The most-read FreightWaves stories of 2022
It’s been a bruising year for the freight industry, battered by everything from bloated retail inventories and diesel prices to a barrage of bankruptcies. Some would say it’s been a…
Ryder’s COOP program puts idle equipment to work
CCJ Innovators profiles carriers and fleets that have found innovative ways to overcome trucking’s challenges. If you know a carrier that has displayed innovation, contact CCJ Chief Editor Jason Cannon at jasoncannon@randallreilly.com or 800-633-5953.An ongoing challenge…
As 2023 looms, here’s one last look at trucking’s top stories of 2022
Compared to the previous two years, 2022 was more about actual trucking than how the industry coped with and kept rolling during a nationwide health crisis.But, the year was far…
Buyout of founder changes Daseke’s capital structure; S&P lowers outlook
The buyout of founder Don Daseke by flatbed operator Daseke Inc. has led S&P Global Ratings to shift its outlook on the company to “negative.” The action by S&P Global…
UPS extends residential delivery surcharges beyond peak season
In an unprecedented move, UPS Inc. will impose U.S. residential delivery surcharges beyond the peak delivery season instead of letting the levies fall away in mid-January. The Atlanta-based carrier has…
Mississippi bridge collapses while truck is on it
A bridge in southern Mississippi collapsed into the Buffalo River Thursday, Dec. 29 while a tractor-trailer was crossing.The Jackson Point Bridge in Woodville, about 35 miles south of Natchez, collapsed…
Air cargo 2022: What went right and what went wrong
Turbulence characterized the air cargo industry in 2022 for the third consecutive year. The easing of COVID conditions in most of the world was positive for reopening trade, but the…
CVSA free webinar focuses on exercise to help combat truck driver fatigue
If one of your New Year's resolutions is to become more physically fit while driving over-the-road, then a webinar in January might just help you be successful. The Commercial Vehicle Safety…
Dates set for 11th annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion in Ashland
The 11th annual Ohio Vintage Truck Reunion is set for the weekend after Father's Day this coming year, June 24-25. Put on by various Ohio chapters of the American Truck Historical…
United Vision Logistics acquired by private investment group
Louisiana-based United Vision Logistics (CCJ Top 250, No. 115) has been acquired by private investment partnership Bluestem Equity. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. A provider of heavy haul, long haul…