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Buddy Moore Trucking acquired by PS Logistics
PS Logistics has made three acquisitions in the last 6 months.
January 8, 2024
Prime Inc. names new president
Darrel Hopkins will assume the role of president of the company, while founder Robert Low will remain CEO. Also: PA Turnpike increasing tolls; Jim Walenczak is the new general manager of Kenworth and Paccar vice president.
January 5, 2024
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June 21, 2024
2024 Supply chain outlook: When will markets flip back in carriers' favor?
A look at BlueGrace Logistics' quarterly Confidence Index, which provides a forecast into the upcoming quarter, sheds light on how shippers feel about the market going into 2024.
December 29, 2023
Economic trends
Trucking bankruptcies expected to continue in the foreseeable future
Industry bankruptcy experts say financial distress at the hands of multiple factors has caused an uptick in bankruptcy cases among trucking and logistics companies of all sizes.
December 27, 2023
Regulations
Why recent state laws make it harder to hold trucking companies liable for accidents
Tort reform has had a significant impact on the trucking industry, shaping the legal backdrop in ways that influence liability, litigation, and compensation.
December 27, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Flatbed conglomerate Daseke to be acquired by TFI
Post-close, Daseke will operate its portfolio of brands as part of TFI International’s Truckload segment.
December 22, 2023
Business
Cargo theft activity expected to increase over 10-day holiday period
The period from Dec. 23 through Jan. 2 typically sees higher-than-average cargo theft activity, according to CargoNet. Also: Drivers at multiple UNFI locations vote to unionize; Iowa ag haulers' weight exemption extended again.
December 22, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Hub Group acquires Forward Air's final-mile division
Forward Air Final Mile, which will now operate under the Hub Group Final Mile brand, provides residential final-mile delivery and installation of big and bulky goods, with a focus on appliances.
December 20, 2023
Growth strategies
Who were the winner's of Yellow's terminal auction?
The bidders’ asset purchase agreements were signed the week of Dec. 4.
December 20, 2023
Maintenance
Great Dane trailers recalled
Great Dane trailers recalled; Canadian Driver of the Year crowned.
December 19, 2023
Pay and benefits
New year brings new per diem pay option at CCJ Top 250 carrier
GP Transco has begun enrollment for the new pay option for drivers that will roll out in January 2024 as a means to keep more money in drivers' pockets as cost of living increases has many looking for per diem in other places.
December 18, 2023
Business
Predatory towing: How can fleets avoid becoming victims?
A recent ATRI report found that 82.7% of motor carriers have experienced excessive towing rates, and unwarranted extra service charges have been experienced by 81.8% of carriers.
December 15, 2023
Business
Averitt opens new facility in south Alabama
The new Mobile, Alabama, facility features a 120,000 square-foot warehouse and 35,000 square-foot cross-dock. Also: Penske recognizes 2023 Freight Management Carrier Awards recipients.
December 14, 2023
Perspectives
Put Barbie in a truck
Truck driver recruiting agency TransForce recently launched a campaign called “Barbies in Trucking” that calls for Mattel to introduce a new addition to the Barbie career lineup: a Truck Driver Barbie.
December 12, 2023
Business
Former CSX exec named next Landstar CEO
Current Landstar president and CEO James Gattoni will continue to serve in the role until Feb. 1. Also: Estes opens new terminal in headquarter city of Richmond.
December 6, 2023
Growth strategies
Is dedicated contract carriage right for you?
The DCC provider acts as the transportation arm of their customer's business and becomes a valuable, invested partner in the success of the company.
December 3, 2023
Business
Traffic congestion costs hit record high in 2021
A new report from the American Transportation Research Institute tracking congestion costs for 2021 found that delays in traffic cost the industry $94.6 billion -- the highest level yet recorded by the organization.
December 1, 2023
Mergers & Acquisitions
Canada Cartage gets first toe-hold in the U.S., acquires GTI Group
Canada Cartage Corporation, one of Canada’s largest transportation and logistics providers, enters in the U.S. market for the first time.
November 29, 2023
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