The Daily Dash: YRC taps loan agreement; Landstar’s CFO steps down

The Daily Dash is a quick look at what is happening in the freight ecosystem. In today’s edition, YRC Worldwide didn’t just announce earnings on Monday, it announced a host of changes. Plus, Landstar’s CFO suddenly stepped down and FreightWaves gets ready to kick off the two-day LIVE @HOME virtual event.

YRC making changes

Less-than-truckload carrier YRC Worldwide (NASDAQ: YRCW) announced a bunch of changes in its third-quarter report — likely none bigger than its draw on the second tranche of a...

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Regional haul trucks leaving fuel savings behind

NACFE Regional Haul Chart

Regional haul trucks, helping to keep food shelves stocked and critical medical supplies delivered during the global health pandemic, could save billions in fuel costs every year.

It would not be easy because regional haul has many definitions and the estimated 800,000 regional haul trucks may travel highways and cover short delivery runs on city streets in the same 24-hour period.

So, the North American Council for Freight Efficiency (NACFE) fuel savings estimate of $9 billion and reduction of...

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