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Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

Berkshire Hathaway purchased 38.6% of Pilot Flying J in October 2017 and became majority owners of Pilot Company Jan. 31 this year.

April 10, 2023

Pilot Flying J station

AI-enabled dashcams can help fleets reduce insurance costs

AI cameras go beyond exoneration in the event of an accident to help fleets improve driver safety scores and in effect lower insurance premiums, which are heavy hitters to a fleet’s bottom line.

April 4, 2023

Netradyne Driver•i

Will 2023 be the 'best recession ever'?

Are we heading into the best recession ever? According to the economists at this week's 2023 TRALA Annual Meeting, it's all in the way that you look at it.

April 3, 2023

Sarah Moore, TRALA Annual Meeting

Yellow, union locked in war of words

In dueling memos sent this week, Yellow and Teamster leadership set the stage for a looming battle.

March 30, 2023

Yellow truck on the road

ACT: Freight cycle likely nearing bottom

ACT Research reported that freight volumes and rates declined in February, but the freight downcycle is closer to the end than the beginning. Also: Teamsters, ABF start work on new deal; Looser capacity decreased shippers' conditions in January; more

March 29, 2023

ACT Research For-Hire Trucking Index Volumes

Bidding war erupts for TravelCenters franchise

As BP's deal for TravelCenters of America inches closer to closing, a new suitor contends it has a better offer on the table.

March 28, 2023

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'Get ready to compete': New rail behemoth sets sights on trucking

Canada Pacific's merger with Kansas City Southern promises to take 64,000 truckloads off the road each year, and the Biden admin will likely hold them to that. The new rail behemoth is very clearly coming for trucking, but can the industry take it?

March 23, 2023

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Knight-Swift, U.S. Xpress deal likely passes Go, 'near zero chance' it is a monopoly

Swift Transportation, Knight Transportation, AAA Cooper and U.S. Xpress were at one time individually owned and operated companies, and each were among the top 50 for hire-carriers in CCJ's Top 250 rankings.

March 22, 2023

Knight truck on a Monopoly board

Trucking conditions improved in January, but downswing expected

FTR's Trucking Conditions Index improved from December to January, but the firm expects negative conditions into the third quarter of 2024. Also: Truck tonnage was up in February; R+L Carriers founder passes away; more.

March 22, 2023

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Knight-Swift acquiring U.S. Xpress for more than $800 million

Updated: The combination of two of CCJ's Top 20 for-hire carriers creates a new mega fleet and further solidifies Knight-Swift as a truckload behemoth as it acquires approximately 7,200 tractors and 14,400 trailers.

March 21, 2023

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WorkHound data shows drivers feel more appreciated than ever before

Despite the positive feedback related to praise for drivers, overall driver satisfaction is down, and that can be attributed to macroeconomic factors affecting things like pay.

March 16, 2023

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North Carolina-based FreightWorks shuttering operations

The nearly 200-truck fleet is not stranding any drivers or freight, and all employees will receive a final paycheck. Also: FMCSA closes investigation into TuSimple crash; Averitt opens new Kentucky distribution center; Volvo names top dealer groups.

March 9, 2023

FreightWorks truck

Tennessee 3PL picks up asset-based carrier

Byland Transportation's 48 trucks and 70 trailers will enhance Sage Logistics’ transportation and logistics services.

March 6, 2023

Four Byland Transportation semi-trucks parked in a row

Supply chain challenges have accelerated transportation innovation

The COVID pandemic and the resulting strain on the supply chain and logistics industries made it clear that innovations are still needed to make the transportation network more efficient.

March 3, 2023

Big G Express acquires 90-truck Tennessee-based fleet

Nashville-based RTR Transportation is a family-owned, full-service nationwide dry van truckload carrier offering local cartage, warehousing, cross dock, trailer rework, and storage trailers.

March 2, 2023

Big G Express truck

ATRI seeks carriers' ops cost data for annual report

ATRI will use the data from fleets to compile its annual Operational Costs of Trucking benchmarking tool. Also: Old Dominion elects new VPs; XPO named LTL Carrier of the Year by Mode Global; Carrier Transicold releases new CARB-compliant reefer unit.

March 2, 2023

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Trucking companies should take note of Walmart's new driver recruitment strategy

Its associate-to-driver training program is a strategy others could learn from and implement in some way as another avenue to recruit drivers.

February 16, 2023

BP acquiring TravelCenters of America for $1.3 billion

TravelCenters of America is set to be acquired by BP for $1.3 billion, who beat out other suitors.

February 16, 2023

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Women in Trucking member Angelika Mangino is the group's Member of the Month for April. Though more women are entering the filed, a WIT survey showed that safety remains a top concern among female drivers.

Female trucker surveys divide proponents on pay and cab design

Industry leaders agree on safety and respect as top issues among surveyed female truck drivers but disagree on pay and cab design.

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Pilot Company names new executives as part of Berkshire Hathaway ownership

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Four Ways to Offset Increased Driver Compensation

When you’re paying more to find, train and retain qualified drivers, it’s more critical than ever to offset costs and balance your spending. But how?