Trucking

Logistics warehouse operator Prologis sees a positive inflection point nearing.

Virginia-based Torc Robotics, an independent subsidiary of Daimler Truck AG, is entering 2025 with a revamped growth strategy focused on building out an autonomous hub in Texas while expanding its software footprint in Michigan.

Less-than-truckload carrier Pitt Ohio said it will offer direct service from Cincinnati to six cross-border locations in Texas.

Bombshell in Louisiana: a guilty plea in staged accident murder and an accusation against two others.

Rig on Wheels CEO Kameel Gaines will celebrate 15 years of recruiting truck drivers with a virtual event on Jan. 24.

Bulk hauler Trimac announced it has acquired Watt & Stewart and its locations in the U.S. and Canada.

Decker Truck Line Inc. of Fort Dodge, Iowa, has permanently closed its terminal in Missoula, Montana, citing findings from a review of its operations and freight network as the main reason for the closure.

An entity owned by the family that owns car hauler Jack Cooper has acquired Standard Forwarding.

Now on demand on WHAT THE TRUCK?!? Dooner is joined by Barry Conlon and Adam Wingfield

Amazon has announced its largest-ever order of electric heavy goods vehicles, acquiring over 200 eActros 600 vehicles from Mercedes-Benz Trucks.

The president-elect sided with protesting truckers five years ago, but will his new administration be willing to expand federal oversight of private broker contracts?

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported record intermodal volumes for the fourth quarter, but shares sagged after the market closed Thursday as costs overshadowed the period.

A family-owned Wyoming trucking company has agreed to pay $124,000 to settle a federal lawsuit stemming from allegations that the company’s owner had sexually harassed two female truck drivers over several years.

J.B. Hunt Transport Services reported fourth-quarter results Thursday after the market closed.

Amazon has a track record of creating technology driven logistics solutions to meet their own needs – and sharing those solutions with everyone else. 

FTR’s 2025 Transportation Outlook predicts steady growth in spot and contract rates amid a shifting economic and political landscape but cautions that the increases will not be as significant as those of 2020 or 2021

Amazon Relay stands out as a gateway for carriers of all shapes and sizes to access Amazon’s growing freight opportunities.

ArcBest announced changes to its leadership team on Thursday.

California’s trucking industry is starting to try to figure out what the world looks like with the Advanced Clean Fleets rule dead.

The less-than-truckload industry needs an uptick in demand to maintain favorable pricing fundamentals.

Despite aggressive interest rate hikes by the Fed aimed at curbing inflation, the CPI’s decline in yearly growth has been gradual and uneven.

The California Air Resources Board has withdrawn its request for a waiver to implement the Advanced Clean Fleets rule.

A New Mexico carrier came up short in its lawsuit against the Biden administration’s independent contractor rule.

December data from Cass was mixed, with volumes falling notably but truckload rates moving higher.

As the first president of Armada Sunset Holdings, Chris O’Brien sees strong potential for technologies such as AI and machine learning to drive innovation in supply chain management.

Swiss logistics startup Alpha Augmented Services recently snared $2 million in investment aimed at expanding its global reach.

Daimler Truck North America has lifted its ban on sales of new internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute about the Advanced Clean Trucks rule that several states have adopted following California’s lead.

Autonomous truck maker Aurora Innovation Inc. is suing the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration after the agency denied its request for a five-year exemption from the placement of roadside warning devices in favor of cab-mounted warning beacons.

Less-than-truckload carrier Roadrunner will implement a 6.9% general rate increase on Wednesday.

A St. Louis trucking company and its equipment leasing affiliate recently filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, citing the “challenges of the freight market” as one of the main reasons they are seeking to reorganize.

Regulators have issued an emergency hours-of-service exemption for truck drivers and carriers in response to high demand caused by severe winter storms.

Supply chain visibility firm Overhaul raised $55 million in funding to finance technology growth and acquisitions.

In a case involving 3PL giant TQL, the Supreme Court has again chosen not to review the issue of whether a broker is liable when a carrier it hires is held liable in an accident or other incident.

The impact of California’s Advanced Clean Trucks rule extends far beyond the Golden State’s borders, as recent developments show.

This week in Borderlands: US apparel importers scrambling after Mexico imposes tariffs; Source Logistics opens warehouse in Laredo; brokerage giant opens office in Fort Worth; and industrial manufacturer plans Fort Worth distribution hub.

A federal court has again ruled in favor of the 3PL industry on the issue of broker liability.

Warp and Talon Logistics ask the industry to help support the LA area with relief efforts.

A stable labor market suggests carriers are less likely to face harsh wage competition, a common concern during periods of labor scarcity.

The FMCSA denied Waymo and Aurora’s roadside warning exemption, citing lack of data proving adequate safety of cab-mounted beacons.

The Bureau of Labor Statistics reported a slight decline in truck transportation employment in December, wrapping up a down year in the sector.

At the Transportation Research Board annual meeting, intermodalists advise and dissent over developments in the freight sector.

Daimler North America is not selling internal combustion engine trucks in Oregon over a dispute the state believes was settled.

Q4 earnings season has the potential to reveal actual progress and results for freight transportation companies, according to recent Morgan Stanley research.

Severe winter weather and strong restaurant performance are keeping reefer hot.

UPS makes acquisitions to bolster the health care segment of its business.

BlueGrace Logistics has acquired FreightCenter, which significantly expands its less-than-truckload offering.

Federal regulators want drivers for a study to find out if flares, fuses and warning triangles do enough to reduce crashes involving disabled trucks and passing motorists.

AIT Worldwide Logistics has acquired Krupp Trucking LLC, a St. Louis-based freight forwarder with 60 trucks.

