Trucking

AJOT Newsroom | August 16, 2023

Trucker named ‘TCA Highway Angel’ for discovering human traffickers with caged children

On June 18, 2023, around 1 a.m. in a border state, Michael was at a dark rest stop just off I-10. A white pickup truck with a tarp and cage pulled up in front of him and a woman got out of the truck and went around to the back of it...

Teamsters commend FMSCA for consideration of waiver petitions

AJOT Newsroom | August 16, 2023 | Trucking

Last mile truck strike in Mexico

AJOT Newsroom | August 16, 2023 | Trucking

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Bloomberg | August 15, 2023

Citadel acquires Yellow debt owned by Apollo, other lenders

An affiliate of Ken Griffin’s Citadel has acquired roughly $485 million in Yellow Corp. debt previously owned by Apollo Global Management Inc. and other senior lenders to the bankrupt trucking firm, according to a person familiar with the matter.

Trailer Bridge named to the Inc. 5000 Class of 2023

AJOT Newsroom | August 15, 2023 | Trucking

This year’s honorees represent companies that have driven rapid revenue growth while navigating inflationary pressure, the rising costs of capital, and seemingly difficult hiring challenges.

Kodiak pioneers autonomous technology for long-haul truck deliveries using Vicor power modules

AJOT Newsroom | August 15, 2023 | Trucking

Vicor Powering Innovation podcast discusses the revolutionary technology behind today’s autonomous long-haul trucking revolution...

Milepost Insurance joins Truckstop Partner Marketplace, to help owner-operators simplify the insurance quoting process

AJOT Newsroom | August 15, 2023 | Trucking

The partnership is part of the mission of Milepost, a Berkshire Hathaway company, to ease the insurance process for owner-operators...

Werner professional driver, Tim Dean, achieves 5 million accident-free miles

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2023 | Trucking

To honor his accomplishment, Werner will host a special ceremony at its headquarters today in Omaha with Dean’s family and Werner associates...

Study reveals top US states hunting for UPS driver jobs after pay boost

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2023 | Trucking

Rhode Island residents revealed as the state most seeking a UPS delivery driver role...

Werner Enterprises becomes 19th member of TCF Founders Club

AJOT Newsroom | August 11, 2023 | Trucking

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Bloomberg | August 10, 2023

Yellow sparks bidding war to replace Apollo-led bankruptcy loan

Yellow Corp. has sparked a bidding war between investment firms and a rival trucker interested in funding the now-shuttered company’s liquidation.

Nation’s largest independent trucking advocacy group unveils legislative agenda

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2023 | Trucking

“Real reform is needed now. We’re done waiting,” says national leader, President Mike Boston.

Carrier Transicold helps accelerate deployment of efficient and sustainable cooling solutions in Telangana, India

AJOT Newsroom | August 10, 2023 | Trucking

Duvenbeck: fully electric terminal tractor passes its practical test

The freight forwarding and logistics company, Duvenbeck, is taking another step towards switching its fleet to low-emission vehicles.

J.B. Hunt showcases ESG advancement in new 2022 Sustainability Report

AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2023 | Green Shipping | Trucking

Southern state DOT projects win regional America’s Transportation Awards

AJOT Newsroom | August 09, 2023 | Trucking

RXO announces results for second quarter 2023, including double-digit brokerage volume growth

RXO | August 09, 2023 | Trucking

• Brokerage volume increased 10 percent year-over-year; set multiple records in the quarter including total volume, quarterly loads per day and monthly loads per day • Companywide gross margin of 18.6 percent; brokerage gross margin of 15.4 percent

Volvo Group recalls electric trucks in US after battery fire

Volvo AB is recalling nearly all battery-powered electric trucks in the US that were made over the past four years because of an issue that may potentially cause a battery fire.