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United Vision Logistics acquired by private investment group

Louisiana-based United Vision Logistics has been acquired by a Houston-based private investment partnership.

December 29, 2022

United Vision Logistics heavy hauler

Analysis helps fleets make the right decisions

Most fleets are unaware that average speed is absolutely meaningless when considering aerodynamics.

December 27, 2022

Cross-border specialist Outwest Express acquired by Cox Transportation Services

Servicing the Southwestern U.S. with 400-plus trucks, Outwest Express specializes in managing Mexican cross-border logistics.

December 21, 2022

Outwest Express operates a fleet of more than 400 tractors and 1,200 trailers and services more than 300 customers across retail, medical, manufacturing, automotive and electronics industries with terminals in Kansas City, Missouri and McAllen, Texas.

Cargo theft activity expected to increase during holidays

CargoNet warns of a trend of increasing cargo theft. Also: TuSimple is poised to layoff half its workforce following reports of a federal probe into the company; Transition Trucking award winner announced.

December 21, 2022

CargoNet holiday 2022 warning

TCA names 18 Fleet Safety Award division winners

Winners were named in six divisions and will now compete for one of two grand prizes for small fleets and large fleets. Also: Yokohama recalling certain drive, trailer tires; C.H. Robinson names new board of directors appointment.

December 19, 2022

Bison Transport truck

Trucking industry is getting smarter

TCA's Annual Convention, Truckload 2023: Orlando, will be held March 4-7 at the Gaylord Palms Resort & Convention Center.

December 16, 2022

TCA Annual meeting

USA Truck parent company prepping for possible sale

DB Schenker could hit the open market. Also: Texas DPS officials are again conducting enhanced commercial vehicle safety inspections at random as they cross international ports of entry into Texas; Old Dominion increasing rates for 2023; more

December 16, 2022

Trucks at Mexico border crossing

Hazmat hauler Heritage Transport acquires Frank's Vacuum Truck Service

Expanding its trucking capacity allows Heritage Transport to take on new opportunities.

December 15, 2022

Heritage Transport truck

Cut carbon with diesel latest NACFE fuel study shows

The North American Council for Freight Efficiency's latest fuel study shows how over 75,000 trucks are improving fuel economy while cutting carbon and also offers fleets a chance to see how their own trucks measure up with a new Benchmarking Tool.

December 13, 2022

2022 Mirror Eye Nussbaum Freightliner

Trimble acquiring Transporeon for $1.98 billion

Transporeon's software platform provides modular applications that power a global network for 145,000 carriers and 1,400 shippers and load recipients with an integrated suite of sourcing, planning, execution, monitoring and settlement tools.

December 12, 2022

Transporeon's open platform integrates with more than 3,000 global ERP and transportation management systems, enabling a dense network to facilitate more than 25 million on-platform transports in 2022.

ContainerPort Group parent acquires Pacific Cascade Trucking, other assets

An asset-light provider of 3PL services including drayage, warehousing, transloading, fulfillment and more, Pacific Cascade was currently operates 50-plus trucks and has a 267,000 sq. ft. distribution facility.

December 7, 2022

Pacific Cascade Trucking

J.B. Hunt joins Convoy, Uber Freight in developing appointment scheduling API standards

The three companies announced the formation of the Scheduling Standards Consortium. Also: Cummins completes Meritor's acquisition of Siemens' commercial vehicle unit; Nebraska fuel-related HOS waiver extended; Iowa overweight waiver extended.

December 6, 2022

trailers at dock

Plan ahead to reduce Thanksgiving cargo theft threat

CargoNet is offering tips to trucking companies on how to mitigate the risk of cargo theft during Thanksgiving. Also: Former Border Patrol agent charged for hiring illegal immigrants for trucking company; fleet gives away car for driver appreciation.

November 21, 2022

CargoNet Thanksgiving cargo theft graphic

Two Houston-based carriers shut down by FMCSA

PAC Express began operating after FMCSA initiated a compliance investigation on Texas Interstate Express. The compliance audit stemmed from numerous driver and vehicle violations.

November 18, 2022

Closed sign on truck

RFP season a good time to focus on costs as much as rates

Tightening market conditions and a cost per mile average that right now might be over $2 for some motor carriers often sends the accounting department to its spreadsheets to analyze rate structure.

November 18, 2022

looking at an oil pan

Chem transporter Quantix buys five fleets

Quantix continues to scale services in Texas and the Gulf Coast regions. Also: Penske adding renewable diesel to Calif. locations; Influential Woman in Trucking winner announced; UPS acquires European/Latin American healthcare logistics provider.

November 17, 2022

Woodlands, Texas-based Quantix, has purchased five fleet owner companies: Dobbins Enterprises LLC, C&S Express, Inc., Chancelor Transportation LLC, T&K Chancelor Enterprises LLC and Templet Transit LLC.

How carriers view sustainability in trucking as fuel prices rise

Small and mid-size trucking companies across the U.S. paint a picture of sustainability efforts in the industry.

November 10, 2022

Sustainability in Trucking

PS Logistics adds another flatbed fleet to portfolio

PS Logistics subsidiary P&S Transportation has acquired Mississippi-based Clays Transport and Clays Logistics.

November 10, 2022

Clay's Transport truck

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ATA President and CEO Chris Spear

ATA's Spear talks congestion, driver shortage, more at Congressional hearing

ATA President and CEO was on a panel of industry reps during a hearing Wednesday of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. Spear outlined some of trucking's biggest headwinds, including highway congestion, parking and more.

Freightliner SuperTruck II

Freightliner debuts second SuperTruck

FirstFleet trailers

FirstFleet creates nextgen in-cab driver experience

Mechanic tearing down an engine

Trucksmiths embracing change

door sticker drivers wanted

Pay a top factor for driver turnover but 'not always an amount issue'

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