Tale of 2 segments at TFI: LTL steady, Truckload soaring
Truckload’s performance at TFI International far outstripped LTL in Q2.
Truckload’s performance at TFI International far outstripped LTL in Q2.
TFI’s second quarter were notable for how strong its truckload operations performed.
A group of states led by Republican governors is backing FMCSA in the non-domiciled lawsuit.
Shippers are running out of room to maneuver as trucking capacity tightens, freight rates hold near record levels, and new driver rules choke off supply.
Refrigerated carrier Marten Transport said a significantly tighter capacity environment is allowing it to improve freight selection and push rates higher.
FMCSA has handed down its first two denials of epilepsy exemptions after months of saying yes.
A variety of performances being hit, including used vehicle sales, let Ryder hit most of its key targets in the second quarter.
Project Bay uncovered 973 kilograms of suspected cocaine, 660 kilograms of suspected methamphetamine and 17 firearms. Authorities charged 21 people with 104 offenses.
A Senate proposal would create federal penalties for people who stage commercial vehicle crashes or help organize them.
Last-mile delivery of big items is slowing down as fewer houses change hands in a difficult real estate market. Carriers are trying to beat competitors in a slowing market with top-notch service and technology, but also need more scale to deal with vertically integrated retailers.
With nearly 440,000 driverless miles logged, Aurora is turning safety data into a production ramp, and Wall Street is watching the race to 2027 scale.
Knight-Swift Transportation said the rapid improvements in truckload fundamentals that occurred in the second quarter will likely accelerate starting in September and continue throughout peak season.
A Texas truck driver admitted he knowingly transported 24 undocumented immigrants hidden inside a tractor-trailer.
Knight-Swift Transportation noted considerable acceleration in truckload fundamentals during the second quarter.
Einride is buying charging software company Flipturn in an all-stock deal that more than doubles its energy under management across North America’s freight sector.
Penske Automotive would be a private company if a bid by two biggest owners goes through.
Commercial vehicle enforcement agencies are stepping up inspections as regulators focus on unsafe trucks, unqualified drivers and dangerous driving behavior.
Freight market helped Triumph in 2Q, but it was not the sole driver.
Following a co-design with J.B. Hunt Transport Services, Overroute publicly debuted its AI-native freight execution platform for enterprise carriers on Tuesday.
Arizona, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Ontario report dozens of out-of-service orders during recent commercial vehicle inspections.