Finance & Insurance

Whatever the financial issue might be in trucking – earnings, mergers and acquisitions, research and development investments – you’ll find out about it in this category.

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Survey says: Freight recovery begins with small gains

Nov. 1, 2024

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Knight-Swift CFO: ‘California was a game changer for us’

Geert De Lombaerde

Oct. 29, 2024

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TFI shopping for big acquisition as it looks to grow LTL operations in '25

Geert De Lombaerde

Oct. 24, 2024

‘We have lots of opportunities. It’s just that we have to be patient,’ the FO500 fleet chairman says of a potential deal worth up to $5 billion.

News

Fleets with Ford vehicles can now see which routes are best suited for electrification through Ford Pro’s tool, the E-Switch Assist, a tool that analyzes data from gas- and diesel-powered vehicles connected to Ford Pro telematics to compare their energy consumption with the estimated energy needs of a similar electric vehicle.

Ford Pro offers EV suitability insights, charging incentive and announces mobile service growth

Nov. 14, 2024

G.E. “Gene” England stands with a vintage C.R. England truck outside the fleet's Salt Lake City headquarters in 2023.

Gene England, 105, leaves behind long trucking legacy of family and safety

FleetOwner Staff

Nov. 14, 2024

The investigative attorney at the Office of Unfair Import Investigations, an independent participant in the ITC investigation, stated that Samsara’s claims of infringement are invalid, and Motive products do not infringe on Samsara’s patents for many reasons.

Independent-party attorney finds Samsara's infringement claims 'invalid,' while a new lawsuit against Motive emerges

Nov. 14, 2024

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Auto OEMs’ inventory woes sting Proficient

Geert De Lombaerde

Oct. 21, 2024

The newly public auto hauler says revenues will fall about 15% from the spring, and profits will be “significantly degraded.”

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J.B. Hunt leaders see more signs of typical seasonality

Geert De Lombaerde

Oct. 17, 2024

Supply and demand are getting closer to a balance and the company’s intermodal business, its West Coast operations in the lead, put up solid third-quarter gains.

EV soft costs

Roeth: Energy soft costs vs. hidden benefits

Sept. 25, 2024

Is the industry's intense focus on renewable energy and fleet electrification soft costs missing the hidden savings and benefits of new technologies?

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FedEx executives see little industrial growth coming soon

Geert De Lombaerde

Sept. 24, 2024

After a disappointing Q1 earnings report, the company’s leaders have trimmed their guidance for FedEx’s fiscal year.

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Fleet Advantage program designed to offer ‘easy’ EV path

Sept. 20, 2024

US Mexico freight trade nearshoring economy

What would a Fed rate cut mean for trucking?

Sept. 16, 2024

While the survey reports private fleets are experiencing growth, the average number of fleet power units has shrunk, and there has been an increase in driver turnover year over year.

Private fleet benchmarking survey shows equipment trends, increase in driver retirement

Sept. 9, 2024

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How private fleets are managing today’s hidden fees

Brian Antonellis

Sept. 9, 2024

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How for-hire trucking performed this summer

Aug. 29, 2024

Samsara data shows high temperatures correlate directly with increased engine idle.

Emissions & Efficiency

Heat waves increase idle times, fuel costs for fleets across the U.S.

Aug. 28, 2024

Kenny Vieth, senior analyst and president of ACT Research, goes over the North American Class 8 tractor forecast during his company's seminar on trucking industry markets held in Columbus, Indiana, on August 22, 2024.

‘Death, taxes, and distribution’: Analysts on what election means for trucking

Aug. 26, 2024

Even with concerns over inflation, Motive suggests retailers expect higher sales this year than in the 2023 holiday season.

Big shopping season predicted, Mexico becomes No. 1 U.S. importer, trucking market recovery appears nigh

Aug. 21, 2024

Akin: Watch out for these hidden fees on your fuel card

Aug. 15, 2024

Proficient inks deal to buy Western auto hauler

Geert De Lombaerde

Aug. 13, 2024

Sponsored Content

Trucking KPIs on Autopilot: Optimize Performance with a TMS

Aug. 12, 2024

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What we've seen so far in '24: Parsing trucking companies’ Q2 earnings calls

Geert De Lombaerde

Aug. 9, 2024

Fontana: Meeting sustainability and profit goals

July 30, 2024

Freight recession light at end of the tunnel

Industry faces challenges amidst 2027 emissions standards and freight recession

FleetOwner Staff

July 26, 2024

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What it takes to build charging infrastructure, according to a utility provider

July 16, 2024

How to position a company for mergers and acquisitions

July 8, 2024

Akin: What to look for in modern corporate cards

July 4, 2024

Industry costs increased more than 6% during freight recession, ATRI says

FleetOwner Staff

June 28, 2024