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(40 articles)Old Dominion Reports Double-Digit May Revenue Growth
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, reported double-digit revenue growth in May, reflecting strengthening demand in the LTL segment. This perf
FedEx Freight Debuts on NYSE as Independent Publicly Traded Company
FedEx Freight has successfully launched as an independent publicly traded company on the New York Stock Exchange, marking a significant corporate restructuring within the freight transportation sector
XPO Poised to Beat Q2 Tonnage Guidance as LTL Demand Strengthens
XPO Logistics is tracking ahead of its second-quarter tonnage expectations based on May operational data, signaling strengthening demand in the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight market. The carrier ac
Old Dominion Shows Strong LTL Recovery as Industrial Demand Rebounds
Old Dominion Freight Line demonstrated accelerating momentum in May with revenue per day increasing 12.3% year-over-year, representing meaningful improvement from April's 7.6% growth. This positive tr
FedEx Freight Spin-off Complete: New LTL Leader Joins S&P 500
FedEx has officially completed the separation of its Freight division, creating an independent less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier that is now listed on the S&P 500. This structural reorganization repre
FedEx Freight CEO: Self-Driving Trucks Ready for Commercial
FedEx Freight's CEO has publicly stated that self-driving trucks have reached a level of maturity suitable for commercial deployment, marking a significant inflection point in the trucking industry's
R&R Family of Companies Collapse: What Went Wrong Inside
The collapse of R&R Family of Companies represents a significant disruption to North American freight capacity, with former employees now detailing the operational and management breakdowns that preci
Saia LTL Tonnage Surges 7.6% This Spring, Signaling Demand Recovery
Saia Inc., a major less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier in North America, is experiencing meaningful tonnage growth of 7.6% during the spring season, indicating robust demand for regional freight service
LTL eBOL Technology Cuts Costs & Improves Service Delivery
The adoption of electronic bill of lading (eBOL) systems in less-than-truckload (LTL) freight represents a meaningful shift toward digitization in ground transportation. By replacing paper-based docum
Covenant Logistics: Freight Market Recovery Delayed Amid Demand Softness
Covenant Logistics, a significant player in North American trucking, has issued guidance indicating that improvement in freight market conditions will be delayed beyond previously anticipated timefram
ArcBest Launches Shipment Execution Platform
ArcBest has launched a new shipment execution platform designed to enhance operational efficiency in freight management. This development represents the company's strategic investment in digital trans
Walmart Freight Consolidation: Supplier Cost Optimization Guide
Walmart's Prepaid Freight Consolidation Program represents a structured approach to optimizing inbound freight costs for its supplier base. This initiative allows suppliers to consolidate shipments an
TFI International Accelerates Growth Amid Rising Freight Demand
TFI International, a leading North American transportation and logistics provider, is experiencing notable growth momentum driven by rising freight demand and improved operational performance. The com
TFI International Gains Market Momentum in Freight Sector
TFI International, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is experiencing positive market momentum driven by operational efficiencies and growing freight demand. The company's p
ArcBest Q1 Performance: Ground Transportation Sector Recap
StockStory has released a Q1 recap benchmarking ArcBest against peers in the ground transportation sector. This analysis provides supply chain professionals with insights into how major trucking and l
Saia Inc. Expands LTL Network with Two New Terminals
Saia Inc., a major regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is strategically expanding its terminal network with new facilities in Marysville, Washington, and Edinburgh, Indiana. This expansion ref
FedEx Spins Off Trucking Unit in Major Logistics Restructuring
FedEx's board has greenlit a significant corporate restructuring by approving the spinoff of its trucking operations into a separate, independently managed entity. This move represents a fundamental s
ODFL Q1 Earnings: LTL Freight Sector Performance Review
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL) released Q1 earnings results that provide critical insights into the health of the less-than-truckload (LTL) freight sector. As a bellwether for North American ground
Stronger Freight Network Drives Lower Shipping Prices
This article highlights how strengthening and optimizing freight networks—through improved connectivity, better routing algorithms, and enhanced carrier collaboration—can deliver measurable cost reduc
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
FedEx Freight Expands RNG Tractor Fleet for Sustainable Logistics
