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Nomination period open for Best Fleets contest
Company drivers and leased independent contractors can nominate their fleet for the Best Fleets to Drive For competition. Also: FTR announces keynote speakers for annual conference; Kalmar Ottawa terminal tractors recalled.
September 4, 2024
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Nikola secures government contract through Sourcewell
The contract aims to simplify the purchasing process for the OEM's zero-emission Class 8 semis for public agencies. Also: PLM Fleet opens new trailer leasing branch in California.
August 26, 2024
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Estes adds 7 more former Yellow terminals
The company’s new Charlotte terminal will be its largest in the country with 275 doors.
August 23, 2024
Nee Estes terminal
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Liquid Trucking opens transloading service for chemical shippers
Siouxland Transloading is on six acres adjacent to Liquid Trucking’s South Sioux City terminal, easily accessed from State Highway 20 and Interstate 29.
August 22, 2024
Siouxland Transloading
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California advances new driverless tech regulations
Two bills that include autonomous vehicle safety legislation have cleared procedural votes in California. Also: Trucking Cares Foundation donates $25K to fight human trafficking; Penske debuts new used truck auction site.
August 20, 2024
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Custom Commodities Transport announces rebranding
The Texas-based fleet will now be known as Custom, with identifiers used for its various business units. Also: TA accepting nominations for Citizen Driver Award; four trucking pioneers to be inducted into trucking hall of fame.
August 16, 2024
Custom Transport truck
Business
Saia expects to open six new terminals in the western U.S. this month
This week Saia christened its first facility in the state of Wyoming and next week will open a second.
August 13, 2024
Saia truck and trailer
Business
Roadrunner expands LTL services out of Seattle
Roadrunner is expanding its LTL service to Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton and the surrounding areas of Canada.
August 8, 2024
Roadrunner semi truck
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Dart Transit names new leadership
The fleet named a new CEO and president. Also: The International Trade Commission is investigating dumping allegations involving certain imported brake drums; C.H. Robinson launches new freight-matching platform; TCA welcomes first Mexican carrier member.
July 23, 2024
Dart Transit executives
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Averitt names new VP
Doug Lloyd has been named the company's VP of Corporate Services. Also: Drivers in Wyoming face higher fines, jail time for violating wind restrictions; Landstar gives away new truck; Rite Way Transport Group opens new vehicle storage locations.
July 17, 2024
Averitt truck
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Bison CEO retiring, transition announced
Mike Ludwick will serve as interim president and CEO, succeeding Rob Penner who will retire at month's end.
May 28, 2024
Mike Ludwick
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Daimler, union reach tentative deal to avoid strike
The four-year deal includes raises of more than 25% over the contract period, the end of wage tiers, and the introduction of profit-sharing and cost of living adjustments.
April 27, 2024
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Union files unfair labor charges against Daimler Truck with strike looming
UAW accuses DTNA of retaliation, interference, discrimination and failure to bargain in good faith.
April 25, 2024
Freightliner robotic cab assembly
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Forward Air names new CEO post Omni Logistics merger
A 30-year industry veteran will oversee the growing company that just three months ago closed a big deal and merged with Omni Logistics.
April 23, 2024
Forward Air truck and trailer
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Estes Express begins reopening of former Yellow terminals
Estes acquired 24 terminals through Yellow's bankruptcy proceedings and added more than 130 tractors and 6,000 trailers along with thousands of other pieces of equipment like load bars, air bags and more.
April 17, 2024
Estes' terminal in Reno, Nevada.
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Midwest Carriers opens new HQ
The new location brings all of the company's operations under one roof. Also: Fleet seeks expansion of waiver allowing alternative steel coil securement method; Michigan lifts spring weight restrictions statewide.
April 15, 2024
Midwest Carriers headquarters
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Canada's Pride Group files for bankruptcy protection
The company said it does not “anticipate any disruption to the products and services we provide.” Also: Maryland waiving IFTA requirements for some; Saia inks cross-border partnership; two-day UCR meeting this week; UPS lands USPS air contract.
April 3, 2024
Pride Group truck
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Yellow's $137M lawsuit against Teamsters dismissed
Yellow alleged in the lawsuit that the labor union breached a binding contract with Yellow and caused more than $137 million in damages. Also: ATRI wants driver input on detention time; trucking radio legend Dave Nemo planning retirement.
March 27, 2024
Yellow truck
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