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Business: Page 8

Business
FedEx founder Fred Smith passes away
Fred Smith built Federal Express from a small fleet of planes in 1973 into the largest express transportation company in the world.
June 23, 2025
At Yale University in the mid-1960s, Fred Smith conceived the idea for an integrated air-to-ground system that would ensure overnight delivery, a concept that would eventually become Federal Express.
Business
As tariffs drive up costs, fleets reevaluate sourcing and strategy
As tariffs take effect, fleets are navigating a rapidly changing landscape of rising costs, shifting supply chains, and strategic uncertainty.
June 19, 2025
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Business
Old Dominion, XPO, and Saia see shipment declines as freight demand softens
Old Dominion, XPO, and Saia saw year-over-year shipment declines, reflecting ongoing economic pressures.
June 18, 2025
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Business
Navigating tariff risks in M&A transactions
As tariff pressures add new layers to M&A deals, buyers and sellers must rethink strategy, structure, and risk management.
June 14, 2025
Ma Tariff Risks
Workforce development
How to truly make employees your greatest asset
If you truly want employees to be your brand ambassadors, you need to hire well, train properly and provide motivation.
June 13, 2025
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Business
Three Forward Air board members resign following pressure from activist investor and shareholders
Forward Air sees major board changes as shareholder pressure mounts.
June 12, 2025
Forward Air Board Exit
Business
Tariffs and volatile consumer demand weigh on trucking employment
As trucking employment dipped slightly in May, experts point to tariffs and shifting labor priorities as key forces.
June 12, 2025
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Business
Logistics industry urged to stay agile as trade war continues
Trade tensions, rising costs, and soft freight demand are shaking logistics. AI, sourcing shifts, and resilience strategies can help navigate ongoing disruption.
June 10, 2025
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Finance
The power of leveraging debt: a strategic option for business growth
While equity financing often grabs headlines, it isn't always practical or preferable, especially for small to midsize transportation companies.
June 6, 2025
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Business
Outgoing PAMT CEO will stay on as paid consultant
PAMT CEO Joe Vitiritto will step down after nearly five years at the helm amid Q1 losses. Chairman Matthew Moroun will serve as interim CEO.
June 5, 2025
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Business
$10 million staged-crash scheme busted in Louisiana
Three arrests have been made in the case in which a trucking company employee helped stage a crash with another vehicle earleir this year. Also: Community colleges in California, Louisiana add CDL training programs.
June 5, 2025
Truck Crash Fraud
Business
Freight and manufacturing struggle under policy whiplash
Freight volumes are slipping and manufacturing activity is stalling as trade policy uncertainty continues.
June 4, 2025
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Business
J.B. Hunt expands rail partnerships to launch new intermodal service in Mexico
J.B Hunt, with BNSF and Mexico's GMXT announced a new intermodal offering for Mexico businesses. Also: Maverick raising pay for OTR glass division; 21K Western Stars recalled for battery issue, fire risk; Volvo issues battery-related recall; Mack MDs recalled over seat belts.
June 3, 2025
Jb Hunt Intermodal Rail Mexico
Business
New LTL freight classification system goes live in July
Tariffs aren’t the only new rules supply chain operators are watching closely. A new freight classification system is being launched July 19.
May 29, 2025
Ccj 1044 Changes To National Motor Freight Classification
Business
What on-again, off-again tariffs are doing to freight
The freight market is in for short-term volatility after court blocks Trump tariffs and an appeals court temporarily reinstates them.
May 29, 2025
Court Ruling On Tariffs
Business
Northeast bucks freight downturn as other regions struggle with weather and demand
Unseasonal weather, sliding housing starts, and tariff-driven volatility created a mixed landscape at the start of the year.
May 29, 2025
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Business
The state of auto transport as told by 15,000 carriers and 50,000 drivers
A look at vehicle movement trends, pricing shifts, seasonal demands and disruptions influencing today’s auto transport market.
May 24, 2025
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Business
Specialized firms gain M&A appeal in shifting trade landscape
Tariffs and freight volatility are slowing M&A momentum, pushing buyers toward specialized, resilient logistics firms.
May 23, 2025
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Insurance
Frequency of lawsuits, size of jury verdicts against motor carriers rising
ATRI analysis reveals a rise in trucking lawsuits and median nuclear verdicts hitting $36M.
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'Don't trust, always verify' is the expert advice when carriers onboard new products
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