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Driver shortage trucking's top concern for fifth straight year
Labor shortages, not just drivers, are a prominent theme in ATRI's annual Top Industry Issues list.
October 24, 2021
Regulations
Brake-related violations net 4,300 OOS orders during Brake Safety Week
Inspectors conducted more than 35,000 inspections across North America, with brake-related violations resulting in a 12% OOS rate.
October 21, 2021
Spot market
Transervice launches new LTL service | TA unveils upgrade plans, new travel center design
Transervice Integrated Solutions LTL division delivers both 3PL and 4PL logistics solutions. Also: United Road expands its Guaranteed Pay Benefit to all company drivers; TA shocases truck stop upgrade plan and new travel center design concepts; more.
October 21, 2021
Business
Hub Group acquires Choptank Transport, enters over-the-road transport business
The acquisition enhances Hub’s over-the-road refrigerated transportation solutions offering.
October 20, 2021
Business
Top 250 flatbedder adding 100 hydrogen trucks | FTR's Trucking Conditions back on the rise in August
Fladbed carrier agrees to lease 100 H2 units from Nikola. Also: Freight volume and utilization were down, but more robust rates resulted in stronger overall market conditions for carriers; J.B. Hunt recognizes 116 multi-million-mile safe drivers.
October 15, 2021
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Trying to turn around a trucking company? Use the 1% approach
Every facet of the industry is so competitive that it can feel like there’s no room for improvement in rates or costs. But opportunities are there – even if you find them just 1% at a time.
October 13, 2021
Business
Diesel prices continue surge with 18-cent jump in last two weeks
Diesel prices climbed nearly 11 cents during the most recent week and 7 cents the week prior to reach the highest mark since Dec. 1, 2014. Also: C.H. Robinson recognizes most dedicated carriers; Mack offering service agreement on electric LR.
October 13, 2021
Home
Standardizing guaranteed pay in a power-only system with 33-truck DeWitt Transportation
How has Tim DeWitt managed to take what just several years ago was a one-truck business to a now 33-power-unit affair with a dedicated driver core? His power-only arrangement has allowed him to focus on guaranteed driver pay and enhancing relationships.
October 11, 2021
Business
White House tasked with recognizing 'essential importance of commercial vehicles'
One major truck manufacturer says the Biden administration needs to prioritize commercial vehicles.
October 11, 2021
Business
Cross-border parcel service carrier General Logistics Systems acquires Rosenau Transport
GLS expands its service in Canada significantly and aims to play a significant role as a national logistics provider for parcels, LTL, FTL and customers brokerage with U.S. reach.
October 8, 2021
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Diversification: Silver Creek Transportation's growth secret
Henderson, Kentucky-based Silver Creek Transportation, in just a few years, has gone from a local aggregates hauler to a diversified carrier hauling across the lower 48 states with 24 power units. Longtime owner Jason Cowan leads the team with two sons.
October 8, 2021
Regulations
Operation Safe Driver Week netted 7,500 warnings, citations to truck drivers
CVSA's annual week-long safe driving enforcement blitz saw speeding and seat belt use as the top violations among truckers. Also: Freightliner's electric trucks hit milestone; Nikola announces hydrogen production partner; New Ryder used truck dealerships.
October 8, 2021
Business
House subcommittee claims Yellow may have improperly obtained and used $700M COVID loan
A Democrat-led House subcommittee said 'troubling reports' indicate that the Trump Administration may have helped Yellow to obtain a $700 million CARES Act loan.
October 7, 2021
Outlook and Benchmarking
OEMs mostly quiet on Biden chip data request as more advanced chips get investment dollars
The Biden administration’s push for semiconductor data from U.S. auto makers as part of an effort to curb hoarding and create a more equitable approach to divvying up legacy chips may do little in a growing global economy hungry for more advanced chips.
October 7, 2021
Business
Covenant completes rebranding to Covenant Logistics Group
The company says the new name represents its transition to a "true logistics provider." Also: Penske dedicates new classroom at Maryland tech school; Parcel delivery company recognized for recent expansion; Volvo gets large electric truck order in Europe.
October 7, 2021
Home
Soza Trucking builds solid foundation in car haul
The first here in our series of 10 profiles of Small Fleet Champ semi-finalists tells the story of C.G. Soza, owner-operator of four-tractor Soza Trucking, out of California, and how he flexed business acumen to grow with car haul against the odds.
October 6, 2021
Business
Boyle Transportation acquired by healthcare supply chain management firm
Boyle Transportation, who just last week was named one of the Truckload Carriers Association's Best Fleets to Drive For for the second consecutive year, joins a Toronto-based healthcare supply chain specialist.
October 5, 2021
Business
Cheema Freightlines acquires Montana-based 3PL
Cheema Freightlines and Cheema Logistics Founder and CEO Harman Cheema said he expects the acquisition to further bolster Cheema’s footprint in the logistics market.
October 5, 2021
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