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Business
Supply chain challenges have accelerated transportation innovation
The COVID pandemic and the resulting strain on the supply chain and logistics industries made it clear that innovations are still needed to make the transportation network more efficient.
March 3, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Big G Express acquires 90-truck Tennessee-based fleet
Nashville-based RTR Transportation is a family-owned, full-service nationwide dry van truckload carrier offering local cartage, warehousing, cross dock, trailer rework, and storage trailers.
March 2, 2023
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Business
ATRI seeks carriers' ops cost data for annual report
ATRI will use the data from fleets to compile its annual Operational Costs of Trucking benchmarking tool. Also: Old Dominion elects new VPs; XPO named LTL Carrier of the Year by Mode Global; Carrier Transicold releases new CARB-compliant reefer unit.
March 2, 2023
Workforce development
Trucking companies should take note of Walmart's new driver recruitment strategy
Its associate-to-driver training program is a strategy others could learn from and implement in some way as another avenue to recruit drivers.
February 16, 2023
Companies
BP acquiring TravelCenters of America for $1.3 billion
TravelCenters of America is set to be acquired by BP for $1.3 billion, who beat out other suitors.
February 16, 2023
Regulations
Coalition calls for increased weight limits for auto haulers
A group of auto haulers and others said as adoption of heavier EVs grows, higher weight limits are warranted. Also: Mack expands EV-support offerings with partnerships; Saia opens two new terminals; two fleets announce leadership appointments.
February 15, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Experts expect M&A in the transportation and logistics industry to thrive in 2023
Despite choppy economic waters in 2022, many M&A deals got done, and that trend is expected to continue in 2023, though the size and structure of deals will differ, along with a shift in the types of company profiles targeted for acquisition.
February 5, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Jones Logistics acquiring Nationwide Express
Mississippi-based Jones Logistics announced it is acquiring 100-truck Nationwide Express. Also: TEC Equipment's Portland location is now a Mack and Volvo Certified EV Dealership; six fleets petition FMCSA for waiver to allow flashing brake lights
February 3, 2023
Regulations
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.
February 2, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
R.E. Garrison acquires Georgia-based produce hauler
Boaty's Transport will continue to operate under its own name under the R.E. Garrison umbrella. The acquisition of Boaty’s will bring with it more than 50 tractors and 80 refrigerated trailers.
January 26, 2023
Business
Becoming more attractive to modern shippers
Carriers that can confidently answer questions about labor, sustainability and location will be the most desirable for shippers moving forward.
January 25, 2023
Technology
Idelic launches Idelic Insurance Agency to offer coverage for commercial fleets
The company provides customizable insurance for commercial fleets based on their adoption and results from using the Idelic Program, which includes Safety Suite and Driver Safety Playbook that provides proactive risk insights.
January 23, 2023
Growth strategies
Resolve to run your business by the numbers
The revamped TCA Profitability Program has successfully brought carrier members together to benchmark their performance based on their actual operating ratios and key performance indicators (KPIs) for more than 20 years.
January 23, 2023
Workforce development
U.S. Xpress names Julie Van de Kamp president of dedicated
Van de Kamp – now in a role that has mostly been attended by men – attributes much of her career success to her experiences as a woman within an organization that fosters diversity and inclusivity.
January 20, 2023
Regulations
Fuel haulers in eight states get hours of service relief
A refinery shutdown in Colorado prompted a regional emergency declaration from FMCSA. Also: Small aggregates hauler acquired; Nikola launches hydrogen mobile fueler; Navistar names new senior VP; Volvo invests in autonomy; Ascend CEO recognized.
January 20, 2023
Economic trends
Trucking conditions, while improved, remained negative in November
FTR's Trucking Conditions Index showed slight improvement in November. Also: Schneider gets eCascadia in SoCal intermodal operations; FMCSA denies driver's HOS exemption request; Mack unveils refreshed Granite model; Estes opens new Texas terminal.
January 19, 2023
Business
2022 saw significant uptick in cargo theft activity
CargoNet reports a 15% y/y increase in supply chain risk events, a 17% increase in truck and/or trailer theft and a 20% increase in cargo theft. Also: U.S. Xpress' Eric Fuller appointed to Fed branch board; used container seller expands to Canada.
January 13, 2023
Economic trends
What should carriers expect from dry van and reefer rates in 2023?
After a turbulent year for many carriers working the spot market, it's time to look ahead further into 2023 to get an idea of where rates might go as the year progresses.
January 12, 2023
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Workforce Pell Grant unlocks funds for CDLs, diesel tech certs
Pell Grants would be available for programs lasting 8–14 weeks, helping students fund CDL and certain diesel mechanic certifications.
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