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Top 10 FleetOwner market updates of 2024

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 24, 2024

Operations

Paperwork, toll management are top issues for carriers going into 2025

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 20, 2024

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FedEx to spin off its LTL operations in coming months

Geert De Lombaerde

Dec. 20, 2024

The two entities will both operate under the FedEx brand and maintain close ties on “key commercial, operational, and technology initiatives.” A key component of the plan: Hire...

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Five Good Things

Top 5 2024: Five Good Things in trucking

Jenna Hume

Dec. 27, 2024

Technology

FMCSA revokes two ELDs

Jenna Hume

Dec. 26, 2024

IdeaXchange

How to protect your fleet and cargo from pick-up to destination

Dave Baker

Dec. 26, 2024

A trying and surprising 2024 year in U.S. trucking comes to an end as private fleets and for-hire motor carriers look to 2025 as a year of potential change and profits.

Videos

Is it over yet? A look back at 2024 and ahead to 2025

Josh Fisher

Dec. 18, 2024

After a surprising 2024 for private fleets amid the freight recession, the trucking industry looks ahead to 2025 and its potential and unknowns. ACT Research's Ken Vieth shares...

The Newport Pell Bridge in Newport, Rhode Island. September 2024.

News

Rhode Island tolls can continue targeting tractor-trailers

Jeremy Wolfe

Dec. 12, 2024

An appeals court ruled that the state’s RhodeWorks toll program could remain in place. The finding empowers states to structure tolls that primarily target long-haul fleets.

IdeaXchange

Clark: How fleets can take on rising insurance challenges

Jane Clark

Dec. 9, 2024

Trucking is at a crossroads. The challenges are staggering, but so are the stakes. Insurance can mean the difference between survival and collapse.

News

Schneider acquires Baltimore-based dedicated specialist Cowan for $420M

Geert De Lombaerde

Nov. 26, 2024

With FO500 No. 61 Cowan Systems, Schneider National grows its dedicated truckload operations by 1,800 trucks and 7,500 trailers. The U.S.'s 6th largest for-hire carrier said it...