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(25 articles)Knight-Swift Founder Kevin Knight Retires; Leadership Transition Complete
Kevin Knight, founder of Knight Transportation and architect of the landmark 2017 merger with Swift Transportation, has retired from his executive chairman role at Knight-Swift Transportation effectiv
Direct Connect Logistix Leadership Pursues Control Regain
Greg Humrichouser, leadership at Direct Connect Logistix, is pursuing efforts to regain operational and strategic control of the Indianapolis-based freight carrier. This Q&A details the circumstances
Direct Connect Logistix Undergoes Leadership Transition
Direct Connect Logistix, an Indianapolis-based freight carrier, is navigating a leadership transition as executives work to regain operational control. This Q&A with Greg Humrichouser provides insight
Kleinschmidt Invests in AI Freight Billing Platform Upwell
Kleinschmidt Inc., a veteran B2B integration services provider, has announced a strategic investment in Upwell, an AI-powered freight accounts receivable platform. The partnership integrates Upwell's
DSV Struggles with Schenker Integration Year After Merger
One year after the landmark DSV-Schenker acquisition, the Danish logistics giant is implementing a client segmentation strategy to manage its expanded portfolio, but industry sources report significan
European Carriers Halt Cuba Cargo Shipments
European carriers have announced a halt to cargo services destined for Cuba, reflecting the complex regulatory environment surrounding trade with the island nation. This decision impacts businesses re
Port Congestion Forces Carriers to Shift Terminal Schedules at JNPA
Congestion at Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority (JNPA) has forced ocean carriers to make reactive terminal scheduling changes, signaling operational strain at one of India's largest container ports. Rat
Trade Disruption Triggers Massive Shipping Reroutes
Trade disruptions are forcing a significant shift in global parcel shipping patterns, according to new data from ePost Global. The analysis reveals that carriers are increasingly rerouting shipments t
Carpool Logistics Rebounds Seasonally Amid Tightening Capacity
Carpool Logistics is experiencing a seasonal volume rebound, signaling recovery in freight demand heading into peak season. However, this uplift is occurring against a backdrop of intensifying regulat
Chicago O'Hare Flight Cuts: 10% Capacity Loss Amid Political Tensions
The Federal Aviation Authority has mandated a 10% reduction in daily flight operations at Chicago O'Hare International Airport, cutting peak-day movements from 3,000 to approximately 2,700 flights. Re
Carriers Rush Empty Containers Back to China Amid Europe Depot Crisis
Carriers are actively repositioning empty containers back to China, a response to sustained demand imbalances in global trade flows. Meanwhile, European distribution centers remain heavily congested,
Carriers Seek HOS Waivers to Relieve Port Congestion Crisis
Trucking carriers are actively seeking flexible Hours of Service (HOS) regulations to help alleviate persistent port congestion challenges. This development reflects the industry's recognition that ex
How Trucking Carriers Combat Traffic Bottlenecks
Traffic bottlenecks represent an ongoing operational challenge for trucking carriers, requiring continuous adaptive strategies to maintain service levels and cost efficiency. The article highlights ho
Major Carrier Shifts to Truck Routes, Bypasses Hormuz Strait
The world's largest ocean cargo carrier has begun employing trucking as an alternative to transiting the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a structural shift in global maritime routing driven by persistent
Truck Financing Guide: Hidden Costs & Rate Traps for Carriers
The commercial truck financing market is experiencing heightened activity as regulatory compliance pushes used equipment inventory to dealer lots while freight market recovery creates pressure for car
DHL 2025-2026 Holiday Schedule: Plan Ahead
DHL has published its official Post Office holiday schedule for 2025-2026, providing advance notice of planned service disruptions and facility closures. This annual guidance is routine operational co
Freight Management Inc Celebrates 40 Years in Logistics
Freight Management Inc has reached a significant operational milestone by completing 40 years of service in the logistics and freight management sector. This anniversary reflects the company's longevi
Freight Safety Insights: What Carriers Must Know Now
This article features insights from a Landstar agent regarding freight transportation safety, highlighting operational practices that carriers and shippers should prioritize to mitigate risk in trucki
UPS Restarts Louisville Air Hub for Thursday Package Deliveries
UPS has restarted operations at its Louisville air hub, positioning the facility to resume Thursday deliveries following a temporary operational pause. This restart represents a recovery milestone for
DHL Middle East Crisis Updates: Supply Chain Impact
DHL, a global logistics leader, has issued situation updates regarding the ongoing Middle East crisis and its cascading effects on supply chain operations. This announcement reflects the critical impo
FreightWaves Launches Market Monitor Self-Serve Freight Dashboard
FreightWaves has introduced Market Monitor, a self-serve freight market intelligence dashboard designed to democratize access to high-frequency freight data previously available only through enterpris
Heartland Express Narrows Losses as Trucking Market Shows Recovery Signs
Heartland Express, a major Iowa-based truckload carrier, is demonstrating operational recovery with sequential improvements in its adjusted operating ratio—down 580 basis points year-over-year to 101.
Triton Logistics Diversifies Routes to Navigate Global Shipping Disruptions
Triton Logistics is actively responding to persistent global shipping disruptions by implementing a route diversification strategy, according to statements from the company's CEO. This tactical approa
Italy Truck Protest Threatens Freight Delays Across Europe
A six-day truck driver protest in Italy has created significant disruption to regional freight operations, with potential ripple effects across European supply chains. The labor action directly impact
Real-Time Fleet Visibility Drives Profitability & Efficiency
Trimble's latest ebook examines the strategic shift from treating real-time visibility as a basic operational feature to leveraging it as a core profitability driver for carriers. The white paper emph