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Marten Transport closed the third quarter with its core truckload operation still running above a 100 operating ratio — a sign the segment isn’t covering its costs — even as the company stayed in the black overall. Segment figures show…
Why truckers and fleets should care about IRS workplace buzz The IRS’s company page on Indeed shows a 4.0 out of 5 overall rating and an “above average” work wellbeing score of 72, based on thousands of employee survey responses…
Marten Transport’s third-quarter scorecard underscores how stubborn this freight downcycle remains for temperature-controlled truckload: the core truckload unit again posted an operating ratio above 100% on a net-of-fuel basis, while the dedicated business also saw margin compression. FreightWaves reported the…
Why this matters to owner-operators and fleets A new post from the Kim & Rosado Tax Law Blog highlights how experienced tax attorneys in San Jose and Walnut Creek are navigating IRS disputes, asset protection and complex reporting for clients—including…
USA Truck is back in play. On Thursday, Oct. 23, DSV said the Arkansas-based carrier it inherited through the Schenker takeover is being marketed for sale, and the company’s latest interim filing classifies a portion of “Schenker US Road” operations…
Covenant Logistics’ third quarter underscored how prolonged overcapacity is still pinching midsize truckload carriers. The Chattanooga-based company posted GAAP earnings of $0.35 per share on $296.9 million in revenue, with adjusted EPS of $0.44—matching consensus—even as profits fell year over…
Knight-Swift closed the third quarter with a familiar split screen: top-line growth and healthier non-trucking businesses on one side, stubborn truckload headwinds and one-off costs on the other. The company’s message to the market was clear — the recovery is…
Freight factors are finding their float tested just as small carriers need them most. At FreightWaves’ F3 festival in Chattanooga this week (Oct. 21–22), Phoenix Capital President Bryan Alsobrooks said more shippers have been unilaterally lengthening payment terms from the…
What’s on offer A new Craigslist posting in Utica, NY advertises immediate openings for six owner-operator cargo van drivers on a dedicated Monday–Friday auto parts route. The post lists a 6:30 a.m. start, roughly 275 miles and 25 stops per…
At FreightWaves’ F3 festival in Chattanooga on October 21–22, Phoenix Capital President Bryan Alsobrooks described a trend that has factoring firms on edge: shippers stretching payment terms far beyond the traditional 30 days, in some cases toward 90–120 days. The…
