Up Front
Many shippers have paused expansion or trimmed the size of their private fleets in an uncertain business landscape.
Private carriers have been adapting to unpredictable market conditions amid shifts in international trade.
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Food and beverage shippers are increasingly adopting electric trucks, electric transport refrigeration units and alternative fuels.
The $2.1 billion deal will provide CRH with a long-term supply of building materials and aid its transition to eco-friendly products.Â
Uncertain business conditions and supply chain upheaval has led shippers to reassess their private fleets’ growth strategies.
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The company expects to have about 210 delivery stations up and running before the end of 2026.
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Private Carrier News
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