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DATVF.ATLPHL

1.675

-0.025

-1.5%
DATVF.CHIATL

1.735

-0.049

-2.7%
DATVF.DALLAX

0.970

0.028

3%
DATVF.LAXDAL

1.291

0.011

0.9%
DATVF.SEALAX

0.929

0.009

1%
DATVF.PHLCHI

1.020

0.031

3.1%
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1.895

-0.089

-4.5%
DATVF.VEU

1.477

-0.014

-0.9%
DATVF.VNU

1.340

-0.011

-0.8%
DATVF.VSU

1.131

0.020

1.8%
DATVF.VWU

1.412

-0.040

-2.8%
ITVI.USA

9,790.820

-14.260

-0.1%
OTRI.USA

5.630

0.020

0.4%
OTVI.USA

9,798.000

-17.600

-0.2%
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2.650

0.000

0%
WAIT.USA

140.000

-16.000

-10.3%

DATVF.ATLPHL

1.675

-0.025

-1.5%
DATVF.CHIATL

1.735

-0.049

-2.7%
DATVF.DALLAX

0.970

0.028

3%
DATVF.LAXDAL

1.291

0.011

0.9%
DATVF.SEALAX

0.929

0.009

1%
DATVF.PHLCHI

1.020

0.031

3.1%
DATVF.LAXSEA

1.895

-0.089

-4.5%
DATVF.VEU

1.477

-0.014

-0.9%
DATVF.VNU

1.340

-0.011

-0.8%
DATVF.VSU

1.131

0.020

1.8%
DATVF.VWU

1.412

-0.040

-2.8%
ITVI.USA

9,790.820

-14.260

-0.1%
OTRI.USA

5.630

0.020

0.4%
OTVI.USA

9,798.000

-17.600

-0.2%
TLT.USA

2.650

0.000

0%
WAIT.USA

140.000

-16.000

-10.3%

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

PS Logistics completes acquisition of Southeast Logistics

PS Logistics announces that it has completed the acquisition of Southeast Logistics.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

New Dallas-area facility aims to grow fleet, according to Schneider

Schneider National’s new Dallas operating center set to open as the company looks to grow its active fleet.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

TCA Profitability Program out in full force at annual convention

Program members will have several opportunities to network in Orlando next week.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Self-inflicted wounds lead to holiday sales below internal expectations

Lowe’s sees positive sales comps in 14 of 15 regions, but full-year fiscal 2020 guidance disappoints.

Wednesday, February 26, 2020

Transportation markets, coronavirus present headwinds to ORBCOMM’s 2020 outlook

ORBCOMM lowers full-year 2020 guidance given recent coronavirus developments.

Recent News

Equipment

Brian Straight Wednesday, February 26, 2020
0 99

TMC20: Fleet Advantage brings predictive modeling to vehicle lifecycle management

Fleet Advantage is adding predictive modeling to its ATLAAS platform, giving fleets a look at vehicle replacement cost savings at…
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Fuel

John Kingston Monday, February 24, 2020
1 1,470

Sell-off’s impact on truckers: diesel is way down; so are trucking stocks

Diesel fell far more than the price of crude oil; trucking stocks mostly fell less than S&P 500.
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International

Nate Tabak, Border & North America Correspondent Monday, February 24, 2020
3 3,147

The mysterious resurrection of Celadon’s Mexican business

Bankrupt Celadon Group reveals employees in Mexico recently restarted operations of its transportation businesses after labor disputes. Court filings paint…
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Equipment

Brian Straight Monday, February 24, 2020
0 95

TMC20: Phillips Connect Technologies debuts remote precheck capabilities for fleets

Phillips Connect Technologies has introduced a series of technologies that use data to reduce downtime and prevent improper trailer use.
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Trucking

Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Sunday, February 23, 2020
1 15,041

California based trucking and warehouse operator suddenly shuts down

Private equity funds have a poor track record in buying asset-based trucking operators.
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Trucking

Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Saturday, February 22, 2020
1 2,342

PE firm suddenly pulls the plug on trucking and warehouse operator

Private equity funds have a poor track record in buying asset-based trucking operators.
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International

Nate Tabak, Border & North America Correspondent Saturday, February 22, 2020
2 1,825

PAM Transport looks to buy Celadon’s Mexican business, court filings show

Deal to purchase bankrupt Celadon Group’s Mexican subsidiaries, including Jaguar Transportation, for $7 million would expand PAM Transportation Services’ footprint…
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Weather and Critical Events

