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Business
Smarter solutions for preventing freight fraud
A survey of industry professionals shows that fraud cost respondents more than $40,000 per load on average.
May 14, 2025
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Carriers cut capital spending, shift strategies amid economic, tariff uncertainty
Faced with economic headwinds, rising costs and tariff uncertainty, carriers are scaling back capital spending and revising growth strategies.
May 14, 2025
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Economic trends
Tariffs trigger pre-buy behavior, analysts warn of steep freight decline
Analysts say that tariffs are driving pre-buy activity, triggering economic distortions and freight volatility.
May 14, 2025
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Business
Diesel prices fall to 2025 low
The national average for diesel is at the lowest price since late December after falling 16 cents over the last five weeks. Also: Colorado passes legislation to allow private roadside chain-assistance companies.
May 14, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Transportation fintech company acquires predictive freight pricing platform
The transaction enables Greenscreens.ai to deliver customized insights based exclusively on real transaction data from Triumph’s network of intelligence offerings.
May 9, 2025
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Business
Do you have what it takes? Enter to win the Small Fleet Championship
CCJ sister publication Overdrive's annual Small Fleet Championship wants your fleet (up to 30 trucks) to compete for a chance at this year's title belt. The initial entry period opened this week, and competitors will continue to be sought through July. Four total finalists square off ultimately in October at NASTC's annual conference.
May 9, 2025
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Business
Trade policies and consumer caution keep pressure on trucking and shipping rates
Freight carriers face ongoing pressures as tariffs and soft demand delay a broader market recovery.
May 8, 2025
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Business
Tariff concerns drive April job gains in trucking and warehousing
Concerns over looming tariffs are prompting businesses to stockpile goods, boosting transportation jobs in April. Experts warn it may be short-lived.
May 7, 2025
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Growth strategies
Nearly 90% of companies adjusted supply chains in Q1
Supply chain leaders are responding to volatility by embracing agility and diversification.
May 5, 2025
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Workforce development
Small changes to the hiring process can yield big results
Transportation has a labor problem, and much of it is due to a lack of awareness of the job types available and how we treat applicants.
May 2, 2025
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Mergers & Acquisitions
Premier Bulk Systems acquires Longhorn Transportation
Longhorn Transportation is a liquid bulk carrier specializing in the transport of petroleum products, asphalt, acids, and other high-performance chemicals.
May 1, 2025
Based in Gormley, Ontario, Premier Bulk Systems is a subsidiary of the Heniff family of companies and operates approximately 120 tractors and 250 trailers with expertise in chemical transport, food-grade transport, rail transloading, ISO depot operations, equipment maintenance, tank cleaning services, and logistics.
Business
Fleets are using technology and diversification to navigate market uncertainty
Fleet leaders are leaning on technology, cost control, and diversification to stay competitive.
April 30, 2025
Hamish Woodrow, director of strategic analytics at Motive, Jim Olson, former vice president of safety for Republic Services, Karol Smith, director of transport compliance at Estes Forwarding, and Joe Lovinger, Texas reporter at Bloomberg News.
Companies
Fleets recognized by ATA for safety, security
ATA recognized several fleets for outstanding safety and security practices at a recent conference. Also: Volvo, Mack trucks recalled for potential engine stall issue; Trimac updates leadership team; more.
April 29, 2025
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Business
ATRI lays out 2025 research priorities
Rising insurance costs, safety impacts of entry-level training regs and more are among the organization's research priorities. Also: U.S. Rep calls on DOT to look at English language proficiency; more.
April 28, 2025
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Equipment controls
Daimler delivers new Cascadias to Torc for autonomous fleet testing
Daimler Truck has started delivering fifth-gen Cascadias to the autonomous testing fleet of Torc Robotics. Also: Nevada eyes insurance increase for intrastate carriers; fleet's coil-securement exemption renewed.
April 21, 2025
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Companies
Florida reefer carrier going out of business after more than 40 years
Citing financial losses and litigation risks, Davis Express, a 160-truck refrigerated carrier in Starke, Florida, is closing operations this month.
April 18, 2025
Based in Starke, Florida, Davis Express is a family-owned and operated business and had established itself as a regional truckload carrier in the Southeastern part of the United States.
Business
Truck driver pay falls behind other careers, widening a $3,500 wage gap
As job dissatisfaction rises, many truck drivers are seeking better pay, more predictable schedules and improved work-life balance.
April 17, 2025
Truck driver pay falls behind other careers
Business
Why insurance premiums keep rising, and what fleets can do about it
Analysts offer insights on rising transportation insurance costs and managing risk.
April 11, 2025
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Safety & Compliance
Alabama tragedy will shine light on non-English speaking CDL drivers
Two people were killed and four others injured in a horrific semi truck crash where the driver did not speak English.
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Economic trends
Tariffs trigger pre-buy behavior, analysts warn of steep freight decline
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Alternative power
Check out Peterbilt's first electric work truck, the Model 567EV
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Business
Tariff concerns drive April job gains in trucking and warehousing
The Mack MD Series cab was updated in January to a larger cab with bumper-to-back-of-cab (BBC) measurement of 107 inches and to better match the look and styling of the Mack Anthem.
Test Drives
Mack's new, bigger and more capable MD
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