Trucking

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    Maersk expands ground network with new Southern California hub

    The logistics giant’s new facility adds 22 doors to expedite freight movement in and out of the region.

    By Feb. 13, 2026
  • A FedEx Freight tractor-trailer drives on the road. The industry will be closely watching the LTL carrier's spinoff in the next 18 months.
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    FedEx Freight targets strategic density in spin-off

    “We believe door count — not terminal count — is the most relevant measure of our network capacity,” the business said in a key securities filing ahead of the June spinoff.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Top supply chain risks and trends to follow in 2026

    Explore how tariff changes, key supply shortages and volatile logistics capacity will test network resilience in this roundup of deep dives from Supply Chain Dive.

    By Jan. 30, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 logistics trends to watch in 2026

    Stabilizing market dynamics for shippers could be curtailed by overcapacity and network complexity risks, logistics experts said.

    By , Jan. 29, 2026
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    CH Robinson AI agents fast-track responses in missed LTL pickups

    The technology is saving over 350 hours of manual work per day, the business said.

    By Jan. 26, 2026
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    Deep Dive

    5 supply chain management trends to watch in 2026

    Following a year jam-packed with uncertainty, retailers and manufacturers will prioritize cost optimization amid a fragmenting global economic picture. 

    By Jan. 8, 2026
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    Year in pictures

    Tariffs, strikes and tragedies: How 2025 transformed supply chains

    Supply chains faced tumult, with changes to U.S. trade policies and labor unrest contributing to a mosaic of uncertainty. Here is a visual look at the busy year.

    By , , , , , Dec. 22, 2025
  • FedEx Freight notches challenging quarter, progress toward spinoff

    The company’s LTL spinoff remains on track for 2026, but sustained weak market conditions prompted revised business forecasting.

    By Dec. 19, 2025
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    Truckload market faces lackluster Q4 outlook, improvement in 2026

    Recent interest rates cuts could help manufacturing, a critical driver of freight activity, broker RXO said.

    By Dec. 12, 2025
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    DHL adds Tesla Semi to California fleet

    The 3PL plans to grow its EV truck fleet in 2026 as part of its long-term net-zero plan. 

    By Dec. 10, 2025
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    Compete or complement? Trucking foresees mixed intermodal impact from merger of rail giants

    Winners and losers will emerge in road transport as Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern join forces, according to industry experts.

    By Dec. 9, 2025
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    10 Roads Express to permanently shutter

    The closing, driven by a 70% loss in revenue from the U.S. Postal Service, affects thousands of workers, the company told Trucking Dive.

    By Dec. 2, 2025
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    CH Robinson expands presence in El Paso, TX, fueled by cross-border growth

    The brokerage added 450,000 square feet of warehousing and cross-docking space in the Texas city.

    By Dec. 1, 2025
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    Schneider National launches Fast Track premium rail service

    The carrier said it can deliver up to two days faster transit times than its competitors on key U.S. and Mexico lanes. 

    By Nov. 20, 2025
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    Retrieved from Covenant Logistics on October 24, 2025
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    Carriers thwarted by lack of pricing from OEMs, Covenant execs say

    Truck-specific tariffs and other duties are complicating order books, stakeholders say.

    By Nov. 12, 2025
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    Retrieved from Covenant Logistics on October 24, 2025
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    Covenant sees bids at ‘all-time highs,’ CEO says

    Bids are up 17% since August, which usually doesn’t occur until November through February, CEO David Parker said in a recent earnings call.

    By Oct. 31, 2025
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    Trucking carriers work to combat soft market

    Less-than-truckload providers are prioritizing profitability over volume to weather the downward freight cycle, per the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By Oct. 29, 2025
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    Old Dominion Freight Line plans 4.9% rate increase

    The change will occur Nov. 3 due to factors such as rising costs in real estate, new equipment and employee compensation packages, the LTL carrier said.

    By Oct. 22, 2025
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    US formalizes tariffs on trucks, buses

    Duties of 25% on trucks and 10% on buses begin Nov. 1, but some equipment manufacturers — including automakers — may qualify for cost offsets.

    By , Oct. 18, 2025
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    The new blueprint for high-stakes supply chains

    High-stakes supply chains demand precision, security, and trust—failure isn’t an option.

    Oct. 6, 2025
  • Ikea Global Sustainability Manager Elisabeth Munck af Rosenschöld speaks during a panel session about maritime decarbonization at TPM24 in Long Beach, California.
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    Top supply chain conferences to keep on your radar in 2026

    This year’s trade shows will showcase resilience strategies, technology adoption and talent development as companies contend with tariff volatility and other challenges.

    By Updated Jan. 30, 2026
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    Major ports so far unscathed by Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act

    The president’s legislation rescinded $60 million in environmental programs created under the 2022 Inflation Reduction Act.

    By Oct. 1, 2025
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    Truckload volumes cooled in August as frontloading surge wanes

    A push to pull cargo forward earlier in the year to dodge tariffs is affecting typical season demand for trucks, said Ken Adamo, DAT chief of analytics. 

    By Sept. 24, 2025
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    ITS Logistics leverages flexible transportation model for retail hubs

    Owned assets, drop trailer pools and vetted partner carriers are some of the options ITS will use to move inbound and outbound freight.

    By Sept. 22, 2025
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    CH Robinson debuts cross-border service to maximize LTL trailers, minimize trucks

    Using freight consolidation, the 3PL aims to help shippers save up to 40% in costs.

    By Sept. 19, 2025