Profit and revenue at Old Dominion Freight Line fell in the second quarter, but senior executives said clarity is growing on how the ongoing freight recession might start to see an upturn.
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Soft Freight Weighs on ArcBest, but Tech Boosts Efficiency
ArcBest experienced a year-over-year decline in revenue and earnings amid the continuing soft freight environment during the second quarter of 2025, the company reported July 30.
July 30, 2025Tesla Signs $4.3 Billion Battery Supply Pact With LG Energy
The deal should eventually boost the carmaker’s slowing energy storage business.
July 30, 2025Trucking Industry Hails Plan to Void GHG Phase 3 Rule
The rule had "put the trucking industry on a path to economic ruin and would have crippled our supply chain, disrupted deliveries and raised prices," said ATA President Chris Spear.
July 30, 2025Watch: How Technology Is Redefining Brokerage Operations
Automation, artificial intelligence and data science are transforming freight brokerage operations, increasing productivity and altering everything from how brokers price freight to how they make decisions.
July 30, 2025Senate Panel OKs 2026 DOT Funding Bill With $927M for FMCSA
“It is critical that we make significant investments to modernize our air traffic control systems and improve our airports, roads, railways, bridges and ports," Sen. Susan Collins said.
July 29, 2025Waymo Plans to Dispatch Robotaxis in Dallas Next Year
Dallas will become the second major Texas city with Waymo’s robotaxis, following the company’s move into Austin earlier this year as part of a partnership with Uber.
July 29, 2025FMCSA Abandons Speed Limiter Proposals for Heavy Trucks
Regulators never settled on a speed at which the limiters would be set. FMCSA and NHTSA had proposed and sought comment on a range of 60 to 68 mph.
July 29, 2025DAT Buys Convoy Platform From Flexport
DAT Freight & Analytics is acquiring Convoy Platform from Flexport for an undisclosed sum, a little under 18 months after the seller launched the freight-matching platform.
July 28, 2025CARB Allows OEMs to Transfer EV Truck Credits Between States
The move was described as a nod to commitments made in the Clean Truck Partnership deal that California forged with truck manufacturers as part of the state’s emissions reduction efforts.
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