Trucks
Business
Technology
Workforce
Products
Perspectives
CCJ Top 250
Business: Page 4
Haslam family sells remaining interest in Pilot truck stop chain
Founded in Gate City, Virginia in 1958 by Jim Haslam II, Pilot is the largest operator of travel centers in North America.
January 16, 2024
Women in Motion relaunched as ATA Council
ATA said it hopes the move will "capitalize on the work we’ve already done to reach a much larger group." Also: Pitt Ohio expands next-day service to New England; Volvo dealership group expands with acquisition.
January 11, 2024
Sponsor Content
The Future of Trailer Telematics: Going Beyond Track & Trace
Road Ready
The Future of Trailer Telematics: Going Beyond Track & Trace
April 1, 2024
Steering through economic uncertainty: Five strategic financial moves for transportation businesses in 2024
As we navigate the uncertain economic waters leading up to 2024, transportation businesses must employ various financial tactics to ensure resilience.
January 11, 2024
Mergers & Acquisitions
Buddy Moore Trucking acquired by PS Logistics
PS Logistics has made three acquisitions in the last 6 months.
January 8, 2024
Business
Prime Inc. names new president
Darrel Hopkins will assume the role of president of the company, while founder Robert Low will remain CEO. Also: PA Turnpike increasing tolls; Jim Walenczak is the new general manager of Kenworth and Paccar vice president.
January 5, 2024
Business
2024 Supply chain outlook: When will markets flip back in carriers' favor?
A look at BlueGrace Logistics' quarterly Confidence Index, which provides a forecast into the upcoming quarter, sheds light on how shippers feel about the market going into 2024.
December 29, 2023
Economic trends
Trucking bankruptcies expected to continue in the foreseeable future
Industry bankruptcy experts say financial distress at the hands of multiple factors has caused an uptick in bankruptcy cases among trucking and logistics companies of all sizes.
December 27, 2023
Regulations
Why recent state laws make it harder to hold trucking companies liable for accidents
Tort reform has had a significant impact on the trucking industry, shaping the legal backdrop in ways that influence liability, litigation, and compensation.
December 27, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Flatbed conglomerate Daseke to be acquired by TFI
Post-close, Daseke will operate its portfolio of brands as part of TFI International’s Truckload segment.
December 22, 2023
Business
Cargo theft activity expected to increase over 10-day holiday period
The period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 typically sees higher-than-average cargo theft activity, according to CargoNet. Also: Drivers at multiple UNFI locations vote to unionize; Iowa ag haulers' weight exemption extended again.
December 22, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hub Group acquires Forward Air's final-mile division
Forward Air Final Mile, which will now operate under the Hub Group Final Mile brand, provides residential final-mile delivery and installation of big and bulky goods, with a focus on appliances.
December 20, 2023
Growth strategies
Who were the winner's of Yellow's terminal auction?
The bidders’ asset purchase agreements were signed the week of Dec. 4.
December 20, 2023
Maintenance
Great Dane trailers recalled
Great Dane trailers recalled; Canadian Driver of the Year crowned.
December 19, 2023
Pay and benefits
New year brings new per diem pay option at CCJ Top 250 carrier
GP Transco has begun enrollment for the new pay option for drivers that will roll out in January 2024 as a means to keep more money in drivers' pockets as cost of living increases has many looking for per diem in other places.
December 18, 2023
Business
Predatory towing: How can fleets avoid becoming victims?
A recent ATRI report found that 82.7% of motor carriers have experienced excessive towing rates, and unwarranted extra service charges have been experienced by 81.8% of carriers.
December 15, 2023
Business
Averitt opens new facility in south Alabama
The new Mobile, Alabama, facility features a 120,000 square-foot warehouse and 35,000 square-foot cross-dock. Also: Penske recognizes 2023 Freight Management Carrier Awards recipients.
December 14, 2023
Perspectives
Put Barbie in a truck
Truck driver recruiting agency TransForce recently launched a campaign called “Barbies in Trucking” that calls for Mattel to introduce a new addition to the Barbie career lineup: a Truck Driver Barbie.
December 12, 2023
Business
Former CSX exec named next Landstar CEO
Current Landstar president and CEO James Gattoni will continue to serve in the role until Feb. 1. Also: Estes opens new terminal in headquarter city of Richmond.
December 6, 2023
Previous Page
Page 4 of 2239
Next Page
Top Stories
Alternative power
Renewable diesel a more effective tool to decarbonize trucking than BEV, report says
Research conducted by American Transportation Research Institute shows renewable diesel has the ability to achieve CO2 emissions goals at a discounted price and with greater certainty than BEV.
Companies
Forward Air names new CEO post Omni Logistics merger
Preventable or Not
Running a red light leads to a brutal collision. Was this accident preventable?
Natural gas
Paper Transport crosses 70 million miles on natural gas
Featured Sponsor
Report: The 2024 State of Heavy-Duty Repair
Get all the info on the top 250 trucking companies in America
View, sort and download the trucking industry’s most comprehensive ranking of for-hire carriers in North America, based on a blend of metrics including fleet size, annual revenue and number of drivers.
White Papers
The Future of Trailer Telematics: Going Beyond Track & Trace