From food service distributors to in-house trucking divisions of retailers, the largest private motor carriers in North America have remained busy even as the freight market has cooled.
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Justin Olsen, maintenance director at TCW, breaks down the hidden impact of poor trailer management on operations, compliance and safety.Â
United Rentals Profit Rises on Ahern Deal, Demand Tailwind
United Rentals Inc. reported net income of $591 million in the second quarter of 2023, an increase of 19.9% from $493 million in the year-ago period, the company said.
July 28, 2023Rivian CEO Scaringe Eyes New Commercial Clients
Rivian Automotive Inc. is ready to take on more commercial partners beyond Amazon.com Inc. after a recent run of production success.
July 6, 2023Pepsi Leads Calls for EU to Roll Out Green Trucks Faster
Companies including PepsiCo Inc. and Nike Inc. are calling for the European Union to implement stricter emissions targets for trucks, which the firms say will lower costs in the long run.
June 26, 2023Walmart Boosts Outlook After a Strong First Quarter
NEW YORK — Walmart reported a strong first quarter and boosted its outlook for the year as the nation’s largest retailer continues to draw budget-conscious consumers.
May 18, 2023Infrastructure Spending Expected to Benefit United Rentals
United Rentals executives foresee a rosy outlook for the business and sector as a result of increased infrastructure spending in the coming months and years after posting increased year-over-year profits in the first three months of 2023, they said April 27.
April 28, 2023Amazon May Charge a Return Fee at UPS Stores
If you opt to return your Amazon purchase at a UPS store, that transaction just might cost you.
April 19, 2023New Executives Chosen to Steer Pilot Overhaul
Pilot Co. is to replace its top two officers with executives hand-picked by its new majority owner as one of the biggest truck stop operators readies a major overhaul of its facilities.
April 12, 2023Walmart to Expand EV Charging Network to Thousands of Stores
Walmart Inc. plans to add thousands of electric vehicle charging stations by 2030 to make it easier for motorists to pivot away from cars powered by fossil fuels.
April 6, 2023Automated Truck Developer Gatik to Make Kroger Deliveries
Autonomous technology developer Gatik is partnering with grocery store chain Kroger for deliveries via automated medium-duty trucks in the Dallas area.
March 15, 2023