Trucking

Trucking industry news affects the rates, on-time delivery metrics and other industry trends that matter to logistics managers. Are you a trucking executive looking for further coverage of the industry? See our sister publication truckingdive.com for additional coverage.

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    Volvo Group truck sales fall amid tariff uncertainty

    The truck manufacturer lowered its North American market sales forecast as higher duties shake the marketplace.

    By • April 29, 2025
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    Why true supply chain innovation doesn’t mean reinventing the wheel

    What if your next supply chain breakthrough is already in place?

    April 28, 2025
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    Inside the trends affecting logistics management

    The demise of the de minimis exception, trade tensions and tariffs are among the new challenges logistics managers are facing.  

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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    US opens Section 232 probe into truck imports

    The Trump administration’s latest such investigation could set the foundation for new sector-specific tariffs.

    By • April 25, 2025
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    Knight-Swift: Tariff uncertainties stunt March volumes

    “Our customers are expressing more concern around cost impacts of tariffs and less concern regarding demand from their customers,” CEO Adam Miller said.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    Old Dominion doesn’t see Amazon’s LTL service as a threat

    CEO Marty Freeman said the e-commerce giant’s new service presents an opportunity.

    By • April 24, 2025
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    JB Hunt faces shipper caution in contract negotiations

    Customers are holding out for better rates as tariffs and inflation continue to roil trucking markets, one analyst said.

    By • April 21, 2025
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    CH Robinson expands AI use for LTL quotes, capacity acquisition

    Since the capability launched, the freight broker has seen a 30% monthly jump in LTL quotes coming from AI.

    By • April 16, 2025
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    Saia localizes its customer service operations

    The changes, which aim to speed response time, have led to “workforce impacts” in Georgia and Idaho.

    By • April 14, 2025
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    Amazon launches LTL service in US

    The less-than-truckload offering is currently limited to inbound shipments destined for the e-commerce giant’s fulfillment centers.

    By • April 11, 2025
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    4 best practices for logistics managers in 2025

    Freight visibility and route optimization are critical to moving cargo in a demanding marketplace, experts say. 

    By • April 2, 2025
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    Tariffs, seasonal demand drive flatbed trucking rate increases

    The rate jumped by 4 cents last week, the largest weekly gain this year, said Principal Analyst for DAT Dean Croke.

    By • March 26, 2025
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    FMC advisory group reviews drayage experience at seaports

    National Shipper Advisory Committee is looking to identify key issues truckers face at the Northwest Seaport Alliance.

    By • March 25, 2025
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    How shipping costs will change in upcoming LTL classification shift

    The National Motor Freight Code overhaul will focus on density, so denser shipments will become cheaper while less dense ones will become more expensive.

    By • Updated March 26, 2025
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    Carriers upgrade border shipping amid tariff tumult

    Estes Express Lines and Pitt Ohio rolled out new services focused on Canada and Mexico, respectively.

    By • March 18, 2025
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    Amazon’s LTL pursuit threatens to shuffle retail volumes in market

    The company could upend the sector just by handling its own shipments.

    By • March 17, 2025
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    NMFTA aims to simplify freight classification with new tool

    The ClassIT+ platform, coming this summer, contains several upgrades intended to ease changes for shippers and carriers.

    By • March 14, 2025
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    The Home Depot grows its flatbed distribution network

    The company has three FDCs under construction with more in the pipeline, Senior EVP Ann-Marie Campbell said during its earnings call.

    By • March 11, 2025
  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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    Tariffs create frenzy in cross-border trucking

    Some customers have seen an increase in wait times at the U.S.-Mexico border, while others are adjusting to avoid higher duties.

    By , • March 10, 2025
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    5 ways truck brokers are using AI to boost efficiency

    Companies like C.H. Robinson and ITS Logistics are turning to the technology to improve freight matching, trailer management and more.

    By • March 5, 2025
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    Jamieson Greer confirmed as USTR

    Greer takes on the post as the administration readies new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    Amazon sets sights on LTL market

    The e-commerce giant could launch the potentially disruptive transportation product in 2026, according to J.P. Morgan analysts.

    By • Feb. 27, 2025
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    DHL sells 91-year-old Midwest LTL carrier

    New owner Sakaem Holdings rebranded Standard Forwarding, which provides next-day and second-day shipping in Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Minnesota and Wisconsin.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Where are trucking rates headed in 2025? 7 execs weigh in

    Leaders at several trucking companies have expressed optimism for gradual pricing increases this year.

    By • Feb. 26, 2025
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    Trucking executives answer questions on upcoming freight classification changes

    Leaders at Estes Express Lines, XPO and Old Dominion Freight Line recently discussed the NMFC shift looming this summer.

    By • Feb. 25, 2025
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    Tariffs prompt cross-border contract uncertainty: Ryder

    CEO and Chairman Robert Sanchez said it’s possible tariffs with North America neighbors might not even occur.

    By • Feb. 21, 2025