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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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    Industrial demand picks up at last, some trucking companies report

    Softness in the manufacturing sector has been a centerpiece of a two-year freight recession, so carriers hope rising demand is here to stay.

    By Feb. 18, 2025
  • 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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    Competitors weigh in on impending FedEx spinoff

    Old Dominion, Saia, XPO and ArcBest all fielded questions from analysts about how the move might affect their operations and the broader LTL market.

    By Feb. 12, 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
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    ONE teams with LX Pantos for US intermodal services

    Through their Boxlinks joint venture, both companies intend to leverage existing partnerships with Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern and BNSF.

    By Feb. 12, 2025
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    Key considerations for fleet electrification success

    Managed charging is critical for optimizing electric supply chain operations.

    Feb. 10, 2025
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    Trump’s tariff orders feature key clause for logistics managers

    Goods in transit from China will not be subject to tariffs if shippers can certify they were sent prior to Feb. 1.

    By , Feb. 4, 2025
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    Walmart Canada to sell trucking business

    Canada Cartage will operate the retail giant’s Canadian fleet, which ships deliveries to over 400 of its stores in the country.

    By Feb. 4, 2025
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    Supply chain outlook 2025: Key trends and risks to follow

    The industry expects another year of geopolitical turmoil, severe weather and pricing pressure. Here's what you should know.

    By Updated Feb. 12, 2025
  • A panel on upcoming LTL freight classification changes drew a standing room-only audience at SMC3 Jump Start 2025 on Jan. 27.
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    LTL freight classification changes: Upcoming dates to know

    More details on the proposed changes will be released Thursday, kicking off a public comment period.

    By Jan. 30, 2025
  • Sean Duffy testifies before senators in Washington, D.C. at his confirmation hearing on Jan. 15.
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    Sean Duffy confirmed as Transportation Secretary

    The former congressman will now lead agencies responsible for regulating vehicle safety and funding infrastructure projects.

    By Jan. 28, 2025
  • A FedEx Freight driver stands on the liftgate of his trailer in San Francisco, California, on June 25, 2019.
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    FedEx Freight president to retire ahead of spinoff

    Lance Moll will step into an executive advisor role at the carrier at the end of the month.

    By Jan. 17, 2025
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    Deep Dive

    2025’s logistics risks include tariffs, labor strife

    Potential disruptions could pressure costs and reliability across transport modes. Here's what supply chain experts are watching this year.

    By Jan. 14, 2025
  • 5 questions about FedEx’s planned Freight spinoff

    The parcel giant's plan for its trucking unit raises questions on timing, leadership and impact on the wider LTL market. Here's what we know so far.

    By Jan. 14, 2025
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    Supply chain management trends to watch in 2025

    Retailers and manufacturers will continue to diversify their networks while leaning on new technology to safeguard processes and improve customer experiences. 

    By Jan. 9, 2025
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    ‘In the trenches’: CH Robinson CEO shares views on tariffs, nearshoring

    The brokerage giant, heavily involved in U.S.-Mexico truckload crossings, is focused on helping customers navigate potential changes in cross-border trade, CEO Dave Bozeman said.

    By Dec. 18, 2024
  • A Volvo Autonomous Truck for DHL Supply Chain on the road.
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    DHL Supply Chain deploys Volvo autonomous trucks in Texas

    The logistics company is using the technology along two routes in the state as it seeks to increase freight capacity. 

    By Dec. 18, 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump seen in Paris for a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron.
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    How will trucking fare against tariffs? Economists weigh in

    The true impact of tariffs, and which ones will ultimately materialize, is still unclear, experts said.

    By Dec. 13, 2024
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    Reefer truck shortages hit parts of western US

    The shortfall is affecting regions in Idaho and Washington that produce staples like potatoes and dry onions, according to the U.S. Agriculture Department.

    By Dec. 10, 2024
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    IMC Logistics to be sold, supply chain conglomerate announces

    Switzerland-headquartered Kuehne+Nagel will acquire a majority stake in the Tennessee-based marine drayage provider.

    By Dec. 4, 2024
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    Spot trucking rates climb, offering hope to carriers

    Shippers are still benefiting from a discount in the spot market of 8.7% below contract rates, DAT Group Product Manager Chad Kennedy said.

    By Nov. 26, 2024
  • Old Dominion Freight Line trucks in a terminal parking lot.
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    Old Dominion to raise rates next month

    A 4.9% general rate increase is effective Dec. 2, the carrier announced.

    By Nov. 25, 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump joined Wisconsin's then-Gov. Scott Walker and then-Rep. Sean Duffy for a small business roundtable in Altoona in 2016.
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    Trucking groups see ally in Trump’s DOT nominee

    Former U.S. Rep. Sean Duffy could roll back industry regulations and support small business priorities, the OOIDA said.

    By Nov. 19, 2024
  • President-elect Donald Trump addresses a crowd from a podium at the Palm Beach Convention Center on Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
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    Supply chain leaders react to Donald Trump’s win

    Some industry groups fear expanded tariffs under a second Trump presidency, while others foresee benefits for manufacturing and trucking.

    By Updated Nov. 7, 2024
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    The true cost of not having a safety program

    Make sure your drivers are safe not only for themselves but others around them with safety programs.

    Nov. 4, 2024
  • An ACT trucker drives on a Texas highway next to passenger vehicles in May 2024 under a clear blue sky.
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    Knight-Swift’s LTL expansion spurs shipper interest

    Customers did not view the company as a viable option for national less-than-truckload needs prior to its acquisition of Dependable Highway Express, according to CFO Andrew Hess.

    By Oct. 30, 2024
  • Trucks of various models and colors at a truck stop with a lit gas station.
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    Trucking rates, demand to stay lackluster for rest of year, analysts say

    Pricing is expected to remain relatively flat for LTL and truckload rates in Q4, according to the TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index.

    By Oct. 29, 2024