kenan Advantage Group acquires Northern Dry Bulk
The addition of the specialty carrier represents the company’s entry into dry bulk transportation.
By Larry Avila • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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Nikola close to naming next CFO
CEO Steve Girsky has been serving as interim finance chief following Anastasiya “Stasy” Pasterick’s departure.
By David Taube • Feb. 27, 2024 -
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XPO will deploy EV trucks in California in April
The LTL carrier has received the straight trucks it ordered last year and will roll them out in San Pedro Bay.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 23, 2024 -
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Aurora more than doubles AV truck pilot revenue
Autonomous readiness and performance indicators improved in recent months, the company said, as it approaches fully driverless operations.
By David Taube • Feb. 22, 2024 -
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Saia plans $1B in capex this year. Yellow terminals are just a quarter of it.
The carrier expects to spend a separate $300 million on real estate, alongside equipment and technology upgrades, CFO Doug Col said on an earnings call.
By Colin Campbell • Feb. 21, 2024 -
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Cardinal deal to generate $1B in annualized revenue, Ryder projects
About 85% of the North Carolina business’ operating revenue comes from dedicated transportation, Ryder CEO Robert Sanchez said.
By David Taube • Feb. 20, 2024 -
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65% of employees say they experienced burnout in 2023
Although employee burnout is decreasing slightly, most workers say it’s still negatively affecting their job performance.
By Carolyn Crist • Feb. 16, 2024
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