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(19 articles)ArcBest Raises Q2 Guidance as Freight Demand Strengthens
ArcBest Corporation, a leading North American logistics and freight transportation company, has raised its financial guidance for the second quarter, indicating stronger-than-anticipated operational p
Housing Affordability Crisis Weakens Freight Demand Across Key Sectors
Housing affordability constraints are creating a significant drag on freight demand across multiple consumer and construction-related sectors in North America. As mortgage costs rise and home prices r
MGN Logistics Expands Expedited Shipping Fleet
MGN Logistics has completed a strategic acquisition to bolster its expedited freight assets, signaling confidence in demand for time-sensitive logistics services. This move reflects the broader indust
Next Trucking Expands Online Freight Shipping Platform
Next Trucking has announced an expansion of its online freight shipping platform, signaling continued investment in digital marketplaces within the trucking sector. This move reflects broader industry
Motor Carriers Turn Corner After 3 Years of Weak Earnings
The trucking and motor carrier industry is experiencing a significant inflection point after enduring three consecutive years of depressed earnings and oversupply. Industry participants are now report
Top Rated Freight Brokerage Services: 4 Best Providers
This article provides a buyer's guide to selecting freight brokerage services, evaluating four prominent providers in the North American market. Rather than reporting on a specific supply chain disrup
Old Dominion Q1 2026: LTL Slowdown Tests Margin Resilience
Old Dominion Freight Line, a major US less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, is navigating a significant demand slowdown in Q1 2026, shifting strategic focus toward margin protection and operational effic
Cass Freight Index Shows Mixed April Trends, Hints at H2 Recovery
The Cass Freight Index, a leading barometer of freight market health, reported mixed results for April, presenting a nuanced picture of the transportation sector's near-term trajectory and longer-term
Saia Stock Surges 5.9% in Broad Trucking Sector Rally
Saia Inc., a leading less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, saw its stock price increase 5.9% as part of a broader market rally in the trucking and freight transportation sector. This positive equity move
Freight Shipments & Spending Drop as Cass Index Shows Market Softening
The Cass Freight Index, a leading barometer of U.S. freight market health, is signaling contraction in both shipment volumes and spending as 2025 draws to a close. This decline represents a meaningful
Old Dominion Freight Shipments Drop 7.9% Amid Market Slowdown
Old Dominion Freight Line, one of North America's largest less-than-truckload (LTL) carriers, has reported a 7.9% decline in shipment volumes, reflecting broader softness in freight demand across the
Heartland Express Q1 Loss Shrinks as March Activity Peaks
Heartland Express, a regional less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier, reported that its first-quarter loss margin contracted significantly, driven by a combination of elevated freight activity in March and
STG Logistics Files Chapter 11: What It Means for Shippers
STG Logistics, a regional transportation provider, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, signaling continued strain in the trucking sector. This development compounds existing pressures on s
Major U.S. Trucking Company Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Another major player in the U.S. trucking industry has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, marking a continuation of consolidation and financial stress within the carrier sector. This developm
Universal Logistics Reports Sliding Revenues, Margin Pressure Deepens
Universal Logistics, a significant player in the North American trucking and logistics sector, is experiencing deteriorating financial performance as revenues continue to decline while operating margi
2026 Trucking Capacity Crunch: Who Gets Trucks First?
The trucking market faces a structural capacity squeeze in 2026 driven by fleet retirement, driver shortages, and reduced industry profitability limiting new equipment purchases. Unlike cyclical downt
Amazon Freight's Expansion Reshapes Logistics Market Competition
Amazon Freight represents a structural shift in how large retailers manage inbound and outbound logistics, moving beyond pure e-commerce last-mile delivery into broader freight forwarding and carrier
Werner Premium Services Expands Tailored Logistics for High-Value Freight
Werner Enterprises has introduced Werner Premium Services, a specialized logistics offering designed to handle high-value and high-stakes freight with tailored solutions. This service line represents
J.B. Hunt: Trucking Market Structural Shift Changes Industry
J.B. Hunt, one of North America's largest transportation providers, has signaled a fundamental structural shift in the trucking market, suggesting that industry dynamics have fundamentally changed fro