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Business

Cargo theft up 57% year-over-year in second quarter
CargoNet reports that thieves stole over $44 million in shipments in the second quarter of 2023. Also: Inland Truck Parts & Service has opened a new location in Montana.
October 2, 2023
CargoNet Q2 cargo theft trends
Averitt's new LTL quote system offers more 'surgical' approach to pricing
The ExactRate pricing engine evaluates Averitt’s estimated costs and real-time demand to provide accurate and serviceable rates that align with market conditions and accurately reflect operational costs.
October 1, 2023
Averitt
UPS acquiring MNX Global Logistics
The acquisition of the global time-critical logistics firm will help UPS Healthcare and its clinical trial logistics subsidiary Marken meet growing demand. Also: How Yellow's bankruptcy may impact the used-truck market; Brandt expands U.S. dealer network.
September 29, 2023
MNX acquired by UPS
Mergers & Acquisitions
J.B. Hunt acquiring brokerage of BNSF Logistics
Following the closing of the transaction, the brokerage operations of BNSF Logistics will roll into J.B. Hunt’s Integrated Capacity Solutions (ICS) for segment reporting purposes. The transaction will be funded using J.B. Hunt’s existing cash balance.
September 15, 2023
BNSF-J.B. Hunt intermodal
Business
What a strike by UAW could mean for the economy, trucking
The automotive industry in the U.S. is facing a potential worker strike if deals can’t be struck by the end of the day Thursday. The big three auto makers in Detroit – General Motors, Ford and Stellantis – each have contracts expiring with the UAW union.
September 13, 2023
Potential UAW strike YouTube cover
Mergers & Acquisitions
TFI acquires Canadian food-grade tanker carrier
With the acquisition of Vedder Transportation Group, TFI expands its liquid and dry bulk food-grade tanker services to Western Canada.
September 13, 2023
Vedder Transportation Group truck
Telematics
Insurtechs outfit small carriers with telematics to save on insurance
While it isn’t yet the norm for insurance companies to require telematics, it is becoming more common because a fleet’s safety, which telematics can shed great light on, is a top factor for an insurer.
September 5, 2023
Truck car crash
Business
Til Friday Trucking holds strong in the face of declining rates
Til Friday's secret to success sits right there in the name. With fairly regular hours and home every weekend and most nights, drivers and owner-operators believe in owner Michelle Hefner efforts to deliver a work-life balance rarely seen in OTR ops.
September 4, 2023
Til Friday Trucking's 1997 Mack Clifford the Big Red Dog
Mergers & Acquisitions
Arrow Transportation acquires Mountain View Reload and six U.S. facilities
Arrow Reload Systems is acquiring Mountain View Reload Group, including MVR locations in Washington, Montana and Texas.
September 1, 2023
arrow truck and trailers
Business
Do trucking associations make carriers safer?
ATRI found in its latest research that joining a state or national trucking association makes carriers safer than those that don't join. ATRI's Dan Murray explores the latest research and what it means in this week's 10-44.
September 1, 2023
Trucking associations and safe carriers
Business
Already active cargo theft year likely to see Labor Day increase
CargoNet reports trucking is experiencing an "unprecedented crime wave" in OTR operations, and the long holiday weekend won't help. Also: FedEx announces 2024 rate increases; Georgia tech school gets $742K for truck driver training.
August 31, 2023
CargoNet Labor Day 2023 graphic
Business
Ports and roads shut down as Cat 3 Hurricane Idalia slams North Florida
Powerful Hurricane Idalia made landfall Wednesday morning about 30 miles southeast of Tallahassee with heavy wind, rain and storm surge resulting in several road and port closures.
August 27, 2023
Idalia Landfall
Mergers & Acquisitions
Solar Transport acquired by convenience store franchise
Solar Transport serves more than 35 customers, including some of the largest convenience store chains in the U.S., from over 20 terminals, with regional management offices in Iowa, Colorado and Missouri.
August 29, 2023
Solar Transport truck and trailer
Load bidding and contracts
Historical data helps small fleets plan for more profitable loads
Advanced freight booking and fleet management platform SmartHop launches its inaugural monthly profitability report highlighting hot markets and profitable lanes to help small fleets compete against bigger players.
August 29, 2023
Dry Van Lane Profitability
Business
ATRI opens annual Top Industry Issues survey
Carriers are asked to weigh in on their top industry concerns by Sept. 29. Also: Navistar recalls HV, MV models for driveshaft issue; Trail King recalls trailer add-ons; Yokohama recalls severe-duty tires.
August 29, 2023
Truck on highway from overpass
Mergers & Acquisitions
Trimac acquires Tennessee bulk transporter
Trimac buys its way back into the state of Tennessee and into a new commodity segment.
August 23, 2023
Sims and Sons tractor and trailer
Business
How the recent rise in diesel is impacting trucking
Diesel's national average is up 57 cents in just the last four weeks. JKC Trucking Vice President Mike Kucharski talks about why, and what fleets can do to advocate for themselves.
August 18, 2023
diesel prices 10-44 YouTube cover
Mergers & Acquisitions
Fruehauf trailer parent acquires East
East will continue to operate as a standalone entity.
August 16, 2023
East Manufacturing trailer
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