Plus: Feds probe fatal Florida crash tied to CDL failures, Trucking recession deeper than 2008 for some, Truckstop.com scoops up Denim for AI payments, and more.
FreightWaves contributor Adam Wingfield argues that trucking remains in a “Great Trucking Recession,” with suppressed rates, bankruptcies, and structural challenges hitting small carriers harder than 2008.
Truckstop.com acquired fintech firm Denim to expand AI-driven invoice automation and faster factoring options for carriers and brokers, aiming to improve cash flow and streamline back-office operations.
Specialized trucking in AA&E for the U.S. Department of Defense offers high rewards but has strict standards.
Tragic crash on I-85 in Anderson County results in the deaths of two individuals after a collision with a disabled truck.
Almost all electric trucks made by Volvo and Mack in the past four years are being recalled due to potential battery fire risks.
Canadian driver caught with over 2,092 lbs of marijuana and 112 lbs of ketamine, disguised as a shipment of frozen waffles.
Nacho cheese truck spill leads to temporary closure on Interstate 30 in Arkansas.
Werner truck driver survives a kidnapping and a deadly shootout following a seven-hour standoff in Ohio.
Amid evolving market dynamics, Schneider National and Titanium Transportation announce significant acquisitions, marking growth in the sector.
Yellow, the US's fifth-largest trucking company, witnessed a share price surge of 387.5% despite ceasing operations. Speculations arise about a bankruptcy loan and a large-scale purchase by an investor.
Pop superstar Taylor Swift reportedly gives $5M in bonuses to her tour truck drivers, with more undisclosed amounts for other crew members.
Schneider National's acquisition of M&M Transport bolsters their fleet and positions them towards achieving $1.5 billion in annual revenues.
UPS Teamsters vote overwhelmingly in favor of a tentative five-year, $30 billion agreement, promising significant wage hikes and benefits.
Jadarrius Rose, a 23-year-old Black man, a truck driver for Western Express was attacked by a police dog during a
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