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Flatbed Carrier Montgomery Transport Closes Down

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Keiron Greenhalgh
The Birmingham, Ala.-based firm ceased operations after a deal to sell the company to an affiliate of fellow Birmingham-based carrier PS Logistics collapsed. . . .

Logistics Executives Hunt Tariff, Capacity Clarity

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Keiron Greenhalgh
Tariffs and carrier capacity continue to be the two top issues increasing the length of transportation executives’ worry lines, according to attendees of the CSCMP Edge 2025 conference. . . .

Toyota, Daimler Name Truck JV Archion

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Keiron Greenhalgh
The joint venture partners aim to each hold a 25% stake in the JV, with the remaining shares set to be listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange’s prime market for large corporations. . . .

ATS’ Logistics Division to Acquire Trailer Bridge Logistics

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Transport Topics
Anderson Trucking Service’s logistics division is expanding its reach by acquiring Trailer Bridge Logistics, a move aimed at strengthening ATS’ position in the U.S. freight market. . . .

Trump Suggests 'Massive Increase' on China Tariffs

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Associated Press
Trump said Oct. 10 that “there seems to be no reason” to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping as part of an upcoming trip to South Korea after China restricted exports of rare earths. . . .

How to Keep Trucking's Roadside Technicians Safe

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Michael Freeze
Distracted drivers can pose a major safety threat to remote repair technicians working on trucks along the shoulder of a highway. . . .

How to Combat the Technician Shortage

Fri Oct 10, 2025
Robert Braswell
The technician shortage that fleets and service providers/dealers face is a nuanced phenomenon, and perhaps more complex than many may realize. . . .