Soft market conditions in 2023 placed financial strain on many of the largest trucking companies in North America.
Trucking companies have been surviving on lower rates while awaiting a freight market recovery.
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The regional LTL carrier has adapted and expanded through a full century of economic cycles and industry changes.
The trucking industry remains mired in sustained overcapacity relative to freight demand even as it has slowly shed workers.
After being displaced by war in his native Sudan, Lual Akoon’s path took him to Middle America – and trucking.
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For-hire carriers across segments saw revenues slide and margins tighten, but some fared better than others.
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Michigan to Allow Hazardous Transport on Ambassador Bridge
The decision, repealing measures in place since 2014, follows a six-month review of input from the public, law enforcement and first responders.
September 5, 2024Yellow Submits Final Chapter 11 Plan, Seeks Creditor Deal
The administrators are disputing the size of withdrawal liability claims from Central States Pension Fund and other multiemployer pension funds.
September 5, 2024Truck Driver Pay Drops 7.4% in Q2 as Freight Keeps Slumping, Reports Say
The trucking industry continued to experience a decline in driver compensation during the second quarter, with much of that led by lackluster starting pay.
August 29, 2024Estes Purchases Seven Former Yellow Terminals
Estes has closed on lease purchases for seven terminals across the country that used to belong to the defunct carrier Yellow Corp., the company announced Aug. 22.
August 26, 2024Kenan Advantage Group Acquires Chemical Transporter TransVac
Kenan Advantage Group on Aug. 20 announced that it acquired specialty transportation provider TransVac.
August 23, 2024Mike Gannon Appointed to Lead CRST
CRST has appointed Mike Gannon as its newest president and CEO, the company announced Aug. 23.
August 23, 2024XPO Explores Sale of European Transportation Business
XPO has revived a sale of its European transportation business, according to people familiar with the matter, almost two years since it last scrapped the attempt to divest the operation.
August 15, 2024Trucking Insurance Concerns Go Beyond High Premiums
Although high premiums have been a top concern, industry leaders and state regulators have taken action to curb other insurance challenges that greatly affect the industry at large.
August 9, 2024Forward Air Posts Q2 Loss, but Revenue Soars on Acquisition
Despite the reported net loss, investors appeared to be responding positively. It was primarily due to a one-time goodwill impairment charge related to the Omni acquisition.
August 8, 2024ArcBest Q2 Profit Climbs on LTL Margin, Price Increase
Profit at ArcBest rose 16.1% year over year in the second quarter as an improvement in less-than-truckload revenue per shipment and an increase in prices trumped a decline in shipments.
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