Cyberattacks hit 1 in 3 SMBs last year

Cyber woes for SMBs are exacerbated by a lack of resources to enact advanced security measures, Microsoft Security said in a report.

By Matt Kapko • Nov. 15, 2024

How Volvo Trucks uses AI to boost uptime

Proprietary artificial intelligence models power an adaptive maintenance system that allows for more efficient stops.

By Haley Cawthorn • Nov. 15, 2024

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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

Greenlane plans to forge ahead with EV charging

The joint venture remains confident that electrifying trucking nationwide "transcends political divides," CEO Patrick Macdonald-King said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 13, 2024

Overcapacity has lessened significantly, JB Hunt CEO says

President and CEO Shelley Simpson said signs are pointing to improvement in the trucking market.

By David Taube • Nov. 12, 2024

Retail freight still outpacing industrial for LTL carriers

Old Dominion, Saia and XPO recently shared how manufacturing challenges have altered their traditional mix of customers.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 12, 2024

JB Hunt installs inward-facing cameras in all of its trucks

The Lowell, Arkansas-based carrier previously piloted the technology and noted meaningful cost savings.

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024

Schneider’s dedicated fleet sustains Q3 TL revenue

The carrier sees potential to further lean into that portion of the business and plans to continue growing its tractor count. 

By David Taube • Nov. 11, 2024

Covenant Logistics plans more rate increases for 2025

The carrier could split up contract renewals in steps between the current bid season and next summer, CEO David Parker said.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 11, 2024

Fed cuts rate by quarter point, sees ‘balanced’ risks to inflation, jobs

The reduction in borrowing costs came just two days after Donald Trump won a second term as president, following a campaign pledging tax cuts and tariffs.

By Jim Tyson • Nov. 8, 2024

Heartland Express projects optimism in freight market post-2024

The truckload carrier’s efforts to improve its operations made progress — despite a $7.1 million loss in Q3.

By David Taube • Nov. 7, 2024

Trucking groups see policy potential in Trump win

Industry associations said they hope to push for excise tax repeal and changes to emissions standards, among other issues.

By David Taube , Colin Campbell • Nov. 6, 2024

‘Recovery will be slow’: Freight shipments, spending drop 21%, US Bank says

Truck freight shipments and spending continued to fall, but the pace of losses lessened in Q3, according to the bank.

By David Taube • Nov. 6, 2024

Forward Air to onboard chief commercial officer next year

Eric Brandt is among a series of former CEVA Logistics execs to join the carrier as it works to integrate its Omni Logistics acquisition.

By Colin Campbell • Updated Nov. 6, 2024

JB Hunt rolls out more leadership changes

Nick Hobbs and Brad Hicks will trade responsibilities overseeing highway solutions and dedicated contract services.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024

ArcBest blames drop in tonnage on broad industrial weakness

ABF Freight's weight per shipment decreased by 11% year over year in Q3, causing an 11% YoY drop in tons per day.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 4, 2024

Few mid-career and older workers use AI at work — yet

Many employers are offering some form of training support for workers using AI, including both formal programs and informal resources.

By Carolyn Crist • Nov. 1, 2024

Landstar expects owner-operator count to continue falling

Truck counts dropped 12% YoY in Q3 and 1% from last quarter, amid a significant increase in truck repair costs and lengthy waits for repairs.

By Colin Campbell • Nov. 1, 2024

PAM Transportation Services reports first quarterly profit in a year

The company had operating losses for Q4 2023 through Q2 2024 before flipping that trend in Q3.

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2024

XPO grows local shipments by 10% in Q3

The LTL carrier added 8,000 local accounts through the third quarter, executives told investors.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 31, 2024

Werner trims truck count in Q3 amid tougher downcycle

Operating income fell 54% year over year for the quarter, but the carrier reported “early signs of rate inflection.”

By David Taube • Oct. 31, 2024

Tracking the truck tonnage index

A November tonnage decline added to the rise-and-fall choppiness of the market for 2024.

By Trucking Dive Team • Updated 14 hours ago

Hurricanes Helene, Milton destroyed trucks, hampered carrier operations

Estes, Knight-Swift, Old Dominion and others described challenges caused by the deadly, back-to-back storms in the last month.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 30, 2024

$13B overhaul of I-45 in Houston breaks ground after years of delays

The controversial highway widening project, one of Texas’ largest infrastructure efforts, is expected to take 18 years to complete.

By Julie Strupp • Oct. 29, 2024

Pricing, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

By David Taube • Oct. 29, 2024

Averitt Express launches Guaranteed By Noon LTL service

The delivery service is available in over 2,300 ZIP codes across the South, the carrier announced last week.

By Colin Campbell • Oct. 28, 2024