The Latest
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Trucks, trailers, tonnage: What transport data says about the state of the industry
Downward pressure on the larger contract market is lessening, a monthly Cass report noted.
Updated April 18, 2024 -
Federal FLOW program welcomes more trucking members
ITS Logistics and RoadEx America joined the Department of Transportation initiative to better share data across supply chains.
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Transportation modes absorb pressures after Baltimore bridge collapse
Delays, congestion and diversions are occurring, but supply chains are showing their resiliency.
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Knight-Swift rejects unsustainable rates, projects earnings hit
The carrier revised its Q1 financials amid demand, overcapacity and weather woes.
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J.B. Hunt operating income falls 30% YoY in Q1
The carrier’s brokerage unit was the lone bright spot in an otherwise dismal quarter.
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Kodiak promotes senior strategist to chief of staff
The tech startup promoted Lauren Harper as it seeks to ramp up operations this year.
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Clarke Transport executive to lead 2 more TFI subsidiaries
Kevin Tait, president of the Canada LTL subsidiary, will also oversee Vitran Express and National Fast Freight.
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Report: Most HR pros say women face pay discrimination at work
However, people managers often don’t receive formal training on pay equity or business-related pay decisions, a professional organization says.
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Daimler Truck North America recalls over 29K vehicles
Various newer Freightliner Cascadia and Western Star 57X trucks are affected.
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CNG trucks enjoy mainstream popularity in waste fleets
Despite the attention on EV vehicles, demand is growing for compressed natural gas as an alternative to diesel, waste companies say.
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FHWA gives $830M in grants to fight against climate change
A bridge replacement in Iowa and roadway project in South Dakota are receiving the most money among the 80 funding recipients.
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Nikola moves toward hydrogen fuel cell electric truck production target
The company has an annual goal to deliver 300 to 350 such trucks this year.
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Interstate registrations board seeks to fill all 5 industry seats
The three-year terms help change registration fees, which states use to pay for motor carrier enforcement programs.
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Final overtime rule clears White House review
DOL’s proposed rule, if adopted, would increase the minimum annual salary threshold that determines overtime pay eligibility under the Fair Labor Standards Act from $35,568 to $55,068.
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Radiant Logistics acquires Minnesota-based brokerage
Viking Worldwide specializes in high-tech, brand management, life-sciences and trade shows, according to the announcement.
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Roadrunner extends LTL network to Atlanta
A former YRC Freight terminal acquired in last year’s bankruptcy auction is large enough to serve as a cross-docking facility.
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FMCSA offers tips, resources to truckers affected by Baltimore bridge collapse
Hundreds of stakeholders tuned into a live-streamed presentation by the agency on subjects such as how to fill out paper logs.
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Paccar recalls several 2025 Kenworth, Peterbilt trucks
Sector shaft gear teeth can fracture due to an improper heat treat, which could cause a loss of steering control, according to a report.
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Average diesel prices bounce back to over $4 per gallon
Overall pricing remained flat in New England, while a group of Western states had the highest uptick.
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3 in 4 workers say they haven’t been trained for flexible work arrangements
“The pandemic forced the majority of organizations into hybrid work practically overnight, with no time to consider how to support new practices,” Wendy Hamilton, CEO of TechSmith, said.
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Virginia, Pennsylvania join Maryland in relaxing trucking tax rules
The states and federal government have moved to provide relief after the Francis Scott Key Bridge disaster.
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Love’s opens 5 Speedco trucking repair sites
The expansion plans call for 10 new truck repair sites as well as up to 20 new travel centers this year, the company said in January.
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$8M grant will double auto capacity at Port of Baltimore’s only unaffected terminal
New parking lots at Tradepoint Atlantic will allow Sparrows Point to welcome more ships after the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, President Joe Biden said.
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Uber Freight hires CH Robinson, Amazon veterans
The logistics platform hired Dan Annunziata as head of commercial and Hany Elkordy as head of logistics and last mile solutions.
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Trucking capacity rebalances further in Q1
A snapshot of additions of freight firms finally outweighed a longstanding trend of exits.