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Margins never realized, UPS turns LTL venture over to another keeper
For a little more than 15 years, UPS attempted to shoehorn a less-than-truckload segment into its parcel delivery monolith. Late last month, it announced it was exiting its UPS Freight business in favor of a new direction.
February 4, 2021
Annual Roadcheck inspection blitz to focus on lighting, HOS compliance
CVSA's International Roadcheck will be held May 4-6, and inspectors will give special focus to lighting systems and drivers' hours of service. Also: TFI announces another acquisition; Henniff purchases Canadian liquid bulk carrier.
February 3, 2021
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Knight-Swift acquires driver workflow platform Eleos
Knight-Swift acquired a majority stake in Eleos, a tech firm that provides a driver workflow management app for the trucking industry. Also: U.S. Xpress announced a telematics partnership with Platform Science.
February 2, 2021
CCJ Innovators
Fleet exec has plan to bridge the divide to electric trucks
After seeing the benefits of renewable diesel, Keith Wilson has a plan to make the fuel affordable to all fleets in Oregon and stay ahead of government regulations.
February 1, 2021
Business
Truck drivers exempt from CDC's transportation mask mandate
Operators of commercial trucks traveling alone are explicitly exempt from a transportation-focused mask mandate issued Friday by the CDC. With a passenger, however, the rules change.
February 1, 2021
Business
Savings noted in truck lease over ownership
Fleet Advantage's latest Lease versus Ownership Analysis of heavy-duty truck equipment shows an after-tax advantage to leasing tractor equipment.
January 31, 2021
Alternative power
Green energies present many TCO unknowns
Market impacts for truck TCO estimation used to only be impacted by uncontrollable market variables like interest rates and residual value of used trucks.
January 29, 2021
Business
Werner selling global freight forwarding business
Werner Enterprises is selling its Werner Global Logistics international freight forwarding services for international ocean and air shipments to Scan Global Logistics Group. Also: A flatbed fleet is increasing pay for drivers.
January 29, 2021
Business
Large fleet announces pay boost for expedited teams
CRST announced a pay increase for its expedited teams division that raises earning potential by up to 10 cents per mile. Also: DOT will accept submissions for its annual Combating Human Trafficking in Transportation Impact Award contest.
January 27, 2021
Workforce
Building learning communities in trucking
Education strategies have the potential to make a difference with driver engagement and retention.
January 26, 2021
Business
Biden appoints new FMCSA deputy administrator
Meera Joshi, who formerly ran a high-profile department overseeing taxi and ride-sharing services in New York City, was appointed as deputy administrator of FMCSA. Also: Western Flyer Express co-founder announces retirement.
January 26, 2021
Business
Drivers' top 2020 concern might not be what you think
Data from the WorkHound driver retention platform received from truckers in 2020 showed which issues drivers talked about the most. WorkHound CEO Max Farrell offers recommendations to carriers on how to solve some top issues to keep drivers around.
January 25, 2021
Business
TFI acquiring UPS Freight for $800 million
Approximately 90% of the acquired business will operate independently within TFI International’s LTL business segment under its new name, “TForce Freight,” while acquired dedicated truckload assets will join TFI’s truckload business segment, TFI said.
January 25, 2021
Maintenance
Steer tire issue prompts recall of certain Freightliner Cascadia models
Daimler Trucks North America is recalling over 4,000 Freightliner Cascadia trucks for a potential issue with certain steer tires. Also: Indiana's oversize/overweight permitting system will be down next week.
January 25, 2021
Business
Mission possible: Grow capacity in tight driver market
Growth strategies that worked in the past for brokers and carriers may no longer be soluble with increased competition for capacity in 2021.
January 22, 2021
Business
U.S. Xpress announces investment in autonomous trucking firm
U.S. Xpress announced a "significant investment" in autonomous trucking firm TuSimple, while TuSimple announced the members of its new Executive Advisory Board. Also: A fleet announced a new company driver pay program and owner-op lease program.
January 22, 2021
Business
West Coast fleets push for renewable diesel
Renewable diesel in hot demand on West Coast where fleets are getting significant cost savings and reductions in emissions.
January 20, 2021
Business
Avoid the spot market? Analysts weigh in on 2021 freight outlook
Analysts have offered a rosy outlook as the freight recovery that burgeoned in the back half of 2020 is expected to continue through at least the first half of 2021. One prominent analyst, however, foresees a cyclical slowdown.
January 20, 2021
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