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Business
Diesel prices hit seven-year high with latest increase
The U.S.’ average price for a gallon of on-highway diesel is now $3.727, up 1.4 cents over the previous week. Also: UPS plans to hire 60k seasonal employees; GSC Logistics accelerating growth to meet cargo demand; Flatbed fleet raising driver pay.
November 3, 2021
Business
Secrets to building a successful trucking company
More than 3,140 trucking companies went out of business last year. Typically, around 85-90% of startup trucking companies fail.
October 31, 2021
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Outlook and Benchmarking
Port confidence still wanes despite driver bonuses, new container fees
From the Port of Miami to the Ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach, efforts to alleviate historic port congestion through big driver bonuses and hefty container fees have left industry leaders concerned about the heavy price of business.
October 30, 2021
Business
Ryder acquiring Midwest Warehouse & Distribution System and its private fleet
Acquisition allows Ryder to add multi-client warehousing and distribution capabilities to its business.
October 27, 2021
Business
Alabama tanker CEO takes over as ATA chairman | U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree begins cross-country journey
The tree was loaded onto a new Kenworth T680 of System Transport in Northern California and will go on tour while being transported to Washington, D.C. Also: Mack to offer electric APU on Anthem sleeper models next year; Hogan earns EPA award.
October 27, 2021
Business
California port backlog an 'emergency' requiring the national guard?
President Joe Biden floated the possibility of using National Guard troops to move freight as a group of California businesses demand temporary deregulation to address the massive port backlog.
October 26, 2021
Business
Secret to lower insurance costs is in driver data
The biggest hurdle when approaching a renewal is showing an underwriter that the fleet is utilizing (not just gathering) data to prevent and document incidents.
October 26, 2021
Maintenance
ECM issue prompts Volvo VNL recall
Approximately 167 model year 2022 Volvo VNL tractors are include in the recall, which could affect the trucks' transmissions. Also: Uber Freight's new partnerships to offer quicker pay, fuel discounts; TMS provider partners with EV charging firm.
October 26, 2021
Regulations
FMCSA's Joshi meets with trucking groups in Midwest
FMCSA Deputy Administrator Meera Joshi met with several trucking groups last week to discuss challenges in the industry. Also: Trucking conditions improve again; TMC studying advanced reefer tech; TMS provider expands with new office location.
October 25, 2021
Business
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
Early career missteps lead to current small-fleet success for Hallahan Transport
Rob Hallahan made mistakes as an owner-operator early in his career, but after hanging out his shingle with his own authority as Hallahan Transport in 2016, he has guided the fleet to rapid growth in the last three years.
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
Business
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
Business
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
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