RXO, still suffering from weak market, touts Q1 volume growth

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RXO’s earnings released Thursday, like those of C.H. Robinson a day before, looked to various data points to show “green shoots” that indicate a market bottom for 3PLs may have been reached and a turnaround has commenced. The focus at C.H. Robinson was on its sequential performance, and investors Thursday liked what they saw a…

Air Canada abandons plans for two Boeing 767 converted freighters

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Air Canada has again scaled back growth plans for its startup freighter division, announcing Thursday it has canceled orders with a vendor to convert two Boeing 767-300 passenger jets into freighters. The airline took a one-time charge of US$14.5 million for backing out of reservations for production slots at Israel Aircraft Industries, it said in…

FedEx charges ahead with emission-reduction plan with 150 new EVs

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FedEx has ordered 150 electric trucks to add to its pickup and delivery fleet in the United States in an effort to reduce carbon emissions, specialty vehicle manufacturer The Shyft Group (NASDAQ: SHYF) announced Thursday.  FedEx plans to add the Blue Arc EV Trucks to its fleet after previously testing the vehicle on last-mile delivery…

Where diesel tech and driver recruitment meet – Taking the Hire Road

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While carriers continue to prioritize recruiting and retaining well-qualified truck drivers, finding and retaining diesel technicians is an increasingly important concern today.  Leah Shaver sat down with Amanda Schuier, strategic maintenance director at Jetco Delivery, to discuss the similarities and differences between recruiting and retaining truck drivers and diesel technicians.  Engagement is Schuier’s priority in…