Fred Smith, FedEx Chairman and Founder, Dies at 80
“Fred Smith was a titan of the trucking industry," Spear said. (Anna Moneymaker/Bloomberg) Fred Smith, who transformed the parcel shipping industry by risking his family’s fortune to found FedEx Corp. in 1971, has died. He was 80. “It is with profound sadness and a heavy heart that I share that ...more
Ford, SK to Build Battery Plant in Quebec
The Ford Mustang Mach-E on display at the 2022 North American International Auto Show in Detroit. (Erin Kirkland/Bloomberg News) Ford ...more
NTDC Truckers Show They Have the Write Stuff
Ron Round said the test was "tough." (John Sommers II for Transport Topics) COLUMBUS, Ohio — Difficult. Overwhelming. Tough. Hard. ...more
Tyson Foods Reportedly Explores Sale of China Business
Signage outside a Tyson Foods plant in Union City, Tenn. (Luke Sharrett/Bloomberg) Tyson Foods Inc., the biggest U.S. meat company, ...more
Walmart Reports Strong Q2 on Low-Price Model
More than 50% of Walmart's annual sales come from the non-discretionary category of food. (Walmart Inc.) NEW YORK — Walmart ...more
Elmo Guillot Dies at 88
Elmo Guillot (dignitymemorial.com) Elmo Guillot, former owner of New Orleans-based Southeastern Motor Freight Inc. and Triple G Express Inc., died on ...more
Hawaii Ports Tackle Relief Efforts, Container Congestion
A wasteland of burned out homes and obliterated communities is left on Aug. 10, 2023 in Lahaina, Hawaii, following a ...more
French fries fly after semi truck collides with pole
French fries were left scattered across a Utah highway following an accident involving a tractor ...more
South Dakota Sheriff calls out illegal auto haul
The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office (FRSO) out of Hot Springs, South Dakota, is asking ...more
POLICE: Ambulance had red light in collision with semi that ejected EMT
An EMT sustained life-threatening injuries on Monday after a crash with a semi truck at ...more
Police say dash cam shows trucker had right of way in crash with bus that killed 15 people
Police have released more information on a mass-casualty crash that occurred in Manitoba last week. ...more
Mother and son duo have been driving team together for 11 years
Content Sponsored by RoadrunnerRoadrunner’s Smart Long-Haul Network partners with team drivers to power their one-day ...more
Mother and Son Partner to Build Successful Driving Team
Content Sponsored by RoadrunnerRoadrunner’s Smart Long-Haul Network partners with team drivers to power their one-day ...more
Relay Inks Digital Fuel Payment Deal With Pilot
Digital payment technologies such as Relay's give fleets enhanced anti-fraud protection, according to one Pilot ...more
Michigan Welcomes RXO to Ann Arbor
RXO and Michigan officials celebrate the logistics company's arrival in Ann Arbor, Mich. RXO will ...more
Paccar Plans Platform Science Integration
Paccar said Jan. 19 it is collaborating with Platform Science to integrate its virtual vehicle ...more
Trucking’s Energy Transition Enters ‘Peak Uncertainty’
Trucks charge at a WatEV charging station in Long Beach, Calif. (Alex Welsh/Bloomberg) ANAHEIM, Calif. ...more
Volvo Trucks Expands EV Dealer Network
Volvo Trucks North America has named Bergey’s Truck Centers as its second certified electric vehicle ...more
Canada Elects Liberal Carney as Prime Minister
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney arrives on stage at his campaign headquarters after the Liberal ...more
Werner Reports Q1 Revenue of $712M Despite Headwinds
Werner's revenue in Q1 decreased 7% to $712.1 million from $769.1 million. (Werner Enterprises) Werner ...more
US Won’t Move Forward With Billions in Biden-Era Energy Loans
"A lot of [the loans] won’t go forward, but that’s a very careful review process ...more