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    Dollar General to grow private fleet to 2,000 trucks by year’s end

    The discount retailer’s private fleet now handles nearly half of its outbound transportation needs.

    By • Sept. 18, 2023
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    Wawa debuts first-ever electric truck

    The c-store chain will run a six-month pilot program in partnership with Penske in order to “test and learn” more about this side of the electric vehicle space.

    By Brett Dworski • Sept. 12, 2023
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    Trendline

    Top 10 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Check out 10 of our biggest stories of 2023 so far, as companies pivot to operating supply chains in a post-pandemic world.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
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    CH Robinson optimizes with tech, reducing costs for shippers, CEO says

    The brokerage reported productivity gains amid downsizing, getting closer to achieving a long-term goal.

    By • Aug. 28, 2023
  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Shippers pushing former Yellow freight across LTL market

    As much as half of Yellow’s freight could go to carriers outside the top 10, analysts wrote in a research note.

    By • Aug. 18, 2023
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    Yellow’s top 30 unsecured creditors may see little or no money

    The government’s estimated 30% stake in the bankrupt company puts it first in line for funds raised through sales of the LTL carrier’s assets, an expert says.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    What’s behind the summer of supply chain labor unrest?

    From port disruptions to UPS and Yellow's dust-ups with the Teamsters, disputes between unions and employers are a recurring threat to the steady flow of goods.

    By • Aug. 16, 2023
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    4 supply chain insights for the second half of 2023

    Experts gave tips on economic metrics to watch and how to assess producers’ readiness to nearshore during the live event “Supply Chain Outlook: Trends and Risks To Watch."

    By • Aug. 9, 2023
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    Yellow files for bankruptcy

    The company had posted notices in late July it was ceasing operations.

    By • Aug. 7, 2023
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    Yellow shutdown may lead to sticker shock for shippers, analysts say

    With bankruptcy looming for the major LTL carrier and its low-cost services, shippers will likely see rate hikes for similar services.

    By • Aug. 4, 2023
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    Paccar projects boost in production for 2023

    Despite lingering supply chain issues, the OEM aims to build at least 290,000 Class 8 trucks for the U.S. and Canada market.

    By • Aug. 3, 2023
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    Railroads, car haulers scramble to meet auto delivery demands

    Automakers have complained of delayed vehicle deliveries to dealerships. Rail carriers say they are fixing the problems, while trucking tries to seize an opportunity.

    By • Aug. 2, 2023
  • Yellow posted four signs announcing operations had ceased at the gate of its Hayward, California terminal.
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    Yellow ceases operations, bankruptcy expected

    The third-largest LTL carrier posted notifications to customers and employees at terminals Sunday.

    By • July 31, 2023
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    California ports get more than $700M in federal grants

    Many of the grants are specifically designed to help speed the movement of goods at the ports of Los Angeles, Long Beach and Oakland.

    By • July 27, 2023
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    Teamsters call off Yellow strike at the 11th hour

    The Central States Pension Fund granted the LTL carrier another 30 days to make $50 million in pension and benefit payments.

    By • July 24, 2023
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    General Mills adds warehouse automation to streamline supply chain

    The company implemented warehouse automation in four locations and has "other projects in the works,” a spokesperson said.

    By • July 17, 2023
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    Tesla supplier to establish factory in New Mexico

    Hota Industrial Manufacturing chose the state for its easy access to Texas and Mexico.

    By Sara Samora • July 14, 2023
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    Shippers should plan now for a carrier market rebound, experts say

    Excess capacity isn't likely to last long, and firms are slashing supply chain costs to prepare.

    By • July 13, 2023
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    Uncertainty at Yellow sparks freight shift to other carriers

    Some shippers are sending their loads to other LTL carriers over concerns about the company's future, TD Cowen analysts say.

    By • July 10, 2023
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    How JB Hunt and Schneider National are adjusting to intermodal uncertainty

    Representatives for the carriers say their surplus containers will remain parked until demand recovers.

    By • June 27, 2023
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    Trucking spot rates should be on the rise: ACT Research

    “We are on track for a record contraction in labor capacity this year, which is key to the bottoming process,” senior analyst Tim Denoyer said in a statement.

    By • June 21, 2023
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    CH Robinson selects Ford executive as its new CEO

    Dave Bozeman is expected to take over leadership at the brokerage June 26.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    Union Pacific, BNSF launch new intermodal services at Port Houston

    The rail carriers say added capacity will get consumer goods to market faster, and offer more routing opportunities from one of the nation’s fastest growing ports.

    By • June 7, 2023
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    US Foods says focus on supply chain performance contributed to Q1 sales boost

    The food company intends to expand its Pronto truck delivery service by up to seven markets this year.

    By • June 5, 2023
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    West Coast port labor talks

    2 terminals at Port of Long Beach close truck gates

    As one gate closure extends until Tuesday, and another pops up in Los Angeles, industry observers warned the sudden closures could lead to congestion and other fallout.

    By , • Updated June 5, 2023
  • Officials close truck access to the Trapac terminal at the Port of Oakland, in response to an owner-operator led protest on July 18, 2022.
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    West Coast port labor talks

    Labor disruptions throughout West Coast ports sow uncertainty

    Five ports in California and Washington experienced issues Friday as terminal jobs went unfilled. Stakeholders warn ripple effects could be felt in the coming days.

    By • June 3, 2023