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GovernmentBusinessLogistics

Virginia Wins 2 New Logistics Investments

Virginia has secured two new logistics investments, with a North Carolina-based e-commerce fulfillment company establishing a $10 million hub in Pittsylvania County and a wholesale distributor expanding in Norfolk.

August 19, 2025
BusinessEquipment

Gabrielli Truck Sales Buys Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth

Gabrielli Truck Sales acquired Coopersburg and Liberty Kenworth, extending its dealership network into Pennsylvania’s Lehigh Valley and South Jersey, the company announced in August.

August 19, 2025
BusinessEquipmentSafetyLogistics

Peterbilt 567 Adds Front Frame Mounting Package

The provisions add front frame equipment mounting points intended to simplify configuration and give body builders more flexibility across vocational applications.

August 18, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogistics

NMFTA Debuts Freight Charges API Standard

NMFTA'S Digital LTL Council has launched a new API to give shippers, carriers and third-party logistics providers real-time visibility into freight bill changes.

August 18, 2025
BusinessEquipmentLogisticsTop 100

Lazer Logistics Expands in Chicago and Dallas Markets

The three acquired companies have operated since 2004 and served customers across two of the country’s most competitive logistics hubs. All will operate under Lazer's umbrella.

August 18, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Drops 4.6¢ to $3.754 a Gallon

Diesel fuel’s national average price shed 4.6 cents to $3.754 a gallon in its third straight decline, according to U.S. Information Administration data released Aug. 12.

August 12, 2025
BusinessTechnologyLogisticsTop 100

Echo Global Expands Network With FreightSaver Acquisition

The deal is part of Echo’s ongoing strategy to scale its managed transportation business through targeted acquisitions, adding both operational capacity and regional coverage.

August 12, 2025
GovernmentFuel

Diesel Price Nudges Down a Half-Cent to $3.80 a Gallon

Past two price drops have totaled just 1.2 cents a gallon, according to U.S. Energy Information Administration data released Aug. 5.

August 5, 2025
BusinessSafetyLogisticsGlobal FreightTop 100

DHL Delivers Care Kits to Austin, Texas, Flood Zone

A DHL van arrived in Austin, Texas, bearing 13 care kits — each filled with an interactive plush and other mindfulness tools — ready for distribution to families affected by July’s floods.

August 1, 2025
BusinessTechnologyEquipmentSafetyLogisticsAutonomous

Aurora Begins Nighttime Autonomous Truck Service

Daytime autonomous runs on the Dallas-Houston corridor laid the groundwork for the new overnight service, which more than doubles each truck’s utilization potential.

July 31, 2025