BlueLinx Holdings has expanded its western U.S. footprint with the $96 million acquisition of Disdero Lumber, an Oregon distributor of premium specialty wood products.
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September Trailer Orders Slip 5% After 4 Positive Months
ACT noted continuing concerns over moderating economic activity, weak for-hire carrier profitability and ambiguous government policy remain as challenges to trailer demand.
October 23, 2025Investment Group Holds $161M Stake in Bankrupt First Brands
A fund controlled by a unit of Jefferies Financial Group sunk nearly a quarter of its $3 billion trade finance portfolio into receivables tied to auto parts supplier First Brands Group.
October 8, 2025Autonomous Trucking Startup Gatik to Deploy 50 Rigs in Canada
The plan would be the largest deployment of self-driving trucks in North America, according to Gatik, a sign that autonomous freight transport is starting to gain traction.
September 23, 2025Natural Gas Options Return to NACFE 'Messy Middle' Spotlight
The second day of NACFE's “Messy Middle†demonstration — Sept. 9 — was World EV Day. But the event features almost as many natural-gas powered tractors as battery-electric models.
September 19, 2025Top 100 Private Carriers Tap Brakes on Growth
The largest private carriers in North America have navigated volatile markets and shifting freight patterns this year as tariffs and trade deals shake up international supply chains.
August 25, 2025Private Fleets Keep Supply Chains Humming Across Industries
From building material suppliers to the oil and gas sector, large companies across many industries rely on their private fleets to keep their supply chains moving.
August 25, 2025Private Fleets Adapt to Tariff-Driven Volatility
Private trucking fleets serving many economic sectors have been operating in a highly uncertain business environment this year as trade negotiations and tariffs roil supply chains.
August 25, 2025Thyssenkrupp Cuts Outlook as Loss Deepens on Weak Demand
Revenue is projected to decline by as much as 7% this year, so the manufacturer is paring back investments and pledged continued cost cuts.
August 14, 2025Fleet Operators Cite Safety, Efficiency Gains With In-Cab Tech
Transportation and safety executives outlined how they’ve improved safety, efficiency and driver satisfaction through technology implementation at Samsara's user conference.
June 25, 2025