FedEx Freight leadership, including executive Smith, has signaled an acceleration in the deployment of renewable natural gas (RNG) tractors across its fleet. This strategic expansion reflects the comp
ArcBest Reports Mixed Q4 Results Despite Softer Freight Market
ArcBest Corporation, a major North American transportation and logistics provider, is reporting mixed financial performance in Q4 despite broader softness in the freight market. The company's results
XPO Eyes Sub-80% Operating Ratios on Margin Gains
XPO Logistics is demonstrating significant operational momentum heading into 2025, with first-quarter results showing that the intersection of self-help cost initiatives and improving freight demand i
ODFL Reports Sequential LTL Volume Gains Signaling Market Recovery
Old Dominion Freight Line (ODFL), one of North America's largest LTL carriers, is reporting sequential volume growth that suggests emerging strength in less-than-truckload freight demand. This uptick
LTL Shippers Slash Re-Rates 96% With Accurate Data
The LTL industry has undergone a structural shift with the NMFTA's adoption of density-based classification standards, effective July 2025, affecting 70-80% of all LTL freight. This change from commod
Old Dominion Targets Q2 Margin Gains as LTL Market Shows Recovery Signs
Old Dominion Freight Line reported first-quarter earnings that signal a market inflection in less-than-truckload (LTL) shipping, though near-term headwinds persist. The carrier posted revenue of $1.33
Accurate Shipping Data Drives LTL Freight Performance Gains
Accurate shipping data has emerged as a transformative force in the Less-Than-Truckload (LTL) freight sector, enabling carriers and shippers to optimize operations, reduce costs, and improve service r
Old Dominion Q1 Beats Expectations as LTL Demand Improves
Old Dominion Freight Line exceeded first-quarter expectations with earnings per share of $1.14 (9 cents above consensus) and revenue of $1.33 billion, surpassing management guidance that predicted onl
NMFTA Classification Changes Gain LTL Market Acceptance Despite FedEx Freight Delay
The National Motor Freight Traffic Association (NMFTA) has announced that its freight classification changes are being broadly accepted across the less-than-truckload (LTL) market, even as FedEx Freig
ArcBest Q1 Beats Volume Expectations Despite Margin Pressure
ArcBest delivered mixed Q1 results that signal cautious optimism in the freight market but reveal structural margin challenges in its core LTL business. The company exceeded volume expectations with 6
Knight-Swift Reduces Brokerage Fleet for Safety Compliance
Knight-Swift Transportation, one of North America's largest trucking and logistics providers, is reducing its brokerage fleet as part of a strategic safety initiative. This capacity reduction reflects
KTG Acquires Sharp Transport in Canadian Carrier Consolidation
KTG has completed an acquisition of Sharp Transport, marking another consolidation move within Canada's fragmented trucking and logistics sector. This deal reflects the ongoing industry trend toward c
Best Freight Shipping Solutions for Small Businesses
This article addresses a critical pain point for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs): selecting appropriate freight shipping solutions in an increasingly complex logistics marketplace. Small bus
FedEx Accelerates FedEx Freight Spin-Off Plan
FedEx has advanced its strategic plan to separate FedEx Freight as an independent publicly traded company, marking a significant structural transformation in the logistics industry. This spin-off repr
Knight-Swift Targets Double-Digit Rate Hike Amid Tight Truckload Market
Knight-Swift Transportation reported a challenging first quarter with headline losses but signaled an increasingly favorable pricing environment for carriers in the truckload market. The company raise
Knight-Swift Eyes Double-Digit Rate Hikes as Capacity Tightens
Knight-Swift Transportation is signaling a structural shift in trucking market dynamics. After capturing mid-single-digit contractual rate increases early in the year, the carrier is now positioned to
ArcBest Reports Ongoing Softness in U.S. Freight Markets
ArcBest's latest regulatory filing documents continued softness in the U.S. freight market, signaling sustained weakness in transportation demand across the sector. This ongoing softness reflects broa
Fastfrate Celebrates 60 Years of Logistics Growth
Fastfrate's 60-year milestone represents a significant achievement in the North American logistics sector, demonstrating sustained growth from its origins in boxcar transportation to becoming a billio
Joseph Joseph Expands Partnership with XPO Logistics
Joseph Joseph, a consumer goods company, has deepened its freight and logistics partnership with XPO Logistics, signaling continued investment in reliable carrier relationships and transportation infr
Major carriers expand hubs as trucking capacity bets intensify
Prime Inc. and Old Dominion Freight Line are aggressively expanding their terminal networks, signaling a strategic shift toward density and operational efficiency rather than fleet-only growth. Prime'