Nick Austin, Director of Weather Analytics and Senior Meteorologist Saturday, February 22, 2020
0 264

A hazy shade of winter settles in

Winter weather can have a major impact on freight movement. Read meteoroligist Nick Austin's article about winter weather conditions.
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Trucking

Seth Holm Saturday, February 22, 2020
0 327

Volumes inch up this week, breaking weekslong flat streak

Volumes still sluggish but positive.
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News

Brian Straight Wednesday, February 19, 2020
1 1,577

Knight-Swift to participate in pilot of DAT’s Book Now freight tendering solution

Knight-Swift Logistics will be part of a pilot program that will test DAT Solutions’ new Book Now automated freight tendering…
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Business

John Paul Hampstead, Director, Passport Research Wednesday, February 19, 2020
2 867

Trucking carriers call for a second half recovery, but does the data support it?

We examine two historical freight market troughs, 2011 and 2013, to understand current dynamics.
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Online Haul of Fame

Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Wednesday, February 19, 2020
0 4,570

Online Haul of Fame: M.S. Carriers

This is part of our ongoing weekly feature called the “Online Haul of Fame.” FreightWaves will feature companies that have…
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Logistics

John Kingston Wednesday, February 19, 2020
1 1,102

Brokerage Allen Lund buys Des Moines Truck Brokers, another foodstuffs 3PL

ALC president sees little overlap in customer base.
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News

Todd Maiden Wednesday, February 19, 2020
0 492

January brings accelerated declines for Cass freight volumes and expenditures

Declines in Cass data accelerate but report calls for rates to inflect higher in 2020.
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News

Todd Maiden Tuesday, February 18, 2020
0 413

Walmart earnings lower than expected as holiday sales disappoint

Walmart’s fiscal fourth quarter comes in light of expectations as holiday activity was lower than expected.
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News

Brian Straight Tuesday, February 18, 2020
4 4,666

Knight-Swift integrates Truckstop.com’s Book It Now digital freight functionality (with video)

Knight-Swift will integrate Truckstop.com’s Book It Now digital freight offering into its logistics operation, and provide access to Truckstop.com’s load…
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Truckload

Ashley Coker, Editor Monday, February 17, 2020
0 447

Truckload 2020: Orlando arms carriers with knowledge needed to thrive

The Truckload Carriers Association (TCA) will bring an opportunity for education and networking to for-hire carriers, private fleets, associates and…
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Chart of the Week

Seth Holm Saturday, February 15, 2020
0 1,477

Weak rates and excess capacity wreak havoc on fourth-quarter transport earnings

Transport earnings were rough but may have bottomed.
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News

Brian Straight Saturday, February 15, 2020
102 34,133

Capacity crunch coming, say top trucking executives

Covenant Transportation’s Joey Hogan and Jet Express’ Kevin Burch talk capacity, insurance, trucking’s image and a lot more in wide-ranging…
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Trucking

John Kingston Saturday, February 15, 2020
2 2,593

AMX buys fellow Alabama company Powell, adds reefer capacity

It's AMX' first big acquisition in more than 20 years.
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Trucking

Seth Holm Saturday, February 15, 2020
0 561

Flat volumes appear to be the new normal

Volumes not yet showing signs of life.
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Canada

Nate Tabak, Border & North America Correspondent Friday, February 14, 2020
12 1,191

Canadian judge OKs Celadon’s sale of Hyndman HQ, terminal

Court orders pave the way for bankrupt Celadon to move forward with existing deals to sell two Canadian properties of…
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News

Todd Maiden Friday, February 14, 2020
1 787

After years of high growth, Daseke finds itself in need of a tune-up

Into its second decade of existence, Daseke pumps the brakes on acquisitions and attempts to streamline all that it has…
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Canada

Nate Tabak, Border & North America Correspondent Thursday, February 13, 2020
6 1,228

CN moves to shut down Eastern Canada rail network amid blockades

Canadian National begins “disciplined and progressive” shutdown of eastern network and plans to halt all transcontinental service in response to…
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Online Haul of Fame

Craig Fuller, CEO at FreightWaves Thursday, February 13, 2020
2 514

Online Haul of Fame: Burlington Motor Carriers

Burlington Motor Carriers, started as a division of Burlington Northern, the railroad.
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