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LTL was something of a latecomer to the downturn, with the August 2023 demise of the then-No. 3-ranked LTL player Yellow shielding its peers from excessive headwinds.

The U.S. Postal Service said Dec. 17 it intends to open its last-mile delivery network, the most expensive part of the shipping process, to large and small shippers.

Volvo Trucks North America has landed a 185-unit order from Koch Trucking for the newly launched Volvo VNL 860.

Transportation and warehousing employment fell by 8,000 jobs in November and is down 78,000 jobs since its February peak, according to the BLS Employment Situation report for November.

President Trump's aggressive approach to trade policy, alongside other market disruptions, left trucking looking for clarity on a market recovery, investments and equipment.

UPS will invest $120 million in 400 robots used to unload trucks, according to sources, revealing new details on the logistics giant’s $9 billion automation plan that aims to boost profit.

Brad Jacobs joined XPO in 2011 and built it into one of North America’s largest transportation companies before spinning off GXO in 2021 and RXO in 2022.

A Dallas County jury last week awarded $44 million in damages to the family of a man killed when his truck was rear-ended by an 18-wheeler during the 2021 winter ice storm in Texas.

Mortgage rates have been hovering in the 6.3%-6.4% range the past couple months, near their one-year lows, which has marginally helped to move some buyers off the sidelines.

“I’ve had the privilege of working alongside the most talented and dedicated professionals in our industry to deliver for our employees, customers and shareholders,” CEO Robert Sanchez said.