Trucking

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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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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating rising costs, network changes and logistics disruptions across global supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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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
  • Trucks drive across the U.S.-Mexico border on Feb. 1, 2025, in San Diego.
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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

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

    By • Oct. 2, 2025
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    Retrieved from Port of Long Beach on September 10, 2025
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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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    Retrieved from ITS Logistics on September 05, 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
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    UP, NS intermodal service to connect western, southern markets

    The railroad service aims to offer truck-competitive transit times for multiple industries, including automotive and consumer goods.

    By • Sept. 16, 2025
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    Retrieved from Werner Enterprises on August 28, 2025
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    Werner expects cross-border benefits as manufacturers invest more in Mexico

    The carrier says companies’ moves to expand shifts, equipment and facilities in the country could ultimately translate into more northbound traffic.

    By • Sept. 8, 2025
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    Velocity to market: The new benchmark for supply chain success

    Discover how increased velocity to market is helping shippers turn disruption into advantage.

    Sept. 8, 2025
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    Trucking execs have mixed projections for back half of 2025

    In recent earnings calls, some executives suggested favorable conditions are in store for the rest of 2025. Other outlooks were more tempered.

    By • Sept. 4, 2025
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    Logistics management is leveling up with generative AI

    Large shippers and TMS vendors have started to incorporate the emerging technology over the last few years with an eye on cutting costs and improving the user experience.

    By • Aug. 22, 2025
  • Panelists discuss strategies for tariff resiliency across operations at a July 23 Supply Chain Dive Outlook event.
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    Tariff strategies, economic clouds: What to know for the rest of 2025

    Industry experts discussed commodity markets and logistics changes at Supply Chain Dive’s annual outlook event.

    By • Aug. 19, 2025
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    "Fedex Freight" by Tomás Del Coro is licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0
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    How FedEx’s Freight spinoff could impact shipper contracts

    Experts say bundled agreements for LTL and parcel delivery services from the carrier are on the outs, potentially incentivizing customers to explore other trucking options.

    By • Aug. 7, 2025
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    Schneider starts early peak season surcharges for intermodal

    The carrier is starting similar conversations with truckload customers about higher shipping costs.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    Shippers are being more decisive despite uncertainty: Ryder

    The Trump administration’s sweeping new tax law has provided clarity for some supply chain customers, CEO Robert Sanchez told investors.

    By • Aug. 4, 2025
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    De minimis’ end may boost intermodal cross-border activity

    Meanwhile, the eradication of the exemption for shipments from China and Hong Kong is roiling the air cargo sector, according to industry experts.

    By • July 30, 2025
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    Tariffs, economic uncertainties keep freight markets flat, analysts say

    Truckload and LTL markets continue to face demand softness as shippers wait to see how trade policies evolve

    By • July 25, 2025
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    Retrieved from FedEx Freight on July 21, 2025
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    FedEx Freight delays LTL classification enforcement

    The 150-day pause will give customers additional time to adjust, according to a notice from the company.

    By • July 22, 2025
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    Port of Oakland gets EV charging depot

    WattEV's latest electric truck charging station continues the port's zero-emission efforts.

    By • July 18, 2025
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    Retrieved from J.B. Hunt on July 15, 2025
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    JB Hunt peak surcharges begin earlier amid trade uncertainty

    Tariffs slated later this summer are leading to varying feedback from customers as some expect a volume surge while others don't anticipate a change.

    By • July 16, 2025
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    Early peak season signals challenging market ahead for trucking

    Shippers continued to frontload cargo in May ahead of tariffs, giving a boost to dry van volumes, but analysts note carriers still lack pricing power.

    By • June 25, 2025