1+ week, 5+ day ago   (280+ words) The federal initiatives will audit commercial driver’s license schools and launch a task force aimed at improving highway safety. The latest government effort comes as carriers are reporting driver shortages amid an improving freight environment. Trucking executives have also welcomed…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (315+ words) Keeping drayage operations in house can be a meaningful competitive advantage in the current labor environment, according to JB Hunt EVP and President of Intermodal Darren Field. Major carriers are optimistic that the long-awaited market recovery is sustainable, but shrinking…...

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (208+ words) COO and President Webb Estes noted the 2026 goal while highlighting the LTL carrier’s improvements in freight handling. LTL carriers frequently highlight their commitments and ability to to deliver freight without damages, with Old Dominion Freight Line and XPO, for example,…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (266+ words) The Oregon-based LTL carrier has been under new ownership but faced payroll disruption, according to the union. Workers learned of the changes abruptly, and about 60 workers were affected by the shutdown amid payroll disruption, WEZI-TV previously reported. The sale of…...

1+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (695+ words) Knight-Swift and Schneider National leaders say small carriers may struggle to transition in a legal environment where safety performance faces higher scrutiny. The aftermath of a Supreme Court decision regarding freight brokers is leading several large carriers and brokers to…...

1+ mon, 1+ day ago   (515+ words) The combination will double the company’s existing capacity of energy under management. Einride entered a definitive agreement to acquire Flipturn, a developer of charging and energy management software for electric fleets for the estimated price of $38.4 million, the firm announced…...

1+ mon, 2+ day ago   (282+ words) The efforts come weeks after the EPA proposed eliminating diesel exhaust fluid-related engine derates and vehicle speed restrictions on newly manufactured trucks. Obtained from Mack Trucks Volvo and Mack are joining Daimler Truck North America and Paccar in easing diesel…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago   (322+ words) Executives said brokers are looking to larger companies as legal exposure reshapes the industry. The Supreme Court’s decision in the Montgomery case could reshape the competitive landscape for freight brokers by increasing their legal exposure when selecting carriers. The court…...

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (329+ words) A simplified structure is helping the carrier reward its workforce, which the business says translates to its customer service experience. Averitt made changes to its regional and LTL driver compensation packages, the carrier announced in a July 29 news release. The…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (219+ words) The Canada-based carrier said the move strengthens its network and reflects its focus on sustainable growth. Obtained from Andy Transport Andy Transport has acquired a majority of the assets of Transport Express Frontières, according to a press release. Montreal-based Andy…...