TFI Eyes Merger for Truckload Operations as Part of Spinoff
TFI International’s truckload operations could be merged with a competitor to divide the Montreal-based company into two publicly traded entities, likely in 2025, its CEO said Feb. 9.
TFI Q4 Profits Fall 14.4% as Deals Dull Freight Market Toll
Profits at TFI International in the fourth quarter fell 14.4% compared with the same period a year earlier, as acquisitions softened the impact of a weak freight environment.
Nikola Rejects Board Nominees From Founder Milton
Nikola Corp. rejected a slate of nominees for its board of directors proposed by an entity it said was controlled by founder Trevor Milton, arguing none were fit for the role.
Daimler Advances Longhaul Hydrogen Truck Prospects
Daimler Truck recently took another step toward commercializing its prototype longhaul liquid hydrogen-fueled trucks.
Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt Exits After Omni Deal Completion
Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt exited the company days after finally completing the carrier’s at-times contentious merger with Omni Logistics.
Reefer Unit Powers Carrier Global to 55.6% Q4 Profit Hike
Profits at Carrier Global jumped 55.6% year-over-year in the fourth quarter on the back of higher refrigeration unit sales and improved operating margins.
Emissions Sensors Settlement Leaves Cummins Nursing Q4 Loss
A December settlement between Cummins Inc. and the federal government pushed the engine and component manufacturer’s results into the red in the fourth quarter of 2023, it said Feb. 6.
Yellow Repays $700M COVID-Era Treasury Loan Plus Interest
Yellow repaid a $700 million loan it received from the Treasury Department through the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, the bankrupt less-than-truckload carrier said.
Auto Stoppages Push P.A.M. Transportation Into Red in Q4
Labor stoppages at automotive manufacturers across the U.S. and a weak freight environment hit profits at carrier P.A.M. Transportation in the final three months of 2023, the company said.
Diesel Price Rises 3.2¢ to $3.899 a Gallon
The national average diesel price bumped up 3.2¢ to $3.899 a gallon, according to Energy Information Administration data for the week of Feb. 5.