Forward Air Corp. and Omni Logistics announced Aug. 10 that they have entered into a definitive agreement to combine in a cash-and-stock transaction.

The trucking industry reported a weak second quarter with freight volumes and destocking efforts putting downward pressure on demand.

Yellow Corp. has sparked a bidding war between investment firms and a rival trucking company interested in funding the now-shuttered company’s liquidation.

UPS Inc. has become a hot employer since its union last month secured $30 billion in new money over a five-year contract.

Profits at UPS fell year-over-year in the second quarter as the parcel carrier lost more business to rivals than expected due to uncertainty surrounding negotiations with the Teamsters.

Yellow Corp. on Aug. 7 announced it was seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection and entering into an agreement that would secure sufficient financing to wind down operations.

XPO saw second-quarter net income and revenue decline, but the company sees momentum headed into the third quarter.

Less-than-truckload carrier Yellow Corp.'s ceasing of operations on July 30 after nearly 100 years in business is causing an upheaval for both its customers and the broader LTL market.

Schneider National on Aug. 3 announced that both income and revenue fell during the second quarter.

Schneider National Inc. announced that it is acquiring dedicated contract carrier M&M Transport Services.