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(3 articles)Shipping & Freight
ModerateAug 3, 2026Covenant Logistics Revenue Up, But Cost Pressures Squeeze Margins
Covenant Logistics reported mixed financial results as revenue growth was offset by escalating operational costs, resulting in margin compression. This pattern reflects broader industry headwinds affe
Commercial Carrier Journal#covenant-logistics#trucking-margins#freight-costs
Labor & Workforce
High ImpactJul 16, 2026Trucking Operating Costs Surge 3.4% in 2025, Outpacing Inflation
The American Transportation Research Institute's 2025 annual operating cost survey reveals a trucking industry under significant cost pressure, with average operational expenses climbing to $2.336 per
FreightWaves#trucking-costs#driver-wages#operating-expenses
Shipping & Freight
ModerateJun 2, 2026Fuel Efficiency Gap Costs Owner-Ops $20K/Year—Here's Why
Fuel economy variation among trucking operators running identical routes can exceed $20,000 annually per vehicle, representing a critical yet controllable cost lever for freight operators. Research fr
FreightWaves#fuel-efficiency#owner-operators#trucking-costs