Kuebix is being relaunched as a TMS by FreightWise in a recent deal with less-than-truckload carrier Estes.

As the market continues to improve, fleets should refocus their efforts on recruiting and retaining quality drivers.

Jack Cooper has lost its contract to haul vehicles for Ford Motor Co.

The Logistics Managers’ Index showed a near-term high for transportation pricing in December.

Firms in the U.S. have announced supply chain-related layoffs totaling 9,746 workers since the beginning of September.

Aurora, Continental and Nvidia recently announced a partnership at CES to deploy and manufacture driverless trucks at scale.

Monday marked the first weekday since the implementation of the first-of-its-kind congestion pricing program in New York City by Gov. Kathy Hochul.

Earl Adams will advise Plus on autonomous driving regulations as the company works toward getting driverless trucks on the market.

Forward Air announced Monday its board of directors has embarked on a review of strategic alternatives.

A panel of public and private decision-makers highlighted steps taken to fortify the global supply chain against disruptive events, but said more needs to be done.

A proposed rule to temporarily require drug testing urine samples is getting pushback from facilities that have invested in saliva-based drug testing.

Susquehanna has upgraded JBHT, KNX, CHRW and HUBG to “Positive.”

A ruptured deal between project44 and MyCarrier now has spawned a p44 lawsuit against SMC3.

In an industry where razor-thin margins and high operational costs are the norm, insurance cost and quality can play a pivotal role in determining a company’s financial stability.

Instead of focusing on overall miles per gallon, True Fuel monitors specific driver behaviors that are proven to impact fuel economy.

Trucking M&A was off again in 2024, but the year saw some notable transactions and provided insight on a couple of major spinoffs on the horizon.

OOIDA is looking at the issue of leased independent owner-operators as it keeps up its legal fight against AB5 in California.

Spending exceeded expectations, sending tender rejections higher than they’ve been in years.

FMCSA finalized its plan to extend by one year the compliance date for rules meant to protect motor carriers, saying that will ensure the agency will be ready to enforce the changes.

President Jimmy Carter is most known for his human rights advocacy. But his presidency’s role in the deregulation of freight was massively influential on the American economy.

Digital 3PL Fura announced Friday its third acquisition with the addition of Pinwheel Logistics.

Like numerous SPAC-backed transportation startups, Hyzon Motors has run out of money and plans to shut down.

Recent trailer data released by ACT Research and FTR Transportation Intelligence showed net trailer orders improving compared to October but below seasonal expectations.

The year’s five biggest U.S.-Mexico cross-border supply chain stories include projections that trade will top $800 billion and threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose tariffs.

Safety and labor advocates won out over robotic trucking after the FMCSA rejected a request to replace traditional roadside warning devices with cab-mounted equipment.

Chassis provider Trac Intermodal saw its debt rating affirmed by Moody’s, but its outlook is now negative.

Chicago’s impact on freight transportation is a story of innovation, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking that spans decades.

Big changes are coming in 2025 to the way less-than-truckload freight is classified.

Participants in a key conference discussed how private equity dollars sitting on the sidelines could boost logistics M&A.

Hyzon Motors Inc. has announced plans to liquidate its business and lay off employees at two facilities.

When the cost of doing business increases, making moves toward more efficient operating structures becomes more important than ever. 

Supply chain firms in the U.S. have laid off more than 5,235 workers since the beginning of October.

Chris Jamroz doesn’t mince words about what he found at Roadrunner, but a new ownership structure launches its next phase

The freight industry is experiencing a notable shake-up this week, with several key developments signaling potential long-term shifts in market dynamics.

A Thursday opinion from a federal bankruptcy judge said Yellow didn’t provide proper notification ahead of layoffs but its actions were in good faith, meaning the claims may be reduced.

Reverse stock splits offer an immediate – if artificial – benefit to companies struggling with low stock prices. But they rarely work out long term.

A spinoff of FedEx Freight will give investors more options to play the less-than-truckload space.

Current forecasts indicate a significant escalation in tariff levels, potentially rising to an imposing 75% on Mexican goods by September 2026, aligning with a strategic pivot toward a protectionist trade policy.

California has received a waiver that allows tighter rules on diesel emissions; will it have a short shelf life?

FedEx’s decision to spin off its LTL unit marks the end of an era that began nearly 30 years ago when major parcel carriers sought to provide comprehensive transportation solutions for their customers.

The freight broker transparency fight four years in the making is shining a light on tensions between brokers and carriers

Cross-border trade flows for industries such as autos, lumber and agrifoods could be affected by President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs, experts said.

FedEx said Thursday it will move forward with the separation of its less-than-truckload and legacy package delivery businesses.

Surveying the issues in the strike against Amazon by the Teamsters union and defining an “employee” can get tricky.

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency’s recent fleet fuel study highlighted truck fuel economy gains of 7.77 mpg compared to the national average of 6.9 mpg in 2023.

Tender rejection rates have surged to 8.36%, marking the highest point since June 2022 and a massive one-week surge of 190 basis points.

Now is the time for companies to optimize their operations and onboard new strategic providers to safeguard themselves over the next year. 

A federal bankruptcy court has approved two sales totaling $192.5 million for 12 of Yellow Corp.’s terminals.

Even though actual congestion hours decreased, a jump in truck operating costs – including a 12% increase in driver compensation – drove record costs attributed to congestion.

Direct ChassisLink Inc. announced it’s adding GPS tracking to its entire fleet of 53-foot domestic chassis.

Drew Wilkerson, CEO of RXO, spoke about RXO’s recent acquisition of Coyote Logistics, implementing newly acquired technology and his thoughts on M&A in 2025.

The Teamsters are making gains at Amazon and among the company’s direct service providers, but the e-commerce retailer says not so fast.