Trucking

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    Aurora’s truck production schedule delayed by supply, quality issues

    The autonomous trucking company is working with Roush to upfit trucks, and despite the delay, still expects to have more than 1,000 trucks ready by the end of 2027.

    By • Nov. 6, 2026
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    Schneider National says rail partner shift offers network boost

    CEO Jim Filter said the company brings 35 years of intermodal service experience to its new partnership with Norfolk Southern. 

    By • Nov. 5, 2026
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    Top 5 stories from Supply Chain Dive

    Here’s how companies are navigating evolving global trade and tariff policies, rising costs and operational uncertainty across supply chain networks.

    By Supply Chain Dive staff
  • A freight truck with the Yang Ming logo drive through the Port of Los Angeles.
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    Is warehouse demand shifting toward inland markets?

    Uncertainty has led shippers to move an increased amount of inventory across inland markets versus port markets, according to experts, but it may not necessarily translate to a shift in demand.

    By • Nov. 3, 2026
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    Norfolk Southern, Schneider National team to scale East Coast intermodal reach

    The railroad’s potential merger with Union Pacific is “the icing on the cake” of the partnership, Schneider CEO Jim Filter said. 

    By • Nov. 2, 2026
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    Retrieved from UNFI on October 14, 2026
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    How UNFI tackles higher fuel prices

    The wholesale food distributor is managing surging diesel costs by hedging and using an AI platform to optimize routes.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
  • Trucks drive along an interstate in a line with a Shell gas station sign on the side of the road.
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    California diesel prices remain above $8 per gallon as truckers call for relief

    Elevated costs could extend well into next year, an energy expert tells Trucking Dive.

    By • Oct. 15, 2026
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    Retrieved from Nippon Marine on October 07, 2026
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    Nippon Express aims to boost US transport reliability with 5-day service

    The delivery offering provides long-haul transit from Nippon Express warehouses near the Port of Los Angeles to any U.S. destination within 100 miles of designated metropolitan areas.

    By • Oct. 8, 2026
  • A driver wearing a yellow glove fuels a heavy-duty truck with diesel at a pump.
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    Diesel’s supply crunch may hit CFOs through freight contracts

    Chevron CFO Eimear Bonner expects energy prices to stay elevated, while a major trucking CEO says contracts signed before diesel prices rose are hurting the bottom line.

    By Adam Zaki • Oct. 7, 2026
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    How Etsy is pushing freight decarbonization

    The marketplace is among several shippers that will claim zero-emission trucking certificates to help cover added operational expenses for electric trucks.

    By • Oct. 6, 2026
  • A man speaks on a stage with a Dollar General bag in front of him. The word "Manifest" is displayed behind him.
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    Max Garland / Supply Chain Dive

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    Top supply chain conferences of 2027

    Next year’s trade shows will spotlight artificial intelligence and technology insights, sustainability strategies, and how to navigate trade and logistics risks.

    By • Updated Oct. 12, 2026
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    CH Robinson to buy RXO for $5.8B, combining 3PL heavyweights

    If approved, the deal would grow C.H. Robinson's network density and bring RXO's brokerage, expedited and last-mile services into the fold.

    By • Oct. 5, 2026
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    Ikea freight to be hauled by driverless Kodiak trucks

    The unsupervised long-haul service between Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston looks to launch by the end of 2026.

    By • Oct. 2, 2026
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    Not just ocean: How Maersk grew its US logistics capabilities

    The carrier operates a robust ground freight network while its e-commerce arm integrates with its contract logistics and air freight services.

    By • Sept. 30, 2026
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    Shipment fluctuations vary across LTL carriers in mid-Q3 updates

    Saia and XPO both reported increases in volume for August, while other carriers reported decreases.

    By • Sept. 28, 2026
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    Sponsored by Uber Freight

    The intelligence advantage: Moving beyond benchmarking to network-wide insights

    How network-scale intelligence helps businesses focus resources on the opportunities that matter most.

    Sept. 28, 2026
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    Retrieved from Tesla on September 23, 2026
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    Shippers’ coalition advances Class 8 electric battery truck adoption

    Companies such as Microsoft and PepsiCo are aggregating demand to access sustainable transportation more affordably, recently placing an order for 2,500 trucks.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
  • An Old Dominion Freight Line double combination with passenger and truck traffic in the distance of a multilane highway.
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    Old Dominion announces 4.9% general rate increase

    The increase, which applies to a selection of services, is effective Oct. 5.

    By • Sept. 23, 2026
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    The hidden cost of operating 2 shipping systems

    Freight sat out the shipping consolidation trend. Here's what closing that gap actually looks like.

    By Emilie Bingham and Matt Averitt • Sept. 21, 2026
  • A white tractor is shown next to a diesel pump and Pilot fuel station sign with prices in the background.
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    Diesel prices surge past $6.28 per gallon

    A national average delivered another significant jump in record-setting prices.

    By • Sept. 18, 2026
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    Courtesy of Port of Los Angeles
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    San Pedro Ports seek zero-emission truck usage boost via new incentive program

    The proposed program would pay up to $36,000 per year for qualifying trucks that operate at the port complex.

    By • Sept. 17, 2026
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    Google helps roll out 25 electric trucks in Texas

    The tech giant is joining a coalition working to accelerate electric carrier Nevoya’s deployment and to reduce its supply chain emissions.

    By • Sept. 14, 2026
  • An aerial view of Port Newark-Elizabeth Marine Terminal at dusk with shipping containers, gantry cranes and shipping channels.
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    Port of New York, New Jersey to launch $39M ZEV voucher program

    In a parallel move, another outreach will give $5 million toward new charging stations.

    By • Sept. 11, 2026
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    Retrieved from Amazon Business on July 31, 2026
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    Amazon taps fulfillment model for dedicated, branded delivery trucks

    Through its Amazon Business segment, the company is rolling out trucks designed for consolidated drop-offs and palletized delivery at loading docks.

    By • Aug. 4, 2026
  • Maersk Head of Transpacific Market for Ocean Ranole Beng speaks during an online Supply Chain Outlook event alongside IMC Logistics Chief Strategy Officer Donna Lemm and hosted by Supply Chain Dive reporter Alejandra Carranza.
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    Logistics resiliency is critical as disruptions pile up in 2026

    “It is increasingly difficult to really predict where that next disruption is going to come from,” Ranole Beng, Maersk's head of Transpacific market for ocean, said in a virtual panel.

    By • July 20, 2026
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    Courtesy of Georgia Ports Authority
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    Port of Savannah-linked corridor to streamline flow of goods

    The connector with I-16 will provide more efficient transport to and from inland markets by reducing rail crossings and truck traffic, per the Georgia Ports Authority.

    By • July 14, 2026