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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.

Forward Air CEO Tom Schmitt exited the company days after finally completing the carrier’s at-times contentious merger with Omni Logistics.

LAS VEGAS — Artificial intelligence promises to unlock greater efficiency in the freight transportation industry, but implementing AI functions is not without its challenges.

ArcBest Corp. experienced a 30.7% increase in earnings despite a decline in revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 6.

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.

Saia Inc. expects 2024 to be another year of significant expansion after picking up business and terminals following the implosion of less-than-truckload rival Yellow Corp., executives said.

Fuel card skimming is proving to be the most challenging and expensive fraud that carriers are facing.

The Vehicle Maintenance Reporting Standards system is undergoing major updates, including an online portal and codes for electric vehicles.

Schneider National experienced a year-over-year decline in profits as well as revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Feb. 1.

Landstar System Inc. posted declines in net income and revenue during the fourth quarter of 2023, the company reported Jan. 31.