Knight-Swift Transportation Holdings closed on its previously announced acquisition of U.S. Xpress Enterprises, the company announced July 5.
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Knight-Swift Closes Acquisition of U.S. Xpress
UPS-Teamsters Talks Break Down
Negotiations on a new labor deal between UPS Inc. and the Teamsters stalled July 5 after showing promise over the weekend, renewing concern that workers could strike at the end of the month.
Teamsters Break Off UPS Talks, Warn Strike ‘Inevitable’
The Teamsters union gave UPS Inc. a June 30 ultimatum in labor talks after walking away from discussions June 28, warning a nationwide strike “appears inevitable.”
Supply Chain Legislation Awaits Votes in House, Senate
With the congressional August recess fast approaching, senior transportation policymakers are calling for passage of several big picture supply chain-centric bills.
Spot Market Struggles With Prolonged Bottom
The spot market has become stuck in a stagnant bottom with market patterns preventing it from building back momentum.
XPO Workers at Florida Facility Decertify Teamsters Union
XPO workers on June 21 voted to remove a local Teamsters union from their Hialeah, Fla., workplace. Teamsters Local 769 was first certified in December 2014.
Uber Freight: Empty Miles Likely Underreported
Uber Freight estimated that the trucking industry could be driving close to double the number of empty miles than initially estimated. The company released its findings in a report June 28.
Yellow Sues Teamsters, Alleging Breach of Contract
Yellow Corp. filed suit June 27 against the Teamsters union and certain affiliates alleging breach of contract and accusing the union of causing more than $137 million in damages.
FMCSA to Consider Broker-Shipper Transparency
Federal trucking regulators confirmed they plan to consider a request by the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association seeking a rulemaking on broker-shipper pricing transparency.
Kodiak to Equip 800 Loadsmith Trucks With Self-Driving Tech
Kodiak Robotics Inc. is set to equip 800 trucks with self-driving technology for Loadsmith, a third-party Capacity-as-a-Service logistics provider, the companies said.
June 27, 2023