Kal Freight will close tire, parts businesses

The transportation and logistics provider petitioned a bankruptcy court in Texas to restructure its non-core subsidiaries.

Solid economy gives Fed time to mull rate cut pace, chair says

Jerome Powell’s comments align with those of other officials in recent days who backed a cautious approach to future reductions in borrowing costs.

Forward Air fires president amid investor pressure to sell company

Chris Ruble, also the company's COO, was terminated without cause on Dec. 6, according to a securities filing.

Mack adds a dozen EV-certified dealers to network

The increase brought the OEM’s total number of EV-certified dealers to 65 locations in North America.

Estes reopens former Yellow terminals

The facilities are among the two dozen properties and a dozen leases the Virginia-based carrier acquired in last year's bankruptcy auction.

Hub Group executives swap C-suite roles

The carrier's chief marketing officer and COO are trading jobs, the company announced.

Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

SEC fines UPS $45M for overvaluing LTL unit ahead of sale

TFI International acquired UPS Freight, which it rebranded to TForce Freight, for $800 million in 2021.

LTL freight classification changes delayed until July: NMFTA

The National Motor Freight Traffic Association will delay implementation to give carriers more time to ready themselves for the changes. 

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New York truck dealer: Rushed zero-emissions requirements threaten small businesses

Emissions regulations are causing Corporate General Manager Mark Stone to wonder whether Burr Truck will survive another year in New York, he writes.

Canada Cartage to acquire western reefer carrier

The deal with Coastal Pacific Xpress furthers the Ontario-based carrier’s foray into the U.S. with more M&A.

What shippers and carriers want from a modern TMS

Transportation management systems can be a “game changer,” but emerging technology integrations will spur even more benefits.

Updated Dec. 6, 2024

Averitt promotes international solutions director to vice president

Richard Egan, who will succeed retiring VP Charlie McGee, has 40 years of logistics experience, the carrier said.

Werner takes on insurance inflation, industry reform

Smaller legal cases that used to impose a $50,000 liability are now increasing to three or four times that amount, the company’s chief legal officer said.

Trailer maker Faymonville Group to build Arkansas facility

The company is investing more than $100 million to establish its first U.S. trailer manufacturing plant in Little Rock.

Daimler petitions to allow German drivers to test US EVs

Having six drivers perform safety testing and validation is crucial for powertrain controllers, an FMCSA filing said.

Kenan Advantage Group acquires 2 more dry bulk carriers

The Ohio-based company bought PRM Trucking and XBL Holdings to expand a new line of business it began this year.

Trump calls for 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico

The president-elect also called for additional 10% tariffs on imports from China as part of his day-one White House plans. 

Updated Nov. 26, 2024

Schneider National closes $390M acquisition of Cowan

With the acquisition, Schneider will operate over 8,400 dedicated tractors.

Updated Dec. 10, 2024

Trump nominates Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer for secretary of labor

The American Trucking Associations encouraged a thorough vetting of her positions on independent contractor law.

Rate changes show promise in the trucking market

Analysts suggested spot and contract pricing for October helped lift carriers in a meaningful way.

Landstar opens owner-operator facility in Indiana

The Crawfordsville site offers secure parking, Wi-Fi, laundry, showers and a business center, the company said.

ATA urges manufacturers to leave California Clean Truck Partnership

"The shifting political landscape creates an opportunity," President Chris Spear wrote in a letter to Cummins, Daimler, Volvo and other truckmakers.

‘Gradual improvement’: Werner one-way metric flips positive

The carrier’s revenue per total miles in Q3 reversed a persistent trend of year-over-year declines.