Old Dominion Freight Line to develop $10M service center in Louisiana
Old Dominion Freight Line plans to develop a $10 million service center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which will be equipped with 40 loading doors. The project received permits in May and was designed by Mollenkopf Design Group of Tennessee. The company also raised its full-year capital expenditure outlook to approximately $380 million, with $180 million allocated for real estate and service center expansion.
Old Dominion Freight Line to develop $10M service center in Louisiana
Old Dominion Freight Line plans to develop a $10 million service center in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, which will be equipped with 40 loading doors. The project received permits in May and was designed by Mollenkopf Design Group of Tennessee. The company also raised its full-year capital expenditure outlook to approximately $380 million, with $180 million allocated for real estate and service center expansion.
Small carriers lead on women driver levels within workforces, WIT Index finds
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) released the 2026-27 WIT Index on August 27, showing that the share of women in the trucking industry workforce has remained largely flat, with nearly one in ten holding professional driving roles. Small carriers have the highest proportion of female CDL holders (12.5%), while large companies (with over 5,000 employees) stand at only 7%. In leadership, women hold 31%, 37.5%, and 29% of C-suite executive, supervisor, and board seat positions, respectively.
YMX Logistics Unveils Industry-First Autonomous Yard Operating System
YMX Logistics announced the expansion of its Yard Operating System (YMX OS), introducing autonomous yard operations with embedded YMS, automated data capture, AI-powered digital twin, EV integration, and autonomous yard trucks. A new performance-aligned pricing model replaces traditional labor/equipment/hourly structures. Early deployment at a top-five U.S. grocery retailer's distribution center cut fleet requirements, improved throughput and safety, and reduced fuel, emissions, and costs; program expanded to nine additional facilities within six months. YMX will showcase at MODEX 2026 booth #A518.
FedEx Freight says executive terminated over code of conduct violation
A securities filing submitted by FedEx Freight on September 2 shows that the company has dismissed Executive Vice President and Chief Professional Services and Commercial Officer Michael Lyons after an internal investigation determined he violated the code of conduct. His responsibilities will be temporarily shared among other executives while the company seeks a successor.
California legislators OK heavy-duty zero-emission truck pricing disclosure
California lawmakers passed SB 1213 last month, requiring original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) receiving state incentives to provide the manufacturer's suggested retail price (MSRP) when selling zero-emission and near-zero-emission medium- and heavy-duty vehicles in California. The bill has been sent to Governor Newsom for signing.
ServiceUp Expands to Class 4-8 Vehicles, Unifying Repair Management Across All Fleet Types | Trucking Dive
Fleet repair platform ServiceUp announced on April 15, 2026, its expansion to Class 4-8 vehicles, unifying repair management for light, medium, and heavy vehicles. New features include centralized repair management, repair shop network, estimate auditing, and operational visibility, aimed at reducing downtime and improving predictability.
Inka Group Scales Trucking Operations with New Tech and Fleet Enhancements | Trucking Dive
Inka Group, Inc., a trucking and logistics company based in Illinois, announces a new phase of strategic growth, with key initiatives including the deployment of a new Transportation Management System (TMS), fleet equipment upgrades, and enhanced driver support programs. The company states that these investments aim to improve efficiency across all supply chain segments and strengthen its market position in safety, compliance, and long-term capacity assurance.
Spotter AI Unveils FuelSeek Feature to Help Fleets Reduce Fuel Costs Within Dispatch Workflow | Trucking Dive
Spotter AI announces the launch of the FuelSeek feature in Spotter TMS, which recommends more efficient fueling stations for fleets during dispatch based on real-time fuel prices and savings opportunities, aiming to reduce fuel costs, one of the largest operating expenses. The feature is now available to Spotter TMS users.