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4 days ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
BEAVERTON, Ore. — Spot truckload freight volumes declined in April, a sign that tariff-related stockpiling, a slowdown in manufacturing, and general seasonality contributed to reduced demand for trucking services, according to DAT Freight & Analytics. This is in stark contrast to March volumes. “The market feels frozen,” said Ken Adamo, chief of analytics at DAT. “April brought the usual seasonal opportunities in produce and construction materials.
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1 week ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
WASHINGTON — According to the American Trucking Associations, a broad coalition representing more than 350 trucking fleets, shippers, and supporters of freight movement are urging congress to extend the ‘Section 40A’ Biodiesel Blenders’ Tax Credit (BTC) to lower supply chain costs and protect consumers from inflationary pressures on all goods moved by truck.
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1 week ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
DALLAS, Texas — Aurora Innovation Inc. is launching its commercial self-driving trucking service in Texas. “We founded Aurora to deliver the benefits of self-driving technology safely, quickly, and broadly,” said Chris Urmson, CEO and co-founder of Aurora. “Now, we are the first company to successfully and safely operate a commercial driverless trucking service on public roads.
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1 week ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
WASHINGTON — The American Trucking Associations and ATA Moving and Storage Conference are marking National Moving Month and the start of peak moving season by sharing tips to help consumers select a reputable mover and avoid potential scams. “For the millions of Americans who relocate each year, moving can be a time of high anxiety,” said Dan Hilton, ATA’s moving and storage executive director.
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1 week ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. — During the first three months of the year, U.S. truck freight volume was down 5.8% while spending was off 2.5% compared to the fourth quarter, according to the latest U.S. Bank Freight Payment Index.
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1 week ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
CHICAGO, Ill. — Echo Global Logistics is partnering with Wabash to continue to build out its drop trailer solutions. “Drop trailers are at the heart of creating efficiencies for shippers and carriers, and Wabash’s TaaS solution aligns with our mission to simplify transportation management,” said Jay Gustafson, executive vice president of brokerage operations at Echo. “This partnership combines Echo’s freight expertise with Wabash’s unmatched trailer solutions.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
OMAHA, Neb. — Werner Enterprises Inc. is announcing the company has been given the prestigious VETS Indexes 5 Star Employer designation in the 2025 VETS Indexes Employer Awards. “At Werner, we honor the dedication and leadership of those who have served by creating meaningful opportunities allowing veterans and their families to thrive,” said Derek Leathers, Werner’s chairman, CEO.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
ATLANTA, Ga. — While fleet efficiency is leading the drive towards electrification, questions remain about how to overcome some of the concerns around EV charging infrastructure and battery range for heavy-duty vehicles. A new Altitude by Geotab study analyzed 2024 aggregated data from connected commercial vehicles, revealing that 58% of medium-duty trucks and 41% of heavy-duty trucks may be ideally suited for electrification because they drive less than 250 miles between visits to their depots.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
WASHINGTON — At its recent meeting in Des Moines, Iowa, the American Transportation Research Institute (ATRI) Board of Directors, led by chair Derek Leathers of Werner Enterprises, reviewed and approved its 2025 Top Research Priorities.
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2 weeks ago | 
thetrucker.com | Dana Guthrie
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Transportation is releasing its February transborder freight numbers in a new report. According to an USDOT press release, North American transborder freight rose 2.1% in February 2025 from February 2024. Transborder Freight between the U.S. and Canada and Mexico• Total transborder freight: $131.6 billion of transborder freight moved by all modes of transportation, increasing 2.1% compared to February 2024.
