Verified developments affecting drivers’ work, safety, licensing, pay, equipment, and travel.
FedEx said increased purchased-transportation rates partly offset stronger package yields, volumes and cost savings. Reuters reported that hired truckers provide about 10% of capacity and that higher rates helped trim the U.S. Express adjusted margin to 6.6%.
ATRI's annual survey puts fuel prices first overall, while truck drivers rank fuel, parking and compensation as their three leading concerns.
Fleetworthy's Expedited Inspection service is now live in California, Michigan, Vermont and Maine, joining Nevada for eligible fleets using its bypass service and a participating ELD.
A transportation-plan amendment clears six electric commercial-truck charging spaces for a future County Line Road truck parking facility; construction is expected to begin in 2028.
Penske Automotive Group signed a definitive merger agreement with an entity owned by Penske Corporation and Mitsui; the proposed transaction still needs regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Federal INFRA awards will support truck-parking expansion in 12 states, including port, interstate-rest-area and border facilities; the announcement does not mean the new spaces are open yet.
Volvo Autonomous Solutions and Waabi say their autonomous-ready trucks are carrying Warp freight between Dallas and Houston, with an observer currently seated in the driver's position.
The TD Cowen/AFS Freight Index projects truckload, LTL and parcel pricing near or at record index levels in the fourth quarter, with fuel surcharges and capacity constraints adding pressure.
Six heavy-duty charging stalls are open at Pilot's Ellabell, Georgia, travel center, with three more locations identified as nearing completion.
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