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Making accurate contract decisions for fleet procurement
In addition to monitoring total cost of ownership expenses, organizations must analyze complete truck life cycle data to determine when trucks are nearing the right time for a replacement, starting at 18 to 20 months before contract expiration.
July 24, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Former Celadon subsidiary acquired by investors
Jaguar Transportation, a former Mexico-based subsidiary of now bankrupt Celadon, was recently acquired by investors. Also: Heartland Express receives 10,000th Freightliner; Class 8 truck heat, A/C supplier celebrates 50 years in North America.
July 24, 2023
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Protecting your fleet from Reptile Theory and nuclear verdicts
Transportation attorney and Bluewire.ai founder Doug Marcello says in this week's 10-44 that defense attorneys and trucking companies need to be more proactive to prevent nuclear verdicts.
July 21, 2023
Companies
UPS set to return to negotiating table with Teamsters next week
The company said it's looking "to resolve the few remaining open issues" with Teamsters members. Also: Truck tonnage, revenue, employment all increased in 2022; June tonnage increased over May, but still down from last June; more.
July 20, 2023
Business
Load board, digital brokerage settle lawsuits
The nation's largest load board, DAT, and digital brokerage Convoy announced the settlement of a lawsuit alleging Convoy stole trade secrets from DAT. Also: Inmate's ELDT exemption request denied; Ryder expands diesel tech training programs; more.
July 19, 2023
Recruiting & retention
Survey finds fewer women in commercial driver positions
According to the 2023 WIT Index, the number of women CDL holders has fallen slightly, but the industry has seen an increase in women maintenance technicians – another area in great need of skilled laborers.
July 18, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
PS Logistics acquires Alabama-based Action Dedicated
The acquisition marks at least the tenth involving a CCJ Top 250 fleet in 2023. Action Dedicated will continue to operate under the same name.
July 17, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Transervice Logistics parent acquiring Lily Transportation
Each business will continue to operate as separate companies, retaining their independent corporate names and separate field and management teams.
July 10, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Dupré Logistics acquires truckload brokerage
Based in St. Petersburg, Florida, Interstate Transport offers temperature-controlled, time-sensitive, dry, and flatbed brokerage services to the food service, horticulture, big box retailers and emergency management industries.
July 10, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Knight-Swift, U.S. Xpress acquisition closes
Shareholders of U.S. Xpress last week approved the carrier's acquisition by Knight-Swift Transportation. Also: Teamsters ratify new five-year contract with ABF Freight, averting a strike; Colorado fuel haulers get temporary HOS waiver.
July 6, 2023
Companies
Another Top 250 carrier unionizes
Drivers at 10 Roads Express in Kansas have voted to join the Teamsters. Also: Trucking conditions improved slightly in April; XPO grows Salt Lake City footprint; new driving school open in Michigan.
June 26, 2023
Business
Cost of trucking hit record high last year, passes $2/mile for the first time
Marginal costs for trucking companies ballooned 21.3% last year over 2021 to $2.251 per mile, surpassing the $2 per mile mark for the first time in the history of ATRI’s operational cost report.
June 21, 2023
Business
Teamsters at UPS and TForce Freight vote to authorize strikes, ABF strike likely avoided
Strikes would only occur if labor deals are not agreed upon by the end of the current contracts on July 31.
June 16, 2023
Business
Ways for fleets to prioritize safety while also boosting revenue and minimizing expenses
Safety is a priority in the vast majority of fleets, but it's not always the top priority. There are ways for fleets to maximize revenue and minimize expenses while also focusing on safety.
June 16, 2023
Business
Labor tensions move Pacific port and east/west rail region conditions to ‘severe’
ITS Logistics has urged shippers to prioritize bringing on more trucking providers into their networks to improve optimization. Also: ATA hosting Trucking Legal Forum; CFI's women-focused recruitment program recognized.
June 15, 2023
Regulations
TIA establishes task force to fight freight fraud
The 3PL trade group established its Fraud Task Force aimed at combating freight fraud in the marketplace. Also: Recalls hit Volvo, International trucks, Mack and Volvo electric trucks, and Wabash van trailers; ATA charity donates to disaster relief group.
June 13, 2023
Alternative power
Schneider opens huge zero emission electric charging depot
The 4,900-square-foot, state-of-the-art electric truck charging hub allows the carrier to charge 32 trucks simultaneously.
June 9, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Best Dedicated Solutions acquired by port-to-door logistics company
Chicago-area-based Best Dedicated Solutions (BDS) has been acquired by STG Logistics.
June 5, 2023
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